Combo52 - do you have any info on when the rear electronic control front load washer and dryer will be available for sale and pricing? I am interested in purchasing a set. I am located in Frederick, MD.
Thank you,
James
Thank you,
James
Retooled Speed Queen Website: New Models On Parade
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pierreandreply4
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will the speed queen electronic top load washer and dryer be avalable for sale in the province of quebec as well?
Pierre-- Sorry you haven't received an answer to your question. No one seems to know if the electronic top-loader will be available in Quebec. I'm sure someone will post here when there is more information. I really like the sleek look of the new electronic console on both their top-loaders and front-loaders.
Energystar.gov lists some of these new models as also available in Canada under the Huebsch brand.
pierreandreply4
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thank you logixx but when the whirlpool duet set breaks me and my mom are planing on buying a topload washer with matching dryer
mrb627
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Normal ECO
I noticed in the cycle grid, the Normal ECO cycle has a 9 minute final spin, while all other cycles have a 5 min final spin. That's a pretty big difference...
Malcolm
I noticed in the cycle grid, the Normal ECO cycle has a 9 minute final spin, while all other cycles have a 5 min final spin. That's a pretty big difference...
Malcolm
nmassman44
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That is a good thing for a 9 min spin on the top loaders because 5 mins don't cut it. I find with my SQ washer I need to do another spin to get out as much water as I can. Loads notorious for this are jeans and towels. Granted the SQ washer is no front loader when it comes to extraction, I see that with mine. My GE badged Frigidaire built front loader, washes, and extracts better than the SQ washer. Yet the SQ washer is faster time wise, but uses much more water and is a tad harsh on fabrics I find. But this is my opinion and what I find with my two washers here.
I agree that water extraction is one of the SQ's weaknesses. 710 rpm is a respectable spin speed in an old-school machine, but is comparatively slow by today's standards. The 542 hadn't seen action for a few weeks so I put it to use washing a large load of bath linens today. It purred like a kitten and handled the Bobload well, but the towels were noticeably wet at the end of the cycle. A quick spin at 1300 rpm in the front-loader extracted quite a bit more water.
Glad to see SQ's new front-loader spins at 1200. Between using far less water than the top-loader and decreasing time in the dryer, the front-loader will be a real resource and energy saver. Every time I use the 542 I realize that although it's fun to watch the spin-drain, three large loads could have been washed just as well in the Frigidaire front-loader using a fraction of the amount of hot water.
Glad to see SQ's new front-loader spins at 1200. Between using far less water than the top-loader and decreasing time in the dryer, the front-loader will be a real resource and energy saver. Every time I use the 542 I realize that although it's fun to watch the spin-drain, three large loads could have been washed just as well in the Frigidaire front-loader using a fraction of the amount of hot water.
Just got this Memo
To: Frigilux
From: SQ Engineering Labs
Subject: Use of PODS in our newly designed machines
It has come to our attention that recently you purchased the AWN542 machine. We congratulate you on your purchase. It was also revealed to us that you are a proponent of PODS in lieu of traditional laundry detergent. While we understand your desire to experiment, as it were, we are not endorsing the use of PODS in our newly designed machines. You may continue however to use PODS in the AWN542 as you see fit.
We appreciate your understanding in this matter. We also hope you will have room in your home for one of our newly designed FL machines.
SQ Engineering labs USA.
To: Frigilux
From: SQ Engineering Labs
Subject: Use of PODS in our newly designed machines
It has come to our attention that recently you purchased the AWN542 machine. We congratulate you on your purchase. It was also revealed to us that you are a proponent of PODS in lieu of traditional laundry detergent. While we understand your desire to experiment, as it were, we are not endorsing the use of PODS in our newly designed machines. You may continue however to use PODS in the AWN542 as you see fit.
We appreciate your understanding in this matter. We also hope you will have room in your home for one of our newly designed FL machines.
SQ Engineering labs USA.
mrb627
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Still Torn!!!
I cannot decide between the FL or the TL offering. They both have their benefits. I fear that pricing will put the front loader outside of many purchasers range. Still unsure and as most all SQ dealers wont put the FL models on the sales floor, it will be next to impossible to put your hands on one before writing a near 2K check for the washer alone.
What to do... what to do...
Malcolm
I cannot decide between the FL or the TL offering. They both have their benefits. I fear that pricing will put the front loader outside of many purchasers range. Still unsure and as most all SQ dealers wont put the FL models on the sales floor, it will be next to impossible to put your hands on one before writing a near 2K check for the washer alone.
What to do... what to do...
Malcolm
Ben-- And here I was expecting SQ to include a bag of Tide pods in all their new machines!
Malcolm-- I vote for the front-loader, as I'd like your real-world review of the new & improved machine, especially in light of your having the prior design to compare it to. There will be plenty of reviews of the top-loader from others.
