Alliance owns Speed Queen. Thats why the Speed Queen parts came in a box from Alliance.

I got the most basic Speed Queen washer dryer in 2015, and have had no problems at all. It's best to get the most simple one you can get - mechanical controls, little or no electronics, etc. SIMPLE means less to break.

@cayleensawyer9034

3 жыл бұрын

Appliance repair man here and I second this comment 👍

@sts1542

3 жыл бұрын

@@cayleensawyer9034 True, but unless your going with older/used models, nobody makes washers with mechanical controls anymore

@sts1542

3 жыл бұрын

@John Jacob How so? All new SQ machines on their website use electronic control boards even the ones that have knobs which in reality are are electronic encoders. The last mechanical model was in 2015 from what I've heard

@Shitty796

2 жыл бұрын

I got that same one in my garage and it's a beast broo

@supermoonrising1070

2 жыл бұрын

@@Shitty796 YEAH! 6 years and not a single problem! Works GREAT!

Stop contacting Alliance, deal directly with your dealer. They should be able to take care of you. Speed Queen is a division Alliance.

@dregenius

3 ай бұрын

The dealer can fix an actual broken or malfunctioning part, but she's kinda doing the right thing by telling the manufacturer that the *design* of the machine is such that it just doesn't clean very well - because it doesn't. Every test I've seen of the TR (and even most of the tests of the TC believe it or not!) show that they just... don't clean very well. But what all these Americans dont realize now that they're all doing the trendy thing lately of fetishizing these Speed Queen washers is that they're designed for commercial use - commercial meaning apartments, dorms, etc... places where the actual cleaning performance is absolutely not a concern, the only concern of the purchasing organization is expected lifespan and TCO. If you look at commercial operations where *actually cleaning well* is a requirment - like hotels, hospitals, and other institutions, you'll notice that they *only* use front load machines. Terrible performing and energy hogging Speed Queen top loaders are like Stanley cups - people are suddenly *convinced* they need one and that it will make their life complete, but the truth is they're not very nice machines to live with and cost *literally thousands* of extra dollars over the life of the machine to run!

@deidrabay

Ай бұрын

@@dregeniusWhat do you think of Speed Queen front load washers as far as cleaning ability and endurance?

@dregenius

Ай бұрын

@@deidrabay I own plenty of washers but I don't own a Speed Queen front load, so I can't speak personally to their performance or reliability... however I've had a few customers with them and talked about them... the general consensus seems to be similar to the top load models in that they're designed first and foremost for multi-family settings - relatively few "creature comforts" and slow spin speed (dryer energy costs in commercial applications are generally of zero importance lol), but with the better cleaning that's less dependant on having exactly the right size load of laundry, of a front load machine. They're also a notably smaller capacity than most residential units. Honestly what I, and most of the salespeople and technicians I know own, is a relatively base model LG front load - the WM3400 can be had for like $599 right now with memorial day sales, and it's just a tank... It'll go 14 years between major service calls on average... which by some estimates might even be a little better reliability than the SQ (although total lifespan is likely somewhat shorter) but the LG costs what, like 1/3 the price... and the LG will actually have well-engineered self-balancing algorthms, tilted axis that effectively keeps water from ever leaking out of the door gasket, a truly huge capacity (their 4.5's will fit most king size comforters) and a rip-snortin fast spin that will save you a lot - literally thousands - of dollars in electricity over the life of the machine in dryer energy usage. Just keep the door ajar when you're not using it and don't use too much detergent and I promise it will *not* get moldy. Oh and avoid Samsung, Whirlpool and Maytag front loaders - they're all pretty unimpressive designs with major known weaknesses that are getting long in the tooth. The low-key "mass market" reliability king is LG's front load. Also avoid most modern HE top loaders unless you want a trendy "minimum viable product" - if you absolutely have to have a top loader, get the SQ but be prepared for lackluster cleaning and maybe look into a wood-fired dryer so you can saw down a few logs when it's time to boil all the water out after the 700 rpm spin. lol.

Alliance laundry systems in Ripon, Wisconsin builds Speed Queen. So the parts you received are genuine parts.

Alliance Laundry Systems is the company (manufacturing based out of Ripon, WI) that makes the Speed Queen brand.

