Speed Queen - Coming Soon...

[Chetlaham]

Eddie, that is one of my dreams. A full line of EM speed Queens with manual water level selection and temperature control. It would be nice of Kenmore was still around and seeing a full line of Kenmore built Speed Queens.

 

Jerome! Indeed. Thats how I envision a Speed Queen based Kenmore lineup.   

 

[pierreandreply4]

i wonder how maytag and whirlpool washers and dryers

I wonder how whirlpool washers and dryers and maytag washers and dryers would look like if speed queen bough whirlpool maytag kitchenaide that also makes dishwashers stove and refrigirators as well as jennair made appliances since jenn air is own by whirlpool?

 

[tolivac]

The few times I used a SQ washer it doesn't need a DA agitator.That is an advantage.Its able to circulate the load with the agitator it has.Simplicity!However thank they are expenive for a washer-1500 bucks just for the washer? Come on guys.Seems OVERPRICED to me

 

[Chetlaham]

Not overpriced, priced as one would expect when the inflation of raw materials is taken into account. 

 

 

Consider this 2 speed Kenmore washers which roughly has the same capacity, features, cycles, cleaning capabilities, and metal content was advertised at $219 in 1972. In today's money that would be $1,647.95.

 

At <span class="MuiTypography-root jss916 MuiTypography-h3 MuiTypography-alignCenter" style="color: #000000;" data-avb-product-price="" data-uw-rm-sr="">$1,429.00 the Speed Queen is economically priced.
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<span class="MuiTypography-root jss916 MuiTypography-h3 MuiTypography-alignCenter" style="color: #000000;" data-avb-product-price="" data-uw-rm-sr="">Given Speed Queen will outlast a washer at 1/3 the price several times over along with the added performance and durability of a Speed Queen makes </span><span class="MuiTypography-root jss916 MuiTypography-h3 MuiTypography-alignCenter" style="color: #000000;" data-avb-product-price="" data-uw-rm-sr="">$1,429.00 a bargain in the long run.
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[panasonicvac]

I figured it was another TC5/DC5

Honestly, I don't mind SQ of coming out with different color options. Personally, I think one color option isn't very appealing to some shoppers especially me. Not to mention white is a boring color in my honest opinion. I also think it's boring if I were to have two products that are exactly the same. So if I were to own two SQ TC5/DC5 or whatever, it'd be perfect if I had a white TC5/DC5 for my house and a black TC5/DC5 for my cabin. Overall, I think that black TC5/DC5 looks really good. It reminds me of when Kenmore used to have black models for their direct drive top loaders. If only they could've made a white TC5 with the same back panel as the TR5, I also would've liked that as well (Kenmore did it before). Now here's the deal breaker. I've noticed the black version is also more expensive like their other black models. To me, it doesn't make alot of sense to buy something that's the same thing but a little extra cause of a color change. I would've maybe considered if it was like a $50 difference but not for like $100 or more. The only exception I would've made is if SQ was still offering their FF7/DF7 in stainless steel cause that's one of the best looking sets I've ever seen. But even if they were still making the stainless steel models today, at this point there's just no way I'd ever afford it. Actually there's no current SQ set I'd buy today because of the price, at least brand new that is whether it's residential or commercial. Before the pandemic, I would've maybe considered it especially the TC5 when it used to be like $1039 according to Lorain Furniture and Appliance from what I recall. As of now, if I really wanted a SQ, the used marketplace is my better option especially the ones with mechanical timers on them cause they'd be my preferred choice. However, I could get a used direct drive Kenmore for alot cheaper than a used SQ top loader which in my opinion does a better job and arguably one of if not the best top loaders ever sold on the market. I got my Kenmore 90 Series for free.

 

[gelaundry4ever]

Speed Queen Washer 140 OPM agitation

I would picture the Speed Queen Washer going at 140 OPM during agitation with a 210 degrees arc to turnover huge loads with a dual action agitator on heavy duty in addition to a deep rinse. I would also envision a large tub that fills completely to take on huge loads at about 4.0 cubic feet. All stainless steel of course.

 

[william8]

1500 bucks just for the washer?

They aren't $1500. The dealers here (and online) have them priced at $1329.

When I purchased my Speed Queen TC5 3 months ago, it was $1150 delivered and installed with free SQ drain hose extension. Free haul away of the old machine too. From a local dealer that services what they sell.

