I’m about done with the finagled front load washer we have. I’ve fixed about the last leak on this thing that I’m gonna fix. It seems like something is always leaking on this POS.

When the conversation comes up on Aldeer, speed queen is always well represented.

Are the new speed queens of high quality and worth the money? Who has one and what do you think. I don’t know if id be able to find an old, well-refurbished one but I don’t mind spending the 1300 on a new one if they are actually good pieces of equipment.

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We’ve had a Speed Queen washer and dryer for about three years. Previously had a front load Whirlpool washer and literally gave it away after replacing the rubber seal twice and could still not get rid of the mildew smell.

The Speed Queen was about double the cost but so far, they’ve been well worth it. We bought the basic models but the fit and finish is better and they came with a 10 year warranty.

I was told the Speed Queen is the only model washer that’s still made like our parents had back in the 70’s and 80’s. We bought a SQ 6-7 years ago, and it’s still running with no issues. 🤷‍♂️

This. They have analogue dials instead of digital and you can open the lid to add to the wash (doesn't lock you out like new fangled ones do). They're fast, too!

We have a set bought in 08 I believe , still going strong. They have bronze gears , not plastic . We have the mid range model , would buy again.

BTW, Gary's Warehouse in FT. Payne is the place to buy them in our area . 256-845-1505

Yes, we have both. Non-digital models

Just bought a Speed Queen here in Montgomery from Cohen's Electronics. Came highly recommended.
Got tired of the disposable WhirlPools.
Time will tell.

Had a Samsung washer dryer combo that was bought new in 2017. After I spent about $300 in parts plus my time fixing them, the 3rd time the washer broke I was done with those POS.

Spied Queens are double the price but so far they are awesome. I’ve had mine for 8 months so I can’t speak on longevity but I have zero regrets so far. We have 4 kids in the house so the washer and dryer never turn off

It is the only brand I would look at.

A-1 appliance on south parkway Huntsville has or had washers and dryers that did just that. Not all the soak gentle heavy jeans towels double spin delicates. Simple units nothing digital or fancy. Old school knobs. Top fed washer. Supposed to be easy to work the guy said great units. May be worth checking out

Our Kenmore from 1994 is still going strong and speed queen will be my new one when it finally dies. More bells and whistles equally more headaches.

Speed Queen, bought when we moved up here in September 2020.

Zero issues, would buy again.

Had Samsung top load washer/front load dryer set before, absolutely hated them. Lots of lint issues in the washer, smelled funky most of the time (even with regular cleaning), dryer ate heating elements like candy.

Wife and I bought speed queen when we bought out house in Q4,2021, thus far very pleased.

Wife just added that a washer load is done in about 30 minutes, where high efficiency unit we had prior took 1-1/2 to 2 hours

Speed Queen is all I bought for several retirement facilities...it's all they have ever ran and all though they are pricey they are well worth it in my opinion.

We have had the TR5/DR5 for almost 3 years. My wife complains about the clothes going across the lint trap as you pull the clothes out. I don’t know if there is supposed to be a cover over it or something, but ours doesn’t. Other than that, everything is good. I like to know my clothes are actually under water when they are being washed. I don’t want to save water, I want my clothes clean. Don’t use the normal settings or autofill. Guy at appliance place told me that the normal settings meet the EPA regulations, but to just do large/heavy duty setting on every load and that gets your max water fill.

Our dryer has a plastic grid that drops on top of the recessed lint screen.

Okay, thanks. I really haven’t given it much thought. I guess I should make an effort to check on that part.

I went by Ricks, here in town today and tire kicked a few. I’ll give Garys a look tomorrow.