Speed Queen Washers (current models)
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mrb627
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Spin Balance...
At this point, I have not put a towel or pillow to test balancing. I have washed a single blanket/throw from the sofa. Machine didn't have a problem or skip a beat with balancing.
Malcolm
At this point, I have not put a towel or pillow to test balancing. I have washed a single blanket/throw from the sofa. Machine didn't have a problem or skip a beat with balancing.
Malcolm
mark_wpduet
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Yeah Malcolm
That would be something you could try. I actually washed a brand new Nike hoodie by itself in my Duet, it washed (tried to spin 5 times) gave up, filled with rinse water, drained (tried 5 times to spin 5 times) gave up, filled with extra rinse water, drained, (on the final spin; it spun as smooth as silk) how weird is that. I suspect you won't have this problem with your SQ but you never know. Let us know what happens with a single item if/when you get a chance.
That would be something you could try. I actually washed a brand new Nike hoodie by itself in my Duet, it washed (tried to spin 5 times) gave up, filled with rinse water, drained (tried 5 times to spin 5 times) gave up, filled with extra rinse water, drained, (on the final spin; it spun as smooth as silk) how weird is that. I suspect you won't have this problem with your SQ but you never know. Let us know what happens with a single item if/when you get a chance.
Wow, great vid Malcolm and Thank you. F/L technology appears to have matured to a user friendly point. Does it have a bulky cycle? Thanks for a great video, I could see how it really works. Best of luck with your new set. arthur
mrb627
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Delicate/Bulky Cycle
Yes, there is a Delicate/Bulky Cycle. I haven't used it yet so I cannot comment.
Malcolm
Yes, there is a Delicate/Bulky Cycle. I haven't used it yet so I cannot comment.
Malcolm
mrb627
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Speed Queen Pedestals
I got a call today that the pedestals are in and scheduled for delivery on Friday.
Much quicker than expected.
Malcolm
I got a call today that the pedestals are in and scheduled for delivery on Friday.
Much quicker than expected.
Malcolm
Hi Malcolm,
I'm really impressive with your washer. The balancing of spin it is excellent and very fast. I have a Frigidaire Afinnity and the balancing of it is delayed and inefficient. I would like to know the times of wash cycle.. and your washer uses a satisfactory amount of water to wash? (My affinity sometimes washes king size bulk itens at dry.)
I'm really impressive with your washer. The balancing of spin it is excellent and very fast. I have a Frigidaire Afinnity and the balancing of it is delayed and inefficient. I would like to know the times of wash cycle.. and your washer uses a satisfactory amount of water to wash? (My affinity sometimes washes king size bulk itens at dry.)
Post a pic of course!
mrb627
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Pics
Pics will be forthcoming, of course.
The length of the regular wash cycle is about 48 minutes with the extra rinse turned on and 44 min without it.
I haven't timed a cycle to see how long it runs. So, I am guessing.
Malcolm
Pics will be forthcoming, of course.
The length of the regular wash cycle is about 48 minutes with the extra rinse turned on and 44 min without it.
I haven't timed a cycle to see how long it runs. So, I am guessing.
Malcolm
New Consumer Reports Ratings
For Feb/2010, put SQ front loaders (AFB50R), once again dead last. Ranked 40th out of 43 reviewed front loaders.
Cycle time listed (according to CR) is 60 minutes.
For Feb/2010, put SQ front loaders (AFB50R), once again dead last. Ranked 40th out of 43 reviewed front loaders.
Cycle time listed (according to CR) is 60 minutes.
Launderess ya beat me to it hun! The Speed Queen Frontload AFB50R was ranked 40 out of 43 front loaders. My Miele 4800 was ranked at #18. Speed Queen's AWN542 was ranked #30 out of 33 top loaders. You know I wonder who the hell at CU decides that?!? My Speed Queen AWN311 does a great job washing. Doesnt pussyfoot around with a load and gets the job done. My Miele 4800 does an incredible job washing and an awesome job with extraction. And they knock it for gentleness.
The Speed Queen toploader was rated good for washing,energy and water use yet was fair at capacity. Well yeah it would be when the water level goes only from the 3rd to the top holes. Not enough water for a full load. Thats why I had to raise the water level in my Speed Queen. It was also good for gentleness and noise. vibration was excellent.
A Samsung WF448AA was rated #1 for frontloaders. I had that POS Maytag/Samsung Neptune washer that I wouldnt wish on my worst enemy.
I did notice that this time around they printed the whole ratings on the washers...not that damn Select Ratings. But they did that for the dryers. And they wonder why I dont subscribe to them anymore.
The Speed Queen toploader was rated good for washing,energy and water use yet was fair at capacity. Well yeah it would be when the water level goes only from the 3rd to the top holes. Not enough water for a full load. Thats why I had to raise the water level in my Speed Queen. It was also good for gentleness and noise. vibration was excellent.
A Samsung WF448AA was rated #1 for frontloaders. I had that POS Maytag/Samsung Neptune washer that I wouldnt wish on my worst enemy.
I did notice that this time around they printed the whole ratings on the washers...not that damn Select Ratings. But they did that for the dryers. And they wonder why I dont subscribe to them anymore.
After this year, my subscription will be perm cancelled. Simply suppliers of mis-information. They didn't even get the warranty right on my SQ TL...or the fact that it had a bleach dispenser...HELLO!?!?!
