I adjusted the water level switch today...it was very easy to do and now its at the very top row of holes. Now I wont have to stick around and wait for it to fill to get it to the level I want it to be.
Speed Queen washer AWN311 water level
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I have the AWS45NW that I was fortunate to find second hand a few years ago. Love that washer! It sits patiently in my workshop waiting for the day my wife's plastic GE finally breaks. She loves the GE, I don't! Any ideas on how I can sabotage it? I do run the Speed Queen about once a month, works flawlessly, and even SOUNDS solid! I'm happy for anyone who buys Speed Queen
Jeff, couldn't you buy a tempering valve to raise the cold water temp up to around 100F? Granted, that would change the wash temps to hot, medium, and warm, but it would also have all warm rinses... 
Jamie, we installed 2 Y-adapters at the hot water tap and cold water inlet. The adapters have individual shutoff valves on each side, so temps are totally adjustable. But I've heard a lot of horror stories about stress failures with these adapters, even though they're brass, and I'd much prefer just having a warm water rinse option via the washer's control panel, without the extra plumbing.
Perhaps swapping in a replacement temp switch for an older model that does have a warm rinse selection will solve the problem. Or add a toggleswitch into the wiring harness.
DADoES, thanks again for the suggestion. This morning we called Alliance, the 4-position temp switch part# is 36335. We just ordered one from A-1 Appliance in Huntsville AL. With shipping it came to $16.67.
Finally we can get rid of the Y-adapters and extra hose.
Here's a link to the part, for anyone interested:
Finally we can get rid of the Y-adapters and extra hose.
Here's a link to the part, for anyone interested:
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djmjlcst
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Water Level Adjustment/Temperature Control Switch
Hey Mike, glad to hear that you got your water level adjusted to the level you like! Our washer on the extra large setting goes to the bottom of the zig zag holes in the tub. For me it's not really worth messing with since it does cover all the loads I've done in the machine. But now I know how to do it if I ever decide to raise it a bit. One thing you should know, I overfilled the washer one day up past the plastic inner ring then I heard the water running over inside the machine. It was just a quarter of the way up where the plastic ring meets the stainless steel. So just a word of caution, you don't want to overfill the machine - I learned the hard way. Luckily it didn't flood all over the basement floor and I just let it dry out naturally and it's been fine ever since. I know, it was a stupid mistake.
Now Jeff, the temperature control switch has got my curiosity. Do you think the extra position with a warm rinse might have an extra spade lug to attach a wire to it? I'm sure you'll have to relabel the control panel to accommodate this. But, I just thought - how much would a replacement control panel cost? I'll have to go online to try to find out if it can be purchased! That way the labeling for a warm rinse will be right there for your choosing.
Just my .02
Mike L.
Hey Mike, glad to hear that you got your water level adjusted to the level you like! Our washer on the extra large setting goes to the bottom of the zig zag holes in the tub. For me it's not really worth messing with since it does cover all the loads I've done in the machine. But now I know how to do it if I ever decide to raise it a bit. One thing you should know, I overfilled the washer one day up past the plastic inner ring then I heard the water running over inside the machine. It was just a quarter of the way up where the plastic ring meets the stainless steel. So just a word of caution, you don't want to overfill the machine - I learned the hard way. Luckily it didn't flood all over the basement floor and I just let it dry out naturally and it's been fine ever since. I know, it was a stupid mistake.
Now Jeff, the temperature control switch has got my curiosity. Do you think the extra position with a warm rinse might have an extra spade lug to attach a wire to it? I'm sure you'll have to relabel the control panel to accommodate this. But, I just thought - how much would a replacement control panel cost? I'll have to go online to try to find out if it can be purchased! That way the labeling for a warm rinse will be right there for your choosing.
Just my .02
Mike L.
Mike, unfortunately the AWS75 graphics panel (which includes four wash/rinse temperature options) is NLA from Speed Queen, so our plan to replace the temp switch is on hold for now. I'm hoping we eventually find a panel, either a pull or NOS.
