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I got a donated speed queen in 2017. Since then the repairs I made myself. Changing the pulleys, belts, motor, and evaporator for normal wear and tears. Even though I have seen speed queen name going to the laundry I never connected the two to make it the most best washers out there. They are truly easy to maintain and belts are easy to change. I have nothing negative to say about the speed queen when the water pump stopped working, its position was right below the motor easy to put new one attach the hose out back the top that was on the front. I didn’t have to take it out or anything. I absolutely love love love mine. Mine had gotten too rusty by bleach area and broken apart. But I’ve never had problem with the mother board or anything. The people donated it to me and told me they had it for 14 years this would have been 7 years I had it. So my issue is sometimes it works I think the locking mechanism is finally going. But still washing great! I swore to my daughter that this year I researched my option to the point where I came up with 2 solutions and that is getting another speed queen that I trust, love and fixed saving me hundreds and hundreds of dollars on repair costs. This year it will be another speed queen and highly, highly recommend it. I’ve researched and got the same response in Home Depot, Lowe’s and aitoro. They said lg’s leak a lot in the back. So if you have a stackable, you have to pull everything out. Too much work. Just to repair it. Maytags and Samsung are not worth the money so don’t buy them. They said lg’s are good but as soon as they get them home trouble starts due to leaks and flooding issues. They told me for the amount of money in a new investment go speed queen. They told me they have 5 year warranty, and lasts 25 years. They are actually right. If you love your appliance like anything else, you take care of it, maintain it. And just buy the parts yourself, when needed. Not that often. Then it’s a great investment. But as soon as a washer leaks, or needs a change of belts you throw it out and buy a new one every year and be wasteful and fill up our landfills for simple repairs. Then do it! I’m saving money on a great machine. Mine is a 27” agitator with 3 knobs. You really don’t need all that fancy electronics or Wi-Fi ready crap. Go old school, you won’t regret it.
Every TR video has people giving someone grief about not getting a TC. I’ve had the TC and TR, both are great. There’s absolutely nothing wrong with the TR, and I like it better. I’ll make the choice simple though. If you’re white collar, get the TR. If you’re blue collar (plumber, construction, etc.) and your clothes get filthy, get the TC.
SpeedQueen TR5 owner with 5 kids as well. Absolutely love this washing machine. We use Persil liquid and cleaning and smell amazing.
I’ve never used that detergent. Thanks!
@@BrookeJohnsonTheJunkParlor We researched it, pods are excellent as well. But pods should be used in warm to hot water. Pods don’t matter what brand don’t break down in cold water.
District 519: Persil is one of the top rated laundry detergents by Consumer Reports along with Tide HE TURBO liquid with Stain Release. Those 2 detergents are the best for your Speed Queen TR5 SERIES WASHER.
My mother had 1 speedqueen for 35 years, need I say more.
I wish we still had ours. I hate all of these new machines.
Sorry but that means nothing.
@@bluebird9193 it means it was reliable
@@StickNclutchI should have clarified, just bcz a brand was good in the past does not mean it is good now. Companies degrade their product quality and ride on the reputation they built long ago.
Yes. Tell me more! Mine is 11 years old. Had to redo the seal a few months ago but no other issues.
You can buy a plastic grate for the lint filter. It use to be included but for some reason they don’t provide it anymore.
Mine is attached to the door. I guess it was something they only did a couple years
My first SpeedQueen I had 18 years and I gave it to my niece. That machine never broke period. SpeedQueen did make an energy efficient model about 5 years ago and it had many problems so they went back to the original design with an energy efficient option. I’ve gotten my daughter, sister, and friend all to go SpeedQueen and they love them. I can’t wait to get a new TC5, or TR7 model.
SuzyQ_Las Vegas: 4 years ago my 1992 MAYTAG finally gave out. Water all over the floor and transmission oil also on the he floor for a few years. It probably would have cost close to a thousand dollars to fix . Too bad I couldn't have bought that Speed Queen from you that you gave to your niece. I have the 2018 SPEED QUEEN TR5 SERIES WASHER the only one of 3 TR SERIES WASHERS no TC5s that year. Consumer Reports rated the 2018 SPEED QUEEN washing performance poor. I should have researched further but I was in a hurry to get a new washer not realizing this design. I had to get a new washer to do my elderly friends laundry because she was in a nursing home and needed laundry washed every week.
We have a family of 7. One is in college now so more like a family of 6. We do about a load per day in a Maytag large capacity that we purchased 10 years ago. The dryer has already done with so we're looking at replacing both. It looks like all of Speed Queen's washer models are only 3.2 cubic feet. Is that accurate? How full is your laundry basket when filling it in the washing machine? Right now we pile ours 1.5 laundry baskets high so it is overflowing and we still can't keep up at times. It doesn't look like in the video she put much in.
Also, I called an appliance company recently that sells the Speed Queen. They quoted me a price of $1700. Ouch. I'm going to look at them tonight but do you think that price is per unit or for both washer/dryer?
@@fastrivers812 I paid $1,028 on my 2018 Speed Queen. The only models available were the TC5 and the TC7. I bought the TC5.
Get the TC5. The TR7 is alot more computerized while the TC5 is old school with a real agitator
I bought Tc5 and matching dryer. Trust me you dont want the dryer. After a year I've had it with the cycle dial. Worst design ever!
Powder detergent doesn't desolve very well with cold water. Which can cause it to build up.
Thanks!
