askomiele
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I was surfing on the internet. Just crossing SpeedQueens site, they have upgrade their washer with big doors. Good quality with a big entrance. Good!
Speed Queen introduces 'BIG DOORS'
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They now have big doors
And no sign of a heater?
Wasnt there a Boost Heat switch on the control panel before?
Has the controls for the heater shifted, or have they removed it?
And no sign of a heater?
Wasnt there a Boost Heat switch on the control panel before?
Has the controls for the heater shifted, or have they removed it?
Nathan, the Model ATSA5A model has the boosted hot temp on the temperature selector knob.
Not only do these models have the new bigger door, it has THE LONGER AWSH TIMES!!! Regular is a 24 minute wash; Perm Press is 20 minutes; hand wash/delicate is 12 minutes!! Hopefully CR will give these versions improved washability scores!!
Not only do these models have the new bigger door, it has THE LONGER AWSH TIMES!!! Regular is a 24 minute wash; Perm Press is 20 minutes; hand wash/delicate is 12 minutes!! Hopefully CR will give these versions improved washability scores!!
That's good news, Bob. A 24-minute wash is more in line with other FL'ers cycle times. I'll bet that machine shoots right up the ratings. Unless CR does one of their updates, we'll have to wait til next year to find out.
andrewinorlando
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They had to lengthen the wash times....they lowered the water consumption from almost 20 gallons per load down to 13.9 gallons.
I'm amazed at how little water FL'ers are using these days. Cleaning scores are very good for them in CR's tests, too. My Frigi FL'er is old-school and uses closer to 28 gallons per load.
My machine claims to match the water level to load size, but it really just fills to the same level for every load. I wish it would use less water for very small loads, because they don't tumble well in all that water.
Both my pre-Electrolux frontloaders had water level controls which was nice. I generally used a lower water level even for full loads, just because it kept sudsing down and the clothes seemed to lift and drop better. Cleaning was never a problem, either.
My machine claims to match the water level to load size, but it really just fills to the same level for every load. I wish it would use less water for very small loads, because they don't tumble well in all that water.
Both my pre-Electrolux frontloaders had water level controls which was nice. I generally used a lower water level even for full loads, just because it kept sudsing down and the clothes seemed to lift and drop better. Cleaning was never a problem, either.
Bob,
Where did you get the info on the wash times? I looked at this site a few weeks ago, but couldn't find anything that detailed how long the wash times are.
I'll look some more...
Where did you get the info on the wash times? I looked at this site a few weeks ago, but couldn't find anything that detailed how long the wash times are.
I'll look some more...
Found it
I see in the use and care manual that the regular wash is indeed 24 minutes, perm press is 20 mins. Also, selected the boosted heat will lenghthen the wash cycle from 30 to 60 minutes, that's a good thing.
If it weren't for that stupid full-width door hinge I might get serious about the new SQ's. As it is, I'd have to remove the bi-fold doors from my laundry closet to be able to open the washer door. The hinge is in the right location, it's just needlessly too far to the right.
Oh well ;-)
But considering these are true horizontal washers, with stainless outer drums, I think they give the new big Miele a good run for the money.
I see in the use and care manual that the regular wash is indeed 24 minutes, perm press is 20 mins. Also, selected the boosted heat will lenghthen the wash cycle from 30 to 60 minutes, that's a good thing.
If it weren't for that stupid full-width door hinge I might get serious about the new SQ's. As it is, I'd have to remove the bi-fold doors from my laundry closet to be able to open the washer door. The hinge is in the right location, it's just needlessly too far to the right.
Oh well ;-)
But considering these are true horizontal washers, with stainless outer drums, I think they give the new big Miele a good run for the money.
Warm Rinse
Is provided as well. It's been quite along time since one has seen an American washing machine top or front loading offering this feature.
Is provided as well. It's been quite along time since one has seen an American washing machine top or front loading offering this feature.
