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Hey guys I need some recommendations,

My 10 year old DD Amana washer has died (electrical and tranny problems) Repair man wouldn't touch it as it's not worth his time. He said it would be too much work and too expensive to fix. I need to replace it with something as soon as possible. What do you all recommend?

I just cant do a front loader, as I don't have enough room for one, and I also prefer top loaders anyways.

Thanks
 
I really like my Roper RTW4516FW2, it’s the same as the Amana NTW4516.  I’ve had mine for 19 mo. with zero problems. These are the least expensive new TL’s that are in the market.  The auto sense water level is a great water saver, but you still have the option for a deep fill that actually fills right to the last row of holes in the tub.

 

This machine is fast, and does an excellent job cleaning anything I’ve put into it from the smallest loads up to kingsize bedspreads.  

 

https://roperappliances.com/product/rtw4516f/

 

Eddie

 
Best New Top-Load Washers

Speed Queen by a country mile, but a little costly around a $1000.

 

If you want a inexpensive TL washer get the above recommended machines built by WP, they will likely make your 10 YO Amana seem like the best washer ever built however once you deal with tangled damaged clothing and the silly lid lock.

 

Expect these inexpensive WP washers to last 5-10 years where as the SQs will last 20-30 years.

 

John L.
 
I'd second with Speed Queen

I think they are one of the best laundry machines that I've ever used. I would recommend to look into the TC5 if you want something that works like it is old school. Or if you prefer something that does a gentler job with your loads or if you don't get your loads too dirty, then I would recommend to look into the TR series. I really like the TR7.

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+1 Speed Queen

Despite a small issue with our Speed Queen that John (combo52) helped us with, They are the only TL washer worth a damn these days. Old school suspension, rock solid construction. If you want the older transmission style wash action the TC5 can’t be beat. We have a TR5 and despite some people’s apprehension about the different wash action it does a fantastic job even on heavily soiled clothes. 5 year warranty is nice too (our local tech leaves a bit to be desired), hence John stepping in to assist, but they do stand behind their product and are quick to identify and remedy common issues from what I’ve seen.
 
Depends on budget.

If the budget is tight, I second the recommendation for the Roper/Amana 4516, a decent machine for a cheap price.

If you're willing to spend, however, the Speed Queen TC5 is the washer to get! Nothing else made today is built like a Speed Queen
 
If you must have something brand new, go with the Speed Queen TC5. Nothing on the market right now can even compete with Speed Queen's build quality and dependability, plus it is the only machine to still have a tried and true transmission. However, it costs $1000.

If that is too much money for your budget, then buy a used WP/KM direct drive or pre WP Maytag.
 
 
<blockquote>If that is too much money for your budget, then buy a used WP/KM direct drive or pre WP Maytag.</blockquote> There are Maytag-branded direct-drive models produced by Whirlpool from 2006 (when they bought Maytag) until approx 2010 (when direct-drive discontinued to the VMW design).
 
Maytag-branded direct drives

Those Maytag Centennials were decent, but afaik they don't have a water level selector, which is why I'd suggest a WP/KM direct drive over them.
 
Thanks everybody for the comments and support, I actually went over to my local appliance store to see these Speed Queen machines and was extremely impressed with their solid build quality, and really liked the stainless steel drum inside. The only models on display at the store were both the TC5, and the TR3. The salesman said (about the TR3) that they have a different wash action and that you are able to select a water level, however you're unable to on the TC 5.

He also told me about the Maytag Commercial MVWP575GW which also has that similar older school wash action. Does anybody have any experience with that washer? Is it any better than any of the Whirlool/Maytag models? He said that they would have to "special order" that one for me, and might take some time, not sure if it's worth the wait.

And of course they had the Maytag MVWC565FW model with that stainless steel control panel look which appears to be like every other Whirlpool washer with these auto sensing, lid lock features.

Anyways, I do have a lot to think about, including warranties, extended protection plan warranties (should anything go wrong) and such. If I'm missing anything, feel free to let me know, thanks again all!!
 

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