MODERN WASHING MACHINES - THEIR DIRTY LITTLE SECRET
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There's nothing environmentally friendly about having to scrap appliances every 5 years because they are not worth fixing.
This is all a result of a lack of regulation. Manufacturers discontinue a model and cease producing replacement parts after at most 2 years. When a part does go out while it's still being made that costs them $5 to make they're allowed to charge $500 for it to push you to just buy new instead. You want to be in the washer/dryer business? Fine, you should be required to manufacture replacement parts for for at least 15 years and supply them at reasonable prices. A capitalist will come in and say that consumers should just vote with their dollar, but that doesn't work when every appliance store you walk into only sells junk. There's a reason why almost no one carries Speed Queen...it lasts too long!
@@darrinrentruc6614 The newer mass market low efficiency agitator top loaders are just as computer controlled, failure prone, and short lived. Try again. Manufacturers will never do right by consumers until legislation forces them to.
@@jblyon2With communist/socialist you couldn't afford a washer or dryer
@@jblyon2 Unfortunately, that is not the case, and I do not think you have the proper perspective. It is too expensive to produce appliances in America because of regulations, minimum wage, unions, and other welfare programs (i.e. FICA). All of these parts are manufactured and assembled outside of America now because of the cost and difficulty operating in America. There are Department of Energy (DOE) regulations that require or highly entice the manufactures to produce energy efficient models. Because of this, the technology always has to change to keep meeting the DOE standards and thus also making replacement parts extremely expensive. Energy efficiency is the metric appliance manufactures are chasing rather than customer satisfaction because of the perversion the regulations have had on the market.
@@jjenn050 If the technology constantly has to change, why are the core parts (e.g. pump) of my $350 non-energy star Whirlpool dishwasher shared with hundreds of other dishwasher models, including the highest efficiency ones from over a half dozen brands? Even if it does change model to model there is no excuse for not making replacement parts available, it's only done to force you to buy new instead of repair. The quality of the parts also has nothing to do with their origin. China can manufacture some incredibly high quality products, but they'll also make complete junk that violates regulations without batting an eye (see Lumber Liquidators flooring). If the company was willing to pay for quality they would get quality. They are not willing to pay for quality and the parts would still be low-grade junk if they were made in the US. The ONLY thing that can fix this situation is regulation forcing the manufacturers to sell higher quality appliances and keep replacement parts available.
The fewer digital interfaces, the better. It needs to wash my socks, not land a jet. Technology does NOT always make life easier.
Proud Luddite.
@Jeffery Amherst Yep
Harrison William, the reason it doesnt have a light is because the light is extra. that extra light might cost you a thousand bucks. i was looking for a new frig and with the ability to get water and ice without opening the door that feature was 1800.00.
I got a super expensive computerized washer dryer for my brother and his wife. It lasted 8 years and failed three times, for high cost.
Yes, it does save 20-30 liters per wash cycle.. and still cleans great.. but considering the extra 500 dollars.. plus the constant failures.. not worth it. And it was a waste of resources.
I had a basic sears washer from 70's, it did it all, could do 1 pair of jeans all the way to all your bedding. Simple, lasted 30 years before drum rusted out. Much better than what you buy today. Should have rebuilt it. New appliances don't last.
I'm with ya Dagney! My parents had the same washer and dryer until I was in my 30s... Everything since then.. 10 years max.
Ugh, thousands of dollars later I have found that I like old style washers that have nothing digital. Just a machine that washes with hot water is all I need. No _he_ for me.
My 2 year-old Maytag HE is giving me electronics problems. I'm not going to pay to fix it. Eventually we will get a speed queen.
I paid more for my speed queen washer and dryer than what they were trying to sell me at Best Buy, but it's well worth the investment. Never needed all those fancy bells and whistles. Just something that does the job reliably and efficiently.
I will spend 20 hours of labor and endless time troubleshooting and tracking down parts to keep anything old in service. Anything with a computer part will never win as a replacement for longevity
Computer parts cost much less than mechanical parts.
@@knyshov That's not true at all.
When our new washer broke years ago we called the repair man because it was the Circuit board that broke, he wanted $1300 for a new one which was absolutely ridiculous. I went to our local 2nd hand dealer and bought an old school washer and dryer for $400 and haven’t had 1 issue in years. Knock on wood. Congratulations on your new home, beautiful.
Same here brother! Still works great
@@mikeconway2280 WP direct drive is also a cheaper option.
Same, nothing wrong with the classics... built to a price point is such a waste for some items.
@@jonyoung6405 Yep, I had a GE which had a "transmission"
My husband had the audacity to bring home this piece of s*** Impeller washer surprising me like he thought I would be happy. I was so angry with him. My mommy taught me many years ago how to wash clothes and said that when you have an agitator, that is the best clean you can get.