These aren't sold at big box stores, and local sellers can actually negotiate, because there is better markup. Go to the store and look, I was expecting to get free delivery at best, but was pleasantly surprised, and did much better.

It is ridiculous they want extra for flat black. I would expect to pay $200 less.

 

[kalanikaau1]

Reply# 59

You'd be very hard pressed not to purchase a new TC5 here in Honolulu for $1800, the sole SQ dealer in the entire state wants $1500 for the appliance alone.
Tack on another $300 for freight to Honolulu and you can be the proud owner of a new TC5.
If you live on the one of Neighbor islands you can look forward to additional freight charges.
There's simply not enough demand for SQ laundry appliances here that the dealer does not stock them.
Instead, the uninformed consumer will be duped into buying a Whirlpool, GE or Korean branded POS machine from either HD or Lowes, and push it to the curb 5 years after, if they are lucky...

 

[gelaundry4ever]

$1500

What the heck? $1500 for the washer alone? This is just plain stupid. It is not fully electronic with touch pads for crying out loud!

 

[gelaundry4ever]

better yet...

Speed Queen could make their transmissions do a neutral drain similar to what Whirlpool did. The agitation should be at 140+ OPM at 210+ degrees arc of agitation with a dual action agitator for big, dirty, bulky loads of heavyweight cottons. If Speed Queen Home EVER did ATC, they could set it where the cold is always targeted at the optimal temperature, even during wintertime. They could've had detergent, bleach, and fabric softeners that flow the water them at the correct time. That's how I would've envisioned an upgraded Speed Queen Home washer with upgraded transmission. All steel inside and out of course. Chetlaham, I know what you're thinking.

 

[combo52]

Speed Queen top load washers neutral drain

All Speed Queen TR series top load washers do a neutral drain and all conventional transmission models do a neutral drain sold in Canada, Australia, and other countries have a separate electric drain pump to accomplish a neutral drain.

They have stayed with the cheaper to build direct driven water pump For US machines where people tend to use clothes dryers and they don’t notice all the redeposited grit and lint that spin draining causes I suspect in time they will change here as well. At some point they’ll probably be forced to put a more efficient motor in the TC series and get rid of the , direct driven pump, if they put an inverter motor in the TC series, they would have much better control over agitation speed, and they would eliminate the problem with wearing out belts because they wouldn’t have the clutching idler pulley problem. I suspect it will come at some point.

John

 

[gelaundry4ever]

Speed Queen Direct Drive

There may be a time where Speed Queen will adopt the direct drive system while maintaining some of their other traits. They could add flow through laundry detergent, bleach, and fabric softener dispensers or bulk ones. Also, I forgot to add that water recirculation should be added so it will run during agitation during wash and rinse cycles.

 

[appnut]

Jerome, I can appreciate your dreaming and fantasicing about features on SQ that isn't present today. The reality is, SQ is known for it's simplicity and straight-forward product and controls. Nothing complicated. As has been eluded and stated before, SQ today is what Maytag was in the 1950s through early 1980s.

 

[gelaundry4ever]

1980s

I thought there were washers in the 1980s that did the short/fast stroke of agitation.

 

[wayupnorth]

Jerome, my Maytag is a 1984 and it has the long slow stroke and has worked fine for 40 years now.

 

[gelaundry4ever]

slow long strokes

I've used washers with long strokes, including the Speed Queen Classic. There may be a time where Speed Queen Home will have to upgrade their transmission to a shorter/faster stroke similar to what Whirlpool did with their direct drive units.

 

[wayupnorth]

Who cares but you

 

[gelaundry4ever]

short/fast strokes

I remember when the big 3 at the time went to short/fast strokes which were, GE, Maytag and Whirlpool. I like my clothes to roll over completely under the water.

 

[ryner1988]

Short, fast strokes are definitely not necessary for complete rollover. My VMW Whirlpool uses long, slow strokes and I can assure you that loads roll over perfectly well even using the auto sense feature. I've also used the old-school Whirlpool belt drives, as well as Pitman transmission Maytags, which use long slow strokes and there is definitely a good amount of rollover going on in those machines. Fast-stroke machines like direct drives are often overly aggressive for no reason. And I even liked my direct drive when I had one, but wish it had come equipped with a separate speed control knob. I would likely have only used the fastest speed for heavy loads like towels in that case.

Ryne

 

[pierreandreply4]

something new with the mention the wait is almost over

what could it be hoping its the rumored tc7 and also would be nice if they brough back mecanical timer washers