Speed Queen Washer and Dryer

[kenmore81]

Like my old Maytag, It just has like a 4-6 min wash instead of slowing/switching to low speed it just cuts off wash time.
To me the tag did well because it was kida gentle to the clothes but a 1 speed Shreddmore look out for grandmas sweater lol.

 

[nmassman44]

The delicate cycle is like Maytag Fabric Matics were like. The manual says to use a full washbasket of water and that way there is minimal contact with the agitator. It will agitate for a short time and then soak the do it again til the time is up on the wash phase.
I agree on the dryer vent. What was there was the semi rigid hose that I got for them at Lowes. The guys installing the machines took the vent hose and put this one on it . When I saw that I told my friends that its a hazard and that I will change it back for them. But on top of that the installers never left the manual packets for the washer and dryer. I wish they had called me so I could be there to make sure it was done right. I only found out after the fact they were delivered.

 

[kenmore81]

Id be right on the phone if I were them lol. Although it is pretty easy to get the mauals online,but still the point of new machines is having thier literature ;~)

 

[mrb627]

Dryer Drum

Glad to see that the dryer drum is stainless steel instead of the galvanized steel they had before. Much better looking.

MRB

 

[appnut]

Mike, is this a neutral drain or spin drain?

 

[angus]

Bob - Mine is the AWS75N and I couldn't be happier. Yes, it is a spin drain and i don't think that has changed in the past few years.

 

[nmassman44]

Its a spin drain. And its super effective too. When the water is mostly drained away the washer will cascade clean fresh water onto the load as its slowly spins. Then after the water is applied after about a minute it will rev up after the water shuts off. This effect alone drives the clear water thru the load. I couldnt believe that it was doing that. Then apply a 710 rpm spin and it really pulled the soapy water out of the clothes. The deep rinse was clear. No need for a 2nd deep rinse. Very effective rinsing. I double rinse everything and in a front loader have the extra rinse set. With this washer there is no need for a 2nd rinse. When my POS Maytag/Samsung Neppies kick I will be getting a set like this. I also like how fast the cycle times are on the washer. 35 mins for the Regular cycle. Not 2 hours I have to wait for the Maytag to get it over with. Plus it cleans better than a front loader I think.

 

[jeffg]

I wonder if any washer manufacturers have tested whether there's a difference between idle drains or spin drains, in the amount of wrinking and detergent residue left in clothing.

At least from my limited experience with both types, I still prefer an idle drain. I can't explain why, but it seems to leave clothes less wrinkled and better rinsed than spin drains, even with the same or similar spin speeds. I'm comparing e.g. a circa-1970 Lady Kenmore Series 80 (idle drain at 500RPM, if I remember correctly) vs. our current Speed Queen on slow speed (spin drain at 473RPM). The Sears washer produces less wrinkling.

 

[nmassman44]

I notice when I use a high spin in my front loaders that the clothes are very wrinkled. Not so much in a top loader and with the Speed Queen clothes come out well extracted but not wrinkled. Its not an issue I think if one uses a dryer. Line drying its more noticeable
After seeing this washer in action I prefer a spin drain. My Maytag 613 does a good job rinsing. My Whirlpool not so much. To me a neutral drain just strains the dirt back thru the clothes. Even though it is supposed to let the dirt and suds free flow out the basket I would rather have the water in motion so that it take with it the dirt and suds.

 

[yogitunes]

there was always something about a Speed Queen, whether a 1970 solid tub or the new ones, after a spin it just would not wrinkle anything, the clothes seemed to puff back up nice and fluffy, an lighly damp, unlike my mothers GE, it would spin those puppies tight to the wal of the tub, you need a crow bar to unpack them....

 

[nmassman44]

Oh before I forget. The dryer drum is actually Galvanized Steel...not stainless steel. It sure does look like it is Stainless but it isnt.