The arguments for oh my clothes are getting ruined? I baby my clothes. I often hang up most of my clothes to Air dry. And if I do dry them in the dryer it's on low. I am so sick and tired of subpar technology.
When I first married my wife, I bought her a new washer and dryer, the first ever washer and dryer she had which was new, not used. She had tears in her eyes and said, "Nothing says love like a new washer and dryer." :-)
😂😂😂
Sounds like a good woman. Can she field dress and pack-out a mule deer?
Or a decent vacuum.
I'm single and I think woman like more personal items for gifts
I purchased a brand new washer and dryer about 3 years ago, my first brand new set ever! Within 1 month I called my used appliance store friend, and said I will give you mine, if you will give me a normal set. No washer was going to tell me if I could open the lid or not, or tell me I could only soak cloths for a certain time. Like I once told a Lowes clerk, when she asked me if there was something wrong with the light fixture I purchased, and why I was returning it, I replied with "Its a smart light and I want a stupid light"
They all tell you if you can open the lid or not these days!
Your story about the washer and dryer is similar to my microwave story. My parents gave my husband and me a microwave as an engagement gift in December of 1982. It was a new Sears Kenmore (back when that meant something). It had a dial timer, 3 button cook control (High, Medium and Defrost) and a temperature probe (you stick the probe into whatever you are cooking, set the temp probe dial to the temp you want and turn it on. It will cut off when the temp setting is reached). It is HUGE - like 2-3 times the size of a standard microwave. The interior is also very large - it can cook a turkey. AND it still WORKS 37 years later. No digital clock, no digital timer, no automatic settings. Not terribly high powered, but reliable as anything. And we don't have to worry about resetting it if the power goes out. Oh, and our apt. has small versions of the washer and dryer similar to your new set. Knobs and dials, no computer/digital stuff. I like it simple as well.
I recommend Speed Queen all the time. I've repaired appliances for over a decade and I can tell you they're the only one built like they used to be!
Just got one last year, love...love...love my speed Queen. Double thumbs up!
What do you recommend for a dishwasher. I’ve had the worst luck with dishwasher lately with all of their sensors and digital systems that seem to stop working, and they seem to take forever to run a cycle. And I’ll be honest I miss a dishwasher with a chopper in it, I know it’s not trendy but I miss it. Any brands like that, that you recommend and are still around?
Youbikewithatube I know, I wish Speed Queen made dishwashers.
@@youbikewithatube just throw your dishes in the old speed queen washer and dryer💪👌
A good and cheaper alternative is a Whirlpool Direct Drive top load. If you can find one . Easy to work on and lots of aftermarket parts available.
Im so proud of you Cody. Y’all bought the best washer and dryer on the market. You did forget to mention one thing. They are AMERICAN MADE.
Hot diggity dog
Probably with all foreign parts! My Samsung is made in north Carolina
@@michaelchilders2012 Wish I could talk to someone in NC when my Samsung washer screws up. I have to talk to some guy I can't understand, and whose feelings I don't want to hurt by telling him what I really think of his product design.
He didn’t forget. He said at 11:08 that it’s USA made.
Whirlpool and Maytag are also American made. GE Appliance was bought by Chinese Haier and their washers are now made in China.
I had a similar experience with a high efficiency washing machine that broke down with a computer failure three-years after purchasing it. Even before its complete failure, it never worked well. After that experience, I learned that Speed Queen was the best kept secret in the washer/dryer business.
Great video with you and your wife together. My sister has our grandmothers OLD “automatic” toaster from the early 1950’s that still works as good today as it did back then. It had a cord replacement a number of years ago because it was the fabric kind (didn’t want a fire). You just can’t wear those old appliances out.
God bless you and your family. Anxious to continue watching the progress on your new shop.
As an analog guy living in a digital world, your new washer and dryer set gives me the fizz.
Oh mylanta
I was just talking about the old school washing machines with a friend from high school yesterday! I have an older GE. He mentioned the Speed Queens. Great minds thinking alike. Thanks. With your large following, maybe we are turning the corner. Bravo!
Holy heck gosh dang diggity dog
I absolutely love when you and your wife do a video together. You can just sense the amount of love and joy you bring to each other.
Its about Washers, GEEZE!
Great video. I, too, ended up with one of the new HE washers because it has a sanitize feature that I wanted. But it doesn't get clothes as clean as it should. When the dryer broke, I bought a basic model Maytag and it works great. My 92 year old mother has the same Speed Queen for the last 20+ years and swears by it. This video conforms what I will be buying when the time comes. Thanks.
