Electrolux - Dryer reliability warning.
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Originally Posted by derweed
The new Speed Queens get terrible reviews. I was all set to buy recently until I read the reviews on the latest models.
Reviewed by who/what ?
Consumer Reports for one thing.
I've seen other reviews and YouTube videos saying the same thing - if your model was made in 2017 or after, this ain't your Daddy's Speed Queen. Or I guess your Mom's Speed Queen either.
One of the consistent complaints I've seen is that the new machines basically use the front-loader mechanism but tilted the rotation axis to make the machine a top loader, and the transition isn't as smart as it appeared on paper.
Originally Posted by derweed
The new Speed Queens get terrible reviews. I was all set to buy recently until I read the reviews on the latest models.
Reviewed by who/what ?
Consumer Reports for one thing.
I've seen other reviews and YouTube videos saying the same thing - if your model was made in 2017 or after, this ain't your Daddy's Speed Queen. Or I guess your Mom's Speed Queen either.
One of the consistent complaints I've seen is that the new machines basically use the front-loader mechanism but tilted the rotation axis to make the machine a top loader, and the transition isn't as smart as it appeared on paper.
I have a Frigidaire(Electrolux) Made in Mexico front loader and loss leader from 2009 that was $390 and matching dryer for $350 mainly based on size to fit up my tight stairs.
I have heard they are total junk etc but they keep working for a family of 5 who washes 5 loads/week. The front is rusting pretty bad, handle broke off the washer and it only works on normal model. I do not look forward to replacement as the only other thing out there that would fit home at time was a $1000 Bosch washer.
I have heard they are total junk etc but they keep working for a family of 5 who washes 5 loads/week. The front is rusting pretty bad, handle broke off the washer and it only works on normal model. I do not look forward to replacement as the only other thing out there that would fit home at time was a $1000 Bosch washer.
Don't know about the new speed queen but we have had one for many years and been happy. Both washer and dryer. The washer is the old mechanical dial style with just a few options.
As for CR review. I know one of the reasons they bag SQ is because they say they use to much water. They don't fit CR's green political agenda
As for CR review. I know one of the reasons they bag SQ is because they say they use to much water. They don't fit CR's green political agenda
Originally Posted by BeerCan
As for CR review. I know one of the reasons they bag SQ is because they say they use to much water. They don't fit CR's green political agenda
If you have a septic system the older style washers can be hard on them because they use sometimes 50 gallons of water per wash vs 10 gallons per wash for front loader. The green agenda is also your wallet in terms of energy consumption for hot water if used, water/sewer bill or electricity for well pump and dry time as front loaders generally spin out water better.
Interestingly enough their review of on demand hot water heaters which are considered "green" was not favorable in return on investment.
As for CR review. I know one of the reasons they bag SQ is because they say they use to much water. They don't fit CR's green political agenda
If you have a septic system the older style washers can be hard on them because they use sometimes 50 gallons of water per wash vs 10 gallons per wash for front loader. The green agenda is also your wallet in terms of energy consumption for hot water if used, water/sewer bill or electricity for well pump and dry time as front loaders generally spin out water better.
Interestingly enough their review of on demand hot water heaters which are considered "green" was not favorable in return on investment.
Originally Posted by madRiver
Originally Posted by BeerCan
As for CR review. I know one of the reasons they bag SQ is because they say they use to much water. They don't fit CR's green political agenda
If you have a septic system the older style washers can be hard on them because they use sometimes 50 gallons of water per wash vs 10 gallons per wash for front loader. The green agenda is also your wallet in terms of energy consumption for hot water if used, water/sewer bill or electricity for well pump and dry time as front loaders generally spin out water better.
Interestingly enough their review of on demand hot water heaters which are considered "green" was not favorable in return on investment.
Which is, simply, wrong. My mother replaced her water heater with a propane on-demand heater...her electric bill was cut IN HALF. The savings was enough to pay for the heater in about 14 months.
Originally Posted by BeerCan
As for CR review. I know one of the reasons they bag SQ is because they say they use to much water. They don't fit CR's green political agenda
If you have a septic system the older style washers can be hard on them because they use sometimes 50 gallons of water per wash vs 10 gallons per wash for front loader. The green agenda is also your wallet in terms of energy consumption for hot water if used, water/sewer bill or electricity for well pump and dry time as front loaders generally spin out water better.
Interestingly enough their review of on demand hot water heaters which are considered "green" was not favorable in return on investment.
Which is, simply, wrong. My mother replaced her water heater with a propane on-demand heater...her electric bill was cut IN HALF. The savings was enough to pay for the heater in about 14 months.
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Man I can keep track on appliances.
So Electrolux, Fridgidaire and GE are the same basic appliances now?
