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[shoekitty]

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@RetRN wrote:

I replaced my 23 yr. old Maytag with the Speed Queen. I think it was a good choice, I also had heard negative things about the new Maytags.

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Shoekitty said

maytag sold several years ago.  Whirlpool owns it.  They own everything actually.  Even my Jenn Air.  Lol    I have an old Maytag.  My friends have Maytag under 10 years old and they are not what they used to be.  Their reputation has been really damaged, 

my Maytag is 32 years old.  My dryer is 37   But I will get Speed Queen for sure when the time comes  I am whispering this, because I do not want Mr and Mrs Maytag to hear this   Shhhhh

[tuckersgram]

Purchased the Speed Queen washer model AWN63RSN115TW01 and dryer model ADG4BRGS115TW01 on 3/2/2020.  I wanted a top loader that would be big enough to wash our king size flannel sheets, comforters, etc.  I can't say enough about Speed Queen.  This is the first time I have purchased this brand and my only regret is that I didn't years ago.  Recommend 100%.

[lynne6was7]

There are three things I do not like about my Speed Queen washer and dryer. (I previously had Kenmore.) When you open the lid while the washer is filling, the water stops. I liked using the water flow to clean the liquid detergent out of the cap. And, what is "normal" wash is water-saving, so I have to use perma press or heavy duty. Finally, my biggest complaint is regarding the dryer lint trap. It's located at the bottom of the door opening. When you open the door and the tumbling clothes drop, it seems one always lands in the lint!

[Twins Mom]

@lynne6was7 

You use the water flow like I do and that would bug me too.  Of utmost importance is quality since most washers can't seem to get the washing done well.  When I replaced my LG top of line that lasted 4 years I replaced with basic GE and I like being able to use water flow and adding water.  Washing is fine.  DD has machine that broke and I am thinking of giving it to her and getting SQ.  

[sunshine45]

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@lynne6was7 wrote:
There are three things I do not like about my Speed Queen washer and dryer. (I previously had Kenmore.) When you open the lid while the washer is filling, the water stops. I liked using the water flow to clean the liquid detergent out of the cap. And, what is "normal" wash is water-saving, so I have to use perma press or heavy duty. Finally, my biggest complaint is regarding the dryer lint trap. It's located at the bottom of the door opening. When you open the door and the tumbling clothes drop, it seems one always lands in the lint!

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@lynne6was7 

how old is your speed queen?

yes, on mine the water stops when you open the lid, but that is not a big deal to me. sometimes my kids just throw the the cap into the machine along with the clothing.

i do have water level choices on my speed queen, even if i am using the normal cycle.

[lynne6was7]

I purchased my set in December 2018.

[sunshine45]

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@lynne6was7 wrote:
I purchased my set in December 2018.

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it must be a different model than mine. i do have choices that i can change for the water levels.

[lynne6was7]

What I would consider the "normal" setting is called "eco" and it is water-saving. The clothes always have dry patches.

On the other settings, such as perma press, heavy duty, delicate, I can select the water level.

[threecees]

The old machines do last very long. We have a Kenmore heavy duty 

washer since 1991. Well it was my husbands even before I knew

him. 

Last weekend I used it in the morning and in the evening we spotted

some water on the floor. My husband, who is handy with just about

everything, took it apart and found out that the pump was bad and

needed a replacement.

So for $11 we bought another one online. Got it in 3 days and I already

did several loads of laundry. Like new again. Hated to part with it and

glad I didn't have to for long!

[Twins Mom]

Still looking for Speed Queen owners, please.  Do you feel good about top loader vs front loader?