As a young boy I'd open the lid on the washer and press the button to keep it running so I could watch the spin cycle. 🥰
I still do it and I am 53 ☺
I do this. I am 102
I'm with Mrs. W on having old fashioned knobs. I remember walking though a big box hardware store and feeling pretty dumb that I couldn't figure out to get the washer started... and I'm only in my late thirties. =) We've had an old Kenmore electric dryer that we bought used and it was no issue to replace the heating element and thermostat when they went out. $80 self repair instead of $300 for a service call on a $150 dryer.
m9 ovich Wow! Hats off to you for keeping it running so long!
We still use gas dryer that came with the house. Maybe it's 30 yrs old. A few basic repairs and it still works great. Really important to clean it thoroughly. I take it outside remove back plate and blow it out. Lots of lint falls below screen.
@@carlzirk Well then aren't you just about the silliest little goose I've ever seen
@m9 ovich Truth. My parents old Mustard yellow electric Kenmore dryer lasted 35 years. I was given a gas dryer, so we gave the old Kenmore away.
we love the stories and MrsW's humor!
What'cha doin in my waters boy? Get back to putting up deals on Facebook so I can spend all muh monies!
My dad put me through college, repairing laundry in kitchen appliances. It broke our heart when Kenmore went computer. Dad could take three washing machines left on the curb. And make one or two working one's out of them. I wish I had a 70s Kenmore laundry pair right now. I might look into the Speed Queen.
@@RippingJack76 no lies. my kenmore I have to turn off the breaker cause the damn thing needs to be rebooted. makes zero sense.
hes a very lucky man. she pretty too.
i realize it is kinda off topic but does anybody know of a good website to watch new movies online?
I left the front loader world about 5 years ago after going through 3 front loaders in an 8 years span by purchasing a new Speed Queen top loader pair. My jeans came out clean after 1 wash for the first time since the first front loader entered my home. I love my Speed Queen pair so much I bought a second pair for my garage. No frills, clean clothes. Worth every Penny.
LOVE my Speed Queen washer & dryer!!! Did a lot of research & read MANY reviews on the "other" machines before buying Speed Queen! 10 years & still working great!!!!
I LOVE LOVE LOVE my Speed Queen. We own and operate a small dairy farm, we have lots of dirty clothes. I had the other washers, but Speed Queen is the best!!! They are easy to maintain and repair.
No regrets for paying extra 8 years ago for the Speed Queen. Built like a tank, no circuit board gizmo, never loud vibrations, thumping or dancing around.
Mine is going to be 10 years old pretty soon.
Guessing you haven't noticed the all electronic control system inside?
@@michaelchilders2012 The new ones all have control boards, but theirs may not. I think the switch was made around 2015 from what I can find.
@@michaelchilders2012 Mine was built in 2013. Mechanical timer and knobs. 11 years now, we do lots of washing, often twice a day. So far, so good.
Thanks for the great video! I too appreciate the simplicity of older machines and technology, and your units look great. The few computerised HE Front Loaders that I've used have all worked very well, even with large loads. The ones at the laundromat weren't that hard to use. The one at my Uncle's house did take some getting used to, but it was a breeze in no time. Perhaps I've been lucky. I hope you enjoy using your new machines!
My Kenmore washer lasted 29 years. It was still working but the pipe behind was rusted, so I bought an LG. I was the only one who used it since I do the laundry for the family. LG high efficiency doesn't really do a very good job since its water use is restricted.
In our area of the Sierras where folks are on wells Lowe's sells a lot of old fashioned wringer washing machines. Which are fun to use. Have helped friends do their laundry using theirs.
Our washer and dryer bought in 2004 are white, simple with no bells and whistles, They look like new because we take care of them, like everything we own.
Hot or cold water Large, small load options and the spin cycle wrings the water out of the laundry which means when we either line dry or use the dryer the laundry dries faster.
Hot diggity dog
Up until a few years ago I was using a Maytag washer that I inherited from my parents that they had bought new in 1975. The only repair it needed while I had it, was a new timer. I passed it on to my sister and she and her husband when I moved and they still use it today. It's now 45 years old and it still runs great. When I got settled into my new house I bought a used GE that is probably 30 years old. I prefer the old appliances as they don't have electronic parts that constantly fail and if something does break, I can repair it myself.
Thats the washer I have the 70's -80's maytag it weighs a ton but its amazing, the motor is direct drive like a good drill press or table sander.
USA!
They probably don’t make parts for that anymore.
@@Airik1111bibles cool story you silly little goose
@@johncain1624 exactly they’re not gonna make parts for an old pos for people to fix 😂
May Tag was the best made in Iowa then got bought out moved factory used plastic cut corners now they are just another washer .
I was an engineering technician in a past life, one of the bigger problems with modern appliances is the bare minimum of circuit board protection. Not even enough protection to pass some common standards. I’ve replaced all of our plain outlets with surge protector outlets. If you want to do this the easy way you can buy surge protection that just plugs into your standard outlet.
