Bobby- I have the AWS75 - almost three years old. It does a spray rinse on the first spin for about 25 seconds. The hot wash setting isn't temp controlled so the hot wash is truly a hot wash. Mine was also the last year they offered the warm rinse setting. I have to say I am very happy with this machine - the quality is amazing and it is the closest thing to a vintage machine you can get. It does what it needs to do and does it well and without any gimmicks. My only complaint and this would go for any machine today is the whole lack of lint filter business. While this machine does not generate a ton of lint, the little it does goes the drain. Let's face it, nothing dealt with lint like a GE Filter Flo - and truthfully, I am still searching for one in good condition.
As to the dryers, I am kind of itching for a Speed Queen. Right now I have a 9 year old Amana that was made post Raytheon and pre Maytag - from the brief, tragic era when Goodman Industries owned Amana. Interestingly, the matching washer lasted three years (yes, the dreaded tub seal failure) but the dryer has been OK - but then my dryers don't get that much of a workout - probably three loads per week average. So I can't justify replacing in these economic times. Also, Southern Connecticut Gas is now willing to run a line down our street (at a price of course) so I am considering converting to gas. That would mean having to convert for heat since that is where they make most of their money, but I would probably switch the cooktop and dryer as well. As far as the automatic vs. sensor dry on the Speed Queens - I would prefer sensor, but if you are careful you can figure out how get the results you need without overdrying.
Also, another plus: I had to contact Speed Queen customer service and I have to say they couldn't have been nicer. They were courteous, helpful and they were incredibly knowledgable about the products. After disastrous expereinces with Amana, Maytag and Whirlpool customer service departments, this was like a revelation.
Do yourself a favor and buy a Speed Queen- you won't be sorry.
Anthony
