Here's the new press release for their new washer. I'm not holding my breath that this will be a great washer after what I saw. Here goes nothing. Good luck.
speed queen press release
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"truly innovative ... auto-fill system"
F&P has had automatic water level sensing for 20+ years.
“However, I can say without reservation that our 2018 design takes top load washer performance to the next level. Significant resources were put into this machine and it delivers exceptional results.”
They are 20 years in the past when it comes to PR.
They are 20 years in the past when it comes to PR.
"Here goes nothing." That's what the SQ people thought when they sent out the press release.
build quality and performance
It seems the build quality is tougher than the previous model. Even the engineers at Speed Queen were uncertain that their new washers would perform better than their previous generation top loader washer. I wonder if this washer has a ribbed belt in it. I hope they put the sound effects of their new washers' operation like GE did.
It seems the build quality is tougher than the previous model. Even the engineers at Speed Queen were uncertain that their new washers would perform better than their previous generation top loader washer. I wonder if this washer has a ribbed belt in it. I hope they put the sound effects of their new washers' operation like GE did.
twintubdexter
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<span style="font-size: 14pt; color: #008000;">Condemned before you even get the first soap flakes in...</span>
iheartmaytag
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Maybe it is an improved wash system
They just didn't say it was an improvement over a five gallon bucket and a toilet plunger.
They just didn't say it was an improvement over a five gallon bucket and a toilet plunger.
speedqueen
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"Here goes nothing..."
I tried commenting on their press release, it says my comment is awaiting moderation.
Lets just see if they actually post it!
Harley, are you sure? Myself, I'd put more stock in the toilet plunger.
I tried commenting on their press release, it says my comment is awaiting moderation.
Lets just see if they actually post it!
Harley, are you sure? Myself, I'd put more stock in the toilet plunger.
Good thing
Good thing we have modern very effective detergents. With the new washing action and a modern detergent, the clothes will be clean. Remember that Consumer Reports has tested the former Speed Queen Top Loader and found that it did not clean well using their tests. They probably will not test this unit. Since I do not repair cars or do landscape work, my laundry is not very dirty to begin with, so I sill appreciate a washer that is well built. I can always let clothes soak, let say, for an hour. This way the wash cycle will more closely match a modern Front Load.
Still, I am glad I bought a 2017 model. And I am in the school of spin/drain for entertainment if nothing else.
Good thing we have modern very effective detergents. With the new washing action and a modern detergent, the clothes will be clean. Remember that Consumer Reports has tested the former Speed Queen Top Loader and found that it did not clean well using their tests. They probably will not test this unit. Since I do not repair cars or do landscape work, my laundry is not very dirty to begin with, so I sill appreciate a washer that is well built. I can always let clothes soak, let say, for an hour. This way the wash cycle will more closely match a modern Front Load.
Still, I am glad I bought a 2017 model. And I am in the school of spin/drain for entertainment if nothing else.
anybody and everybody will boast their own product, GM, Chrysler, Ford, Etc all think they make the best vehicle...this is no different
Better build quality and longevity are their main concerns, tag in a more gentle wash.....people will buy into that!
people bought into Maytag for their "Dependability" not their great vigorous wash action....which was certainly a drop from their wringer machines....if people knew how the machine gave into a load to save the machine, why else did the machine stop when the lid was raised?...
the vids are helpful insights to the machine.....as with any machine, skepticism is warranted, but with any machine, I rather have a hands on use of an actual machine, hear from someone who sells and works on them, before listening to someones best guess.....
Better build quality and longevity are their main concerns, tag in a more gentle wash.....people will buy into that!
people bought into Maytag for their "Dependability" not their great vigorous wash action....which was certainly a drop from their wringer machines....if people knew how the machine gave into a load to save the machine, why else did the machine stop when the lid was raised?...
the vids are helpful insights to the machine.....as with any machine, skepticism is warranted, but with any machine, I rather have a hands on use of an actual machine, hear from someone who sells and works on them, before listening to someones best guess.....
motor, pulley and belt
I wonder how big the motor is in terms of size. I know it's a 1 hp motor. How tough is the pulley? How many ribs are on the belt? I heard it's the toughest machine they've ever made.