Great video. My parents have this same washer. Wish they had gotten the TC series which offers the classic flexvane agitator no lid lock has extreme agitation power from the older days, those are the machines you certainly can use powder with. This new speed Queen series washer offers a delicate swishing wash system so it may not fully dissolve and incorporate those as much and don’t overload it as it needs more room within the tub so wash laundry due to the more delicate system.
I honestly want to get a "precision" wash like that to be gentler on my cloths since I'm the type of guy that just won't buy clothes and keep whatever I have no matter how many holes are in the elbows, haha. But I won't spend the money on a new machine unless this one dies on me - which probably means the machine will outlast me. HAHA!
comment jack: Speaking on soap, liquid, 1, one, teaspoon MAX. anymore is a waste. if ur clothes are especially dirty, run a rinse cycle or 2 first, then wash like normal, 1 teaspoon. if dryer wobbling, adjust feet on dryer to get rid of the wobble. and the dryer sheets, dry clothes like normal, then put dryer on air dry and insert dryer sheets then, they emit carcinogens when you use heat on them, plus ur clothes wont smell like dryer sheet unless its on air dry. magic. The dryer filter deal, dont worry bout it much just clean it once and a while, dont spazz out
I hated front load washers when I was in college in the 60s. My back was killing me then losing a piece of clothing …so top washer is my joy.
This machine is made in 2018 which if you are not aware, was not a good year for Speed Queen. It also is their TR model that they had so much trouble with at first. The concept is to move the water through the clothes. The TC model is the traditional washer. They got back on their game in 2019.
Typically to pick the wrong item🤪
@BrookeJohnsonTheJunkParlor me too. Sent them back. :(
my parents ran a laundromat in phoenix up until they retired in 2014
they had speed queen washers and dryers that never broke down and they are still using the same speed queen washer and dryer in their house that they bought in the 80s
That was one of our reasons for purchasing! If they held up in laundry mats, they should handle our house😁
Our friends from Australia visited us and I was surprised that they have same Speed Queen as we have. She told me that many Hotels in Australia have Speed Queens to wash towels.
Neat! We probably use them in hotels too but I guess I had only ever heard of them in laundromats
@@BrookeJohnsonTheJunkParlor Since We have a Speed Queen, I look for them in commercial settings and I see a lot of them.
Brooke, if your dryer isn't getting your clothes dry in one cycle you may need to clean out the exhaust hose from the back of your dryer to the outside vent. If it is clogged then the air can't flow freely and the dryer can't do it's job properly. This may also create a fire hazard.
@@budtugley9747 We had cleaned it out, it just wasn’t working sadly!
It's how a company fixes issues that makes the diff.
Have a TC5 and like it. What I miss about my old Kenmore is the ability to time a load myself. and stop and start a load at will. The old washers work off of timers it is all computer. I also have this expensive washer on a surge protector.
Yes. That is a problem! The repair man was actually here today because my lid lock broke!
I bought my Speed Queen last October (2022) and love owning it. You want the TC5 series, not the TR series.
Yes. We found that out too late!
Yep... The TR series isn't good for dirty clothes at all.
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We have the same set of Speed Queens. Sometimes when I push the start button, it doesn’t start. I have to keep opening and shutting the lid to make it work. I feel like they do a good job cleaning. We also sometimes have to run the dryer a second time. They’re not as quiet as I had hoped, but all in all, I’m happy with them!! My sister has them too and likes them.
Interesting! We haven't had that problem with the starting. I don't think mine are loud, but they do rattle things in other rooms! #oldhouseproblems. How long have you and your sister had yours?
The day my TC5 was delivered it would not start. grrrr. So the repairman came out and the switch under the top close to right side was not aligned correctly. He put his hand under and fixed it. Is your under warrenty?
@@rosecroix2467 yes, luckily mine is still under warranty for a couple more years
I have a trick to run the dryer. Instead of permanent press low, I do it on high, stop the machine like ten minutes before the full cycle. Items are drier this way. You can stop the machine even earlier depending on your liking. I also think that the low cycle can’t fully dry the items. Lastly, I notice full load works better.
Kimberlee Kane May I please know ... did they fix your Speed Queen ?
In the lint trap I would get some silicon and make it molded to the vent
The old unit was 35 years old also. Still worked great. The new one is incredible.
The lid lock is the only drawback. UA-cam fixed that for me.
6:05 there is a plastic grate that goes over the lint trap on our 2016 Speed Queen that keeps your cloths from picking up lint as you remove them. There are videos on here about how to clean the washer and dryer, which I am in the process of doing. It's a chore, to be sure but .....necessary. If you haven't already done it you'd be surprised how much lint gets INSIDE walls of the dryer. Plus the vent to the outside. It's not too bad though once you watch the videos of those who have gone before us.
I have cleaned out ours! It's definitely amazing how much gets past the vent. Our vent cover is on the door. Not a very common model probably because they decided that wasn't a good method
@@BrookeJohnsonTheJunkParlor Our 2016 model has the same vent cover on the door, but there is still another plastic .....grate (?) that goes inside the lint trap. The wedge on the door just keeps clothes from getting caught in the lint trap and getting all twisted up as the dryer spins. Thanks for the video. We are learning as we go.
@@rael5469 Interesting! I'll have to inquire more. Our repair man and retailer didn't know about anything!
@@BrookeJohnsonTheJunkParlordid you ever get the new lint trap cover?
@@mr.kojack1295 no. our cover is on the door so you can’t add anything. And now we have moved and left this set
Thank you so much for making this video! I have heard that speed queen is the best for not breaking down, was kinda surprised to see/hear you had problems and needed repairs
The comments will be helpful to you! I think we got a bad model so there were a few years the machine wasn’t as good!