L, my Frigidaire front loader offers a warm/warm temp selection. When using a hot wash, I usually switch the knob to that setting once the wash wter begins to drain. In fact, the GE, Whirlpool (& cousins), and LG washers all offer a warm/warm temp selection. Bosch doesn't.
My Neptune 7500 also offers a warm/warm wash/rinse temp selection. Moreover, if you select the "stain cycle", then the first rinse will be the same temp as the wash. This means that you can have a hot wash followed by a hot rinse - something NO other modern consumer machine seems to do (unless it's hidden in a pre-selection). I routinely use this option when using soap and STPP instead of detergent.
Additionally, I've noticed that the "warm rinse" option, at least on the 7500, is really a "tempered cold" rinse, in that it regulates at 80F, not the 105F of a warm wash. I'm assuming most modern washers' "warm rinse" isn't truly warm but rather a lukewarm setting also. Yet another reason to use the stain cycle.
What else the stain cycle does is insert pauses between each tumble pattern, effectively lengthening the wash cycle by about 50%. This is why if I would normally select a 16 minute wash, with stain cycle I'll select a 10 minute wash, and the wash time will still be about 16 minutes. Thus I can get a true warm or hot first rinse without the cycle taking any longer than normal.
BTW, I'm still experiencing very nice results with the Ivory soap/STPP combination. I haven't found any need for fabric softener or even vinegar. Towels come out more fluffy and absorbant. Sheets come out both crisp and smooth/soft, esp when line-dried. Dark colors seem to look better, also, freed of the nearly ubiquitous optical brightener fluorescent dye conundrum. No sign of graying of whites, either.
Additionally, I've noticed that the "warm rinse" option, at least on the 7500, is really a "tempered cold" rinse, in that it regulates at 80F, not the 105F of a warm wash. I'm assuming most modern washers' "warm rinse" isn't truly warm but rather a lukewarm setting also. Yet another reason to use the stain cycle.
What else the stain cycle does is insert pauses between each tumble pattern, effectively lengthening the wash cycle by about 50%. This is why if I would normally select a 16 minute wash, with stain cycle I'll select a 10 minute wash, and the wash time will still be about 16 minutes. Thus I can get a true warm or hot first rinse without the cycle taking any longer than normal.
BTW, I'm still experiencing very nice results with the Ivory soap/STPP combination. I haven't found any need for fabric softener or even vinegar. Towels come out more fluffy and absorbant. Sheets come out both crisp and smooth/soft, esp when line-dried. Dark colors seem to look better, also, freed of the nearly ubiquitous optical brightener fluorescent dye conundrum. No sign of graying of whites, either.
Speed Queen
I am so happy they extended the main wash cycle period. I do feel that the 24 minutes should have a option to shorten that if the clothes are lightly soiled. But you can't have everything, after all we appliance people do not design the specs. I also feel they could have added a prewash / soak, but the rinse / spin could be used for that option.
Peter
I am so happy they extended the main wash cycle period. I do feel that the 24 minutes should have a option to shorten that if the clothes are lightly soiled. But you can't have everything, after all we appliance people do not design the specs. I also feel they could have added a prewash / soak, but the rinse / spin could be used for that option.
Peter
In most front loaders that offer a warm rinse setting, only one rinse is warm, the last one. In some toploaders of the WP persuasion, a warm rinse is what used to be called cool.
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Approximately how much do the Speed Queen front-loaders run?
They don't run much; they have very short legs.
mrb627
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Water Level Adjustment?
I wonder if the Speed Queen machines still use a mechanical water level pressure switch. One that could be slightly tweaked if desired.
MRB
I wonder if the Speed Queen machines still use a mechanical water level pressure switch. One that could be slightly tweaked if desired.
MRB
Get a leg up
The previous models seemed to sell for between $1200 and $1500 for the different washer models (heated version most expensive). I would expect the new versions to be in the same ballpark.
The previous models seemed to sell for between $1200 and $1500 for the different washer models (heated version most expensive). I would expect the new versions to be in the same ballpark.
Peter - what'cha been up to lately and what's his name? You've been almost giddy in your posts lately, anyone we know??