I used to sell speed queens. They just don't break at all. I've never seen one with a touch screen outside of a catalog. This must be some modernized 1st generation model. Id steer clear of these until they work the bugs out.

Like others have said, Alliance = Speed Queen. Have had SQ machines for years ... they are built like a tank, and actually fill enough to cover clothes with water ... none of this washing/rinsing in a puddle nonsense. While under warranty, your appliance sales dealer should have your back to assure this doesn't happen. Where is your dealer in all of this?

I have had similar experiences with a newer Maytag, so I bought a stripped-down, basic GE agitator model thinking I would outsmart the system. I've had it for 4 years. It made screaming noises from DAY 1, first the washer, then the dryer. I've had it repaired about 8 times for different reasons (they did get the screaming to stop) and my honest repairman finally said not to spend another penny on it. He told me to go get the Speed Queen TC5000, the only quality old-school washer on the market. Unless someone convinces me otherwise, I'm buying it tomorrow. I'll keep you posted!

@semt157

2 жыл бұрын

Did you buy the washer? If so, please post an update

@bnwing

2 жыл бұрын

I would love to hear the follow up! If I were to buy a Speed Queen, it would be the TC5000, or possibly the front loader; not the others.

@abrilmrc2537

2 жыл бұрын

I would also love an update please!

@BadfingerFan

2 жыл бұрын

Just curious, did you buy a new washer. If you didn't buy a Speed Queen, did you consider buying a Maytag commercial washer? That's an excellent choice too, though the Speed Queen is better, but perhaps disportionately expensive.

@Enigmaculate

2 жыл бұрын

@@BadfingerFan, Without a shadow of a doubt Speed Queen washing machines are more expensive. Yes, I understand that they're built to last and wash your clothes with the tried and true wash action, but at the same time, it's not common to have 1000+ bucks to spare for a washing machine, especially if you're on a fixed income, and that's not even including the bills and rent or mortgage payments. It's really strange how pretty much nobody seems to be addressing this. It's very easy to tell people, " _You NEED to get a Speed Queen! It's the best washing machine that money can buy!_ " Yeah, but guess what? You also _NEED_ a whole lotta money to buy one. While some of these people mean well, money doesn't just magically appear in someone's banking account or wallet whenever they're told that they NEED to buy something (for a lack of a better explanation). It's really annoying to be honest. If you pull up Speed Queen on the web, or on KZread, all you see are web articles and videos that's advertising Speed Queen as the best choice for a washing machine (and rightfully so), and yet, it seems NOBODY is addressing the big elephant in the room, every American citizen isn't wealthy with beefy bank accounts or has multiple credit cards with high spending limits. My two favorite washing machine and dryer brands is GE and Speed Queen (even though my family has never owned any Speed Queen washing machines, I'm just familiar with the old-school tried and true build and wash action). Anyway, I just wanted to address this if nobody else will. God Bless, stay safe, and GodSpeed🙏.

Got the TC5 two weeks ago. No regrets. Cleans clothes. Cleans sheets. Works ‘old school’. It’s the one to buy if you want no frills quality. Only thing really missing is a low water level setting.

@Enigmaculate

2 жыл бұрын

Yeah it's the best washing machine to buy.....IF you can afford it that is. Long story short, every American citizen isn't fortunate enough to have 1000+ bucks in their banking accounts each week or 3000+ bucks to spare each month. It's ridiculously easy to tell somebody what's the best product to buy, but it's whole nother' story when it comes to actually HAVING the money to buy said product. Don't take this the wrong way, this isn't some guilt-tripping reply or anything like that, I'm just addressing the simple fact that some people have no choice but to buy substandard major appliances, and Contrary to popular belief, everybody that's in the low-income bracket didn't choose to be on low-income, it's a debilitating situation that they were put in due to certain circumstances unbeknownst to other people living their own troubled lives. Ok, now this has turned into a soliloquy lol, so maybe I'll just stop right there. I apologize if this comes off in a negative way, that wasn't my intentions, I was only trying to address the big elephant in the room since it seems that nobody else cares to do so. Again, I apologize if this sounds presumptuous, verbose, and/or belligerent in context. God Bless, stay safe, and GodSpeed bro🙏.

