speed_queen75
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Here they are guys, the pics i promised, I'll make a video of them in action, as soon as i figure out how to disable the lid switch, and help on that would be greatly appreciated.
New Speed Queen Set, and i love it!!!!
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speed_queen75
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I am sure they will, SQ has a reputation, for quality and durability. I plan on making a video as soon as i figure out how to disable the lid switch. The Machines are extremely quiet, more so so than my old BD Kenmore, and that is saying alot, i know i will get several years of use out of them.
I am sure they will, SQ has a reputation, for quality and durability. I plan on making a video as soon as i figure out how to disable the lid switch. The Machines are extremely quiet, more so so than my old BD Kenmore, and that is saying alot, i know i will get several years of use out of them.
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When I had my Amana washer that was similar to what you have now the lid switch was in the back under the timer area. There is a lever that connects to the lid and that makes the switch work. I think that you can unscrew the lid hinge on the right and move it out and then put it down to make the lever go...I could be wrong but I think thats how I used to get it to go with the lid up.
Very nice set you have there!
Very nice set you have there!
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coin op SQ
At the hotel where I work the guests SQ washers have a straight vane agi, but not the same as the old ones. At the laundromat where I wash my comforters (in BIG Milnors) some of the SQ's have curved blades. Why the difference, and which is newer? I'd rather have the straight ones. BTW, at the laundromat I have seen people stuff 2 or 3 loads into a SQ toploader, why don't they just use the Milnor's like I do? I guess the price. My L'mat also has an extractor, I love that cause it cuts drying time for comforters at least in half.
At the hotel where I work the guests SQ washers have a straight vane agi, but not the same as the old ones. At the laundromat where I wash my comforters (in BIG Milnors) some of the SQ's have curved blades. Why the difference, and which is newer? I'd rather have the straight ones. BTW, at the laundromat I have seen people stuff 2 or 3 loads into a SQ toploader, why don't they just use the Milnor's like I do? I guess the price. My L'mat also has an extractor, I love that cause it cuts drying time for comforters at least in half.
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PLEASE send pictures
Would love to see pics, and videos would be even better. I entertain myself by watching washer vids when I'm not sleeping or working.
Would love to see pics, and videos would be even better. I entertain myself by watching washer vids when I'm not sleeping or working.
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Actually the difference between the straight vane and the curved flex vane agitator is great. The straight van doesnt have the flex vanes and turnover is ok but not like the Curved FlexVane. Those curves along the agitator barrel move clothes down ..alot like Whirlpool's Surgilator and the flex vanes adjust to the load much like Maytag's PowerFin. Add a long stroke and it can move a big load. Once you have tried both like I have in the past the Flexvane is a better agitator in my opinion.
queeny77
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it has a curved vane agitator in it like the amana washers (raytheon made). the curved ones are newer agitators.
speed_queen75
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Hey Quenny77
The machines are made by Alliance Laundry, and yes it does have the curved vane agi, kinda sugilatoresque, but they call it a flex-vane. It does have the long stroke however, 210 Degree 68 strokes a min, and is super quiet, it kinda has the Woo Woo Woo Kenmore/Whirlpool BD sound, and i promise to make a video of it soon, when i figure how to override the lid switch.
The machines are made by Alliance Laundry, and yes it does have the curved vane agi, kinda sugilatoresque, but they call it a flex-vane. It does have the long stroke however, 210 Degree 68 strokes a min, and is super quiet, it kinda has the Woo Woo Woo Kenmore/Whirlpool BD sound, and i promise to make a video of it soon, when i figure how to override the lid switch.
queeny77
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the last of the raytheon amana before maytag got them were by alliance laundry also, you could tell them because they had the bigger lid opening and the newer tub ring like the new speed queens only they were grey (the tub rings).those machines had bad tub seals,i think they were called perfect balance or something like that,because they never got out of balance,i did try one once on spin cycle with just a bleach bottle in it and it never got unbalanced it just spun really slow. as for your lid switch you will need to flip up the top, not the control panel,to get to the switch.