No repairs on SQ is very common. My TR machine couldn't be repaired so they replaced it :/
@DylBuilder1 that's awesome. Did they charge you to replace it. I'm looking into getting a speed queen
@@yvonneking2787 No They didn't, the replacement was no charge. Their customer service is rubbish, they decided to do it by trial and error and only bothered to send down someone every 2 weeks to replace one part, it was horrible. Besides that, my Speed Queen didn't clean clothes. it failed to remove pet hair and lint (more pilling than my old washer) and I had to Basically wash all my dirty items in a bucket before washing them. It was the WORST washing machine I ever owned, wish I had my whirlpool back.
I now have a different speed queen model (TC5) and I will say it does SO much better on cleaning but it is very noisy, and still I'd rather have a different machine. I'd look elsewhere (There are 3 better machines out there) But if you REALLY want a speed queen, go for the TC5. it is lightyears better than any other speed queen. Avoid the TR3, TR5, and TR7 Models. Good luck with whatever you choose!
@@DylBuilder1 which 3 are better?
We have the TC series purchased in 2021. They’re a little rough on the clothes but with a family of 5 (three sons) they’re perfect!
Yes! Great for big families!
Suggestion: use a bag less vacuum cleaner to clean out the lint screen after every drying load. Use the soft brush piece and that should clean the lint and debris from the nooks and crannies. I’m so glad you were honest in this video. I had a speed queen that I purchased for close to $1200 over 10 years ago. It lasted seven years. I used non-HE-powder detergent because I was told you could do that. At the end of the life of the machine the drum was rusted out and it was leaking. Everything was a disaster. It no longer spun as well either. The dial to turn the machine on broke, that cost $170 to replace along with being ripped off by the local repairman with their extra labor bill. I will never purchase a speed queen top loader ever again in my life. Currently I have a Maytag Toploader that I bought a big box store for $700 and it’s working well. I do not use powdered detergent in it, only liquid HE detergent or Tide pods. I only wash in warm water or hot for the towels and bedding, and I use a machine cleaner once a month.
Thank you for watching! Hope this one lasts for you forever!!
@@BrookeJohnsonTheJunkParlor Me too!!
We are a family of 5, burned out 2 washing machine in 5 years, magtag and Samsung. Now have speed queen, will buy again. 😊
What model SQ did u have?
The problem was washing with powdered detergent and not using warm hot or boil settings. Then you will get a lot of build up at least use warm! And this problem would stop! But liquid is good as long as you don’t overdo it! But powder detergent is definitely better for whites! With a hot setting you should probably put it on a very hot wash once a month to stop all that build up… I would love one of these but in the uk don’t think you can get them here unless you run a laundrette.
But I do love my lg direct drive does everything I want it to do…
Thanks for the great tips!
@@BrookeJohnsonTheJunkParlor do that put it on well it’s cotton+ here is the equivalent of you’re heavy duty cycle I expect put It on very hot or boil once a month with nothing in the machine bar some baking soda or bicarbonate soda, bicarbonate is cheeper over here 🇬🇧 150mil should be fine! And it will last smell and look cleaner! And give behind the drum and pipes etc all good clean out! Plus you’re clothes will come out cleaner too and it will probably last for years to come yet! They are very well made machines Built old school way! There about as good as a Miele! Like 20 years of use… hope this helps 🙂
Now that you mention, I seem to remember hearing that. For whites or very dirty clothes I put a cup of TSP phosphate cleaner with hot water cycle . It really gets them white.
@@martinschulz9381 good to know!!
put soap in first before loading clothes
Liquid will cause a smell in the machine… it will coat the backside of the basket with so much petroleum that will cause a smell, clog the basket holes…. Same with earth friendly detergent is vegetable oil, it does the same…. Now if you want to use liquid you must use hot to warm water to break down the oils….this will also cause the dryer to produce more lint…stay away from auto fill. The machine is only allowed about 6-9 gallons of water(green deal - energy star regulations)whereas large will give you about 20 to 27 gallons of water…. Those grey/black marks are from using the auto fill and unfortunately overloading the washer.
You basically have to sort the clothes in these new green deal/energy star washers…
Powder is best, but you should use only 3 tablespoons of detergent(recommended for when clothing is very dirty) for large load, 2 tablespoons for medium and 1 tablespoon for a small load…
When you have that much lint, is because too much detergent is being used…..
Most people don’t get dirty…. In reality 2 tablespoons for large load is more than enough… just need to refresh the clothes….
That’s my two cents from 34 years of laundry experience. This is all I have done, fixing washers and dryers. My kenmore washer is 1989, yes still works, my boss(wife) loves it…. I also have the lg 4.5 cu ft loader (wife’s washer) and the lg 5.2 mega front loader…. Mega is mainly for bedsheets, comforters, pillows, etc., the top loader is mainly for my boys clothing and mine…Yes three washers, lol. Wife uses all three.
We use powder….
At the end just use very little detergent….. 40 years ago, the box of detergent was 40lbs. For 80 loads… just ask yourself, how loads do you do a week? Then see how long has that box/bottle of detergent has lasted.
I asked my wife hey, how loads do you do a week, she said 8 loads… ok how long did the box lasted? Oh long time 5 weeks??.. the box says 220 loads! 8x5 is 40, where are the 180 loads?. She’d understood, after the discussion, she tried my method…. Clothes come out cleaner, fresher, brighter and color stays annddd almost no lint in the lint screen…. She stated, don’t get big headed….. lol… this was 22 years ago by the way..