Is it that important?
We just bought new ones & went “old school” they are new but made more like the old ones.
We Love our Speed Queens. They look just like yours and there was a deal that included a 25 Year warranty Parts and Labor included. Cannot go wrong there!
Oh mylanta you got one heck of a deal there you silly little buckaroo 🐵
25 year warranty? How darn expensive are they?
My wife discovered the same thing a while back! We now have a Speed Queen washing machine for all the reasons you outlined. It was not cheap but the ROI in terms of clean clothes and reliability will more than make up for it.
I recently went back to the OLD school washer and so glad I did. I had 2 HE washers go out at 4 year's. So when it went out I said no more. I found a old school super heavy oversize capacity plus by Maytag I paid 185.00 for it it works like a dream! It has a stainless steel tub I have NEVER been happier! Brought it home gave it a scrub down and now we can wash comforters and no longer have to take them to the laundromat! It looked brand spanking new when we bought it so who ever had it had taken excellent care of it. No rust stains nor scratch marks. Yes I'm in love with my washer❤
I did it the hard (Cheap) way. I bought a used speed queen set. Then rebuilt them, love them both.
I looked for used, but there aren’t many used speed queens :) That’s actually a plus. Nobody seems to get rid of them.
Mrs. W has the most infectious smile on Earth. It's also so completely heartwarming that just looking at Cody brings it out in her.
A couple years ago I walked into a Best Buy to buy a washer and dryer. There was a man there who was telling me he had just bought a high efficiency washer a little while ago and he HATED IT. I bought a simple top-loading washing machine. The local repairman who fixes washers, dryers, dishwashers told me NEVER to buy a high efficiency washer. He said the simple top-loading washing machines were the best.
First time seeing your videos. You guys make me happy 😃. I loved how you were explaining to your son how to lower the machines on the dolly and how to hook them up. I love your appreciation for the ‘old style’ things, yet, you are not old. When I moved into my home the furnace Im sure is as old as the house (built 1948) I requested to previous owner to replace, but they refused. Upon inspection the specialist said these things just don’t die. So Grateful the previous owner refused my request for replacement. Its a beast but just as efficient as new and reliable as anything.
Speed Queen is hands down the best washer. When I was in college there was a laundromat down the road that was closing down. My roommates and I bought a coin operated speed queen for $100. Beach towels, rugs, shoes, 5 guys work uniforms in one load (we all worked at the same restaurant) nothing phased it or shook it. It was invincible. My old roommate probably still has it.
Wow!!! Awesome story buckaroo 🐵
As someone who has been in the laundry industry for over 20 years when I heard you talking at the start of the video I was thinking to myself I should tell him about alliance equipment. But you already found it. Great choice!
Awww you're such a polite little silly goose🖖🏻🚸🐵
We just bought the same set a month ago. Glad to be done with the “HE” clothes wetter and fluffer
Farm Landon same, but we got the TR7 models, and my clothes really do feel nicer and smell so much fresher.
Yes buckaroo
do you like them ?
Same here.
The new fangled Dryers are comical, with a water line for Misting
Thank you for this video. Great fun to watch and useful. Bought My Kenmore top load washer and gas dryer in 1987. Its 2021 and are just now needing replaced. I'm a DWYER but just getting to old to try and fix. They could probably b fixed. Going out today to look for Speed Queen
My wife is the same way, she enjoys the simple things in life. Things that make the chores we have to do a little more enjoyable. Mrs. W looks so happy. I enjoy your channel very much. It is well balanced between projects, family and Faith.
I knew a speed queen that wore dirty clothes, but didn't wash them.
You must live in san francisco. Sorry, I am a sucker for easy jokes.
Oh yummy😋😋😋
i install appliances for a living, the new speed queen units are great. they remind me a lot of the units we take out of homes that people have had for 20+ years.
Speed Queen is the least expensive on the market, they will last 10 fold over big box store brands that fail to soon and only a fraction of them will end up as landfill. Oh yea.....and they can be repaired!
I'm loving my 1 year old SQ w&d, after having to retire my 50 year old Maytag. We replaced the timer over the years but even reconditioned ones were no longer available...
Nah whirlpool is cheaper :/
@@jazpanoz4996 I’m sure they are as far as initial purchase price goes, but that whirlpool will be scrap iron in 5-10 years or less and the speed queen will still be getting the job done in 30.
matthew peters @ Point was,speed queen wasn't,isn't the cheapest:/
Also my top loader whirlpools from 80's & 90's still running smooth as a dime,all mechanical xD
@@jazpanoz4996 my point was that whirlpool isn’t cheaper if it only last 30% as long as a speed queen set. I don’t doubt that your old whirlpool is a great unit. I have a 90’s model Kenmore stacked set (gas drier), just keeps on chugging along. My parents had the same set of Maytag since ‘82 and they were used when they got them. They were still going in ‘12 but parts were impossible to get, so they bought a new set of the speed queens. Those Maytag’s made it through 30 years and 6 kids, farmer/mechanic clothes, plus my little family when I first started out. I’m not some speed queen fascist or anything, they’re just the only one making a good heavy duty serviceable set anymore. Everything else is made to throw away every few years. And they don’t cost that much really. I’m sure wranglerstars set that he replaced, cost more than this new set. Yes, you can buy cheaper, but they aren’t cheaper if they don’t last.
