Hi everyone. New to the Automatic Washer forums and this is my first post. I posted this over in Reddit on r/Appliances, but figured it would do better here.
Whilst researching Speed Queen washing machines to replace our ancient set, I noticed a few large differences between the American market and Australian market models. I'm in Australia and our Speed Queen market is quite small. They're well known in the commercial scene, but it is an otherwise obscure brand in the domestic market.
I decided upon the AWNA62 top load washing machine and matching natural gas dryer. Here's the spec sheet: AWNA62 Australia Specifications
My question, is this an Australia-only export model? Or is it available in the States? I can't seem to find any information on American forums.
These are the differences:
Wash temperature: Aus: hot, warm cold. US: cold, cool, warm, hot.
'Load size' selector (small, medium, and, large) instead of 'options' (off, extra rinse, extra rinse/pre-soak, and heavy soil)'. There is not automatic level sense.
No 'deep fill' option, just 'regular' and 'high efficiency'.
Cycle selection: Aus: 'off', 'normal', 'perm press', 'delicate', 'rinse & spin', and, 'spin only'.
Cycle selection: US: 'normal eco', 'perm press', 'heavy duty', 'bulky/sheet', 'spin', and, 'delicate'
I believe the biggest difference is mechanical. The Australian model has the 'classic clean' system; a belt-driven transmission and a separate, electric water pump. From what I have read, the TC series in the States doesn't have an electric water pump; it uses the one motor to drive the agitator in one direction then drive the pump in the opposite direction.
I would love to hear back for those whose can confirm these differences as well as people's experience with these machine.
Whilst researching Speed Queen washing machines to replace our ancient set, I noticed a few large differences between the American market and Australian market models. I'm in Australia and our Speed Queen market is quite small. They're well known in the commercial scene, but it is an otherwise obscure brand in the domestic market.
I decided upon the AWNA62 top load washing machine and matching natural gas dryer. Here's the spec sheet: AWNA62 Australia Specifications
My question, is this an Australia-only export model? Or is it available in the States? I can't seem to find any information on American forums.
These are the differences:
Wash temperature: Aus: hot, warm cold. US: cold, cool, warm, hot.
'Load size' selector (small, medium, and, large) instead of 'options' (off, extra rinse, extra rinse/pre-soak, and heavy soil)'. There is not automatic level sense.
No 'deep fill' option, just 'regular' and 'high efficiency'.
Cycle selection: Aus: 'off', 'normal', 'perm press', 'delicate', 'rinse & spin', and, 'spin only'.
Cycle selection: US: 'normal eco', 'perm press', 'heavy duty', 'bulky/sheet', 'spin', and, 'delicate'
I believe the biggest difference is mechanical. The Australian model has the 'classic clean' system; a belt-driven transmission and a separate, electric water pump. From what I have read, the TC series in the States doesn't have an electric water pump; it uses the one motor to drive the agitator in one direction then drive the pump in the opposite direction.
I would love to hear back for those whose can confirm these differences as well as people's experience with these machine.