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as repectfully as they could; but they basically called it an expensive turd that might last a long time.

I have one (ahem, an SQ dryer) and somewhat agree. No excuse at this price for the mediocre dryness sensor and utilitarian feel. That said I didn't pay near MSRP so I can live with myself.

This machine is a match for the TL SQ more than the FL model imo. The FL SQ puts a smile on my face, the dryer not so much.[this post was last edited: 9/29/2016-19:42]

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A removable lint screen was a non-issue for me as we keep the wastebasket next to the dryer anyway.
That said it is far smaller than the lint screen on the old Whirlpool dryer it replaced which you pulled out from the top of the machine.
 
I own a TOL gas Huebsch dryer that looks identical to this one, except that it has an electromechanical timer instead of the electronic controls.

I've always been used to Whirlpool dryers with the lint screen at the top of the dryer that you pull out. Having to manually clean out the lint trap without removing it like I would with a Whirlpool isn't really a deal breaker for me.

What irks me a bit is that the "Max Dry" setting on the automatic portion of the timer seems almost useless. It badly overdries the clothes when on this setting. I typically get the best results when I set the timer halfway between "More Dry" and "Less Dry". Only with a load full of jeans, do I set it closer to the "More Dry" setting and it seems to get them mostly dry, with a few moist patches. (But not so moist that they can't go into the dresser.)

Only other thing I've noted is that a very heavy load of clothing in a dryer like this can take up to nearly two hours to dry, even when using gas. The vent isn't obstructed either, I checked. There's lots of airflow.

Perhaps to improve on this dryer, they need to consider using a different baffle design, combined with maybe a larger drum or maybe a reversing mechanism?

I'm honestly not sure why this dryer seems to perform less than other dryers. I'd say that my GE Dryer was about as fast, but it also was more through. (Not so many moist spots.. and the automatic timer was much more accurate.)

From my electric GE dryer, I feel like I've taken a bit of a step back because at least my GE dryer had electronic controls instead of electromechanical.

Part of me is tempted to swap out my gas dryer with a new one though, but getting a mismatched dryer would make me want to climb the walls. I'm a little OCD that way. I'd have to buy the matching washer to go with it...
 
I've used every brand of Dryer thus far and the SQ dryers I've used in apartments/college dorms etc, were pretty much the worst.
VERY hot, yet left collars and socks damp.
And left clothes smelling weird, erasing the pleasant scent of my softener, possibly due to the weird smelling galvanized steel drum.

I'll take a Maytag, Whirlpool or even GE dryer any day, over a SQ dryer.

:)
 
Here we go again

i have had the matching dryer for my S.Q. washer for about a year & could not be happier,i still have my 89 whirlpool dryer(they are both gas) & its just a tad slower.The S.Q. is a little hotter,so i just use a lower setting on temp except for towels(i use normal)& it has never run past 40 mins.So slam Speed Queen as you will,but i know, because i bought them & use them,GOOD DAY !!

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I'm surprised that such a small load ran for 90 minutes in their test (they say most dryers do this load in almost half the time).  Apparently it continued to tumble long after the laundry was ready.  Very surprising considering this model has electronic moisture sensors.  CR hasn't tested this model, but they have tested two other SQ electronic dryers and they do far better in CR's tests than the electro-mechanical model with only thermostatic moisture sensing.

 

I think the lint filter is a matter of personal preference.  I personally prefer the SQ filter setup.  But others don't.
 
I had to experiment with the SQ dryer. For 14 years, the GE with the sensor dry carried the freight and it was a pretty much set and forget process.

After drying several loads, I finally figured out the best setting on auto dry that dries the clothes without cooking them. It escapes me right now but it is something like 2 clicks past less dry.

As others have said, this bad boy does get hot on hot setting. The only time I use it is to wash my bleached out shop towels (about 70 in all) that I use to clean up around the house. They get a hot wash, with bleach, and dried on HOT. And I do mean HOT. Drying time is under 20 minutes on the cleaning cloths. If I snag them right after the cycle as ended, they are uncomfortable to touch.

Nevertheless, it is a workhorse and I like it a lot. I like the mechanical clacking of the timer. Makes me feel young again in a warped sort of way.

Hi Frig!
 
Hate those on top lint filters on WP/KM dryers they make a freaking mess When you pull them out or put them back in.
I prefer the 27 inch Kenmore dryers with the lint filter screen inside the dryer.
As far as SQ I have never had "cooked" clothes ever!
Towels are the only thing I ever dry on High heat.
I dry clothes on med or low depending on the fabric and never had an issue.
I have no complaints about my electric SQ dryer and I do not have a sensor.
Mike
 
Lint Filter

While I live the way Whirlpool made dryers perform, I agree, the line filter I dislike. It holds lots of lint, and its easy to clean, but when you pull it out the line goes everywhere. I always keep a lint roller on hand when using my Maytag (Whirlpool) dryer.

Also people are correct about Speed Queen getting hot, but there is more to that.
Temperature is not only the function of the thermostat, but also the moisture in the clothes. On many dryers (like Whirlpool) when vented properly the heater never shuts off for the first 15-20 minutes when drying a large load of clothes even on the delicate setting. The internal moisture keeps the temps down, and when the moisture drops the temp goes up and the thermostat starts to cycle more and more each time. The threshold at which it opens is determined by the user settings/cycle. This is the basic theory of operation behind none electronic auto-dry. The timer does not move until the thermostat is "satisfied", and the more often it gets satisfied and the longer it stays satisfied the faster the dryer shuts off. Naturally (as a result) lower temp setting require more time on the dial (ie, more dry for delicate where less dry works for high heat) In fact if one gauges loadsize x moisture content in relation to time, it is possible to obtain delicate temps with a single knob-high heat only dryer.

With that said I would argue two possible faults in CR testing:

1. Setting the dryer to something other than less dry

2. Not selecting delicate or permanent press.

How they vented the dryer was not mentioned, but Id guess (hoping) nothing unusual.

I think Speed Queen choose the worst case scenario when programming the controls out of fear of consumer backlash, but that can easily be mitigated with less "vigorous" settings.

I know people will argue you don't have to turn down the temps with Whirlpool and genuine Maytags but I disagree from my experience. Both Whirlpool, Maytag and even some GE dryers get to hot for my liking, so I select the medium (or delicate) for most items when present. Whirlpool and Maytag to not drop a heater coil from that start, so not that much time is lost using lower temps.
 
Actually, I have a friend who has an LG dryer and the "Hot" setting burned the material inside of one of my comforters. (You could smell it!)

Never had a dryer do that before...

So, while it seems like I'm not happy with my Huebsch, I am.. It does the job.

I've never had a problem with my Huebsch dryer melting or burning anything, even on regular (high) heat. At least, not yet anyway.
 
Messy Whirlpool top mount filters

I find the Whirlpool top mount lint filters to be the cleanest filters of any dryer. Simply pull the filter AFTER the dryer is running and the blower will exhaust the fine dust out the duct. I empty the filter over the dryer (while it runs and the cover is open) and any dust disappears.

The tiny little in-drum filters don't hold as much, and I contend they are messier to remove and clean since you don't have the dryer to act as a vacuum.
 
I have to say that I am not that thrilled with my SQ dryer. It does the job, but it is a slow, hot dryer and on the medium or high setting the clothes are still hot after the alleged "cool down portion of the cycle. It is also noisy and when starting up from cold, thumps until the rollers warm up (at least that is what the local repairman told me last time they came out to service the washer.

It is what it is - a basic dryer.
 

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