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I'm sure your customers loved you with all of your knowledge!
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Always
I’m blessed that I started when no regulations to being regulated.
Good info! From what I've seen, Speed Queen's auto fill is better than other brands and uses a different technique (buoyancy/resistance?) and will completely fill if it needs to and without a bunch of sensing and dancing around! Normal/Eco is the govt cycle and just does a spray rinse. I have a 2002 Front Load Washer and I have seen how it has been affected by various detergents over two decades! You are right that HE machines (or front loaders) need less detergent to work properly. I think the enzymes in the more recent years help too, but need the cycle to be long enough for them to activate and do their work. When detergents had phosphates, they could do a good job in a very short amount of time and keep your machine clean (old top loaders and even my front loader have short wash time since they're from the phosphate era). I also used to use powder when it was abundantly available. I've used liquids the past number of years and see more sudsing issues and the need to use top rated detergents (probably for the enzymes). I still use Warm and HOT water. About 10 or so years ago I was having to pre-treat more, maybe before they got the enzymes figured out, but don't seem to need to do it as much now.
Well gee, that's why there is a clean washer cycle on the machine that peoole never use. And what is wrong with people? They've never heard of deionizing chemicals like baking soda, borax, vinegar?
@@erossinema8797 vinegar will damage the washer tub seals, water pump seal and eat the metal of the spider that holds the basket securely….
Speed Queen is probably the closest thing you can get to a old school Maytag. Only complaint I have about Speed Queen is their dryers run a bit on the hot side, only really way to remedy that is to replace the cycling thermostat or throttle the burner down if the dryer is gas.
Yeah, the lint screen is a bit peculiar on these dryers. That’s why the Whirlpool 29” dryers are popular since the lint screen is up at the top. A lint screen at the front that slides out at the front is also popular as well. The particular Maytag set I am using from the 70’s has the lint screen on the back of the drum, a bit cumbersome to get to at times but since it’s still working, will continue to keep on using it since it still works along with it’s matching washer.
Lint trap on the back is in interesting. Thank you for the information!
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My dear, you ALWAYS clean the filter throughly the drying, and immediately before removing the clothes to fold. That trick from a lady who had a Laundromat years ago. She said it was because she would forget to clean out the filter each time. So the headsets became, “clean it out five minutes into the drying cycle. Check it again 15 minutes in the drying cycle. When it is done, clean out the filter first . Then take out your clothes to fold. And you will be happy.“ I thought that sounded smart even back in 1971.
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Cold water is the worst washing habit. The smutz accumulation that sticks to interior areas which are hidden from normal view on washers I've disassembled for repair for people who wash that way ... gnasty! So, good luck with the long-term of that.
Interesting
Thanks for Sharing.
I just Purchased a TR7.
Can't wait to see how it goes.
I have had issue's from All other Brands.
I hope you love it!
@@BrookeJohnsonTheJunkParlor Do you Still like yours?
They said it Only take 2 Tablespoons of Washing liquid.
I seen it on a video.
Is that True??
I use so much usually...lol
@@AKIYIAKELLY I never use much but I really don't know!
pls write about your thoughts on the TR7.... many people saying it doesnt wash well. no agitation, just the drum rotates around it.
@@JohnSmith-bn7bl Its Excellent.
It washes Excellent, Super Quiet and Fast no Complaints at all.
My Speed queen is less than 5 years old. The top panel started rusting and was dropping rust into the clothes. I contacted speed queen who assigned an agent. Last i heard of them. The replacement panel is 'no longer available'. What a waste of money!
Oh my goodness! That's crazy! Did you contact the store you purchased it from? Luckily we haven't had that issue! As a last resort you could paint the lid to keep the rust out of your clothes!
Alliance just contacted me and they are shipping a replacement panel. I'm to contact a servicer to have it installed under warrantee. My attitude has just improved...
I disassembled the washer, sandblasted and repainted the top panel, reassembled the washer and it's back in service. Alliance just contacted me and they are sending a new panel and will pay to have it replaced. My attitude is much improved!@@BrookeJohnsonTheJunkParlor
Yup! They are over priced. Knowing that washers only last 1-5 years maximum I just go to the big box store and get the washer with the cycles I need (including a second rinse). Currently with a Maytag top loader impeller. I didn’t even bother buying the extended warranty because most repairs we can do ourselves and buy the parts online. That’s far cheaper than waiting on a repair man from the big box store. I paid $695 and got new water hoses from an appliance dealer because the big box store’s hoses were junk. Get the braided water hoses.
I have the 2017 manual top loader, and love that. I had the dryer, but I hated it. Yes, that lint trap is terrible, and mine also started having electrical problems right after the warranty went out. I got rid of it and got a LG and put it on a pedestal so I don’t have to get on the ground to get the dried clothes out. LOL Also, the lint trap on the LG is a million times better. With the SQ dryer, the lint trap was empty most of the time, and the pipe that the dryer hose connects to, was ALWAYS full. I was continually cleaning that out and pulling chunks of lint. Which is a normal part of maintenance obviously, but ours goes to the roof, so it was a hassle to do that so often. The LG traps lint so much better and we’re not having to do it once a month anymore. My husband is 70, so it was a real hassle getting on the roof, pulling the dryer out, and trying to get behind the dryer in such a small space. Now we can wait a little longer in between, and the lint trap on the LG is always full. It does a great job of catching lint.
