Which machine is better? Please HELP, I am desperate.

[mtn1584]

The New Speed Queens

I just purchased a new SPEED QUEEN washer and dryer. They are built by Alliance Laundry Systems. They come with a 3 year parts and labor warranty, 5 year parts warranty, 10 years on the transmission, and a lifetime on the stainless steel tub.
I am assuming that whatever problems you had were with the Raytheon bulit models. There is not another washer available with such a warranty. The quality and warranty are truly exceptional. I've owned Kenmore and Whirlpool DD washers, as well as a GE Filter-Flo. Only the FF comes close to the quality of these Speed Queens.

 

[queeny77]

bought my speed queen 7-3-08 so far no problems

 

[laundramatt]

You will be delighted with a Speed Queen. I've had one for about six months now. It is perfect!

 

[pierreandreply4]

if you want a washer that is quiet when doing a wash load you can always get a front load washer like the whirlpool duet me in my case i prefer top load washers because top load are easyer for me to load and unload the washer. But here is a picture if it can help you.

Pierre

 

[gowest84]

Maytag

In my condo I have room for a 24" machine. When the original Whirlpool was here, I was happy not to go to the laundromat but I hated the small top loader.

I had a Haier front load washer and dryer...and after 4 years, multiple calls to the repair place, and a few calls to Lowe's with the problems I had with it, and Lowe's replaced the disaster machines with the 24" Maytag Neptune washer and dryer - at no charge. 3 weeks ago I had a quarter get stuck in the pump but otherwise it's been great.

I think that if you can get a front loader, they - in my opinion - are the best value. Here in Phoenix there seems to be good deals for front loaders and I also think people who have children benefit because you can get more done in less time.

My Maytag has a short cycle that is 33 minutes total unless I add an extra rinse or change the soil type to normal or heavy and the most it takes is 48 minutes. The only thing about this Maytag is that if there isn't enough stuff in there it takes a long time for the machine to balance itself out. It's like I have NASA engineers in there making sure it's just perfect when it doesn't need that much balancing.

If Speed Queen is within the budget, consider it, otherwise, look for the sales or the smaller appliance shops - my experience with them has been better and the people are more willing the answer your questions.