So true about the old washers! I can fix most problems on an old one, the new ones are a pain in the rear to troubleshoot and fix once those computers start reporting secret vague fault codes that you can’t clear without replacing entire modules... that can cost a lot! I love our old washer 😁
We have a refrigerator at our camp that we keep drinks in that has an emblem on the door that says " Christmas 1944" It's a General Electric. We have retired at least 5 other refrigerators that I know of and that one still runs like a top.
Thats a whopper of a story there buckaroo💪🐵🚸
"If it's good enough for Granddad, it's good enough for me. The way it was, that's the way it's got to be."
-Squirrel Nut Zippers
I am thankful for this video. I need a new washer and have been dealing with the new yuky kind for 14 years.
Absolutely love our SpeedQueen washer (TC5). Bought it last year with the 10yr Warranty they were offering at the time instead of the 3 year. It's a fantastic machine and worth the money for the years you'll have it. And....as an added bonus....it actually cleans our clothes! There is not another washer out there (including the Maytag commercial) that approaches the quality of the SQ and how well it washes. Great choice.
Hi!! Thank you so much for actually putting down what kind of speed queen you got! I have not purchased the stupid queen ever but my whirlpool that I bought brand new is totally rusted out. The whole frame is a big ball of rust. I could not believe it!!!
And you are employed by Speed Queen, or associated with them via spouse, family, advertising agency...?
@@TuckaBuck89 are you referring to me? I didn't know about SQ until I bought one in 2019.
Just purchased the Speed Queen TC5000 yesterday.
Wise man
What models did you get Wranglerstar?
Where does one find the speed queen brand? I don’t remember seeing anything like that at the big box places
I bought my Speed Queen washer and dryer (after the expensive high-end techno brand motor literally sliced through the exterior metal!) at a local appliance dealer who has been in business for years. They aren't pretty, but they are dependable workhorses with a phenomenal warranty.
@@AquaTech225 big sandy carries them
I hate to say it but these are not the old school mechanical style washers. From what I was told by my local Speed Queen dealer, in 2019 new federal regulations required autofill technology to be present on all residential washers. This can only be done with digitally controlled washers. I have the same washer and the knobs are just electric switches feeding to a control module. I was actually told by the dealer that Speed Queens in house testing showed the touch panels to be more resilient to moisture (from steamy hot water) and last longer than the knobs. I still went with the knobs though, they stay where I left them.
Leave it to the federal government to ruin all things good
Joseph, you are right on the mark with the government remark. I bought new gasoline jugs with the government mandated non spill, non fume spouts. With the old style spouts, I NEVER spilled fuel, but with the new handy, dandy interlocked, push this, press that spout I’ve NEVER have had a time where I didn’t slosh gas all over the ground and the mower. And, because you have to press down pretty hard on the inside lever to make it dispense, the tank is developing a crack. This is better?
@@leonspornak7023 There are some youtube vids out there that show you how to eliminate the govt. b.s.
I needed a new washer. Thanks to this video I researched Speed Queen and purchased their TR5 model on Monday. It is being delivered Wednesday. I can't believe I am this excited for a washer!...
Bought a Speed Queen washer/dryer over a month ago, wife loves them. I don’t mind paying extra $ for durability and longevity.
We bought a speed queen 3 years ago after being locked out of our washing machine that never worked properly. I love our speed queen!!!
Did u purchase the 3000? I just bought one, hoping it's not the crappy ones.
@@katiebug2260 we bought the TR5 models.
Thanks!
WHICH MODELS DID YOU GET AND DO YOU RECOMMEND THE SAME OR WOULD YOU GO WITH A DIFF MODEL
I had a Maytag washer and dryer for 20 years and repaired them myself many times but it became harder and harder to find parts. I did a lot of online research before replacing them and found that the newer Speed Queens were not quite as good as the older units. I ended up going with the Maytag Commercial units. Very similar to Speed Queen, only available in white, top loading, knobs instead of fancy displays, doesn't play electronic music when the load is finished. These babies fill the tub all the way to the top and have an actual agitator that doesn't just wiggle back and forth. It screws your clothes from top to bottom in the tub and completely swirls everything.