Then Whirlpool is Kitchen Aid, Maytag, Amana, Hotpoint, etc...
From the sounds of it a few years back, Speed Queen may not be what they used to be. For clothes dryers, my experience has been Whirlpool is a safe, relatively inexpensive bet.
We've been rocking an LG TROMM front load clothes washer that I bought new around 2004-05 for about $800 from BLowes or HD (don't recall). This is for a family of 6. It gets tortured for sure. I'm not sure I'd buy a new LG appliance these days, but got lucky with this one so far.
So Electrolux, Fridgidaire and GE are the same basic appliances now?
Then Whirlpool is Kitchen Aid, Maytag, Amana, Hotpoint, etc...
From the sounds of it a few years back, Speed Queen may not be what they used to be. For clothes dryers, my experience has been Whirlpool is a safe, relatively inexpensive bet.
We've been rocking an LG TROMM front load clothes washer that I bought new around 2004-05 for about $800 from BLowes or HD (don't recall). This is for a family of 6. It gets tortured for sure. I'm not sure I'd buy a new LG appliance these days, but got lucky with this one so far.
Originally Posted by JTK
So Electrolux, Fridgidaire and GE are the same basic appliances now?
Then Whirlpool is Kitchen Aid, Maytag, Amana, Hotpoint, etc...
From the sounds of it a few years back, Speed Queen may not be what they used to be. For clothes dryers, my experience has been Whirlpool is a safe, relatively inexpensive bet.
We've been rocking an LG TROMM front load clothes washer that I bought new around 2004-05 for about $800 from BLowes or HD (don't recall). This is for a family of 6. It gets tortured for sure. I'm not sure I'd buy a new LG appliance these days, but got lucky with this one so far.
GE Appliances is now part of Haier. Hotpoint and GE Cafe/Profile are also part of that.
Electrolux owns Frigidare, Tappan and is now the main ODM for Kenmore since Whirlpool cut ties with Sears. Electrolux also owns Eureka vacuums as well.
Speed Queen's raison d etre of landromats is no more - most of them are going with Dexter machines now. Cheaper, they use a off-the-shelf VFD and motor and are built pretty well.
FWIW, I've revived a 21 year old Maytag Neptune dryer with all new OEM roller bushings and a new belt and that thing will keep on ticking. The Samsung washer I've bought for the parents OTOH is rusting and groaning away - the drum support bearing is bad, but it's only available as part of the motor assembly. It was less problematic that the 1st gen Neptune washer it replaced but still. I think I'll order a Maytag or Whirlpool front loader. Their neighbors have an LG that's 2-3 years older but had only one major repair done to it. I think I'm done with Korean appliances and phones.
The funny part was the Maytag-designed Neptunes were hot garbage - they had to work with Samsung to supply them as an OEM before Maytag was bought out by Whirlpool. Whirlpool's Duet HE frontloaders were Philips designed before Whirlpool bought out the appliances arm of Philips. Hence why they were made in Germany.
So Electrolux, Fridgidaire and GE are the same basic appliances now?
Then Whirlpool is Kitchen Aid, Maytag, Amana, Hotpoint, etc...
From the sounds of it a few years back, Speed Queen may not be what they used to be. For clothes dryers, my experience has been Whirlpool is a safe, relatively inexpensive bet.
We've been rocking an LG TROMM front load clothes washer that I bought new around 2004-05 for about $800 from BLowes or HD (don't recall). This is for a family of 6. It gets tortured for sure. I'm not sure I'd buy a new LG appliance these days, but got lucky with this one so far.
GE Appliances is now part of Haier. Hotpoint and GE Cafe/Profile are also part of that.
Electrolux owns Frigidare, Tappan and is now the main ODM for Kenmore since Whirlpool cut ties with Sears. Electrolux also owns Eureka vacuums as well.
Speed Queen's raison d etre of landromats is no more - most of them are going with Dexter machines now. Cheaper, they use a off-the-shelf VFD and motor and are built pretty well.
FWIW, I've revived a 21 year old Maytag Neptune dryer with all new OEM roller bushings and a new belt and that thing will keep on ticking. The Samsung washer I've bought for the parents OTOH is rusting and groaning away - the drum support bearing is bad, but it's only available as part of the motor assembly. It was less problematic that the 1st gen Neptune washer it replaced but still. I think I'll order a Maytag or Whirlpool front loader. Their neighbors have an LG that's 2-3 years older but had only one major repair done to it. I think I'm done with Korean appliances and phones.
The funny part was the Maytag-designed Neptunes were hot garbage - they had to work with Samsung to supply them as an OEM before Maytag was bought out by Whirlpool. Whirlpool's Duet HE frontloaders were Philips designed before Whirlpool bought out the appliances arm of Philips. Hence why they were made in Germany.
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