Malcolm-- I vote for the front-loader, as I'd like your real-world review of the new & improved machine, especially in light of your having the prior design to compare it to. There will be plenty of reviews of the top-loader from others.
mrb627
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Dealership
I stopped in to my local Speed Queen dealership this morning. As of this morning, no official shipment/availability date has been announced to my dealer. He is going to follow up on Monday with his regional Alliance rep and send me an email.
Stay tuned...
Malcolm
I stopped in to my local Speed Queen dealership this morning. As of this morning, no official shipment/availability date has been announced to my dealer. He is going to follow up on Monday with his regional Alliance rep and send me an email.
Stay tuned...
Malcolm
DreamKeeper
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Dealers
I spoke with two of my local SQ dealers yesterday and both of them said the new 2015 line would not be available to purchase until after the 1st quarter.
One of them said that the next phase of EPA regs goes into effect after March of this year and once those go into effect that by law SQ can no longer produce the current line of TLs. That's when their production will shift from the current line to the new 2015 line. He said the new line will use about 1/3rd less water than the current line. I'm not sure how accurate this is but this is what I was told yesterday.
I wonder if you will still be able to adjust the water with the new electronic controls? I don't see a "reset" option on the electronic panel and am not sure it's even there on the lone mechanical control model. It's hard see though because the photo of that model is so small.
At any rate I went ahead and purchased the 542 model this morning. Unfortunately, I won't be able to wait until after March. I did a load of laundry yesterday in the old late 90's Amana and got a house full of burning rubber. I guess the bearings are finally seizing up.
I spoke with two of my local SQ dealers yesterday and both of them said the new 2015 line would not be available to purchase until after the 1st quarter.
One of them said that the next phase of EPA regs goes into effect after March of this year and once those go into effect that by law SQ can no longer produce the current line of TLs. That's when their production will shift from the current line to the new 2015 line. He said the new line will use about 1/3rd less water than the current line. I'm not sure how accurate this is but this is what I was told yesterday.
I wonder if you will still be able to adjust the water with the new electronic controls? I don't see a "reset" option on the electronic panel and am not sure it's even there on the lone mechanical control model. It's hard see though because the photo of that model is so small.
At any rate I went ahead and purchased the 542 model this morning. Unfortunately, I won't be able to wait until after March. I did a load of laundry yesterday in the old late 90's Amana and got a house full of burning rubber. I guess the bearings are finally seizing up.
I'd do Speed Queen again
I bought a new Speed Queen pair ten years ago.
Have they needed repair? Sure. However we do many loads a week and the down-time has been virtually nil. Obtaining parts and/or service is very easy in Chicago.
Would I buy a Speed Queen pair tomorrow?
Absolutely.
I bought a new Speed Queen pair ten years ago.
Have they needed repair? Sure. However we do many loads a week and the down-time has been virtually nil. Obtaining parts and/or service is very easy in Chicago.
Would I buy a Speed Queen pair tomorrow?
Absolutely.
mrb627
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After 1st quarter?
That would be awful to put the, up on their website four months before they become available.
Malcolm
That would be awful to put the, up on their website four months before they become available.
Malcolm
Major Step in the Right Direction
Happy New Year All!
So to sum up the new SQ Front Load Washer:
- Increased size from 2.84 to 3.42 CuFt.
- Dynamic Balanced Spin added
- Increased Spin G's from 300 to 400
- Increased cycle selection allowing more agitation time during wash cycle
- Pre wash cycle added
- Soak Cycle added
- Best warranty in the industry
And since I don't want the ability for the washer the heat the water the lack of this option is not an issue for me.
Seems they hit most of the sweet spots for improvement.
Happy New Year All!
So to sum up the new SQ Front Load Washer:
- Increased size from 2.84 to 3.42 CuFt.
- Dynamic Balanced Spin added
- Increased Spin G's from 300 to 400
- Increased cycle selection allowing more agitation time during wash cycle
- Pre wash cycle added
- Soak Cycle added
- Best warranty in the industry
And since I don't want the ability for the washer the heat the water the lack of this option is not an issue for me.
Seems they hit most of the sweet spots for improvement.
mrb627
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And Don't Forget...
Up to 5 rinses!
Malcolm
Up to 5 rinses!
Malcolm
mrb627
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FL Wash Times
So, in the picture of the control panel on the website, the cycle is tagged as [REGULAR]. In the manual, the same cycle is tagged [HEAVY DUTY].
In doing the math, the cycle times provided in the grid are for the MEDIUM(default) soil level. They are not the maximum wash times.
So, they question is... how long are the wash times for the maximum soil level?
Malcolm
So, in the picture of the control panel on the website, the cycle is tagged as [REGULAR]. In the manual, the same cycle is tagged [HEAVY DUTY].