I recently purchased a Maytag Commercial washer. I’m still using a Maytag gas dryer from the ‘80s.
My washer from my grandmother and grandfather had in the early 80s still works in my garage I use it for my work clothes.. crazy thing is that my brand new washer that I've had for 2 years already broke down I've had to replace two pumps on it since then.. old is better lol
I've only seen a handful of your videos. I just love you both. Thank you for letting us into your world. May God bless everything you do.
What is the model #
Sounds like we had the same journey! We now have a Speed Queen washer as well! Love it!❤
I’m a tech and I can say that Speed Queen is one of the best in the business imo and I know it’s late but you could’ve just cut the dotted line at the bottom of the box and lift it up
Hands down, the best washer on the market! I do wish they didn't have those plastic drum bearings in the dryers but it lasted 6 years before making any racket. I put some good gun oil in it and it went nearly another year before it began squeaking again. @$27 each I'll keep using gun oil once or twice a year 'til it finally wears completely out. Yes, I'm that cheap... A friend has a Speed Queen washer that is 27 years old and has never been serviced! Had a first gen GE front loader for a short while and will NEVER have another front loader again!
Agreed. I never have to work on speed queens
Speed queen washers may be built well, But there customer service is horrible. The Alliance Corp is the parent company. My speed queen would dumb suds on the floor. That is with a 2” diameter standpipe 36”tall.
John Jacob, how much detergent is too much.
I started out using 2 oz. for a full load. I reduced it to 1oz per load and still had over sudsing on the final spin cycle. There was little to no suds when the lid was opened during wash cycle. I cleaned the machine with vinegar then baking soda. I then went down to 2 tablespoons of detergent. That is not enough to clean a large load of clothes..I was told it was a soap residue. This is after 8 loads of laundry,
Mr. Jacobs it’s easy to say user error in this situation but you don’t buy a 1000 dollar machine and just return it. I worked with my local dealer for 8 months. Speed Queen’s customer service was horrible. It’s always easier to blame the customer by saying user error. But it is a washing machine. How hard is it to use. A company can make hundreds of machines they can work as intended. But if you happen to be the customer that gets one that does not perform as intended you really learn a lot about that company.
So if you like Speed Queen buy Speed Queen.
If you’re one of the customers that gets a machine that has a problem. I hope that You have better results than I did.
@John Jacob No the suds are being generated by the washer. To determine this and rule out the house plumbing, pull the drain line out of the stand pipe when the water has drained out and you will see it fill up a 5 gallon pail with suds. That is with 1 oz of Tide HE detergent. It did with Gain powdered detergent, also HE. Both with and without fabric softener.
And yes the house drain is vented. And Speed Queen provides a rubber vent plug. Which by it being a vent suds push through it. Suds cannot push water out of the trap. The suds have no where to go but up the stand pipe.
Again no matter what the company these things happen. What defines them as a good company is how they take care of there customers. When a customer has a problem one would think since they have a good reputation, that Speed Queen would want to know what is going on with this particular unit.
They did exactly what you did wrote it off as user error.
The house I moved in to 3 years ago had a washer and dryer from the 70s and I can tell you when I move there coming with me ! They even came with the wire diagram so I can fix them !
Ahhhh kindred people I found you! Love my rolling windows and knob run washer dryers. Thank you
I'm all of the sudden in need of a new washer/dryer and what better advice to receive than from Mrs. W.!!
I love this!! I didn't know anyone makes a good non-electronic washer today. I'm ready to shoot the modern GE that we use. There's nothing like filling up a washer full of water and the washer decides it needs to drain the water out of the tank instead of actually washing the clothes. Thank you for this!
Try fixing the Samsung every 6 months 🤯.
Speed Queens are still electronic and have been for a few years now, it's just that the electronics are controlled by buttons and switches instead of an electronic panel.
My GE front load was a big piece of junk , over $1200. And it broke , had black mold , so disgusted w/ GE never again !!
When my nephew was learning to read he picked up a can of carburetor cleaner and asked me “what does environmentally friendly mean?”. I told him that means it doesn’t work! Which is 100% true when compared to the old stuff.
Ha ha ha. Real knee slapper there buckaroo
Dynamite works great for fishing, too
Just lovely Cody! You & the family. I'm blessed with a old school washer. I recently did some painting vids on youtube to help out a friend. Spontaneous with no edits. It's better that way!
Thank you for this video. We too fell for the fancy front load unit too and pretty much hated it from day one. It died three years later and outside the money we wasted I was so happy to get it out of our house. We got an old’ish set, you can’t soak or have the lid up and that too drives me crazy but they have been workhorses for us. We had really bad weather here in Texas a couple weeks back and had our pipes burst and after the flooding my washer is not working like it did before. Not that I want to buy/spend money to buy another set but.......seeing this makes me almost giddy and not so sad. To finally get fully clean clothes, pick my own water needs for my load, pre-soak to my hearts content and have my lid open will be worth it. Thank you again!
