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[Sg1957]

Thinking of purchasing a new washer, was looking at the Speed Queen TR5 or TR7.

Reading a lot of reviews saying that they don't clean well because of the stationary agitator.

If anyone has one of these machines, could you tell me which one you have and also your opinion of the machines performance.

I'll also take recommendations on any washer brand.

Thank You

[addtothis]

I have a Samsung VRTplus HE washer and I must say it is the best one I have ever had.  It has no agitator and is so kind to all my clothes no matter what setting I use.  I bought the washer and dryer online through Lowes website when we moved down here in SC.  They delivered and hooked up without any problem.  I have had it 2 1/2 years.  The washer basin is large but I wait till I have a full load and the cycles have a water saver type sytem but there is one cycle with deep water wash.  It would not hurt to see if it still is made.  Hope this helps you.  

[Tinkrbl44]

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@Sg1957 wrote:

Thinking of purchasing a new washer, was looking at the Speed Queen TR5 or TR7.

Reading a lot of reviews saying that they don't clean well because of the stationary agitator.

If anyone has one of these machines, could you tell me which one you have and also your opinion of the machines performance.

I'll also take recommendations on any washer brand.

Thank You

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@Sg1957 

Things have certainly changed, I guess.  How can an Agitator be stationary?  Aren't they supposed to ... agitate?

You might want to do a search of Consumer Reports and see what they have to say.

[kivah]

If u plan to buy a washing machine from Lowes or Home Depot (I prefer Lowes) - go to their site and read reviews on several different washing machines. You'll be knowledgeable if u go to the actual store - where you should ask more questions.

[viva923]

I have owned many washers over the past 51 years.

I have owned a SPEED QUEEN washer with agitator. It was one lousy washer. my wash would NOT RINSE out the soap. I would have to rinse my clothes sometimes 2x's to get soap out of the clothes. I found it did not clean my clothes well at all. I kept the washer for 3 years, and just gave up on the washer and got me a front load washer and love it. my clothes are clean, they are now white and clothes are rinsed out well. I swear by my front load washer.

I have an LG front load washer now..

I also have had a whirlpool,maytag,GE,  and who knows what else washer over the years. they all have been top loader with agitator. My LG washer is the 1st front load washer, real please with my LG.

Hope you get a washer you love and happy with.

[On It]

This isn't the answer you were seeking, but I thought it might help. I have really enjoyed my GE washer and dryer, but I prefer a top load washer so I can't speak to their front load models.

[Foxxee]

@Sg1957 

The agitator does move back and forth, but it's one piece.  Speed Queen's older model made until  2017 came in two parts.  

Look up the Maytag MVWP575GW

3.5 Cu ft Commercial-Grade Residential Agitator Washer.  

It is the well-known Maytag model reintroduced in 2018...look up the Maytag repairman commercials..."the loneliest man in town?"

This model's agitator comes in two parts, each moving in opposite directions.  

You can watch demonstrations of both the Speed Queen and Maytag models on Youtube from start to finish. The Maytag moves the clothing around much better than the Speed Queen.

[chickenbutt]

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@On It wrote:

This isn't the answer you were seeking, but I thought it might help. I have really enjoyed my GE washer and dryer, but I prefer a top load washer so I can't speak to their front load models.

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In the last couple of years I got a GE set, also, and it's been pretty good.   Bit of a learning curve from 20 year old machines, though!

One area where I lucked out because I didn't know about this is that it has an 'extra fill' button.  This is handy in the new machines because they don't fill as much as they used to.

I also prefer a top-loader and mine doesn't have an agitator at all.  One thing I like about that is that you don't end up with it going on tilt as easily as the machines I had over the decades (all with the regular agitator they all used to have).  I think it will actually adjust if the items aren't perfectly level but I do make a point to put the items in fairly evenly.  I don't do a "full load" anymore, as I think it does better at slightly less full.

[ECBG]

We have an LG Inverter washer with Direct Drive and matching dryer.  I love it!  I can get a large blanket in it!  No agitator, so I rinse twice.

We got it from Lowes in NC.

[Sg1957]

I guess that I shouldn't have said stationary.  The agitator is attached and moves with the drum instead of independently.

I hope that I said that right.