When our appliance repair man was making the 3rd or 4th visit in less than a few months, I asked him… what is the model that you NEVER service. When he said Speed Queen, I then asked if it was just because he wasn’t an authorized Speed Queen service technician? He laughed. Then he shared that he IS a certified Speed Queen service repair technician but he has only had to fix all of 5 Speed Queen machines in his 22yrs in the field. A few of them were at laundromats, and the others was user-error related issues. He also said that it isn’t good for his business to share that with me😂 Then went on to share that it is ONLY because they work flawlessly, are built like a tank and don’t have all these onboard components that can easily break. When I told him I had been looking at the TR7, he said the ONLY thing that will ever need replacing is the motherboard for the Digital Touch pad. I purchased the TR7 3yrs ago & haven’t seen our appliance repair man since. 2yrs later my GE dryer finally died, which delighted me in being able to add the Speed Queen matching dryer.
Good to know. I recently bought a new Maytag. It's ok I guess, but clothes doesn't come out as clean as the older Whirlpool. I found out The Agitators they put in wash machines today don't work woth a sh.. (The swirls) The older paddle Agitators work best. It knocks the water around forcing your clothes to get clean. I'm giving the Maytag away to a family member. I know what i'm looking for now.
@@justme2I bought a Maytag and NEVER again ! The agitator came off and then it stop spinning. All in a 5yrs time . I m thinking I’ll go back to my whirlpool! My whirlpool is still working at my sisters house 😂.
I bought a new Maytag in March of 2023. After a couple weeks, it started making clanking noises during operation. Since technically, it still worked, Whirlpool didn't do anything to fix it. The lid open/close sensor failed after the machine was a couple weeks out of warranty. I replaced it with a Speed Queen TR7. The only complaint I had about the Speed Queen was getting that yellow sticker off the front.
Have had many front load and finally gave up and bought a speed queen and love it. I have spent a fortune on front load and they all lasted about 8 years.
This is a resounding endorsement for Speed Queen. I've raised 6 children and done loads and loads of wash over the past 50 years. During that time, we've had several washers from different manufacturers and basically wore them out. We recently purchased a Speed Queen, and hands down, it's the best washer out there. It's a real workhorse! I love it!
@@davidmessina4988 - We bought Model : #TC5003WN. Doesn't have all the bells and whistles like the one shown in the video but it does a spectacular job and I would never trade it for another brand. I love it.
@@TheDuckKlr - I've done lots of laundry in the past year and it hasn't torn up any clothes. There are several different settings: permanent press, heavy duty, bulky sheets, and delicate. There's also pre-soak if items are stained. I can't say enough of how happy I am with that appliance. It's the best.
I didn't buy a SQ because the tub capacity was too small. What I always tell anyone who will listen is that, if they are lucky enough to own one of the old fashioned center post top loaders to KEEP IT. Almost all repairs are simple DIY. Mine was over 50 yo when I had to replace it. If you can find one of the old style units, buy it instead of any of the so-called HE machines.
Didn't you know you can fill the Speed Queen all the way to the top while the bigger tubs you have to fill only 70%? Ends up being the same capacity or very close to it. And with 28-minute cycles you can do two in the time it takes to do one with the bigger tub. Speed Queen said customers didn't like the TR line when it first came out in 2018, complaining it didn't wash clothes well enough so they increased the time! I originally ordered the 2018 Speed Queen but immediately canceled when I saw the warnings to either find the old model or get something else. Bought a Maytag (Home) "Commercial"with a 10-year warranty from Designer Appliances - same model in big box stores had one digit different at the end of the model number and was the same machine but a lesser warranty. The Maytag just flooded the laundry floor with brownish water from leaking transmission fluid, and in 2019 Speed Queen brought back the one with the agitator so I just ordered a Speed Queen TC5003 (5-year warranty). The Maytag "Commercial" ended up costing $16/month to own it, which isn't bad. It has only 3 stars at Home Depot. My beautiful previous Maytag with crystal knobs was a variable-settings workhorse far better than anything made today, and worked out to $1/month because it lasted so long, with only one repair--replacememt of the motor, which is now made in Mexico. But yes, best sdvice is to buy the oldest one you can find, as my sewing machine repairman put it.