In doing the math, the cycle times provided in the grid are for the MEDIUM(default) soil level. They are not the maximum wash times.
So, they question is... how long are the wash times for the maximum soil level?
Malcolm
mrb627
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Market ing video
This just in
Malcolm
This just in
Malcolm
pierreandreply4
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any vid on how the top load works when it comes to a full cycle?
DreamKeeper
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Launch time...
I just wanted to follow up on my earlier post about when the new SQ models would be available to purchase.
Even though I already purchased the 542, one of the dealers I spoke to last week got back to me today and said that he had spoken with his Alliance rep and that the rep confirmed that the new models will launch sometime in March.
He said its possible that they may start shipping some units out to dealers at the end of February but March will be when they really start rolling out.
Anyway, I just wanted to give that piece of info to those who are still wondering when the new models will be available to purchase.
I do find it odd that SQ changed their website to showcase the new models so early. It almost seems to be a bit of teasing on their part.
I just wanted to follow up on my earlier post about when the new SQ models would be available to purchase.
Even though I already purchased the 542, one of the dealers I spoke to last week got back to me today and said that he had spoken with his Alliance rep and that the rep confirmed that the new models will launch sometime in March.
He said its possible that they may start shipping some units out to dealers at the end of February but March will be when they really start rolling out.
Anyway, I just wanted to give that piece of info to those who are still wondering when the new models will be available to purchase.
I do find it odd that SQ changed their website to showcase the new models so early. It almost seems to be a bit of teasing on their part.
I wonder if Huebsch, the Canadian version of Speed Queen, is going to offer these same models? I just checked their website and there is no mention of them.
Gary
Gary
energystar.gov lists some of these models - at least the FL - also as available in Canada.
mrb627
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Mid March
I received the same confirmation from my SQ Sales rep.
Malcolm
I received the same confirmation from my SQ Sales rep.
Malcolm
pierreandreply4
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I am wondering the same thing i aspecaly like the topload model and the electric eco dryer cycle
Oh, that be-u-tee-ful Q!
Did anyone notice that in the videos, the Speed Queen "Q" seems to have a polished, raised effect on the topload models? I couldn't tell on the front load, front control panel models.
Any guess on pricing for the rear control (digital), front load? I think I can see it hanging out with my 542 and blending well--so nice to have the rear control option.
I called Speed Queen directly when they first hit Facebook and was told they are starting to mfg them in January, and shipping in Feb. All things considered, March would probably be accurate. My local Speed Queen dealer was unaware of new changes and was terrified that I told him electronic controls were on their way. He took my number, but never called me back.
By the way--instead of email...why not just call? When you speak with them, let them know the email isn't working--probably a glitch or overlooked requirement on the new site (like 60 SPM).
Did anyone notice that in the videos, the Speed Queen "Q" seems to have a polished, raised effect on the topload models? I couldn't tell on the front load, front control panel models.
Any guess on pricing for the rear control (digital), front load? I think I can see it hanging out with my 542 and blending well--so nice to have the rear control option.
I called Speed Queen directly when they first hit Facebook and was told they are starting to mfg them in January, and shipping in Feb. All things considered, March would probably be accurate. My local Speed Queen dealer was unaware of new changes and was terrified that I told him electronic controls were on their way. He took my number, but never called me back.
By the way--instead of email...why not just call? When you speak with them, let them know the email isn't working--probably a glitch or overlooked requirement on the new site (like 60 SPM).
mrb627
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Imperials
I still have my Imperials. I would replace them with the rear controlled models that you are also considering.
Malcolm
I still have my Imperials. I would replace them with the rear controlled models that you are also considering.
Malcolm
Communication
Danmantn,
Call and talk to my local distributor who generally knows nothing and is not honest or call and talk to Speed Queen who insists that I talk only to my local distributor? I think under these circumstances email is called for and, of course, my local distributor, while it has an email address, it doesn't "work" and that is, I suspect, quite deliberate on their part (I am 99% certain that email from @speedqueen.com would get through just fine). They are not going to put any of their lies into writing and they definitely have different stories for different audiences. The only "impact" is that I will not be one of the first purchasers. I will continue to read about these products. and may buy them one day if I can find a better distributor...SQ's only loss is one sale in 2015 which is inconsequential to them.
Danmantn,
Call and talk to my local distributor who generally knows nothing and is not honest or call and talk to Speed Queen who insists that I talk only to my local distributor? I think under these circumstances email is called for and, of course, my local distributor, while it has an email address, it doesn't "work" and that is, I suspect, quite deliberate on their part (I am 99% certain that email from @speedqueen.com would get through just fine). They are not going to put any of their lies into writing and they definitely have different stories for different audiences. The only "impact" is that I will not be one of the first purchasers. I will continue to read about these products. and may buy them one day if I can find a better distributor...SQ's only loss is one sale in 2015 which is inconsequential to them.
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