We bought a Speed Queen a few years ago and it’s great. Our Maytag dryer is still running,
Awesome story buckaroo
I love segments like this.
Oh mylanta so hecking darn silly you little buckaroo
I have to say Mrs W has the same personality as my wife. So Cody I know how lucky you are to have her in your life. I think god everyday for my wife. Now if my wife gets upset I just know to say it my fault, Because that would be the outcome of any disagreement we would have. Lol Remember this. And this is something I always like to remember in my everyday life.. God didn't promise days without pain, laughter without sorrow, nor Sun Without Rain. But he did promise strength for the day, comfort for the tears, and light for the way.
Enjoyed watching this, you both are really fun and put a smile on my face.
I totally agree! The new ones now may look so “pretty” but dang, besides being so complicated, it simply doesn’t do the job. And you pointed out the best part, it is Made in the USA!
Or if it does the job, you'll be calling the repairman once a year.
@@cnutsack you're a silly little goose
I found out its just depends on the brand you get I got Samsung washer and dryer and had them for 8 yrs no problems and i haven't had a washer clean my cloths so well. I'm very tough on clothing everything is a towel and they get the job done, And i notice that they don't fade as fast either.
I’ve have SpeedQueen for 5 years now. Best investment I made in my house. 15 year warranty!
You 2 a just a lovely couple, and have a beautiful family, thank you so very much for sharing your stories with us. God bless you all and keep the videos coming
Wow thanks for the wisdom. Was not aware these was still being made. Oldies But Goodies are the best.
OMG!!! You gotta link the site to get these wonderful machines!
THAT DRYER HAS NO PILOT LIGHT. IT HAS AN IGNITER. Gas way better for drying, not electric. Speed Queen makes a good product.
Yes, gas is way more efficient; it is about half as expensive to use as electricity. We have had ours for over 30 years only and other than having to replace the belt a few times, I've only had to replace a relay coil and the glow igniter once. Instead of a pilot light, it uses a spiral heating element that gets cherry red just before allowing the gas to flow. It's a safe design.
Concerning efficiency though, exhausting warm air in the winter, or cool dry air during the summer is not good. They say most our heating losses are due to outside air penetration. No matter how good a house is sealed against outside air penetration, if you push enough air out, that same amount of air will have to come in (eventually) from the outside. The problem is how do you do it so it looks nice and is safe?
When I heard him say pilot light I cringed because nothing has had a pilot since the early 70s that i know of
@@workingcountry1776 about the only thing that does are lower end gas hot water heaters. Though for a few dollars more you can get ones that use the igniter instead. But outside of restaurant stoves just about nothing in a home uses a pilot light anymore.
@@andycanfixit Except cheap gas fireplace logs...
@@snuffysmiff I have never used any of those, terribly inefficient and pointless. Cheap ones doesn't sound very safe either.
One of my customers has a Maytag A200 series washer and dryer. They’re both 27 years old on still going strong
I learned how to use HE frontloaders when I lived in Germany. The unit I had was a Siemens and it had both a "Koch" and a "Bunt" cycle. The first being a sanitize (cook) cycle that ran at 150 degrees F. Bunt (colored) cycle was for just that. Important not to confuse the two. I have a Samsung Front load pair now for 10 years, they work really well. I like the SpeedQueen pair a lot, enjoy!!
I've got a 1945 Kelvinator chest freezer that still runs perfectly well. The only part that has ever been replaced is the power chord because the insulation had dried out and started to show signs of cracking.
Super jealous over here lol.
I miss it, even if it is not mine.
Wow
The lid switch on our washer burned out a few years ago. I simply wire-nutted the leads together and it's been running great. So, we can open our lid when it's running too.
Don't slip up & somehow let your county officials know about this. They'll either fine you or confiscate it (or perhaps even condemn your property)!
@@andyroid5028 Whoa! Communism 101.
I have been waiting two days for this since the teaser at the end of your last video; it did not disappoint!
And I am with Mrs. W. Our last dishwasher I insisted on buttons you can press, not touch screens.
We had an ultra-pleasant surprise when we moved into our new house this year...a Speed Queen washer and dryer set! What a difference.
Wow that’s thank you note worthy
I was hoping you would get speed queen. Old appliance repair guy on radio here only recommends those.
Well arent you just about the silliest little goose I've ever seen
I didn't even think to look on youtube before I bought my washer last january. Had no idea the design of a top load washer had changed to be so bad!
@@cheryl6404 Also the lid on top loader can be left open to avoid mold and door is not in the way.
I always thought SpeedQueen was just some laundromat supplier and not the manufacturer it self.