When I was a kid, top loaders ruled, and they agitated so much better than anything does today. It's possible they were harder on clothes, but your clothes came out clean. We have a front load now, and the clothes just aren't as clean. We will need a new one within the next year and the next purchase will be a large top loader, even though they have been designed now to be lesser than the beasts they once were.
you are correct. Tyler misspoke and we apologize for providing incorrect info. We always strive to be 100% correct. With that being said it is still an amazing option if you are looking for a top load washer at an affordable price.
Speed Queen is the way to go however, not the models with the electronic buttons. The first thing to go out will be those cheap buttons aka circuit board which cost a good $400
All Speed Queen toploaders have electronic controls. The models with rotary knobs, those knobs are selectors that program the computer board in the panel. There's also a second board at the machine machine which sends power to the motor.
@@DADoESofTX Wonderful...at least the rotary knobs/switches aren't pressure sensitive buttons which are just one other item that is not prone to fail in a short time. Those button panels fail often, they should be used for items that are used 2 and 3 times a day. They have proved over time to be a source of failure and an expensive piece of junk to replace.
then hopefully you can afford the repairs from most of the other brands. my whirlpool is 30 years now, and very few repairs until today. a little plastic clip broke off in the agitator. but the last time a tech came out he said whatever you do don't let this machine go
@@shadow-wulf I recently junked a 7 yo Kenmore FL. Too many problems - rusting out at frame (no visible leaks on floor), shocks blew out, then control panel blew. It was my 1st FL and I'll never buy another. Clothes never seemed clean to me. Ended up getting a large capacity Maytag, minimal bells & whistle, and so far I love it, under $600 at Lowes. My sis bought a SQ for $1400, but she can afford it.
@@shadow-wulfHope your luck continues. I had a 70's Whirlpool that ran over 40 years. I had a technician tell me the newer models in the 90's were rough on clothes due to a change in the motors. I ended up inheriting one of those machines and he was right, it tore holes in my clothes. So last year I saw the Whirlpool with the removable agitator and thought that would be a good one to try. If you want to spend 2 and a half hours to wash a load then that is what you get. It is already having circuit issues and some cycles won't run a rinse. Whirlpool is not a good brand anymore. I am looking at the Speed Queen now.
I’ve bought the Lg one 2 years ago when I’ve moved to Usa and I don’t like it. The reason - the hot cycle is not hot enough for the clothes to be clean. I’ve seen some washers have other option- very hot and I wonder what temperature that would be?
It is not true speed queen is not the same as it was before 2017...above all this machi e does not wash well the clothes as the agitator is built in with the drum and is not independent to work alone so vlothes remain dirty.. have a friend who bought it and she has shown me this huge problem...I have to buy a new machine but not this one as it is very expensive and does not do a very good job cleaning. Plus even though they are built out of steel they do have problems within the years of use it is not at all the very best machine for 2023!
The TC5003 does have the old style agitator separate from the drum, and is hands down the best washer out there. The TR models are the ones you're referring to.
All I want is a basic agitator machine that kicks but on dirty clothes, not the whimpy things they put out now. Gee, how weak can they make them? I've had to run two cycles the get the dirt out. Not everyone is white collar, lots of us get down and dirty jobs-litterally.
Speed queen is the GANGSTA BEAST of washers, last 4 ever, ur grandchildren will use this machine, top loader, agitator, mechanical timer, mine is 30 years old, gets laundry SUPER CLEAN!!!!! 2:49
LG should not have made it to the top 3. They are made to look high-end, but underneath and hidden from view are plastic parts for critical components, For example, the valves - it is one piece for hot and cold and it is made of plastic. Cold water is not a problem for plastic valves, but hot waster is. There is also the problem with LG washers during spin cycle when they are "off balance" - they will restart the cycle by filling the tank, then spin again and will keep doing this until by luck the clothes balances. This means it could do this ad infinitum. I found this out one day when I returned home at noon after having started the washer at 8 AM. It was still going and by luck I had arrived home just as it kicked off another attempt by filling the tank up and restart the drain/spin cycle. I even saw the time go from 11 minutes back to 17 minutes. What idiots designed this and they actually dared to advertise that their washers are energy efficient and saves water. I hear the same thing applies to Samsung washers.