We did find pricing for it on two different sites (SQ's part# is 38830W, in case that helps you), one was $28 and the other $25, but neither company had any in stock and they can't order them from SQ.
As for the wiring, I assume the 4-position switch would have four terminals instead of three.
We did find pricing for it on two different sites (SQ's part# is 38830W, in case that helps you), one was $28 and the other $25, but neither company had any in stock and they can't order them from SQ.
As for the wiring, I assume the 4-position switch would have four terminals instead of three.
spinmon
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leaning towards the Queen
Just looked at some SQ's today @ AAA Appliance in St.Peters,MO. This site got me interested in 'em for replacement of our '96 90 series DD Kenmore.(which may never die!) The higher water level info VERY germaine! Looking at the service manual,I'm a little bummed that SQ uses belt slippage instead of a slippage(fluid) clutch for spin accel. From vids on youtube,the SQ's appear to wash well AND make near woo-woo sounds at times. I'm intrigued & impressed overall.
Just looked at some SQ's today @ AAA Appliance in St.Peters,MO. This site got me interested in 'em for replacement of our '96 90 series DD Kenmore.(which may never die!) The higher water level info VERY germaine! Looking at the service manual,I'm a little bummed that SQ uses belt slippage instead of a slippage(fluid) clutch for spin accel. From vids on youtube,the SQ's appear to wash well AND make near woo-woo sounds at times. I'm intrigued & impressed overall.
toploader1984
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doesn't the older maytags also use belt slippage in the spin cycle?
spinmon
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Queen Absolved!
I feel much better knowing the classic 'tags used belt slippage for spin ramp up. Thanks for the input. Glad this site exists for us washing 'machine heads'! Fun/technical/& save money/aggravation avoiding the junk while touting the few good machines available.
I feel much better knowing the classic 'tags used belt slippage for spin ramp up. Thanks for the input. Glad this site exists for us washing 'machine heads'! Fun/technical/& save money/aggravation avoiding the junk while touting the few good machines available.
spinmon
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Bit of a snag...
Went back to appliance store to pick a water filter ($63.99!)I'd ordered for our GE(came w/house)'side by each' fridge. Looked in the SQ tub. MAN,they sure don't give a damn how their stainless panels come together! Instead of butting-up-to on the main side tub seam,SQ overlaps with a fairly sharp edge remaining. The same edge that-with the clockwise spin-will be 'face fronting' your clothes. Could've at least overlapped to the 'rear'of spin direction. The side tub panels & lower tub panels don't come together smoothly either. ALL have some evidence of grinding/sanding to make the merges maybe less 'edgy'. I think I'd still buy this machine,but a smoother tub would impress me & SHOULD be 'in there'! JMO
Went back to appliance store to pick a water filter ($63.99!)I'd ordered for our GE(came w/house)'side by each' fridge. Looked in the SQ tub. MAN,they sure don't give a damn how their stainless panels come together! Instead of butting-up-to on the main side tub seam,SQ overlaps with a fairly sharp edge remaining. The same edge that-with the clockwise spin-will be 'face fronting' your clothes. Could've at least overlapped to the 'rear'of spin direction. The side tub panels & lower tub panels don't come together smoothly either. ALL have some evidence of grinding/sanding to make the merges maybe less 'edgy'. I think I'd still buy this machine,but a smoother tub would impress me & SHOULD be 'in there'! JMO
Spinmom...with the washbasket I too had that concern but its really not an issue once you use it. So far nothing has been snagged and besides that joint the washbasket has is very smooth and the holes have no rough edges. I had at one time a GE washer with the plastic tub. I on occasion would nick my knuckles on a hole taking the wash out of the machine. I would bleed like the dickens.
One thing is that with stainless steel its gets smoother with use. The washer is tough as nails and you cant say that about a Whirlpool or a GE and a Frigidaire washer.
One thing is that with stainless steel its gets smoother with use. The washer is tough as nails and you cant say that about a Whirlpool or a GE and a Frigidaire washer.
