What brand new Top Loader Washer do you recommend?

[s82oh]

Thank you PinkPower for your in depth review of the Maytag commercial mvwp57gw.

I actually went and took a look at it as it was on display in Lowe's, however they only carry a one year warranty.. The other model that has the 5 year limited parts and warranty (through Maytag) would be through another store and they arent expected to have it in stock until the end of March, probablly April, and is a bit cheaper. Should I wait for it? (Doing laundry at a laundromat currently and I hate it)

However they do have the Speed Queen TC5000 in stock and ready for immediate delivery.

I was just recently on the Speed Queen Facebook page and have seen lots of complaints lately with their washers in general to my suprise. Everything from fried boards, trouble finding service, horrible customer support from Speed Queen themselves, to this one lady complaining that her TC 5 shook so uncntrollably that it got disconnected from the water line and flooded her basement.. (bad springs) She begged her retailer to exchange it, and ended up with a GE.

This one repairman even mentioned that he always recommends that people buy GE washers which are "better and cost a fraction of SQ".

That leads me to my next question to you all. What have your experiences been like with GE washing machines? It looks like GE has also launched a "commercial" washer to rival with the Maytag and SQ, does anybody have one? Model: GTW525ACPWB.

Anyways.. seems like there are issues with anything you buy to the point where you don't know what to buy. I never knew buying a washer this time was going to be this difficult. I feel with buying a new washer nowadays, you're either lucky, or very unlucky if you end up with problems on a regular basis.

 

[eurekastar]

GE washers which are "better and cost a fraction of SQ&#

That is obviously a post by an anti-Speed Queen troll.  Don't believe it!  I purchased a GE top-loader back in 2017 and couldn't wait to get rid of it.  The vibration during the spin cycle was intolerable.  The washer was LOUD, it would easily go off balance, or it would simply vibrate out of place.  What I experienced is a common complaint on the internet.  Purchase the Speed Queen TC 5000.  You'll be glad you did.

 

[rp2813]

I would avoid GE.  Their appliance division was bought by Chinese appliance manufacturer Haier so that's what you'd be getting.  GE has had a bad reputation for quite a while, even before the Haier sale.

 

Negative reviews as horrible as the one you read about Speed Queen tend to be anomalies and are often a case of user error or ignorance.  I am by no means a Speed Queen booster, but they are built to last longer than any other top load machine on the market for home use.  Do some research and find an authorized service agency that has a good reputation.  Yelp is your friend.   The only thing I would recommend against is electronic controls.  As far as I'm concerned, they aren't as user friendly as knobs and dials, and if the slightest thing goes wrong with them, it's replace the whole mess for big bucks.  I am definitely not a fan.

 

So if you can afford the high price tag, go for it.  I wouldn't be able to put up with going to the laundromat for very long at all so I can relate to your desire to get it over with.  

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[stuftrock1]

The only experience I have with GE washers is my 1986 GE filter flo. Beyond that, I'm afraid I cannot offer any valuable insight.

Honestly, your best bet would be to just go to a used appliance store and buy a refurbished direct drive. Parts for those things are dirt cheap and they are incredibly easy to service. On top of that, they have better performance and cleaning power than even the TC5. Even the best of today's brand new stuff just can't compete with the washers from back then.

So for your question asking which new top load washer I recommend... My answer? None of them. Even with Speed Queen, you will be taking a relatively high risk of something going wrong for the large amount of money they cost.

Go buy a refurbished direct drive or even a twin belt Maytag if you're part of the anti-direct drive minority.

 

[panasonicvac]

If it were me, I would get the Speed Queen. The GE is a fairly new washer with unproven reliability that was released to the market recently, it may not last you for 10 years like your old Amana depending on the usage. The Maytag was released not too long ago, but based on the parts and the components that I've seen inside between the Maytag and the SQ, I'm betting the Maytag wouldn't last as long as the SQ. SQ themselves tested that these washers are designed to last 15-20 years or maybe even 25 depending on the usage. I follow SQ's home laundry page on FB and I can tell you that I don't believe everything critics would say about their products. In fact, you're also going to find the same results on Maytag's and GE's FB pages as well I can also tell you that. If I were you, I would get the SQ while it is in stock at your dealer because once they're out, they may take months before the next shipment comes out.

 

[slb77]

That GE is basically the same as the other GTW series washers that have been out for the last like 6 years. The only differences i saw between that one and the lower end models like the GTW465 is a different lid lock and the gearcase is metal not plastic. I believe it has a higher hp motor too. Between the GE TL machines and the Whirlpool/Maytag VMW toploaders, i like the VMW machine a little more, the drive system on the GE is almost a copy of the VMW, the only major difference being the spin/agitate shift mechanisms and how the control measures basket speed. Have not seen as many gearcase issues on the whirlpool, but plenty of GE machines with oil leaks, especially the plastic ones.