*I don't know which gets clothes cleaner, but...* I think both the GW586 and TR7 are considered commercial grade washers for residential use. I believe the GW586 has a 1/2 HP motor. The TR7 has a 1 HP motor. I believe the GW586 has a five year warranty and the TR7 has a 7 year warranty. I think the GW586 has a 3.5 Cu ft capacity and the TR7 has a 3.2 Cu ft capacity. The GW586 costs $1,000 and the TR7 costs $1,430.
I actually like how the whirlpool and maytag comercial washer works better than speed queen..sorry. yeah build quality is defintely there on the SQ, but it doesnt utiilze that 1 HP motor..weak wash cycles.
When our appliance repair man was making the 3rd or 4th visit in less than a few months, I asked him… what is the model that you NEVER service. When he said Speed Queen, I then asked if it was just because he wasn’t an authorized Speed Queen service technician? He laughed. Then he shared that he IS a certified Speed Queen service repair technician but he has only had to fix all of 5 Speed Queen machines in his 22yrs in the field. A few of them were at laundromats, and the others was user-error related issues. He also said that it isn’t good for his business to share that with me😂 Then went on to share that it is ONLY because they work flawlessly, are built like a tank and don’t have all these onboard components that can easily break. When I told him I had been looking at the TR7, he said the ONLY thing that will ever need replacing is the motherboard for the Digital Touch pad. I purchased the TR7 3yrs ago & haven’t seen our appliance repair man since. 2yrs later my GE dryer finally died, which delighted me in being able to add the Speed Queen matching dryer.
Speed Queen is certainly a great brand! I'm glad to hear you're loving yours
Good to know. I recently bought a new Maytag. It's ok I guess, but clothes doesn't come out as clean as the older Whirlpool. I found out The Agitators they put in wash machines today don't work woth a sh.. (The swirls)
The older paddle Agitators work best. It knocks the water around forcing your clothes to get clean. I'm giving the Maytag away to a family member. I know what i'm looking for now.
@@justme2I bought a Maytag and NEVER again ! The agitator came off and then it stop spinning. All in a 5yrs time . I m thinking I’ll go back to my whirlpool! My whirlpool is still working at my sisters house 😂.
I bought a new Maytag in March of 2023. After a couple weeks, it started making clanking noises during operation. Since technically, it still worked, Whirlpool didn't do anything to fix it. The lid open/close sensor failed after the machine was a couple weeks out of warranty. I replaced it with a Speed Queen TR7.
The only complaint I had about the Speed Queen was getting that yellow sticker off the front.
@@DEdwards247
I think Whirlpool bought Maytag and it's all one corporation now.
Have had many front load and finally gave up and bought a speed queen and love it. I have spent a fortune on front load and they all lasted about 8 years.
This is a resounding endorsement for Speed Queen. I've raised 6 children and done loads and loads of wash over the past 50 years. During that time, we've had several washers from different manufacturers and basically wore them out. We recently purchased a Speed Queen, and hands down, it's the best washer out there. It's a real workhorse! I love it!
What model did you go with?
@@davidmessina4988 - We bought Model : #TC5003WN. Doesn't have all the bells and whistles like the one shown in the video but it does a spectacular job and I would never trade it for another brand. I love it.
How bad does it beat up clothes
@@TheDuckKlr - I've done lots of laundry in the past year and it hasn't torn up any clothes. There are several different settings: permanent press, heavy duty, bulky sheets, and delicate. There's also pre-soak if items are stained. I can't say enough of how happy I am with that appliance. It's the best.
Speed Queen=Best
Thanks for sharing.
Hi, can you guys please make a Top 3 of gas rangetops, and THE best one of this year. Thanks!
I have owned my LG Direct Drive Washing Machine for over 10 years without any issues.
Glad to hear it! Thanks for watching!