@El_Scorcho_

2 жыл бұрын

@@Enigmaculate for people that cant afford a new tc5 id recommend getting a kenmore direct drive (Used because they dont make them anymore). The kind that has the front drain pump attached directly to the motor. They pop up on Craigslist all the time for around $200 or even cheaper. They’re my favorite machines.

@plmn93

2 жыл бұрын

@@Enigmaculate Well yeah quality costs money. Always has, always will.

@Enigmaculate

2 жыл бұрын

@@plmn93 I already addressed this topic in the first reply, I'm not going to repeat myself man.

@richardsmith4187

Жыл бұрын

Just purchased a TC5 model this week !

This is obviously a fluke ... Speed Queen machines will last decades, and they have one of the best warranties in the business.

@Joemil271

3 ай бұрын

I agree I have the front loader and it’s a tank

LOL. Alliance makes Speed Queen.

If you open the lid it says "Alliance" that is the manufacture of the Speed Queen. I have owned my SQ for almost 10 years never had one issue mine is old school TC5 nothing electronic all manual.

Alliance is the company that owns Speed Queen. I have a 2017 Speed Queen which was the last year they made a really good old fashioned style washer that will last for decades.

Try getting the TC5 it's the old school classic speed queen washer just like the one from 2017

@amcken

Жыл бұрын

You can't wash a king-sized comforter in the TC5 though.

@chrisgibson9416

Жыл бұрын

@@amcken I’ve had customers say they can, but it depends on how thick the comforter is.

i'm just a bystander on this one. FYI "alliance" is just the holding company for SQ. I don't have one yet, so I'm not a fanboy (yet). But it's been a couple of years now. The reason i'm asking is that I'm guessing (hoping) that the actual SQ/alliance customer relations people kept working on it. It's sucks waiting, but what i'm hoping to hear is this was a (bearing/washer/gasket/switch problem, not a "go ask china" board problem.

I have the 2020 TC5 series model, one level below yours, and ours has been great. Sounds like you got a dud, sorry to hear about that. I hope Speed Queen steps up because 3 weeks is ridiculous. I'd be pissed too!

@brianw8963

Жыл бұрын

She got the TR7, totally different beast than the TC5 . I would say You got the much better of the two.

Where to begin. Speed Queen has been around since oh 1910? The current models offer an enormous number of wash cycles to clean your clothes. I own the TR7 model which has an amazing build quality and many wash options to handle any type of clothing or sheets and so on you throw at it. Interestingly, if you want to conserve water this machine can do so ensuring your clothes are completely covered by water unlike other brands which struggle to determine the correct level of water. This unit will take 5 or 6 minutes to evaluate a low level of laundry while ensuring all materials are covered by water to clean. This machine is very sophisticated. If you have men's clothes from a heavy working environment such as jeans, gloves, dirty socks, and so on, it can easily clean them if you prepare your clothes for the wash. You can't expect to simply throw a 1/2 cup of detergent, hit start and expect miracles. Filthy clothes, even with grass stains, should be pre-treated with, as example, Spray and Wash. Select a pre - soak cycle and ensure you are using a QUALITY detergent such as tide. Don't buy crap from the Dollar Store. Select a heavy duty was cycle with a warm wash and you will do just fine. I have to use Calgon Water Softner (one cap full) where I live in Florida. Don't ever use Fabric Softners in your machine. Read about this on the Internet. You can also select an additional ending rinse cycle if you feel needed for farm clothes. If you are truly washing oh, say 6 loads of filthy jeans, add 1/2 cup of Pinesol to your detergent. It helps to attack the dirt stains and don't worry, clothes will not smell! The huge benefit to the Speed Queen is that if you want a full load of water in the tub, YOU GET IT.!! Just select that option. Great dependable machine but as with all wash loads, you have to determine your needs, use the correct cycles, use good detergents, pre-tain and pre-soak as necessary! Love you Speed Queen!!

It must be a true lemon. If she had a GE front loader that lasted over 16 years, she definitely knows how to baby a washer.