I took their cherished advise on the Cabrio set for my mom/dad. That mistake cost me $1,500. Never again, as a minor reference ONLY. Crawling around the web searching for info seems to be more reliable than CR.
Sad though, most people will never bother to investigate SQ as it's not "flashy", not in every store - there has to be a concerted, knowledgeable effort to even find them. And having CR's stupid ratings - those less imformed lemmings will just flock to Sears/Lowes/THD and buy whatever they can on their Sears charge @ 30% interest. Sad, so sad.
If CR would factor in reliability, how the machines are built, and add "points" for USA built, true measures of repair history, the results would be different.
OK, off the soap box, heading to the gym.
I took their cherished advise on the Cabrio set for my mom/dad. That mistake cost me $1,500. Never again, as a minor reference ONLY. Crawling around the web searching for info seems to be more reliable than CR.
Sad though, most people will never bother to investigate SQ as it's not "flashy", not in every store - there has to be a concerted, knowledgeable effort to even find them. And having CR's stupid ratings - those less imformed lemmings will just flock to Sears/Lowes/THD and buy whatever they can on their Sears charge @ 30% interest. Sad, so sad.
If CR would factor in reliability, how the machines are built, and add "points" for USA built, true measures of repair history, the results would be different.
OK, off the soap box, heading to the gym.
norfolksouthern
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Where's the soap box?
I have a bar of Fels Naptha. I see no preaching in your post, DanManTN. All you did was state the honest truth, and gave a solution to the problem. Take Consumer Report's advice with a grain of salt. I have a Duet front loader because I got it cheap. Essentially, just for the cost of repairs. I'll be happy if lasts just long enough for me to save up for my Speed Queen.
NorfolkSouthern
I have a bar of Fels Naptha. I see no preaching in your post, DanManTN. All you did was state the honest truth, and gave a solution to the problem. Take Consumer Report's advice with a grain of salt. I have a Duet front loader because I got it cheap. Essentially, just for the cost of repairs. I'll be happy if lasts just long enough for me to save up for my Speed Queen.
NorfolkSouthern
mrb627
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Consumer Reports
CU has been biased towards the Whirlpool made machines for a long time. Perhaps the people performing the tests are biased my the machines they own at home. Who knows?
I don't read CU anymore as 9 times out of 10, they are dead wrong.
Malcolm
CU has been biased towards the Whirlpool made machines for a long time. Perhaps the people performing the tests are biased my the machines they own at home. Who knows?
I don't read CU anymore as 9 times out of 10, they are dead wrong.
Malcolm
The sad part is.......
Many consumers are ignorant and rely soley on CU for purchasing items. I hear it all the time when they come into my store (Oreck) and what does CU say about your vacuum? Alot of these people will not have there minds changed. If CU took into account the length of warranty, where the product is made, how long it ahs been made there etc., then the product ratings would surely be affected. Who the hell wants a Sears Kenmore branded product made in Korea? Who wants to shove 25lbs. of wash into a front loader that uses 1/2 gallon of water and a slimy wash solution to "clean" clothes?..not me
As for high efficieny top loaders, they are even worse. What next, a dishwasher that uses 1 gallon of water? CU is for idiots who do not know how to make a properly informed purchase. Especially where washers are concerned.
Many consumers are ignorant and rely soley on CU for purchasing items. I hear it all the time when they come into my store (Oreck) and what does CU say about your vacuum? Alot of these people will not have there minds changed. If CU took into account the length of warranty, where the product is made, how long it ahs been made there etc., then the product ratings would surely be affected. Who the hell wants a Sears Kenmore branded product made in Korea? Who wants to shove 25lbs. of wash into a front loader that uses 1/2 gallon of water and a slimy wash solution to "clean" clothes?..not me
As for high efficieny top loaders, they are even worse. What next, a dishwasher that uses 1 gallon of water? CU is for idiots who do not know how to make a properly informed purchase. Especially where washers are concerned.
A 1 gallon dishwasher...
Perhaps that's what my new high-efficiency Whirlpool Gold dishwasher is doing. The new design takes 3-4 hours to wash dishes. No kidding! It's very quiet though and of the 5-10 loads I've done in the last 6 months they are usually pretty clean. It relies heavily on Jet Dry agent...even mandatory to use it. Not to get on a dishwasher kick in the washer forum...just thought that was pretty wild.
Perhaps that's what my new high-efficiency Whirlpool Gold dishwasher is doing. The new design takes 3-4 hours to wash dishes. No kidding! It's very quiet though and of the 5-10 loads I've done in the last 6 months they are usually pretty clean. It relies heavily on Jet Dry agent...even mandatory to use it. Not to get on a dishwasher kick in the washer forum...just thought that was pretty wild.
My KitchenAid does the same thing
Dan,
My new base model KA does the same thing...no kidding on the Heavy Duty cycle with wash heat boost I think it takes 3-4 hours to wash a load of dishes. They come out clean, but there is no way I can do load after load with company, it's just impossible.
Mike
Dan,
My new base model KA does the same thing...no kidding on the Heavy Duty cycle with wash heat boost I think it takes 3-4 hours to wash a load of dishes. They come out clean, but there is no way I can do load after load with company, it's just impossible.
Mike
