Speed Queen 2024

[gelaundry4ever]

wash action

What will the wash action look like on these new Speed Queen Laundry machines for next year? What are the chances we will see a wash plate or dual action with short/fast strokes?

 

[blueste]

So, I’ve noticed over the past few months of research, the person that posted the video about SQ makes a lot of incorrect claims. So, could they be creating a larger tub washer? Perhaps. Although I would argued SQ has more usable space than the larger competitive tubs just based on the fact the whole SQ tub is capable of filling with water. I also find it hard to believe they would build a new plant in TX. Most companies would add on to existing facilities or at least in the same area. If the TX rumor is true, perhaps they plan to source a lot from Mexico to bring down costs. I guess time will tell.

 

[panasonicvac]

I just noticed online that SQ now has some black models listed on their website.

 

[panasonicvac]

From my understanding, they appear to be the same thing as the white models but more expensive.

All Products - Speed Queen

speedqueen.com

 

[gelaundry4ever]

color

So it appears that the only thing they're changing is the color. Correct?

 

[blueste]

Yep, looks like just an additional color. No functional changes, at this time.

 

[blueste]

Speed Queen Adds Matte Black Option to Select Models

/PRNewswire/ -- After decades of only offering a single color option (white), Speed Queen announces the introduction of Matte Black models. "We previewed these...

www.prnewswire.com

 

[Chetlaham]

I have a feeling Speed Queen is trying to go into serious competition with the residential market. Depending how they play it out this could be really really good or go really really bad IMO.

 

If they offer good products with features that consumers look for but are also durable/long lasting this would finally force Whirlpool to improve their durability. The laundry market as a whole will finally improve for the better in at least 40 years.

 

 

On the other hand if their new design does not meet market expectations Speed Queen will end up with a huge loss.

 

Though, my biggest fear is an extensive laundry offering that makes it into big box stores but is not any better longevity or durability wise than its competitors. The last thing the market needs is another name attached to a chintzy machine designed to break after 5-10 years.

 

[carolina128]

New (?) TL3 model

At some point Speed Queen has, without any fanfare, realized a “new” model, the TL3.

https://speedqueen.com/rto/

It seems to be just a TR3, but with the color scheme of the TC5 for some odd reason. Not really much to say about this otherwise, it’s just a strange machine that SQ seems almost embarrassed by: it’s not linked to anywhere on the website. You have to be deliberately searching for it to find it.

 

[pinkpower4]

The TL3 design will add to the confusion...Pet Cycle?

I personally prefer the more subtle white/silver panel over the black/white panel, so I was glad the TC5 series came in that. In the past, it has always been easy to tell someone to look for the white/silver panel and NOT the black/white panel when initially distinguishing the TC series from the TR series. Now people will have to specify the model number.

The new panel color option for the TR series will only confuse consumers who are reading through older posts and then confidently think they are choosing the TC series.

I do like the black matte finish of the TR series, but I would still choose the white/silver option as it's less obvious to have a mismatched white set versus black (few washers/dryers are offered in black), if needed, later.

The bottom line is the TC series is the best of both--gentle and more aggressive wash action as needed. Where Speed Queen missed the opportunity to compete better with other brands was to provide a water level control for the TC5 and to provide more advanced options in the form of a touch pad control panel for it for those who want that--a TC7. At least it looks like the TC5 in its present form will continue to be made .

The difference in price between the Maytag mvwp585 and TC series can be a factor for people deciding too as is the water level control the Maytag has added. Both are good machines, but the TC series is a better value for the dollar if both are priced within a few hundred dollars.

I don't really understand what the pet plus cycle on their washers and dryers are. How is that different from what I can do with the TC5 set? How is it removing odors (wash) and fur (wash or dry)? I do realize the TC series lacks steam and the overdry protection.

 

[gelaundry4ever]

tl3

I didn't know there was a tl3. I thought it was the tr3.

 

[DADoES]

 
Jerome, the TL3 is a TR3 with the control panel being of a lighter color scheme like the TC5.

 

[blueste]

TL3- Rent to own? Interesting

 

[gelaundry4ever]

tl3

It's nice to know the tl3 has a lighter color control panel. I wonder. What will hold for the future of Speed Queen? There could be a possibility they could be the last holdout to go to that fast short stroke agitation transmission like GE did, along with others before them. I believe Whirlpool was the first to do that, followed by Maytag, then GE. Maybe Speed Queen will. We don't know, but would like to.

 

[panasonicvac]

So maybe the rumors I've heard about the TC7 might be true afterall, I guess we'll see by next year.

 

[appnut]

I wish they would make a TC7

 

[gelaundry4ever]

tc7

I too wish there was a tc7. Maybe the tc7 will have to go to that short/fast agitation and neutral drain transmission system like Whirlpool did.

 

[repairguy]

It’s official if it’s on Facebook, right?

 

[gelaundry4ever]

model# and updates

What is the model# of this new platform? Where are the updates? What are the updates?