 

[vacerator]

Definately Not

A Samsung! See if you had to choose thread above.

 

[greenwingmacaw]

Best TL washer for a home with 4 Macaws and sheets to wash?

Hi, thanks for the add! I have turned my home into an aviary for my 4 large Macaws. My flooring in each room is vinyl planking, and king/queen size sheets cover the floor for all of the food and bird poop that falls from each bird throughout the day. Initially my Bosch FL washer took care of all the sheets with no plugging of the washer drains, but since I need to wash throughout the day, eventually the motor failed and I decided to upgrade to a $3K set of Speed Queen FL washer and electric dryer. Soon after, the drain holes in the SQ washer became plugged, which never happened on the Bosch washer. Fortunately a local appliance store rebuilds and sells the older Kenmore TL washer model 110.22932100, see picture below. Initially the washer ran perfect, no clogging at all, but 2 days ago, the control for the wash setting no longer works, and the spin cycle stoped working. The washer can be repaired with a 'used' control, but i am wondering if I should buy a new SQ top load washer, but I am not sure if the drain holes in the tub will also get blocked from the bird poop? Any ideas would be greatly appreciated!

 

[combo52]

Best Washer For Bird Lovers

The holes are too small in SQ TL Washers as well to remove lots of .... , with higher speed spins basket hole size has been reduced to avoid clothing damage and as always manufactures want to keep foreign objects out of the drain system so they have kept the holes as small as possible yet large enough to allow sand and grit to wash away.

 

Your best bet is to fix your older Kenmore TL washer or shake out the sheets outside and get the SQ FL machine back.

 

John L.

 

[greenwingmacaw]

Thank you combo52!

Thank you combo52 for your response. I also considered a new Maytag TL washer as well, but my repairman said the agitation performance would not be good enough to emulsify the bird poop like my current Kenmore machine does. I do have the option of buying a Whirlpool TL washer for $438 installed, it is from the same generation as my Kenmore. It seems Whirlpool actually made the Kenmore machines back in those days?

 

[mtn1584]

Just a suggestion.....

If you can, SHAKE the sheets outside first, don’t put them in any washing machine full of solid fecal matter. In fact I’d dare to say that if you did shake them outside before washing them, I am assuming in HOT water, that you’d be able to use any brand washing machine you’d like, front or top load.
Mike

 

[DADoES]

 
Whirlpool manufactured Kenmore washers from the late 1940s forward, still does produce some of the models.  Other brands in the Whirlpool production family past and present include Roper, Estate, Inglis, KitchenAid, Maytag, Admiral, Amana, and Crosley.  Maybe some others.  They also produced a GE stacked set.

 

[maytag85]

Reply #37

I’d keep that Kenmore direct drive washer and would avoid all the newer machines at all costs. I really find it interesting how people get rid of perfectly working appliances then start kvetching when their new appliances don’t work nearly as well as their old ones did.

 

[twintubdexter]

I like birds

<span style="font-size: 14pt; color: #008000;">I really have to admire you for taking care of such large and beautiful birds. It's a lot of work I'm sure. Most people think you just put a parrot in a cage, give it seed and water, and everything's fine. Parrots are social animals and require attention. Quality parrot food is expensive, and parrots require far more than what you buy in a sack. Certain fresh fruits are an example. Parrots can be a life-long responsibility since in many cases they outlive their owners. Thanks for sharing the photos.</span>

 

[chris44471]

Top Load Washers....

I have a newer GE washer, model GTW460ASJWW. Its two years old and I've never had a problem with the way it washes. It runs like the day I brought it home. Knock on Wood lol

 

[greenwingmacaw]

Thank you mtn1584

Thanks for the suggestion, I do shake all the sheets off onto the floor to remove wood chips and food before putting them into the washer. The Kenmore I am using actually emulsifies ALL of the dried poop, it is an incredible machine! The timer stopped working 23 days ago, and the spin cycle is no longer functional, so waiting for a repair now. I guess I need to start buying new replacement parts now and keep them for emergency repairs, not having the washer has been very stressful with all the daily laundry!

 

[greenwingmacaw]

Thank you twintubdexter!

I have spent most of my life traveling all over the planet, but in 2015 I decided to adopt my first Greenwing Macaw, now I also have a Harligold, a Harlequin, and a Military Macaw. With 4 Macaws, the laundry never stops1 Having the time and home required to give them the freedom and life they deserve has really been an adventure for all of us! I am single with no human children, so my life completely revolves around them. Thank you for the kind words!

 

[ultrawash]

My Suggestion

As for a brand-new washer, I recommend the Maytag MVWP575GW TL washer. For one, it has a Dual-Action agitation and it can use a full tub of water.

 

[vacerator]

Malcom,

this thread.