I’m disappointed that I cannot wash more than 4 bath towels at a time because it will put the machine into off balance, very frustrating. I have to do multiple small loads. Otherwise I like the machine.
I am an individual with extreme chemical intolerance, to all chemicals and second hand chemical I pick up on my clothing in stores, other's homes and restaurants. It is a challenge to get my clothing clean after exposure especially with all the excessive COVID cleaning going on everywhere. I feel the chemicals come out of my clothing better with this machine. I have had 2 front load machines over the past 15 years. Not happy with either. Major issues with keeping them running. My new top load Speed Queen is wonderful. The clothing appears to be much cleaner than my past machine, my family notices that even towels have more fluff. It is great because my last front load shook the house upon spinning, this is so much less, hardly noticeable. I was told it may be louder then my past machine, but I only notice the water sound upon starting, the rest is quiet, normal, expected. The only issue is for me personally, the top load lid doesn't seal with rubber like the front load, so when washing a load of chemically laced clothing, I find I have to get away during the wash cycle due to the off gassing of the chemicals through the lid, but not an issue for my family. Great machine, wonderful results, highly recommended! Price point very comparable to market, especially for what you get with the warranty. I am in my mid 50's, I do at least 10 loads a week due to my chemical issues. This is my 1st Speed Queen product and after a month using, I would buy again, it comes highly recommended by me. I did research for 2 years before going with this brand, I purchased from a local company who supported all my research and more!!
Finally my clothes are CLEAN! And laundry is done in an hour! Bought a new "high efficiency" washer, top loader, in 2017 and laundry took all day since each wash cycle took an hour or longer. And the clothes STILL weren't clean! Turns out it used very little water, spraying the clothes occasionally. An appliance service guy I know said not to buy anything but a Speed Queen. He was so right! FINALLY my clothes are CLEAN because this machine uses WATER to wash clothes! It's the real deal, a little pricey (but worth every cent), and my mood has improved considerably. My whites are white again! Woo hoo!
Exactly what I wanted. I have used the washer for 3 months now and couldn't be happier. In the past 10 years, we purchased two new "water savers". These were top of the line name brands. Neither washer was built to last. The second machine didn't even last through the warranty period. I liked the larger capacity size, but our clothes weren't getting clean. I began to notice after we purchased the second machine that it just wouldn't use enough water to clean the clothes. I love the way the Speed Queen washes, the agitation, the rinse, everything. If the machine lasts as long as the warranty--it is well worth the additional cost and wait time.
Once I experienced the speed queen in action I could never go back. My laundry now is cleaner than ever and you barely know it's running. You have made me a Speed Queen user for the rest of my days.
First I am short. My previous washer was ridiculously huge. I don't need to wash comforters on a weekly basis. I struggled to reach the socks at the bottom, not an issue with a right size washer! There are so many things I like about this washer. I like being able to choose the level of water. I like it has a center agitator. I like setting the water temperature. I know you can program custom options, but I don't need that. Mostly I like a 7 year parts and LABOR warranty. Years ago before washers became a status symbol I had a Kenmore that ran for 20+ years. I feel I found the modern version of that. A solid, great product.
Excellent performance and no complaints so far with this machine. I find it to be quiet and capable. Much shorter wash times than with my experience with other brands. Machine does a good job of extracting water from clothing.