OB Flat Out Knows Stuff.
Wife and I have a 17 yr old set of Whirlpool Gold Top Load Washer/Dryer with agitator that has been nails. Catch: These were just prior to the beginning of the HE (even top load) government mandated changes. At 17 years and minimal repairs, we know it's just a matter of time and with the "shortages" of what people really look for, we want to be preemptive for when failure comes. That and we are going to purchase a set for "Christmas" since we both use the set.
After extensive research, we had settled on a Maytag set that are new to the market and are pretty hard to get. However, during the research, we discovered the Speed Queen brand. Specifically the TC5 washer and DC5 dryer. These units are VERY much like the Whirlpool set we have in features, but are old school in the fact that they are in fact much like the set we have in that they have less electronics, a full tub fill on demand, and an old school agitator. Not to mention the advertised wash time is actually the same or less for the same type washes. Basically, they have one HE setting and the rest is the washer of 20 years ago with the real agitation missing today. The Speed Queen, much like a Sthil, comes with a bit of a premium price.
So, we are still OK with the Maytags we have selected, and know that the Speed Queen line is a dealer/service only line with a parts/labor 5 year warranty.
However, does anyone on the OB, that has OB dirty clothes, have a TC5 Speed Queen washer or have experience with their products that could lend a word?
Wife and I have a 17 yr old set of Whirlpool Gold Top Load Washer/Dryer with agitator that has been nails. Catch: These were just prior to the beginning of the HE (even top load) government mandated changes. At 17 years and minimal repairs, we know it's just a matter of time and with the "shortages" of what people really look for, we want to be preemptive for when failure comes. That and we are going to purchase a set for "Christmas" since we both use the set.
After extensive research, we had settled on a Maytag set that are new to the market and are pretty hard to get. However, during the research, we discovered the Speed Queen brand. Specifically the TC5 washer and DC5 dryer. These units are VERY much like the Whirlpool set we have in features, but are old school in the fact that they are in fact much like the set we have in that they have less electronics, a full tub fill on demand, and an old school agitator. Not to mention the advertised wash time is actually the same or less for the same type washes. Basically, they have one HE setting and the rest is the washer of 20 years ago with the real agitation missing today. The Speed Queen, much like a Sthil, comes with a bit of a premium price.
So, we are still OK with the Maytags we have selected, and know that the Speed Queen line is a dealer/service only line with a parts/labor 5 year warranty.
However, does anyone on the OB, that has OB dirty clothes, have a TC5 Speed Queen washer or have experience with their products that could lend a word?
Green is the new RED.