Replacement for 20 year old Whirlpool

[bojacked]

Hello folks! I have a Whirlpool LSR8233EQ1, which I have rebuilt multiple times over the years. I love this old top loader machine. Unfortunately I can longer get a timer for it. This leaves me with a dilemma, which top loader to purchase to replace it. I'm open to any suggestions from the Top Loader experts that are on this forum.
Thank you all.

 

[janme]

Replacement for 20 year old Whirlpool

Hi Bojacked,

I recently replaced a 15 year old Whirlpool TL that came with our condo. It was not a great machine, very noisy and hard on clothes. I had left behind a F&P Washsmart TL that I was very happy with. I am comfortable with and familiar with many FL and TL machines due to multiple moves over the past 20 years
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After much research, I chose a Speed Queen TR7 and the matching electric dryer. I love it and have no complaints. I know it gets mixed reviews, but for us it was an excellent choice. We are an elderly couple (73) living in a condo, so our needs our pretty simple - no heavy duty work clothes. But the SQ does a great job on towels and linens and is very gentle for delicates.

 

[combo52]

Best TL Washers Today

The TR SQ machines are a good choice if you want good gentle performance and are not in a hurry, if you want something fast and through the SQ TC5 series is really your only choice in a rugged TL washer today.

 

SQs are in short supply because of high demand and because of production problems related to covid.

 

John 

 

[appnut]

There are a lot of appliances that are in short supply these days. Very slim pickin' as far a being able to get what you are really wanting.

 

[yogitunes]

I would say search used appliance stores for another, newer in age, direct drive machine.....for the most part, they are durable!

 

[retro-man]

No timers available to replace the one you have. It would seem to me someone here must have one or more sitting on a shelf somewhere.

Jon

 

[oldschool88]

Having the existing timer repaired/rebuilt may be a viable option. Check with:

https://www.rebuilttimers.com/rebuild.html

https://www.appliancetimers.com

 

[pinkpower4]

TC5 not TR7

Buy the TC5 not the TR7 for all the reasons John (combo52) said. It is the closest you’ll come to the one you are replacing. Lorain Furniture and Kirk Rivas have some great videos on it.

You can try a Google search for the timer you are looking for or maybe even eBay?

 

[gelaundry4ever]

simple answer

speed queen

 

[coco2]

Not sure about the Speed Queen

I bought a Speed Queen in 2015, old school model. I hate it. It is very, very hard on clothes. It has ripped up and ruined really nice linens, shredded sheets, rips the elastic out of underwear, takes the hems out of everything. It is a nightmare and cost a fortune. It has done this from the start, but we never called to complain (story too long, but there is a good reason). Anyway, I have called the company several times, and was told that their machines can be "rough". Come on. I doubt this many people would be singing the praises of the machine if they all acted like the one I have. I'm looking for something that is easy on clothes, but cleans them, too. Good luck in your search. I'm leaning towards a Maytag Commercial, but haven't heard if it is hard on clothing or not.

 

[DADoES]

 
Coco2,

1) Use the Delicate cycle for a longer wash time.  Sit with the machine or set a timer to monitor it and repeat the wash period for heavier/soiled items.  Or, if it agitates with the lid open but doesn't spin, leave the lid open for the wash so it stops at the end so you can come back and reset it for more wash time.

2) Run the Regular cycle but reduce the wash time, and stop the machine for a 30-mins soak during the wash period to allow detergent enzymes more time to work on soils.

 

[rp2813]

Those are good suggestions if you happen to be stuck with a Speed Queen that's been possessed by a Shredmore, but if I had paid full price for a new SQ, I would sure as hell want it to do its job without damaging clothes -- and do it automatically as well. This machine sounds like a major inconvenience as is and an even bigger one with all of that babysitting.

 

[tolivac]

Maybe there is something wrong with the machine-a "snaggy" place on one of the agitator vanes,or a snag spot on the tub.Feel around-and clean those up with a file or sandpaper. I have used Speed Queens in apartment laundrats and commercial laundrys and have NEVER any problems with them.Had more problems with Shredmore and shredpools and orbital Maytags-Blender washers!If I have to get one of these in the future I will run it at low speed and short cycles.Don't want my clothes to do "Will It Blend".

 

[70skid]

Speed Queen TR7

Speed Queen TR7 with 7 year all inclusive warranty is what you want. I replaced my shot 16 year old DD machine with one.

 

[pinkpower4]

@coco2

In our case, it was the metal sensors on our dryer. They had come loose. I tried to fix them, but the fabric kept getting caught. Holes were ripped in the T-shirts and more. I just ended up taking them out and using a timed dry.

We have a Maytag mvwp575gw and have not had an issues with it ripping clothes. It is also one of the old-fashioned wash actions that has a dual action agitator that pulls clothes down, in, and through the water not this swish swish nonsense.

I agree with the others to check for snags in the washer tub too.

 

[frigilux]

Speed Queen Toploader: I'm on team check-for-a-snag, as well. There may be a small, sharp nick in the agitator or the tub somewhere. While my 2017 9-Series is not as kind to fabrics as the front-loaders that preceded it, the only issue I've had is that it sometimes likes to pull a loop/thread on bath towels. Otherwise, no problems with ripping or tearing.

 

[bojacked]

Thanks everyone for the replies. I decided to purchase a Speed Queen TC5000WN. Also known as the "TC5". Should be here in a couple of weeks. If anyone wants an awesome Whirlpool LSR8233EQ1 with a brand new transmission, I'll gladly give it away to keep it out of the landfill.

 

[70skid]

TR7003WN Consumer Reports

If you want a traditional loud machine that uses its belt as a clutch.....then by all means....go with the TC5. Must be the last one made with drivetrain design that is older than your DD.

That said, SQ now has the TR7 machines programmed with longer duration and more aggressive agitation routines such that they receive Consumer Reports 4/5 cleaning score in Normal Eco (same as TC5) while using less water, producing less noise, and offering a longer warranty.

Look up TR7003WN for the latest test score. Replaces TR7000WN.

My real world experience is that the TR7 and TR5 both work well. I have a 10 year warranty on the TR5 (2019 warranty special) and a 7 year warranty on the TR7. They just need to be loaded properly and always use AutoFill.

 

[spinmon]

70skid,my 7 year old SQ belt looked fine,very little dust. I replaced it and the ''kit'' too anyway and did get quicker spin accel.

Since you come off a bit harsh on the older SQs,let me say I like a 30 minute wash is DONE!! machine. I got no time for the swisher that you endorse. To each their own and wash HAPPY!

 

[bojacked]

Unfortunately my TC5 purchase has hit a snag. There are no units to be found, the original delay of two weeks is now two months. Does anyone here know of a secret stash of these OR the SQ LWNE22SP115TW01?

Skid70, I'm on a well with one quadrillion gallons of water 12 feet away, so I'm not to concerned about water usage.
I equate it to taking a bath, would you rather be in a tub with 1 inch of water or 36 inches of water? I don't want to bathe in my own dirt, nor do I want to clean my clothes in said dirt.