Alliance is the parent company for Speed Queen. Feel like you should check your facts before posting a negative review. I have the exact same machine and is by far the best washer I have ever had. Speed Queen is a laundry machine manufacturer headquartered in Ripon, Wisconsin, USA. Speed Queen is a subsidiary of Alliance Laundry Systems LLC, ...

Alliance is the parent company of speed queen

@cayleensawyer9034

3 жыл бұрын

Yup, Every single Speed Queen that comes into the appliance store where I work says Alliance in huge letters.

I bought the simplest model back in 2013. It's been a gem. I hear they don't make them with the simple mechanical knobs anymore for home use.

I have the 2018 TR5 and had no issues... alliance makes Speed Queen so claiming that it’s aftermarket or not genuine is an inaccurate statement. I wash cloth diapers with my Speed Queen and the diapers always come out clean (poop/pee so I feel that’s as dirty as you can get!) Make sure you have a good wash routine.

Bought my Speed Queen back in 2018. It’s the classic with manual knobs and no lid lock. Love, love, love it !!

I recommend the TC5 model. It’s just like the old-school reliable washers. The new style washers are junk in my opinion, but the TC5 is good.

@crob8240

9 ай бұрын

It's not like the old school washers. They were direct drive and the TC5 is still belt driven. But it is probably the best among the new government regulated washing machines there is if you can pay.

@Antiorganizer

9 ай бұрын

@@crob8240 5 years warranty and technicians and repair people overwhelmingly say that the TC5 ones break the least compared to anything else. Yes, there is this one video that claims a certain Amana one is better, but that's just a single anecdote.

We bought a speedqueen less than a month and a half ago in Amite, La. It worked fantastic at first but now it stops during the wash (with water still inside) and two lights blink on the controls. The only way to reset it is to unplug it and it may do it again or complete the cycle.

@custerranch

Ай бұрын

Mine was doing something similar recently, stopping, blinking, beeping, etc. My husband found out some sediment in the water line causes that, and after he cleaned out the little screen, it fixed the sensor that was being triggered and it works perfectly again. Hopefully that's your issue too.

You should look into getting the Speed Queen TC5 Classic Series model. Old school transmission driven wash action!!!

My 2012 Speed Queen washer is still going strong with no problems ever. I have heard the new design stinks. Too bad they messed up a good thing.

A couple of things Alliance owns Speed Queen, Alliance is not a aftermarket company that was hired by Speed Queen. A quick start guide is supplied with all new washers by all manufactures ea GE, Whirlpool, Maytag, LG, Samsung. If you want a complete owners manual go to their website and download it, All the manufacture are cutting cost in any way they can, Blame GE for that, they started only giving quick start guides years ago, everyone else jumped on the band wagon. I'll defend speed queen to the hilt, great machine, great service and they do answer the phone after the 3rd. ring. Oh who gets all dolled up to make a complaint video? Nice dress and nice hair! Also who exaggerates every word spoken, a very dramatic story.

@richardsmith4187

Жыл бұрын

Ditto !!!!!!!

@brianw8963

Жыл бұрын

Possibly the original Karen?

I got the TC5 and it is 10x better than the TC3 old school is always better. I hope you got everything worked out. You are lovely.

@BadfingerFan

2 жыл бұрын

I agree with that. I live in Florida too. Did you know that Badfinger's drummer Mike Gibbons lived in Clearwater, Florida until he died? The last standing member Joey Molland released an amazing album (produced by Mark Hudson) last year. It's well worth a listen if you like classic rock. Since Speed Queen raised their prices, I'm leaning towards a $900.00 (with discounts) commercial Maytag washer. I'll either get that or a used Speed Queen with mechanical knobs. Maytag raised the price of the commercial washer by $50.00 a few days ago, by the way. Of course you'll never need one though. Too bad that this cute KZreadr ended up with a lemon though.

Hell has no fury like a woman scorned. You go girl. You're a Fighter. I feel the same way about LG Washers.

@cappystrano1

3 ай бұрын

I threw away my 2 year old LG big beautiful red washer when it failed the first year. Diagnosis? It needed a new tub bearing which meant you buy a new fukn tub, almost twice the price of the washer. LG is no longer something I look at, I don’t care what they make!