Tell him to get off the roof😂😂 We will be moving so it'll be back to picking a new machine!
@@BrookeJohnsonTheJunkParlor We bought the Speed queen TC5 And DC5 a couple months ago and it has been fantastic. it looks similarly to these machines, but with white control console, no lid lock, and it has an agitator that moves back and fourth 60 strokes a minute. It is great! I would recommend it if you are going to buy another speed queen!
@@DylBuilder1 Good to know! Thanks
@@BrookeJohnsonTheJunkParlor No prob!
Mrs.PKitty: I have a 30 year old Maytag Dryer. I'll probably eventually have to get another one soon. Would you recommend a Speed Queen or another brand like GE?
Speed Queen is sold in Canada under a different name called ‘ Huebsch’ ( don’t ask me how to pronounce it). We bought a pair in the late summer of 2022 . Ours has a 7 year bumper to bumper warranty, parts and labour. Both have digital controls. They are much better than the front loaders. No issues with the washer so far but the dryer has an electrical hum when the power button is off, when the power button is pressed to program the cycle the noise goes away. The noise is coming from either a relay or a transformer inside the dryer. I’ve had the front control panel replaced, but that did not eliminate the problem. Has anyone else experienced this problem?
BTW Brooke, nice antique Mason jar in the cabinet!
Thank you!! Hopefully someone can help with your issue!
Enjoyed the video. I may buy now. One suggestion, put the detergent in after putting the clothes in and this may improve mixing with water cascading down on it. I always add sugar to cereal after I pour the milk, to avoid washing all the sugar Down to the bottom of the bowl. Not a good analogy but maybe it makes sense. I love your wooden floors. I'm still trying to understand the cabinet but it is a lovely cabinet.
Was a cabinet from my grandma's kitchen😁
holy cow I was having the same thought, like, "that cabinet though, the the the... that... all those glass objects above the... oh no! Get out the room girl, get out the room!"
lol probably she doesn't live in any kind of earthquake zone.
My buddy worked for Proctor & Gamble and he said it is better to put the detergent on the bottom for many reasons.
Interested to know what the reasons are? I do it because I figure it mixes better since all the water is being dumped from above
Well first off, there's a part missing off the lint trap of your dryer. It's a small plastic grille or grate that prevents the clothes from dropping into the trap when you take them out. Don't know if you got those second hand or it was missing new, but mine has it and it's listed in the parts diagram. I have the 2014 AW432 set. That set you have is a 2018 set which is the first year after the 'Perfect Wash' invertor motor technology which was met with mixed success. That tub ring is unique to that new design. I would get a water softener if you don't have one. It will help ALL your appliances and won't matter what kind of soap you use. My biggest gripe is, which is not unique to SQ alone, the baked enamel finish is nowhere near as durable as the old Porcelainized steel finish. That black stuff around the ring is rust from under the steel lip of the top cover. Mine had the same thing. Little bits of rust dropping down when it operates. I use my set maybe once a day and only had 1 repair on the washer and 1 repair on the dryer in 9 years. The washer was covered, in fact it was 'just out of the warranty' and they covered it anyway.
The basin on agitator is for fabric softener
I like my speed queen. Been using for over 5 years.
what model?
This washer is a very well built machine, and it does a great job washing clothes. However, is is not for clothes with heavy stains or mud. It does need it’s delicate mode as it already washes very gently. The TC5 is their old design, and it is the one to buy for heavy stains and muddy clothes.
I cant figure out how to turn off extended tumble..Also it needs a 45 minute cycle...
Owner of a set of Speed Queens for 12 years and they have not failed us once, if it did it was operator error. They still look brand new out of the box and perform just as they did when we installed them. We have a twelve foot run dryer vent duct that runs horizontal to the outside, air flow is awesome, however it is awesome because we clean the 12 foot duct once per year. I know people that have their dryer vent ducts that are vertical up and out the roof, these need to be cleaned out more often, not with a blower but by a professional. May your Queens service your family well for many years to come.
I was going to buy the Speed Queen TC 5003 but I heard that it has a suds problem when it drains.
Not sure about that
Its because of that Crazy strong pump. they send a special rubber adapter with 3 different sizes for standpipes and if you use HE detergent you will be fine. You can also use the perm press and delicate cycles to avoid this, which still do a great job. (mine is great, I own one)
Tc5 inner lid says use h e detergent only. That will solve the problem.
We replaced a cheap old whirlpool washer with a speed queen 4 years ago. The whirlpool lasted about 8 years. Its been a horrible experience. The washer is not nearly as good, clothes are not as clean and you have to do more loads because of the small size. After only 4 years there is a load moaning noise that sounds like a whale and it kills during the spin cycle. The warranty was only 3 years. Wish i didnt fall for the 25 year expectation. Steer clear of these things and go for a better warranty with trusted manufacturers. Something changed with these machines a few years back and I should have heeded the warning.
People with more knowledge than me said the change affected a couple models…must have been our models🤦♀️
You are so down to earth 🌍 and informative. I wish you were my neighbor, we could laundry 🧺, chat 💬 and then do coffee ☕️. I’m doing research 🔬 and I will be getting a Speed Queen!
Speed Queen is supposed to be durable but you already replaced all the parts in it? Yikes.
Well you don't know how her family might abuse that machine
That's what I thought!
@@erossinema8797 We might overload it occasionally but not intentionally. I'm not sure how else one abuses a machine?
@@BrookeJohnsonTheJunkParlor overloading, kicking , slamming,punching control buttons too hard. Sorry about my avatar. It's just a "sequined" shirt thing.