I wonder how big the motor is in terms of size. I know it's a 1 hp motor. How tough is the pulley? How many ribs are on the belt? I heard it's the toughest machine they've ever made.
It is a tough machine
I certainly can’t say it’s not well built. The belt is a 7(?) rib belt. Thickest I’ve seen. The pulley is well built and will never break. This machine will certainly outlast anything out there, including the previous generation.
I sell (past tense now) speed queens and serviced them. I’ve run at least 20 loads on their new machine. It will work great for office dust, just won’t clean the working man’s clothes.
I certainly can’t say it’s not well built. The belt is a 7(?) rib belt. Thickest I’ve seen. The pulley is well built and will never break. This machine will certainly outlast anything out there, including the previous generation.
I sell (past tense now) speed queens and serviced them. I’ve run at least 20 loads on their new machine. It will work great for office dust, just won’t clean the working man’s clothes.
Longevity
Assuming the control board is made to last that long, this new SQ may actually outlive a Maytag center dial. Never thought I would say that for a modern residential washer but its true. The seals are improved and the rest is just a solid metal shaft; no gears, clutches, ect, ect.
Assuming the control board is made to last that long, this new SQ may actually outlive a Maytag center dial. Never thought I would say that for a modern residential washer but its true. The seals are improved and the rest is just a solid metal shaft; no gears, clutches, ect, ect.
normal sounds and wash quality
I hope Speed Queen posts videos of this washer's normal sounds during operation. I don't blame Speed Queen completely, or at least I shouldn't. I hope they improve on their wash action by putting ribs or underwater jets in the agitator with fins, or all of the above to create the most intense water currents while driving out heavy dirt. I'm not holding my breath, but I hope they improve.
At least they made their design as tough, if not tougher. It's just the wash action I'm not too fond of. Even the engineers themselves were doubtful.
What else were they supposed to do?
I hope Speed Queen posts videos of this washer's normal sounds during operation. I don't blame Speed Queen completely, or at least I shouldn't. I hope they improve on their wash action by putting ribs or underwater jets in the agitator with fins, or all of the above to create the most intense water currents while driving out heavy dirt. I'm not holding my breath, but I hope they improve.
At least they made their design as tough, if not tougher. It's just the wash action I'm not too fond of. Even the engineers themselves were doubtful.
What else were they supposed to do?
What do you do when you want make your product look good? You compare it with something else that somehow looks worse. It's this kind of marketing I really don't like. But hey, what can you do when you (....) up your own product, right?
I'm pretty sure I've seen this video with the same people comparing the 2017-style SQ to the WP. I'm wondering if they reshot the entire video or just edited-in shots of the 2018 machine.
edited
The clips were edited. I wish they'd compare the noise level of their new 2018 models to their older ones like GE did!
The clips were edited. I wish they'd compare the noise level of their new 2018 models to their older ones like GE did!
this new machine may prove beneficial to actual better rinsing and extraction than the older models.....
if you think your current SQ does OK with spinning and rinsing....pop the front panel off, and while spinning a full load, with your finger, reach under the motor and add some tension to the idler, and watch the spin speed increase drastically....
I just installed a new belt, everything appeared to work as it should.....until I increased the spring tension on the pulley, and noticed the increase in speed, and better extraction of water from the load....
just from the first wash water spin, better extraction will give you clearer rinsing, and a faster final spin will reduce your drying time...
if you think your current SQ does OK with spinning and rinsing....pop the front panel off, and while spinning a full load, with your finger, reach under the motor and add some tension to the idler, and watch the spin speed increase drastically....
I just installed a new belt, everything appeared to work as it should.....until I increased the spring tension on the pulley, and noticed the increase in speed, and better extraction of water from the load....
just from the first wash water spin, better extraction will give you clearer rinsing, and a faster final spin will reduce your drying time...