I didn't buy a SQ because the tub capacity was too small. What I always tell anyone who will listen is that, if they are lucky enough to own one of the old fashioned center post top loaders to KEEP IT. Almost all repairs are simple DIY. Mine was over 50 yo when I had to replace it. If you can find one of the old style units, buy it instead of any of the so-called HE machines.
Didn't you know you can fill the Speed Queen all the way to the top while the bigger tubs you have to fill only 70%? Ends up being the same capacity or very close to it. And with 28-minute cycles you can do two in the time it takes to do one with the bigger tub.
Speed Queen said customers didn't like the TR line when it first came out in 2018, complaining it didn't wash clothes well enough so they increased the time!
I originally ordered the 2018 Speed Queen but immediately canceled when I saw the warnings to either find the old model or get something else. Bought a Maytag (Home) "Commercial"with a 10-year warranty from Designer Appliances - same model in big box stores had one digit different at the end of the model number and was the same machine but a lesser warranty. The Maytag just flooded the laundry floor with brownish water from leaking transmission fluid, and in 2019 Speed Queen brought back the one with the agitator so I just ordered a Speed Queen TC5003 (5-year warranty).
The Maytag "Commercial" ended up costing $16/month to own it, which isn't bad. It has only 3 stars at Home Depot. My beautiful previous Maytag with crystal knobs was a variable-settings workhorse far better than anything made today, and worked out to $1/month because it lasted so long, with only one repair--replacememt of the motor, which is now made in Mexico. But yes, best sdvice is to buy the oldest one you can find, as my sewing machine repairman put it.
I'm a top load washer fan.... Thank you for sharing!
always nice to be able to just open the top and add something u forgot mid cycle.
Can you fit a king size comforter in a Speed Queen?
When I was a kid, top loaders ruled, and they agitated so much better than anything does today. It's possible they were harder on clothes, but your clothes came out clean.
We have a front load now, and the clothes just aren't as clean.
We will need a new one within the next year and the next purchase will be a large top loader, even though they have been designed now to be lesser than the beasts they once were.
Speed Queen!!!
I have the Speed Queen TR7 washing machine and it's built like a tank 💯!!!
Hi. Have you washed a mink blanket in your speed queen? Thinking of buying a SQ. Thank you.
The Grabwell washing machine got these beat
The first washer that you spoke about the low priced GE does not have a dual action agitator so there’s the first mistake
you are correct. Tyler misspoke and we apologize for providing incorrect info. We always strive to be 100% correct. With that being said it is still an amazing option if you are looking for a top load washer at an affordable price.
I just purchased the GE with dual action agitator. Maybe the Hotpoint doesn't have it.
@@puffymama51How do you like it? What model did you go with?
Speed Queen is the way to go however, not the models with the electronic buttons. The first thing to go out will be those cheap buttons aka circuit board which cost a good $400
All Speed Queen toploaders have electronic controls. The models with rotary knobs, those knobs are selectors that program the computer board in the panel. There's also a second board at the machine machine which sends power to the motor.
@@DADoESofTX Wonderful...at least the rotary knobs/switches aren't pressure sensitive buttons which are just one other item that is not prone to fail in a short time. Those button panels fail often, they should be used for items that are used 2 and 3 times a day. They have proved over time to be a source of failure and an expensive piece of junk to replace.
I have had one with buttons for years. No problem with mine.
FYI, both models have the same circuit board. They just use rotary knobs for one and buttons for the other. Both are digital.
@@common_c3ntsAt least the rotary controls won't fail so soon.
Who can afford a Speed Queen!? Not me.
then hopefully you can afford the repairs from most of the other brands. my whirlpool is 30 years now, and very few repairs until today. a little plastic clip broke off in the agitator. but the last time a tech came out he said whatever you do don't let this machine go
@@shadow-wulf I recently junked a 7 yo Kenmore FL. Too many problems - rusting out at frame (no visible leaks on floor), shocks blew out, then control panel blew. It was my 1st FL and I'll never buy another. Clothes never seemed clean to me. Ended up getting a large capacity Maytag, minimal bells & whistle, and so far I love it, under $600 at Lowes. My sis bought a SQ for $1400, but she can afford it.
