I have been looking for a washing machine and kept going back the new Maytag Bravos. However, the price has made me look else where. And I must tell you that based on the info I read on the website and watching your machine tackle several different types of loads, I have decided on the Speed Queen AWN-432. As luck would have it, I have found it at a Mom and Pop appliance store only a few miles from my home. So there you have it, I am sold on Speed Queen and hope that it provides years of use.
Does this washer last a long time do they make them like they used to what is the average lifespan of one and its belt drive that means you have to change the belt??
@michaelf170 - Michael, Speed Queen washers are commercially used in laundromats around the world. Their home line are nearly identical underneath (controls are made nicer for the home). Speed Queen has a reputation for very durable machines. I'm expecting at least 10 years out of mine...but will probably get more. My aunt had her last Speed Queen since 1977! They are belt-drive (a good thing), and the belt can be changed if and when it would ever need one.
@Sharkie626 Hi Sharkie...this is actually one of the ways that I tested SQ before I bought them. I took a full size comforter to the laundromat (the machines are actually slightly smaller than this one), and periodically checked the full size comforter...it "turned over" several times in the wash. I was highly impressed. It's the little agitator than can!
@DanManTN If these are still made in the future, I will have to consider one. I am more of a Whirlpool fan, but since I heard they may be discontinuing their direct drives (NOT happy about that...) this is the way I must go.
@Sharkie626 I came from decades of using Whirlpool as well. Still have my 2003 WP Gold TL...but will soon give it to my sister. One of the last great Whirpool's. In 2013, more water restrictions will go on top loaders, so may want to consider one soon if that's what you really want.
I just looked at a Speed Queen set and I must say that I have never heard of them but after seeing how it is built I am going to buy them. I am ready to throw a hand grenade in my he machine. I am a firm believer that you need allot water to wash clothes. My he Kenmore is too busy trying to impress me with all the weighing and spinning and noises that it makes. In the mean time it could be washing the clothes!
Does Speed Queen still make these "old school" washers? This is the way a washing machine should agitate and wash clothes, I think. I've read a lot of negative things about the new top loaders of other brands such as GE, Whirlpool and Maytag.
I'm old-school on washers, myself, I like the older designs from the 1960's through 1980's and this one appears to have those characteristics.
@MrEcm51 Yes. Still make them - this is a 2009 model (still same now). Go to SpeedQueen's website and choose "Home Laundry" to find a local dealer and get more info. I love mine and it's "old school" charm - #1 reason why I bought the washer.
@MrEcm51 I agree.... I'm on my 3rd front loader..... and I am SO ready to go back to a top loader. I'm convinced top loaders CLEAN BETTER than front loaders... Since I went to a front loader back in '02, I've always had problems with clothes and towels never smelling really clean... My last TL was a Roper.... and yes it had a rough agitation, but at least it cleaned well. I like these Speed Queens.... they remind me of the older, belt drive Whirlpools with their agitation.
@s0z3 I would recommend a front load at the laundromat for that. I can't imagine washing a king size (fluffy) comforter in any top load. I do wash kind size sheets and thin blankets though. I take my king size comforter to the laundromat and use a 50lb machine - which is approx 3x the size of a typical top load.
If I ever win the Lottery and can afford to get my own house, THIS will be the washer for my laundry room. 210 degree movement, just like in the older SQ's from the past. And look how the agitator is "pulling" the clothes down into it.
@Ilovewashers You can purchase blue, black, red or green to go on the the knobs. The knobs were on there really tight--had a time getting them off. The inserts are just plastic discs.
I have been looking for a washing machine and kept going back the new Maytag Bravos. However, the price has made me look else where. And I must tell you that based on the info I read on the website and watching your machine tackle several different types of loads, I have decided on the Speed Queen AWN-432. As luck would have it, I have found it at a Mom and Pop appliance store only a few miles from my home. So there you have it, I am sold on Speed Queen and hope that it provides years of use.
vacuzman 7 months ago
Does this washer last a long time do they make them like they used to what is the average lifespan of one and its belt drive that means you have to change the belt??
michaelf170 8 months ago
@michaelf170 - Michael, Speed Queen washers are commercially used in laundromats around the world. Their home line are nearly identical underneath (controls are made nicer for the home). Speed Queen has a reputation for very durable machines. I'm expecting at least 10 years out of mine...but will probably get more. My aunt had her last Speed Queen since 1977! They are belt-drive (a good thing), and the belt can be changed if and when it would ever need one.
