Feedback on 2018 Speed Queen Washers - Page 2

Pooky1 · ‎12-23-2015

i had a haier air conditioner and it was a peice of junk. i would never buy anything in that brand.

Black Pony · ‎03-16-2010

I have the speed queen washer and dryer that are around 7 years old. I picked them out because they weren't loaded with technology and were top loaders. I have been more than pleased with them. More electronics in our home appliances is not always the best thing when the task at hand isn't complex. In some cases they reduce reliability, and over think a simple process. Replacing a electronic control panel for an appliance is so ridiculously expensive that you consider replacing the appliance instead of repairing it should tell you something. I worked in electronics my whole life, managed a technical facility, so I don't want a washing machine that needs software updates!

Rant over. I love my speed queen washer. It washes the clothes in plenty of soapy water and rinses them clean. I regret that more regulations prevent building a decent washer in 2018.

drizzellla · ‎03-14-2010

I had a Maytag washer that did a great job for 35 years. Sadly something rusted out. So if I did a load of wash there was about a 1/8 of a cup of water on the floor. The washer was still going strong otherwise.

Sadly, I wish I knew then what I know now. I think I would have had the rusted part patched or repaired. My new washer (and I use that term loosely) is such waste. Since it uses little water so I use little detergent. I use a HE detergent and almost every load I have white streaks on the clothes. I end up redoing the clothes and I also have it go through 2 complete rinse cycles every load. Did not have to do that with my Maytag.

I know I can't be saving on water and energy. My Maytag I would have no trouble doing a load of wash before I went to work. The new washer would only be halfway through it's cycles.

And watch out - if you have really dirty clothes - forget it. You have to pretreat every spot. Might as well wash the clothes by hand.

Twins Mom · ‎04-03-2016

@ Drissella
You are not alone in your wash habits. It makes me feel a bit better that I see I am not alone. What a sad situation. Definitely not progress. I had been convinced that Speed Queen was the way to go but I fear that option might no longer be available. Still anxious to hear from new Speed Queen owners. Washing clothes is a basic life task which has been made more difficult - more hands on.

nyc1 · ‎03-19-2010

SHAME SHAME SHAME... it's all about profits and protecting big business and NOTHING about the consumer, quality and value.

2 years ago I had to have my dry igniton checked. The repair man, who was probably in his 60s was so THRILLED to see my, then, 18 year old Maytag washer and dryer, and was able to fix the problem quickly. He then gave me a tour of my washer and dryer and pointed out everything that was far superior than today's junk.... the finish, the set up of the machine parts (making it easier to fix my issue based on the position of the ignitor), etc. He let me know that the bulk of his business is on the newest of washer/driers, and suggested that it was better to repair what I had (within reason), than replace.

When my Mom and Dad sold their house around 2005, their GE washer was 35 years old and still going strong.

GOOD LUCK with your search. I'm always interested to read the reviews on the newest appliances.

Sunshine Kate · ‎03-10-2010

I agree with the decline of major appliances, not just washing machines. Frankly, I'm fed up.

These appliances cost a lot and to spend so much money for something that breaks down (and shouldn't) just burns me up.

I have a front load LG and had problems with odor on terry towels. I found out the problem was liquid detergents. Switched to Gain powder and I have fresh laundry again.

Bought a name brand new refrigerator and spent over $2K. The salesman told me, don't expect it to last any more than 3 years!!! What?

There has to be something consumers can do.

Sunshine Kate · ‎03-10-2010

@kitcat51wrote:
YouTube has some interesting videos comparing the 2018 to the 2017 model, Yikes, what a difference. There is also an interesting take on why they completely redesigned the 2018 tub....Speed Queen is stopping production of the residential front load washer so they modified that tub & put it in the top loader & when those tub parts run out they will stop making the residential top loader too...but is it true? The 2018 washer also has a locking lid & set water levels... it's expensive so smart to get feedback before buying, Good Luck.

I'm not buying a washer with a locking lid and set water levels. If I want to add a garment, that's my business.

SQ is expensive. I would rather buy more washers in my lifetime and keep up with fast changing technology that be stuck with a washer until I die.

I like checking the water level and sometimes need to add a garment or more detergent. SQ can keep it.

Pooky1 · ‎12-23-2015

i had an he washer to. at first those white streaks drove me nuts. until i found out my issue was i was putting to much detergent and i was using he detergent. it took me awhile to get use to the correct amount of detergent.once i got use to it my whiye streaks were gone. my wifr said why would you buy a washer that uses that little bit of water. now that we have a whirlpool with agitator that fills all the way up she said clothes are much cleaner.

ZooKeeper4 · ‎08-12-2018

The older non-HE washers cleaned clothes better, easier to repair, and lasted much longer. The new ones are ineffective, take longer to clean clothes, and end up in the landfills in only 5 to 10 years! Although the DOE regulations are well-intentioned, they were NOT well thought out at all.

The Speed Queen 2017 was not available, and I do not like the new SQ 2018 wash action or design as well as previous models. I can see where some would like the more gentle wash action of a front loader combined with a full tub of water like a toploader in the SQ 2018, but the Maytag commercial mvwp575gw is what I went with. For now, it seems to be sold in the local appliance stores. I also think there is more to SQ's new design choice than just DOE regulations because why would they completely overhaul a tried and trusted design and wash action people loved!

Anyway, the dual agitator works great on the Maytag! This washer is not like the Maytag HE washers sold in the big box stores. It actually works turning and rolling the clothes through the water to get them clean. Everyone is our family has noticed that our clothes now have a clean and fresh smell to them. Also, it cleans larger items and heavily soiled items better than our previous front loader (I had none of the issues most people do with front loaders). Afte seeing this difference, I don't think I can ever go back to an HE washer again. The Maytag comes with a 5 years parts and labor warranty. It also seems like it will be easier to get parts later for DIY repairs or to find a local service person to work on it. This washer was made for easy repairs. The lid lock can be bypassed.

Good luck with your decisions. I am so glad Maytag came out with this. I was NOT happy about having to spend the same amount for the HE washer I had picked out.

drizzellla · ‎03-14-2010

ZooKeeper4

Thanks for the review.

I am sure my new washer will need to be replaced shortly. I wish I could have done a load of wash before I bought my present washer. It does a poor job and takes forever. And even doing 2 rinses, the clothes still has detergent streaks on them.

I have no idea how they think having 6" of water, will clean an entire load. I have had clothes come out completely dry, after going through all the cycles.

So I will keep the Maytag Commercial mvwp575gw in mind.