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@shoesnbags wrote:

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@Sooner wrote:

I am glad you all love your washers, but if you are very short and old like me, a front loader on a base can be a real blessing.  I don't often hear it mentioned but it is a lot easier to get those dirty things--especially when wet and heavy--in and out of the washer.

I thought I'd toss that in just in case someone hadn't thought of that.  I don't mean to rain on the parade here, but for some of us that makes a difference.  

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Hi @Sooner , I've seen others make this same comment and I don't understand.  I'm 5'2 and about to turn 77.  I have arthritis.  And I have no problem reaching to the bottom of my washer. I've seen washers and dryers on platforms which raise the height - are you maybe dealing with one of those? Otherwise I just don't understand.

What I do sometimes have a problem with is my dryer, which is a front loader.  When something is way to the back I use one of those long sticks with a pincher at the end, which I keep in the laundry room for that purpose.  To me front loaders require stooping down, which is getting harder by the year. 

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@shoesnbags We had a big top loader in our last house and it was a struggle for me to bend down and lean over the top and dig things out of it.  King sized sheets were a problem especially and heavy towels wadded up.  

Now I have two front loaders that are on those bases that are pull out drawers so the big opening in the washer is not hard to access at all and I can see in it.  The clothes are in a little stack horizontally  so aren't tangled up and can be just lifted out.  It has been a real boon to me, and I thought maybe someone with back pain or maybe limited arm or shoulder pain and movement might benefit.  That's all.  

[shoesnbags]

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@Sooner wrote:

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@shoesnbags wrote:

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@Sooner wrote:

I am glad you all love your washers, but if you are very short and old like me, a front loader on a base can be a real blessing.  I don't often hear it mentioned but it is a lot easier to get those dirty things--especially when wet and heavy--in and out of the washer.

I thought I'd toss that in just in case someone hadn't thought of that.  I don't mean to rain on the parade here, but for some of us that makes a difference.  

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Hi @Sooner , I've seen others make this same comment and I don't understand.  I'm 5'2 and about to turn 77.  I have arthritis.  And I have no problem reaching to the bottom of my washer. I've seen washers and dryers on platforms which raise the height - are you maybe dealing with one of those? Otherwise I just don't understand.

What I do sometimes have a problem with is my dryer, which is a front loader.  When something is way to the back I use one of those long sticks with a pincher at the end, which I keep in the laundry room for that purpose.  To me front loaders require stooping down, which is getting harder by the year. 

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@shoesnbags We had a big top loader in our last house and it was a struggle for me to bend down and lean over the top and dig things out of it.  King sized sheets were a problem especially and heavy towels wadded up.  

Now I have two front loaders that are on those bases that are pull out drawers so the big opening in the washer is not hard to access at all and I can see in it.  The clothes are in a little stack horizontally  so aren't tangled up and can be just lifted out.  It has been a real boon to me, and I thought maybe someone with back pain or maybe limited arm or shoulder pain and movement might benefit.  That's all.  

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Thanks for the explanation @Sooner . I guess since our bodies are all so different to begin with and then we age differently, too, it's not surprising that we differ in what we're able to comfortably do. Good thing there's a variety to chose from. 

[sunshine45]

i own the TR7 speed queen and it is definitely a great machine.

my set is going on 7 years now.

[Judaline]

The only way I can get the water warm on my Speed Queen is to put the dial on "heavy load." Otherwise it's always cold.

[Twins Mom]

Having my SQ for about two years now.  It's so nice this time of year being able to wash our down coats, etc. without worrying about the machine getting off balance.  Just like any other load!  So thankful to have chosen SQ

[Pooky1]

That's strange. Is your washer still under warranty?  Have you called someone for it?  I just googled your problem. It said probably the temperature sensor.