I bought a Speed Queen for my son and his family and he loves it.
I worked for a small town appliance install and repair shop. Speed Queen is the only thing I'd ever put in my house. Had a chance to tour their Facility in Ripon, WI. Fantastic Company. You won't be disappointed.
Nice machines. We are still using our Kenmore front loader washer & dryer for 18 years now. Only problems were: auto door latch & drain pump on washer needed replacing at 10 & 14 years in. I did the drain pump (thanks to CZcams) & repairman did door latch which was pricey. Will consider Speed Queen next!
My friend's father worked in the plastic molding department at Speed Queen. Their commercial line is the best! We've had ours 20 years and still going!
Cool story buckaroo 👌😁
I was looking forward to this video. I will be getting one when I build my house next year. NO MORE HE FRONT LOADER!
Thanks for posting!! My next washer will be a speed queen!!!
Bought a set of Bosch washer and dryer H.E. made in Germany 15 years ago. I replaced motor in dryer once and motor in washer 3 times going on 4 when my wife of 39 years said "enough". Trust me these units were built well. There was no transmission in washer just belt drive. Motor was forward and reverse action units. Had its own brush dust tray. Washer plugged into back of dryer and each unit only used 120 volts because the cloths spun at 1200 rpm out of washer unit practically dry when done.Used 4 gallons of water each cycle..but they never smelt and felt warm and soundly dry when done until we purchased the same units as you just did in December. Now clothes feel clean and warm coming out of dryer. Just like old times. Back to basics. You will not be disappointed.
Maytag has an old school washer/dryer as well (commercial).
Maytag is all foreign non serviceable junk. Maytag is just a label, not an actual manufacturer anymore
Miss my old Kenmore set I bought secondhand after college. Had a concrete block bolted to the frame of the washer. Boy that sucker was heavy!
Mine’s still going! Only have had to replace an agitator part!
@@Locksnut wow!!! Awesome little story you shared there little buckaroo 🐵🚸🖖🏻
My husband and I received a Maytag washer and dryer as a wedding present in 1982. It eventually quit working in 2015. Our repairman LOVED working on our set. We asked him what brand he would recommend as a replacement and he HIGHLY recommend Speed Queen. We have had it going on 6 years with just the regular maintenance. We are extremely satisfied with Speed Queen and for our repairman suggesting that brand.
I got stackable front loader from lg just over 4 yrs ago. First time not having the old style. Before I go any further I will say to each their own but I love them. Super easy interface and the load sensing makes it even easier than the old style. Washing machine door also rests slightly open so it’s never gotten even a slight smell.
My wife bought a washer when we first met and it turned out to be an HE machine.
She had it 3 days and couldn't figure out why it wouldn't wash the clothes.
She returned it and got another.
Same thing.
I came along and told her that it was an HE and she didn't understand.
She didn't believe me because the guy at the store told her that it just meant it cleaned more efficiently and she even bought the 'special detergent.'
After the second one refused to work we returned it and got a REAL machine.
The return department tried talking her out of it by claiming there was nothing wrong with it and that it worked as designed.
"The return department tried talking her out of it by claiming there was nothing wrong with it and that it worked as designed."
That's when you make a complaint to your Visa card and force them to take back their junk and refund your money, Visa will stick by you as THEIR customer.
Have a speed queen dryer going to take it with when I move. I always ask the old school repair guy. There are some whirlpools that last forever. You want something repairable and mechanical and front load washers get moldy also.
Speed Queen for me next! My 11 year old Amana will need replacing because can't get the circuit board anymore and its already been repaired twice. Love your videos!
Our family replaced a garbage Samsung front loader washer for the same speed queen you have. Love it! No more stinky nasty rubber seal. No fancy electronics. Built to last. Actually agitates the clothes.
I would love a set of speed queens WITH THE AGITATOR and not those little jets at the bottom that just slosh things around and never clean the clothes that are floating on the top! And maybe while I'm at it, I can find some phosphates to sneak into each load so that things actually get clean 🤭
Phosphates? what do you mean by that?
I’m a third generation appliance repairman. My grandfather started the business in 1938 and I run it now. Speed Queen is the only brand left that I would wholeheartedly recommend. Except they did tick me off by changing the design in 2018. And it’s ⁵⁄₁₆ on that thing, no stupid metric.
Maytag has a commercial model. i think its a tad better than speed queen but not by much.
My apartment building in New York has those washer!! I love them coz you can open it up and throw in that sock you just found after you started the wash cycle!
@Wranglerstar. Thank you Cody and Mrs. W for the tip. Now I know where I can get a new "traditional" top loading washer and dryer set that's old school. My set of Kenmore washer and dryer came with the house back in 1990 and both still work! Only had the dryer thermostat go out a few years ago which I replaced.
You and you family are in my daily prayers.