About the powder thing: Back in 2005 when I got my Duet Front load washer there was this thing going around online that powder was better for FL washers or any washer...so I've always used powder...My machine is still working to this day. Honestly though... I don't think it matters...I think just taking care of stuff is what's the most important... and lots of people just trash their stuff then complain..
That definitely makes sense
A few people mentioned detergent, and one detergent I think a lot of people forget about is cheer! Do yourself a favor, especially if like me, you do love tide. Buy a bottle of cheer and see if you can tell the difference in cleanliness. Now yes it is not as pungent of a smell as tide is, but in terms of cleaning, as much as I hate to admit it, I cannot tell the difference.
That’s good to know! I don’t really care what brand as long as it works!
@@BrookeJohnsonTheJunkParlor it’s one of those things where when you look at it from a cost standpoint, it’s cheaper, which usually indicates less quality until you use it and realize your clothes are just as clean. I think we are used to equating strong fragrance smells to cleanliness, and I will agree that tide is a fantastic product but, cheer has gotten out so many stains that I thought only tide could without pre-soaking my wash at all and I’m telling you would extend the life of things like your linen or nicer clothes you wash in cold water and air dry.
I use Ecos abiut 2-3 tablespoons and Lysol disinfectant stuff. It’s fantastic. I wish Costco still sold it in a bigger, bigger bottle.
Thank you for the tip!
I’m getting TR5. I have exactly the same washing style you do, only cold water, no extra liquids and etc. Is there way to bypass the lid lock?
Not that I am aware of
Get an Amana dryer lint trap on top of machine are reliable & very reasonably priced.
What brand / model do you use now?
We have moved so we now have Maytag. This model in video is the one not to get. Earlier and later models are what you want. See others comments
@@BrookeJohnsonTheJunkParlor yes the tc model is the good one.
However, I was wondering, do you like your Maytag?
Is it a top or front loader?
Model??
@@poolahpot oh! Top load washer. It’s running right now so I can’t look at number but overall like it. Biggest negative is that it has a cleaning cycle and you don’t know it until you go to start it. So then you have to unload, run the cleaning cycle and reload. I will get you the model!
@11:21 "My biggest pet peeve is that DAMN dryer vent." 🤣
😂🤷🏼♀️
Powder detergent isn’t as good if you are using a cold cycle only need a little warmer water to get the powder detergent to dissolve
Good to know!
I think it depends on your detergent and maybe climate. My Boardwalk Hurcan40 or Gain powder works fine in cold water Spring-Fall. Just not in winter where I need to use warm Honestly unless I need to pretreat a stain which is rare since we don't have children I only use powder with just a tiny bottle of tide liquid just in case I need it. When I used liquids I'd always wind up with drips of fluid ontop of my dryer, because my "laundry table" is just covered in bits of copper pipe, solder and blowtorches. haha.
I've had a Speed Queen Extra Heavy Duty Commercial set for the last 10 years. I wouldn't own anything but Speed Queen !!!
They are the best washer and dryer on the market bar non !!!
Speed Queen now use less expensive powder painting (rather than porcelain paint) which turns yellow after a year or two of using any chlorine bleach. Sad.
Really! Interesting!
that fabric softener cup can pop out for deep cleaning it. Should be in your manual.
What’s the buzzer sound like on this dryer
is there a model that stays running when you open lid like the good ol days?
I am not sure!
I think they are trying to force you to remove the lint before you remove your clothes.
The electric dryers overheat! Don’t go far away from it if it’s running. Two of mine did. I got rid of mine.
2 of them! Oh my!
Tonight I found my dryer still tumbling the towels on high heat 9 hours after I started it. I hate this machine.
@@bluebird9193 I'm sorry
@@bluebird9193 so what was wrong with it? Thermal fuse?
@@Samlol23_drrich no its the timer. If you turn the dial counterclockwise even a little bit to line up with one of the heat settings it will break the timer and a new one has to be ordered/installed. Alliance knows about the defect. If you inadvertently moved dial left (i.e. counterclockwise) to line up setting tick mark the timer does not engage and it will run forever until you stop it. Mine has done this several times, last occurrence was 9 hours on high heat before I went into my laundry room to pull towels out.
Dial does not make a clicking sound as you turn it to the heat options (which are extremely close together). This makes it difficult to tell which setting the dial is actually pointing to. The dial wobbles so you are even less sure of the heat setting. All the heat settings are crammed together while cool down and extended tumble have lots of space.
In addition to that annoyance SQ adds a cool down to every cycle, you can't skip it. Let's say dryer has stopped, you open door to discover clothes still a tad damp, another few minutes should take care of that. Unless you stand there to stop it the machine will waste energy in another ~15 min cool down. There is no option to add extra heat without tumbling for ~20 minutes. Cool down is fine but don't force it on us with every cycle.
I just wrote a review of my SQ TR5 on another posting and I must say I am surprised you like your machine I really hate my SQ it is not a good washer, it agitates with about 3 or 4 inches of water for 15 minutes before filling up full of water, what a waste of wash time. Don't purchase a SQ TR5! it is not worth it!
With the lid lock, how can you see the amount of water? I'm neutral in my feelings 🤷♀️
I hold down the Pause button for 3 seconds and open the lid!
@@larrylaroc7917 I didn't know you could do that 😂😂😂 Thank you!
I'm thinking of getting one of these, but will the 3.2 size fit a large king size blanket?