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Lid Switch Bypass
The top of the machine overhangs the cabinet in the back by a couple of inches. Reach behind the timer in the back and under the lip of the cabinet top. You will feel a lever under the opening. ( There is usually a hole in the top edge where a small phillips screwdriver can be pushed through to activate the lid switch ) I used a 36 inch bungee cord between the exposed lever and the base of the cabinet down by the feet. It worked perfectly. In the event that an out of balance load knocks that lever out of position, just lift up in the bungee cords while the lid is open to reset it.
Happy washing!
MRB
The top of the machine overhangs the cabinet in the back by a couple of inches. Reach behind the timer in the back and under the lip of the cabinet top. You will feel a lever under the opening. ( There is usually a hole in the top edge where a small phillips screwdriver can be pushed through to activate the lid switch ) I used a 36 inch bungee cord between the exposed lever and the base of the cabinet down by the feet. It worked perfectly. In the event that an out of balance load knocks that lever out of position, just lift up in the bungee cords while the lid is open to reset it.
Happy washing!
MRB
speed_queen75
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Thanks everyone
Well just to fill yall in, i am going to have to put in a service call tomorrow, as it seems the machine is not spinning the clothes out right, they are still wet, especially jeans and towels, and i have also noticed that the tube leans off center during washing. My boyfriend is very mad, he has not even made the first payment on them yet, i know it nothing major, but i sure hope these machines are not the same disastrous ones that Amana had a few years back. Let me know what yall think about this.
Thanks Lee
Well just to fill yall in, i am going to have to put in a service call tomorrow, as it seems the machine is not spinning the clothes out right, they are still wet, especially jeans and towels, and i have also noticed that the tube leans off center during washing. My boyfriend is very mad, he has not even made the first payment on them yet, i know it nothing major, but i sure hope these machines are not the same disastrous ones that Amana had a few years back. Let me know what yall think about this.
Thanks Lee
queeny77
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the tub not being centerd that would be the washer not leveled,and the clothes coming out wet,are you using too much soap?
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Very nice set!
Enjoy!
Brent
Enjoy!
Brent
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Hey Quenny77
That is what i told Nathan, but he insisted that i call service, and have them look at it, he can fix washers, but is not familiar with this type of model, i have told him that the problem may not be a problem at all, but i will respect his wish and call service. as far as using too much detergent i only use a full scoop on large loads, as that is all i do when doing laundry. Nathan is an auto mechanic and his clothes get dirty..
That is what i told Nathan, but he insisted that i call service, and have them look at it, he can fix washers, but is not familiar with this type of model, i have told him that the problem may not be a problem at all, but i will respect his wish and call service. as far as using too much detergent i only use a full scoop on large loads, as that is all i do when doing laundry. Nathan is an auto mechanic and his clothes get dirty..
queeny77
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is that he soap you are using,also does the drum spin fast,its suppose to go around 710 rpms,do you respin the clothes,if so do they come out ok after?
Speed Queen!
Best of Luck with the beautiful set. I like the way they have the top loaders have several cycle selections and options. The new front loaders seem like strong durable units but so limited options and cycles for the money they are asking. I saw one in the store a few days ago and they wanted 1400 for such a stripped down machine.
Peter
Best of Luck with the beautiful set. I like the way they have the top loaders have several cycle selections and options. The new front loaders seem like strong durable units but so limited options and cycles for the money they are asking. I saw one in the store a few days ago and they wanted 1400 for such a stripped down machine.
Peter
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Hey Quenny77
I Use regular Gain, that is the only thing Nathan, can tolerate on his skin. As far as the speed of the tub, all i know is, that it starts off really slow as there is still water in the tub, but it does however seem to take a bit to reach full speed, by that time the spin cycle is over.
I Use regular Gain, that is the only thing Nathan, can tolerate on his skin. As far as the speed of the tub, all i know is, that it starts off really slow as there is still water in the tub, but it does however seem to take a bit to reach full speed, by that time the spin cycle is over.
