Speed Queen Debuts Their Residential Laundry Line!

[launderess]

Well guys and gals, the day some have been waiting to arrive is here; Speed Queen launched sales today of their washers and dryers for home users.

Have provided a link to SQ's new website below where one can download manuals,product specifications, intallation information and look up local dealers.

Launderess

http://www.speedqueen.com/home/products/prod_select.htm

 

[tolivac]

SQ Appliances

Tried their dealer locater-for me in Greenville,NC-the nearest dealer is----Atlanta GA- Too far for me. Too bad.They are going to have to establish a better dealer network.You would think the SQ equipment would be sold thru a local appliance store-Ie Greenville appliance or Creeches applaince-the independent dealers near me.

 

[launderess]

ToLiVac,

Since release date was just yesterday, give things time, remember we all wanted SQ to be choosy who sold the units. *LOL*

Have included a link to the brochure which has some nice cut out/side view snaps of the washers and dryers.

Did you notice SQ has a double stack dryer, which comes in both gas and electric versions? How cool is that? This is what comes from a commercial laundry appliance maker applying their now how to the residential market, and thinking out of the box. Take that Maytag! *LOL*

http://www.speedqueen.com/sq_con_adv_pdf/ar04-100.pdf

 

[jaxsunst]

Locator

The locator said that there are no dealers in the area -sign-. As if I needed another reason not to like Memphis.

 

[mrb627]

Love the 'Q'

I love the 'Q' on the front of the cabinet. Very retro.

 

[imperial70]

I can't wait. However there is only a Distributor available in the Northeast in CT. No dealers yet. Looks like I'll have to wait.

 

[tolivac]

Looked at the info on your SQ link-very-VERY interesting-At this stage---the ONLY new laundry equipment to buy.Like the METAL inner and outer tanks in both the TL and FL washers.No cracking plastic here.Something interesting-a question why do they use SS inner and outer drums on the FL washers?You would think they would do the same on the TL units.These will be worth waiting for--I would think a dealer network should be established soon-esp with the quality of the products they have.Just hope "Amanatags" bugs have been eliminated from them.
And yes-I like that double stack dryer for household use--very nice-I would have to assume you would need two 220V 30A outlets to run them.Time to call your electrician!The double stacker would save LOTS of time on washdays.In some households though-those on demand billing-it could be a problem.You wouldn't want to run both at the same time in that case.Yes-the quality of this product should have the Maytag folks quivering in their boots...SQ has a machine for either TL or FL washer fans.

 

[alr2903]

Sq's

Yay the washer door is hinged on the right. Dear Santa

 

[Brent-Aucoin]

Great Link! Thank you!

What great looking washes!
I will need to check these out when they hit Atlanta.
I love the look of them.
I like the Stacked Set!
Who is gettin a set?
Brent

 

[agiflow-action]

I hope the toploaders agitator isn't a corckscrew.I hope they are using either a straight vane or a surgilator knockoff.

 

[launderess]

Well a telephone call to the local distributor gave a list of stores, but none have the SQ line in stock yet, but could place an order if I wished. As this was only the first day or so of release, didn't expect much.

Distributor told me I was more than welcome to visit the showroom to see the display units, and may just do that. Sadly cannot order dirctly from the distributor as they refuse to sell retail or even wholesale to our builder or decorator.

From the looks of things SQ is selling these units more on their commercial roots than as laundry appliances which will "coddle" your laundry. They do not have fancy displays, nor will they speak to you in several languages. But should hold up well for those seeking a true work horse washer/dryer unit.

Will report back more after I stop into the distributor's office for an afternoon of tire kicking.

Launderess

 

[tolivac]

SQ Agitators

When looking at the SQ doco in Laundresses links-the SQ TL machines have a choice of the old and tried and true SQ straight bladed agitator-not fancy but it works well. Their other line is a WP Surgilator like agitator-with the "wavy" or undilating type blades.As Laundress pointed out and like the businesslike appraoch SQ equipment has-no fancy lights,buttons dials and what not-the machines are just designed to clean your clothes-and another thing SQ specializes in only laundry equipment-nothing else-no stoves,fridges,etc.I also like the LACK of electronic control panels.These may be cool-but can be a liability when they break or they are lightening prone.Yes-I am glad SQ hasn't taken the corkscrew DA agitator approach like all the other washer builders have done.

 

[arrrooohhh]

I hope that they use the wavy vaned agitator. The best looking TL agitator in the market IMHO!

I also wonder if these will be coming to Australia under the Kleenmaid name?

 

[launderess]

Agiflow-Action,

If you happen to be in NYC, stop by the office of SQ's regional distributor, Goldman Appliances. Try a search using the dealer locator on SQ's site with zip code "10028".

They seem very welcoming to people stopping by and looking at appliances, including the new SQ line. FWIW, the also rep EuroTech.

Launderess

 

[agiflow-action]

Thanks Launderess, I would consider it. I like the fact that even the TOL TL is not fancy and overdone.Three dials and an extra rinse switch.
Smart looking FL's too. Let's all hope SQ has a winner here with this new residential line.

 

[arrrooohhh]

I like how manufacturers are moving on from the white on white control panel. And this Speed Queen has the best control panel graphics I have seen for a while!

 

[spiralactivator]

Long live the Queen!

And they have a little COLOR on the panels! Not white-on-white! Could it be the Laundry Dark Ages are finally ending?

 

[cleanteamofny]

I just wished that they bring back the chrome trim control panels! I don't care for the all plastic look-a-like panels, it's just too plain and boring!

 

[agiflow-action]

chrome trim

I thought the same thing,......chrome just looks great in any era! Wish manufacturers would bring it back.