Mine would have but I don’t remember the size of this one
You can easily destroy a good washing machine within a year with such bad washing habits. Cold water and liquid detergent will leave a build up behind that is hard to remove. In the end you will have a stinky washer and stinky clothes. And use enough detergent, too much of it can be easily rinsed out. Not enough is harder to address. Washing with powder and in the warmest water possible is the only reason to get laundry really clean. Keep in mind that doing laundry is a process with four factors. Time x mechanical action (agitation) x temperature x chemical action (detergent). You are skimping on at least two of those while these machines are not known for their great mechanical action either. Also keep in mind, when your washer is not clean afterwards, your clothes aren’t either.
Thank you for your insight
Washers should be able to clean with cold water, especially when it's a designated setting.
@@cherrybearylemondrop A designated cold temperature setting should be used for garments that require to be washed in cold water only. Washing other laundry on cold is a dirty habit, especially when it concerns items that you wear directly to the skin, bed linens and towels. Those need to be washed on temperatures above body temperature and if possible in hot water. Also dust mites only disappear when laundry is washed for a longer time on hot (140 degrees Fahrenheit or 60 degrees Celcius).
@@a.l.feenstra Good info to know. Thank you. Do you have any recommendations for brands other than this one that are a top loader w/ agitator? I'm in the market. The local appliance person told me that these models are 4.2 cubic feet but I can't seem to verify that on Speed Queen's site. They only have 3.2 cubic feet. I will need at least I 5 I think, Any thoughts would be appreciated. Hopefully I can find something that will last at least 15 years.
@@fastrivers812 I'm not very familiar with every appliance available on the American market. More and more people buy a front loader, but if you want a top loader that size your choices are limited. I'd stay away from Samsung. Perhaps LG is a good option.
Try washing sheets for detergent. No more big use plastics - easy use and better for 🌍
I saw a commercial for those recently!
I'm waiting for my TR5 SP washer. Have a samsung that never, ever gives me clean clothes of course, if it only puts in about a teaspoon of water how will things get cleaned. I have resorted to soaking a towel in water throwing that in the machine then put the dirty clothes in to trick the machine to think I have a larger load to give me more water - oh the things we do.
The joys of technology!
6:03 Does the dryer have a light in it? We just got the TR700 series and the lint trap has a plastic screen that keeps the cloths from going into the lint trap itself. Maybe you can get the same screen for your model?
No
Two major repairs in about 3 years is not indicitive of a quality built machine. yikes
They make a grid that goes over the lint trap
I am prepared for the week with clean laundry by the Speed Queen washing machine use of business at the Manna Dream Center in person.
You have a wash machine that lasted 3 years? Wow! We have gone through 5 in 30 !
it still works and worked when the repairs were made but had issues!
I have this same washer and just discovered that yes, I am getting plastic in my laundry and at least twice the spin cycle was extremely loud. Before that happened I had to call my service guys as this machine likes to walk and many times it would have flashing lights that didn't have a specific code. We found rubber pads to put under the feet to stop it from walking and we put a electric strip behind the machine so I can flip a switch to turn it off and not unplug it to reset it. Mind you I've been doing laundry for over 30 years. I would not recommend a Speed Queen to anyone. My Whirlpool never did anything like this Speed Queen. Now, I will have to call the repair guys to fix this rubbing issue and not excited to see what this will cost.
Ugh! Sorry to hear that!!
The lid door on the washer is rusting. Poor quality!
We have a new set (Tr7 and Dr7 ) that are now two weeks old. Just an observation but I noticed your dryer doesn’t have a lint filter cover. If by chance you don’t have one that may be the reason for the major lint drag out. The part number is D510502W Lint filter cover. If you already have one … never mind.
Hmm...I will check to see if we are missing something! I just thought our cover is built in on the door but when you take clothes out the door is open. I will investigate!
It may have been an improvement they added to our model to correct the issue. If you google just the part number it will bring up several pics of what it looks like. It just sits on top of the lint screen. And as an experiment I took ours out and we got the same results as you … not cool.
Yes. It's an improvement with your model I think. While checking out those guards I read others with the same issue since the cover is built into the door
RP Do you love your models. I’m really wanting that model so trying to convince the husband.
Both of our units are beasts … If you were to offer us anything out there we would buy these same units again. They do what they are told to do … the washer has from max heavy to delicate … cold ,warm or hot, soak, extra rinse, etc. The dryer … regular, heavy duty, permanent press, delicate, timed, quick dry … adjustable heat setting adjustable dryness, extended tumble, eco dry. Once you figure out your fav settings you can program them into the menu … Seven year warranty parts and labor. Go check them out at your local dealer … Think you will be very pleased … We definitely are.
So they do break.
Yes. Mine still worked, just rubbed. Then there was a lid lock issue. All got fixed at no cost.
thank you, is it loud?
No
Fel M: During the drain cycle it sounds like an angry Wolverine is inside the machine.
I think if you keep it maintained and clean the lint trap out and clean it before you pull your clothes out and keep it clean like you do any other new appliances you're not going to have all this this is just ridiculous
Looks like you got a TR5 not a TC5, from my research you really want a TC5. The TR's are a more modern agitator architecture and has modern "improvements" that cause service issues.
Sadly things like this always seem to happen to me
Well my grandmother and grandfather had there's then my mom and dad inherited them now my son and his wife have them😢
Wow!!! #longlife
sounds like my Maytag commercial washer, Absolute junk. The 5-year warranty is the only good thing.
Typing this while waiting for the fourth time to see what's wrong with it. The time for parts is the
biggest thing.
I agree about the warranty! Hope your parts come in soon!
