Just picked up this SpeedQueen dryer/washer set for $175 - both work great, and the washer has a new drum!Dustin_peterz t1_j3zuhyl wrote
I'd been using the same speed queen dryer and washer in an apartment I just moved out of. I'd lived there for 20 YEARS. The house I just moved into had speed queen washer and dryers. The third day the dryer broke and I fixed it my self with YouTube. I will never buy another brand of washer/dryer.
LividLager t1_j40u8zb wrote
Unfortunately the quality of the newer models isn't up to their previous standards.
shawn-fff t1_j40z3qj wrote
So how do I know which one to get?
LividLager t1_j40zjkb wrote
Reviews. I don't think anything being sold now is worth the money, but you can look for used models.
shawn-fff t1_j40zzmw wrote
I mean, is there a version of the speed queens that are better. I’m reading your comment as saying that new speed queens are not what older ones are. I’m happy to get an older one, there are a few on my local marketplace and my 15 year old LG is out again after me replacing the heating element last year, so I’m considering getting a pair of used speed queens.
NousDefions81 t1_j415isv wrote
The version in the photo is the one you want.
The new Maytag Commercial stuff is comparable in quality to the old Speed Queens.
frunch t1_j418sn8 wrote
Which Maytags are you referring to? Do you have any model numbers? I'm frequently trying to help people decide on new washers/dryers and the more good options, the better. I've seen my share of newer Maytags getting kicked to the curb in 5-8 years (busted transmissions/gearboxes, usually).
Would something like the MVWP575GW fit the bill?
jammaslide t1_j41i047 wrote
FYI, Consumer Reports gave one model of Maytag Commercial units a dismal rating. May not be indicative of other models.
gvsteve t1_j42u6lt wrote
Consumer Reports weighs heavily on features and initial quality but it seems to me their ratings care not at all about longevity.
NousDefions81 t1_j428ecz wrote
They are not water efficient at ALL, which Consumer Reports weighs very heavily.
However, most of the energy from washing clothes comes from hot water, but modern good detergents are designed to clean with cold water. I run nothing but a cold water (or cool, in the winter, via the Maytag) wash and have no issues with stains whatsoever (I have three small children).
NousDefions81 t1_j42829h wrote
>MVWP575GW
That is the Maytag washer I have, and I really, really like it. I've only had it 5 years (I've had my Speed Queen dryer for 8) but it works like the day I bought it.
uEpYN2vYZPCRpH3vjC3r t1_j416wsb wrote
I've had 2 to 4 Speed Queen washer / gas dryer sets running 4 loads a day for up to 20 years. Including 2 of the newer design. Newer washers are slower, more bothersome safety interlocks, more electronic jazz.
I do prefer the old washer design. I think the new ones are still worth it, but might look for a used older unit next time
SimpleVegetable5715 t1_j41il0h wrote
Don't they make a commercial and a residential line now? I'm assuming the commercial ones would be higher quality. I've even seen retired laundromat ones for sale with the coin dispensers still attached.
CamelHairy t1_j42b9kh wrote
I talked with the factory when I purchased mine, they have always made commercial and homeowners with the only difference is the commercial has a coin box. Both of ours are going on 10 years
SimpleVegetable5715 t1_j43u5q3 wrote
Cool, that's good to know!
Preblegorillaman t1_j420t3v wrote
Get the one on their website with the lower spin cycle RPM. The newer models spin a bit faster with the direct drive (one of the positives of direct drive) but the old bulletproof style with the transmissions are still made.
PizzaParrot t1_j418qax wrote
They changed that though right? Iirc, a few years of models suck but they course corrected
LatchedNipple t1_j41dht5 wrote
No, there was a government change that was mandated for water conservation.
It's pretty well known and Speed Queen even talks about it. The trick is to take it from Normal and set to Perm Press.
That's the old water level and the way it worked before the mandate.
PizzaParrot t1_j41e444 wrote
Wasn't that addressed with their 2019 revision after all the bad press they got for the initial change?
LatchedNipple t1_j41ebcd wrote
I bought my set last year and it was all over the internet to change to Perm Press. You may be right, but I didn't read where they had fixed the issue.
PizzaParrot t1_j41et42 wrote
It mentions it on Wikipedia and gives this as an example - https://markets.businessinsider.com/news/stocks/speed-queen-introduces-new-top-load-washer-model-with-classic-design-1028253901
100% not arguing because I'm not sure either 😂
LatchedNipple t1_j41f2hn wrote
No, let this be our thing. We hunt each other down on the internet and talk about Speed Queen wash cycles.
PizzaParrot t1_j41gimv wrote
Hahahaha! Fuck yes.
It's hard to get tone right on the internet and wanted to make sure you knew I wasn't being a prick but was actually curious if what I remembered was even right.
Firstnamecody t1_j44v5v1 wrote
If it's any consolation, my drunk ass thoroughly enjoyed this conversation.
rosinall t1_j42m3lk wrote
Not quite. They met the government standard to sell in the US and added a "deep fill" option button that basically overrode it. I can't find anything to support what you said about the perm press override, this NYT article is like the many, many others I read supporting this point and not touching on yours.
LatchedNipple t1_j42n5wn wrote
We shared our results with Speed Queen, and the representatives were not surprised. McDonald even told us that the company coaches dealers to tell customers not to use the Normal Eco cycle and to use the Permanent Press or Heavy Duty cycle instead.
That's in the article you quote.
rosinall t1_j44nukt wrote
Re-reading my comment I apologize; I didn't have an agenda but that reads as an argument from a dickhead.
Plus, you were right, dammit.
LividLager t1_j41cgvf wrote
I don't believe so. The reviews on the current models are disappointing, and there's reddit posts on those models complaining about the company. Was recommending the brand to a coworker a month ago, when I briefly looked into them for it, once I saw the model I've had for 6 years was discontinued.
cybercuzco t1_j42959u wrote
I bought a pair in 2018 and have had no issues
LividLager t1_j42fg6v wrote
Great. Doesn't mean that the complaints aren't valid, since they made major changes to the lineup in 2019-2020
TrixnTim t1_j43vs8s wrote
I disagree. The guy who sold me mine has been working in appliances sales for over 30 years. He knew I wanted American made, simple, for life. He went through stats and consumer reports details with me for over an hour. Guy was brilliant.
LividLager t1_j43yu3u wrote
TrixnTim t1_j449og9 wrote
Touché
LividLager t1_j44lc94 wrote
I'm glad yours is working well, and it does seem like they've improved within the last few years, but I'm glad I got mine in 2016 :)
TrixnTim t1_j44okau wrote
One thing the salesman taught me was the drum i side used to be made of steel. That changed due to costs, etc. and now parts are fiberglass, etc. He seemed to imply that the good quality went away with steel parts.
Apollo_O t1_j4251gr wrote
My parents got married in 1977. They bought a Maytag washer and dryer. They finally replaced them because of broken parts that couldn't be procured in 2019 and 2022. They only had minor repairs 3-4 times on each machine over the entire life.
They replaced them with SpeedQueens.
Dustin_peterz t1_j42t6s1 wrote
I still have my grandmother's Maytag sitting in a basement somewhere lol still works
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