where the speed queen love
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nmaineman36
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Poor Turnover? What? When I was growing up my parents had a Speed Queen washer similar to the brochure that Greg scanned. That washer was a workhorse and it ran every day doing laundry for 7 people. If it was loaded properly and that would be to the top of the agitator vanes and loaded loosely...rollover was very effective. That washer could clean the grime out of white socks. I used Tide and Cheer at the time...basically whatever was on sale at the store that week.
The model we had was a step down from that top of the line model and had a timed fill. I would use the Extra Fill and the washer would fill to where it needed to be on Warm. Hot water was a bit slower so i had to babysit the washer and stop it before it would start. Reset the knob to fill and finish filling the washer. Then I would set it into wash. On the Rinse cycle I always had to reset the cycle so it would fill properly. I always used and still do cold water rinses.
What was a pain about the washer was the sand removal was dismal. And residue from detergents would be at the bottom of the tub. Extraction was alot to be desired since the top of the load was spun out well but the bottom of the load retained some water enough to wring out. I did like the idea of having a solid tub washer since all fills were fresh and never mixed with water from lets say the wash cycle to the rinse cycle. Rinsing with a Speed Queen was always effective. Never had or needed to do a 2nd deep rinse. The floatation rise overflow system worked very well getting rid of soap suds and really released whatever was left in the clothes. The water before spin was clear.
The drain pump on the washer was strong. The strongest I have ever seen on a washer to the this day was with the Speed Queen. The wash tub was stainless and it was the extra capacity deep tub. When the washer died that tub had a mirror like finish...as stainless steel tubs get used they become smoother over time. Kinda makes me want one now.
The model we had was a step down from that top of the line model and had a timed fill. I would use the Extra Fill and the washer would fill to where it needed to be on Warm. Hot water was a bit slower so i had to babysit the washer and stop it before it would start. Reset the knob to fill and finish filling the washer. Then I would set it into wash. On the Rinse cycle I always had to reset the cycle so it would fill properly. I always used and still do cold water rinses.
What was a pain about the washer was the sand removal was dismal. And residue from detergents would be at the bottom of the tub. Extraction was alot to be desired since the top of the load was spun out well but the bottom of the load retained some water enough to wring out. I did like the idea of having a solid tub washer since all fills were fresh and never mixed with water from lets say the wash cycle to the rinse cycle. Rinsing with a Speed Queen was always effective. Never had or needed to do a 2nd deep rinse. The floatation rise overflow system worked very well getting rid of soap suds and really released whatever was left in the clothes. The water before spin was clear.
The drain pump on the washer was strong. The strongest I have ever seen on a washer to the this day was with the Speed Queen. The wash tub was stainless and it was the extra capacity deep tub. When the washer died that tub had a mirror like finish...as stainless steel tubs get used they become smoother over time. Kinda makes me want one now.
Now Tuthill---------
I never have a problem with turn-over in an S.Q. standard tub or large. Of course certain people I won't mention here have a habit of stuffing them full----then they just thrash the s*%t out of everything----but they will get 'em clean!
I don't care what CU had to say about 'em --- vintage S.Q.'s are great washers!
Just like an old Maytag, you have to know how to load 'em.
I never have a problem with turn-over in an S.Q. standard tub or large. Of course certain people I won't mention here have a habit of stuffing them full----then they just thrash the s*%t out of everything----but they will get 'em clean!
I don't care what CU had to say about 'em --- vintage S.Q.'s are great washers!
Just like an old Maytag, you have to know how to load 'em.
goblue
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jed you wouldnt say that if you owned a speed queen there Workhorses. gyro right if you overload any washer gonna crap out.
mickeyd
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Greg--great stuff--you workhorse, you!!!!!!!!
Always amazed by the early availability of soak-to-wash and then its disappearance.
Had no idea SQ offered this. Wondering if there was a spin and refill, and if so how and where did the second dose of detergent shuttle in?
Appreciate how much you love washers and love you for that.
Lovely, lovely Speed Queens. Thank you for the sweet bedtime treats.
HERE...........Take a couple o' Blackstones to bed tonight ;'D
Always amazed by the early availability of soak-to-wash and then its disappearance.
Had no idea SQ offered this. Wondering if there was a spin and refill, and if so how and where did the second dose of detergent shuttle in?
Appreciate how much you love washers and love you for that.
Lovely, lovely Speed Queens. Thank you for the sweet bedtime treats.
HERE...........Take a couple o' Blackstones to bed tonight ;'D
70series
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Love those Speed Queen photos. I can just hear the whir of the motor, the splash of the water, the gush of the overflow rinse, and the slam of the solenoid as it goes from wash to spin. A veritable symphony.
I saw only one solid tub Speed Queen in a neighbor's basement, and got to watch it for a few seconds as it was overflow rinsing. It was replaced a month after by a perf tub 1983 model, which was nowhere near as fun. When I saw the perforated tub, it was as if SQ lost its individuality.
The most fond memories of Speed Queens I have are those of coin op models. In the mid 70s we would go on vacations to resorts in upstate NY, and PA. Both places had them in the laundromats. Needless to say, I spent a lot of time hanging out there. If there is anything better than watching one SQ at work, it is watching two or three at once. That was heaven.