Why were the existing washer and dryer replaced with a Speed Queen set? Because they broke and you wanted more dependable equipment? That is why we went with Speed Queen and for 6 years they have been good and still seem like new. I believe we have the lower model washer because it doesn't have a lid lock, instead if you lift the cover and it stops. I guess that model is better because there is no lid lock to break.
I installed a bookcase above our washer and dryer. It is similar to the one in this video except higher and without any doors. We put the liquid detergent on the bottom shelf with the spigot hanging off the edge. We then place our measuring cup below it and push the button to get some detergent.
Regarding the dryer lint. Ours came with a grate that sits on top of the lint filter preventing pickup of lint during clothes removal. But I have always removed the lint before the clothes so lifting the grate just adds an extra step. To remove the lint between the filter plastic and front I wipe it with the lint wad before I throw it away. I believe the lint filter design in superior because the lint falls into it unlike the type on the dryer top surface. We have dogs and our filter collects so much lint and hair it can sometimes be full proving it works well.
Our dryer gets really hot and drys the clothes quickly making them fluffy and fresh smelling. But my wife did a small load, dryed it too long, and it got so hot it blew the thermal fuse. They aren't hard to replace but you are out of business until it arrives. So I got a spare for when she does it again.
Do not use those awful "fabric softener" sheets when drying! Why after just cleaning your clothes would you rub nasty stinky chemicals on them? Because commercials told you to do it to be a good mother? Fear of static electricity? Stick to fabric softeners at the washing stage.
Love that your liquid detergent can sit like that!
Liquid fabric softeners ruin all brands of washer.
well than clean out the lint trap first.
😂😂seems easy enough
And you couldn't figure out to remove the lint first ....... I've been using it for 30 years without issues .
Hard when for 30 years I did it after removing the clothes to change 🤷🏼♀️ hard to change our ways sometimes
Those shavings are from you overloading which leads to even more problems
Maybe. The technician didn’t seem to think we were the problem. 🤷🏼♀️
Which models are they and how much?. I'm planning on purchasing them.
Sorry I am no help. We have moved.
@@BrookeJohnsonTheJunkParlor sorry what i meant i want to buy new and what model are they. That's what I meant and how much you bought them for.
@@fernandosalas8589 I'm sorry I don't remember. They are more expensive than other brands
This model appears to be the TR5. I’m looking into a TC5 myself, which cost $1299 each at the moment where I live.
@@livingthedream923 Thank you for helping
I bought a speed queen 4 years ago, and it recently started having problems. The garantee was 3 years. $$$$
Ugh!!!
Should I get the TR5 or the TC5?!?!
I would read comments. Lots of people that know way more than me.
I was debating between TC5 and TR5 and read tons of comments. TC5 is good for heavy soiled clothing and rough on it but TR5 is gentler on it. I don’t work in construction and my clothes are not heavy soiled and I don’t want my clothing be torn and twisted. I’ve got TR5.
Also, I have learned not to use fabric softener. You don’t really need it and it destroys these washers. I got that one figured out. It is true.
Great tip! I never have seen the point of fabric softener🤪
Your review simply adds evidence to the mountains of feedback that the t r five model and all the t r models are to be avoided. It's the traditional agitator model TC that is the one everyone is recommending.
Yes
Your missing the plastic grate that goes over the screen portion
I just like saying Speed Queen!!😂
🤪
There the best on the market
any problem with subs coming out of the drain pipe
No
Will this fit a king size comforter?
It would fit but if it’s a big full fluff one you might want to go to the laundromat. Ours is thin and we washed in there but not very often
@@BrookeJohnsonTheJunkParlor thanks
A couple of suggestions and comments if you are able to handle it. You've done a good job if you're explaining what you do but not why. Secondly you've never said whether or not the repair costs and how much of them were covered under warranty or not. Thirdly I don't recall you saying what lessons you have learned and what you Would have done differently based on your experience. These suggestions are for not only this video but any future videos that you make. You are welcome.
Everything was covered under warranty. I would have researched specific models versus just the brand. I do what I do because that’s what I do, not for any particular reason. 😁
@@BrookeJohnsonTheJunkParlor yes, Thank you for confirming my suspicions That what you are doing does not have value for my time.
I didn’t think you were supposed to fill the cloth to the top
I was reading reviews and they said to buy the TC5 series. They said these series are complete garbage.
I know now but didn’t then😂
You never say or write what model these are! I know it’s been a while but hopefully you will see this post! 😂
Read the comments 😁 other people say the model and that this is a bad year/model
@@BrookeJohnsonTheJunkParlor I did read the comments and from what I could find-I couldn’t. That’s why I asked/posted.
@@M_B_24 Ok! We moved so I can’t tell you for sure
@@BrookeJohnsonTheJunkParlor oh darn! I’m so curious about other SQ dryers now… thanks for the video
What model?
I can't say for sure. We have moved. I know people have said what I had but I can't remember.
Can a cal king comforter fit the speedqueen?..
A king does. Not sure how much bigger a California King is
I had Speed Queens. Not impressed. Would not get again. Expensive.
Doesn't sound like speed queen is the way to go.
We moved and I didn't take it with us. I would say after reading all of the comments we got a bad model that they only made a few years
@@BrookeJohnsonTheJunkParlor Hi!!! so what do you have now at the new house?
@@jma1800 we got Maytag this time. Top loading. We shopped small and picked from the sets they had that we could take home immediately.
@@BrookeJohnsonTheJunkParlor if you get another one get the tc5003wn