DanManTN 8 months ago
do you think it would be able to do a king size comforter to?i have several...
mami9881 8 months ago
I think speed queen washer and dryer are best.
estalt957 10 months ago
Great machine you have here! I have never seen a top loader handle a comforter so well before!
Sharkie626 11 months ago
@Sharkie626 Hi Sharkie...this is actually one of the ways that I tested SQ before I bought them. I took a full size comforter to the laundromat (the machines are actually slightly smaller than this one), and periodically checked the full size comforter...it "turned over" several times in the wash. I was highly impressed. It's the little agitator than can!
DanManTN 11 months ago
@DanManTN If these are still made in the future, I will have to consider one. I am more of a Whirlpool fan, but since I heard they may be discontinuing their direct drives (NOT happy about that...) this is the way I must go.
Sharkie626 11 months ago
@Sharkie626 I came from decades of using Whirlpool as well. Still have my 2003 WP Gold TL...but will soon give it to my sister. One of the last great Whirpool's. In 2013, more water restrictions will go on top loaders, so may want to consider one soon if that's what you really want.
DanManTN 11 months ago
@DanManTN Ugh, that's great.........
Sharkie626 11 months ago
I just looked at a Speed Queen set and I must say that I have never heard of them but after seeing how it is built I am going to buy them. I am ready to throw a hand grenade in my he machine. I am a firm believer that you need allot water to wash clothes. My he Kenmore is too busy trying to impress me with all the weighing and spinning and noises that it makes. In the mean time it could be washing the clothes!
mikecosgrove 1 year ago
@mikecosgrove - Speed Queen rocks and have been in business for 102 years. :)
DanManTN 1 year ago
Does Speed Queen still make these "old school" washers? This is the way a washing machine should agitate and wash clothes, I think. I've read a lot of negative things about the new top loaders of other brands such as GE, Whirlpool and Maytag.
I'm old-school on washers, myself, I like the older designs from the 1960's through 1980's and this one appears to have those characteristics.
MrEcm51 1 year ago
@MrEcm51 Yes. Still make them - this is a 2009 model (still same now). Go to SpeedQueen's website and choose "Home Laundry" to find a local dealer and get more info. I love mine and it's "old school" charm - #1 reason why I bought the washer.
DanManTN 1 year ago
@MrEcm51 I agree.... I'm on my 3rd front loader..... and I am SO ready to go back to a top loader. I'm convinced top loaders CLEAN BETTER than front loaders... Since I went to a front loader back in '02, I've always had problems with clothes and towels never smelling really clean... My last TL was a Roper.... and yes it had a rough agitation, but at least it cleaned well. I like these Speed Queens.... they remind me of the older, belt drive Whirlpools with their agitation.
musiclvr7289 1 year ago
Who sells these??? I can't find anyone locally who does....
musiclvr7289 1 year ago
@musiclvr7289 Go to SpeedQueen (dot com) to locate a dealer.
DanManTN 1 year ago
IM very impressed with this washer. This would be the kind I would get.
dallasfanjr58 1 year ago
would this machine work on king sized comforters? or would you recommend a front load?
s0z3 1 year ago
@s0z3 I would recommend a front load at the laundromat for that. I can't imagine washing a king size (fluffy) comforter in any top load. I do wash kind size sheets and thin blankets though. I take my king size comforter to the laundromat and use a 50lb machine - which is approx 3x the size of a typical top load.
DanManTN 1 year ago
How many RPM's does this beast spin?
BFMVpwnage5168 1 year ago
@BFMVpwnage5168 - 710 RPM on Regular, 473 RPM on Gentle/Delicate/Knits
DanManTN 1 year ago
If I ever win the Lottery and can afford to get my own house, THIS will be the washer for my laundry room. 210 degree movement, just like in the older SQ's from the past. And look how the agitator is "pulling" the clothes down into it.
Too bad they no longer have overflow rinse.
And the machine is quiet too!
02chevyguy 1 year ago
ótima máquina, isso que é um agitador de esfregar roupas
Ybrain100 1 year ago
Love the color of the dials.
Ilovewashers 1 year ago
@Ilovewashers You can purchase blue, black, red or green to go on the the knobs. The knobs were on there really tight--had a time getting them off. The inserts are just plastic discs.
DanManTN 1 year ago
otima!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Blackout558 1 year ago