@@shadow-wulfHope your luck continues. I had a 70's Whirlpool that ran over 40 years. I had a technician tell me the newer models in the 90's were rough on clothes due to a change in the motors. I ended up inheriting one of those machines and he was right, it tore holes in my clothes. So last year I saw the Whirlpool with the removable agitator and thought that would be a good one to try. If you want to spend 2 and a half hours to wash a load then that is what you get. It is already having circuit issues and some cycles won't run a rinse. Whirlpool is not a good brand anymore.
I am looking at the Speed Queen now.
I'm from Ireland and I have never seen a Toploader washing machine before
You must be young. That is all we had here since I can remember. The front loading were only at laundromats.
I don't trust reviews by sales people. I think they do not know what they are talking about.
After my LG compressor on fridge went out after 3 years I’d never buy anything LG again.
Do not buy the lg you can hand wash them cleaner
I’ve bought the Lg one 2 years ago when I’ve moved to Usa and I don’t like it. The reason - the hot cycle is not hot enough for the clothes to be clean. I’ve seen some washers have other option- very hot and I wonder what temperature that would be?
Having purchased the LG top load with agitator.....it cleans like CRAP absolutely terrible cleaning capability.....
It is not true speed queen is not the same as it was before 2017...above all this machi e does not wash well the clothes as the agitator is built in with the drum and is not independent to work alone so vlothes remain dirty.. have a friend who bought it and she has shown me this huge problem...I have to buy a new machine but not this one as it is very expensive and does not do a very good job cleaning. Plus even though they are built out of steel they do have problems within the years of use it is not at all the very best machine for 2023!
We're sorry to hear that, but thank you for sharing your experience!
Speed Queen now makes a model called the "Speed Queen Classic." Which is the old style machine with the moving central agitator.
The TC5003 does have the old style agitator separate from the drum, and is hands down the best washer out there. The TR models are the ones you're referring to.
Hate front loaders… they dont wash well..
All I want is a basic agitator machine that kicks but on dirty clothes, not the whimpy things they put out now.
Gee, how weak can they make them?
I've had to run two cycles the get the dirt out. Not everyone is white collar, lots of us get down and dirty jobs-litterally.
It sounds like you need a Speed Queen! Those do exactly that and will last you the longest.
Speed queen is the GANGSTA BEAST of washers, last 4 ever, ur grandchildren will use this machine, top loader, agitator, mechanical timer, mine is 30 years old, gets laundry SUPER CLEAN!!!!!
2:49
LG should not have made it to the top 3. They are made to look high-end, but underneath and hidden from view are plastic parts for critical components, For example, the valves - it is one piece for hot and cold and it is made of plastic. Cold water is not a problem for plastic valves, but hot waster is. There is also the problem with LG washers during spin cycle when they are "off balance" - they will restart the cycle by filling the tank, then spin again and will keep doing this until by luck the clothes balances. This means it could do this ad infinitum. I found this out one day when I returned home at noon after having started the washer at 8 AM. It was still going and by luck I had arrived home just as it kicked off another attempt by filling the tank up and restart the drain/spin cycle. I even saw the time go from 11 minutes back to 17 minutes. What idiots designed this and they actually dared to advertise that their washers are energy efficient and saves water. I hear the same thing applies to Samsung washers.
Speed Queen a beast cleaning clothes? Talk is cheap. Prove it against a Maytag GW586.
cant find that model?
*I don't know which gets clothes cleaner, but...*
I think both the GW586 and TR7 are considered commercial grade washers for residential use.
I believe the GW586 has a 1/2 HP motor. The TR7 has a 1 HP motor.
I believe the GW586 has a five year warranty and the TR7 has a 7 year warranty.
I think the GW586 has a 3.5 Cu ft capacity and the TR7 has a 3.2 Cu ft capacity.
The GW586 costs $1,000 and the TR7 costs $1,430.
LG washers have a lower repair history than Speed Queen.
Not really.
I actually like how the whirlpool and maytag comercial washer works better than speed queen..sorry. yeah build quality is defintely there on the SQ, but it doesnt utiilze that 1 HP motor..weak wash cycles.