New Speed Queen washers and dryers!

[pulsator]

WOW! I like these a LOT!!! And they still have a heat boosted 140F wash available! I wish the whole machine was available in the different colors, not just the knob inserts and pedestals!

All Products - Speed Queen

www.speedqueen.com

 

[pulsator]

Very stylish however even without the bright colors!

 

[pulsator]

I like this stainless model but wish it came in the rear control as well as with the boosted hot wash!

 

[norfolksouthern]

I like the front controls myself, it looks more like a commercial machine that way. I checked their site and the price. The machine seems to be well worth what they ask, and of course it's made in Wisconsin. The Imperial would be my first pick if I were looking for a front loader.

NorfolkSouthern

 

[pulsator]

I didn't see the prices anywhere, where are they?

 

[norfolksouthern]

Less than a couple grand...

I had to get a quote from Heydlauff's Appliance, Pulsator. I visited there a couple weeks ago, and saw the new machines. The Speed Queens are definitely built stronger than the others. The only thing I didn't like were the control dials, which I thought weren't quite the same quality as the old. But they didn't appear to skimp on the internals. The styling is good.

As for the price: The Imperial is $1,995.00 for the washer. This is considerably less than a comparable laundromat or linen service machine of the same size, which would typically be leased to a business. Yes, it's priced more than an LG, but you get what you pay for. I certainly wouldn't want one of the $1,100.00 cheapies you find at Sears. By the way, the front loader you were looking at is selling for $1,350.00, around that neighborhood. If you have the funds, it may be worth adding to your collection. It's certainly a lot less than just an airframe alone for some of the scale turbine jets I see at the local R/C field.

NorfolkSouthern

 

[xraytech]

what are the average prices on the new Speed Queen top loaders?

 

[norfolksouthern]

The top loaders were selling for around $550.00, much less than I expected.

NorfolkSouthern

 

[xraytech]

that's about $150 less than I would have expected, may have to ditch the Kenmore 80 series for one now

 

[norfolksouthern]

How much would you want for the Kenmore? Is it a belt drive? Do you have any photos?

NorfolkSouthern

 

[jetcone]

OOOOOooooooooooooo

ME LIKE ME NEED!

If they're built half as well as my 10 year old Horizon its well worth the price!

 

[alr2903]

The timer on the right is turned to the fabric. It is electronic programs, is that correct? alr2903

 

[swestoyz]

Holly crap - I can't believe you can buy something so nice, that is made right here in the Midwest! This is exactly the boost that Speed Queen needed to get their product line-up to shine on the showroom floor. I'm sure the dealers are raving about the new offerings too!

Thank you so much for posting Jamie - I now have a brand new dream set to drool over!

Ben

 

[mayguy]

I have to admit, pretty sharp looking machine.

 

[launderess]

YeaBut

Has Alliance done anything with their paltry wash cycle offerings and or times. I mean 8 mins for a cotton wash may be all very well in a laundromat where it is preceeded by a pre-wash cycle, but ......

L.

 

[pulsator]

From my understanding, they fixed that issue when they changed the design from the older smaller door to the newer larger door. I believe it now washes for 24 minutes?

 

[vintagesearch]

why is this brand only exclusive to the mom and pop stores and not the mainstream ones? is it so they can keep their integrity and a well earn profit? in my opinion they would well sell out the crap thats out there today! this hands down would be my only choice in frontloaders!!!! between now im into glancing at the washers at kmart thanks AW.org you had an effect LOL! just did that today my mother was drooling over the maroon or wine colored kenmo' FLer LOL.

 

[launderess]

No SQ At Big Box Stores

But only dealers and others with realationships with Alliance Laundry.

IIRC SQ sells these units through distributors who cover certain areas. Goodman Appliances (sp) covers the NYC area, and one can either go to their showroom and see products (but not order), or go to authorized dealers (Gringer Appliances is one) to place an order.

SQ would not be a good fit for Lowes, Sears and or other mass market stores since nearly all of them work on volume, and apply heavy pressure to companies to bring product in at a price point that works for the store. Walmart started it now everyone does it. Also large retail stores tend to insist on variations of a appliance they sell so they can claim it is "different" from the exact same model sold elsewhere. This lets them jack up the price and or refuse to meet a lower price found elsewhere because the item is not exactly the same.

 

[launderess]

What SQ front loaders have going for them is Alliance basically took a commercial washer and shoved it into a more consumer friendly cabinet. Oh they added a few features (just), and so forth, but what one is getting is a commercial front loader that probably will outlast anything else on the market, aside from the European stuff (Miele, Bosch, etc).