I notice in the pictures of the 70s models that they lack the chrome bar or strip across the top front. The coin op models, and the one my neighbor owned had that. What year did SQ last feature it? Thank you in advance.
Have a good one,
James
I saw only one solid tub Speed Queen in a neighbor's basement, and got to watch it for a few seconds as it was overflow rinsing. It was replaced a month after by a perf tub 1983 model, which was nowhere near as fun. When I saw the perforated tub, it was as if SQ lost its individuality.
The most fond memories of Speed Queens I have are those of coin op models. In the mid 70s we would go on vacations to resorts in upstate NY, and PA. Both places had them in the laundromats. Needless to say, I spent a lot of time hanging out there. If there is anything better than watching one SQ at work, it is watching two or three at once. That was heaven.
I notice in the pictures of the 70s models that they lack the chrome bar or strip across the top front. The coin op models, and the one my neighbor owned had that. What year did SQ last feature it? Thank you in advance.
Have a good one,
James
Fred - that's funny you use the SQ tubs for moving dirt, I have a 50's tub with the (bad) agitator post in it for a hose storage pot in the back yard, it works better than the new plastic junk from Target! I had quite a few around here too at one time and either put them to use or tossed them. I think there is one left in the shed. You almost never, ever needed the tub - just the center-post or possibly the wire clothes rings on the 60's models.
I've always thought it would be fun to have one set up with a fountain pump for a constant overflow rinse water feature...
Mikeyd - your Blackstones are beautiful! Another bedtime treat for sure.
I've always thought it would be fun to have one set up with a fountain pump for a constant overflow rinse water feature...
Mikeyd - your Blackstones are beautiful! Another bedtime treat for sure.
veg-o-matic
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Was it Speed Queen that made that odd "tilt-out" model that could be built in to a closet?
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For me, the long agitation stroke would be reason enough to seek out a SQ machine if I wanted a brand new top loader. I don't think you can find that on any other make these days. I've seen other posts here that indicate you have to hunt down dealers for SQ anymore. Consumer Reports used to include SQ machines in their ratings and would publish the results of their reader surveys for repair history and SQ was always just about average, with Maytag by far the most reliable. Judging from what has been posted on this thread and previous ones that have appeared on AW, SQ machines seem very reliable. I suppose those who reply to the CR surveys are more likely to share negative information.
Apparently it's a 1960 Model, oddly enough it's stamped Dec 8, 1959 on the timer.
blackstone
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mickeyd---
Those Blackstones look very familiar. I bet they're glad to near the place of their birth.
Looks like you need a chrome part for the center of the temp. knob. I got 'em.
Those Blackstones look very familiar. I bet they're glad to near the place of their birth.
Looks like you need a chrome part for the center of the temp. knob. I got 'em.
mickeyd
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So they came from near here, huh?
Been meaning to catch up to you, but not till after,"The Dark Secret in the Garage" which is almost ready. I don't want to give anything away;'D Everything is written. Need only to learn one more computer manuver and take a few more photos.
Talk to you soon, and I'm tellin' ya, after a finally making the acquaintance of a Blackstone, they are something else!!!!!! --as you well know, I'm sure.
Do you know the spin speed. I'm guessing around 800.
Here's another sneak preview. Sorry if I posted it--can't remember-- TIPSY, last night & haven't checked yet
Been meaning to catch up to you, but not till after,"The Dark Secret in the Garage" which is almost ready. I don't want to give anything away;'D Everything is written. Need only to learn one more computer manuver and take a few more photos.
Talk to you soon, and I'm tellin' ya, after a finally making the acquaintance of a Blackstone, they are something else!!!!!! --as you well know, I'm sure.
Do you know the spin speed. I'm guessing around 800.
Here's another sneak preview. Sorry if I posted it--can't remember-- TIPSY, last night & haven't checked yet
whirlcool
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We almost bought a Speed Queen electronic set back in 93' before we bought our Whirlpool set. These were Speed Queen by Raytheon machines.
The set I am talking about is the one with electonic controls and the "granite pebble" finish on the control panel.
How did those Speed Queen by Raytheon sets hold up? You really never see any of those around.
The set I am talking about is the one with electonic controls and the "granite pebble" finish on the control panel.
How did those Speed Queen by Raytheon sets hold up? You really never see any of those around.
angus
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Interesting Speed Queens, Eddy. While there may not have been many of those models around, I recall knowing at least three families that had that exact model in various Brooklyn apartments. Never got to see one operate as a kid, though.
Allen, if the Raytheon SQ machines were anything like my Raytheon Amana pair with granite type panel you described, you were wise to pass them up.
Ralph
Ralph
whirlcool
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If I remember correctly back in 93' the Raytheon Amana and Speed Queens were identical to each other. What kind of problems did you have with your Raytheon Amanas? Were they worse than a Amanatag?
toploader55
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Extra Credit Veg.
I totally forgot about those. Yes, I vaguely remember a magazine ad for the "Tilt" out SQ.Was it a unit for a closet, or was it their style for a stackable ?
I totally forgot about those. Yes, I vaguely remember a magazine ad for the "Tilt" out SQ.Was it a unit for a closet, or was it their style for a stackable ?
I have a few pictures albeit small
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