Why purchase a washer that lasts?

[pierreandreply4]

i know that around the 1970 speed queen applioance where ava

all i know is that around the 1970 speed queen appliance where sold in canada but i do not know what made them stop selling this popular brand because i am sure that alot of consumers would buy speed queen washer dryers in canadien stores today.

 

[Cookietaster12]

My service plane was 250 at the time with sears. They are on the expensive side. Home Depot has a 5 year service plan for $120 and a 3 year for $69 with all the things included in my earlier post. The only thing is that you have to purchase the washer and dryer from them. THey wont sell you a service plan if you purchase from somewhere else.

 

[tolivac]

I don't think it would be a good idea for Alliance SQ to try to appeal to "big Box stores"to do so--means the machines have to be built CHEAP to meet the BB store requirements for cheap prices.I would like to buy a SQ machine from a real appliance shop-problem is no one in Greenville has them-from what I was able to tell closest dealer for SQ was Charlotte,NC-nothing was said if there was a dealer in Raleigh.surprized about this.and what would be the shipping,delivory costs from either of those places to Greenville.Another reason to buy from the real store is better SERVICE-they can properly install the machine-show you really how to work it-and be available in case of problems.Can the big box store REALLY help you if the machine breaks or gives problems or questions how to use it?The BB store just gives you the machine builders phone or internet #,s nothing elese.

 

[qualin]

Tolivac, I disagree on one point...

The big box stores sell $2000 LG and Samsung washers here. I think Huebsch/SQ could compete, but they would have to sell it hard and provide for special cut-away machines showing their innards so people could see the quality.

I think the biggest issue is that the initial impression for the consumer is that Huesbch/SQ is selling BOL machines because the controls are so simple. That's the easy part everyone sees. Justifying the extra cost like including a porcelain covered steel outer tub, is a really hard sell because unfortunately, a lot of consumers don't care.

I do agree about the better service from a more boutique shop though, it is nicer to get service and support on a machine costing $2k.

 

[tolivac]

I just can't picture a BB store buyer wanting to buy the SQ machine-The specialized appliance dealer can show and demenstrate the SQ machines features and benefits BETTER than the not so knowelegeable salesmen at a BB store.Yes-the SQ machine on the surface is simple-but the specialized appliance dealer can better explain the benefits of this to a prospect-and better demo the machine.It seems like most BB store customers are more impressed with the jukebox like controls on the Samsung FL machine than the more rugged and straightforward design of the SQ.The steel tank and simple mechanical timer on the SQ and its strong transmission-will outlast the Samsung machine-its delicate electronics can be wiped out by a strong thunderstorm-those common in my area.The SQ machine could just--keep on going!!Through experiance I feel a well designed electromechanical system is FAR better than a complex electronic one.The Electromechanical system is more long term durable.A BB store's salesman-who has little knowlege of the product-cannot show the customer properly these things-becuase that salesman worked in the home theater dept yesterday.Some things you cannot buy in a BB store-a super duty washer or other appliance is among them.along with high quality audio gear.

 

[bobo]

My parents and I went to a big box appliance wholesale store yesterday, and the salesperson had no clue as to what he was talking about! He said Samsung washers were really Miele units, made in Korea, so prices would be more affordable to consumers (like me)! We then headed to the SQ/Huebsch dealer, a true appliance shop with knowledgeable people running the place. The salesperson there showed us a SQ washer and a Samsung side-by-side, with the outer cabinets removed, the real differences between the units. I don't think a big box store would do anything like that.

 

[launderess]

When SQ First Re-Entered The Domestic Market

We spoke with a great guy at Alliance's HQ and he stated upfront the company wanted *NOTHING* to do with big box stores, even at the expense of distribution.

Big box stores all have taken pages from Walmart and by extension Sears in making serious demands upon suppliers. Yes, HD or Lowes will purchase several thousand washers and dryers, but they will demand them at *their* price, not the makers. Big Box stores may also insist on further discounts, advertising money, being able to send unsold or returned stock back for credit, and so forth.

Sears in it's day got away with such things as did (or does) Walmart because their purchasing power made them top dogs on the block.

 

[qualin]

Alright, all of you drove home some very good points. Better to have heard it directly from Alliance.

 

[cehalstead]

my local appliance dealer,

with whom I have been doing business for over 30 years, told me that they sold more SQ appliances than any other brand. They sell every brand except Frigidaire, and the salesman there told me that since Frigidaire had become such "junk", they won't even fool with it. Just imagine...more Speed Queen than all the other brands they sell, combined. Says something for the quality and reputation of the product. At one time, this dealer sold only Maytag. I think that tells the story right there........