@dregenius

3 ай бұрын

LG's front load machines are by far the most reliable washer that *won't* cost you upwards of 3 to 4 thousand dollars in excessive electricity from the lazy 700 rpm spin on those tin-can top loaders... but hey, buying a new HE top loader with a totally fake "agipeller" designed to rip off american consumers who are doing the trendy thing of trashing their excellent performing front loader because they let it get moldy.. because they're american and would absolutely NOT be told how to do anything... is just more "fake freedom American consumerism" that we've come to expect.. 😢

What model do you have? You were not specific enough for a comprehensive review. Where did you buy it? Many stores sell appliances but do not have authorized repairmen in store. I have had my washer for 25 years. I purchase from local dealers with in store service. It makes a difference.

I got less than a year out of my TC5 washer before it blew up. Also speed queen edits the reviews on their site which is why i waste my time posting my negative experiences on KZread .Good luck finding any reliable appliances out there, fellow Americans

I just purchased my very first speed queen washer and it’s getting delivered today!!! I’ve had whirlpool and Maytag washers before, I’m hoping this turns to be the love of my life.

@piecesoftheheart9231

Жыл бұрын

I’ve had mine for 2 months…. Love of my life, for sure!

Sorry you're having so much problems out of your water I bought a new Speed Queen a year ago it's the classic Model with the transmission it does a good job no problems.

@brianw8963

Жыл бұрын

Had to be an appliance dealer, SQ does not deal with any big box stores.

I’d be frustrated too. I have a stacked speed queen and it’s been working flawlessly for 4 years. Hope you get it resolved!

@tamarunitamaruni4724

3 жыл бұрын

Hello! What model is it? Is it front load? Im hoping to find out if a top load stackable speed queen exists!

@bnwing

2 жыл бұрын

Is this a front load set?

Thanks for your video. In New Zealand these cost $3000 NZD a piece, which is twice the price of anything else, but same price as Miele front loaders. I like to see reviews from unhappy customers, as it makes me rethink a decision I was about to make. Essentially I’ve come to the conclusion that getting anything fixed these days is like trying to push s#*t uphill.

@Jerseyhighlander

2 жыл бұрын

I'm here looking at Speed Queen reviews because I need to replace my $2000.- Miele piece of crap that failed catastrophically in just nine years due to incredibly incompetent design. The replacement part, half the cost of the entire washer... and that's with me doing the replacement myself at the cost of an entire day of my time. Customer service? Worthless. They couldn't care less how dissatisfied I am. Miele warranty... just one year. But they'll sell you a five year extended warranty...

@lukiejames

2 жыл бұрын

@@Jerseyhighlander I’d be happy with nine years service from a washing machine. I have the Miele $4999 touch screen model. If it lasts me 9 years I would be happy.

@Jerseyhighlander

2 жыл бұрын

@@lukiejames Some people are happy to be part of the throw it away society. I never will be. The years it lasted is only a small piece of the pie here though. While it failed catastrophically at only 9 years, for probably the past 4-5 years my family's clothes have been getting rinsed in a slurry of aluminum alloy and aluminum oxide filth that encrusts the outer drum where you can't see it. You like the idea of subjecting children to having their clothes and bed sheets and bath towels contaminated with soft metals that cause neurological & developmental damage? Alzheimer's sound like fun? Besides, Miele's marketing department can't shut up about their extensive testing to ensure a 20 year design life... I don't appreciate being lied to.

@lukiejames

2 жыл бұрын

@@Jerseyhighlander I’m not sure where your located, however if you perform a 60 degree wash as stipulated in the manual after every 6/7 cycles, run their dedicated machine cleaner through the machine monthly as they stipulate and don’t use any bleach products in the machine this shouldn’t happen. If you use chlorine bleach, it will happen to any front loader regardless of brand. The metals don’t appreciate corrosive chemicals. With regard to the 20 year lifespan of their machines, that is subjective to use. They are tested to 10,000 hours of use and 20,000 hours on their little giants half way between domestic and commercial. If you perform 10 loads a week and you’re doing a 2 and a half hour cycle for example, that’s 25 hours a week. The machine will be worn out at the 8/9 year mark provided the machines not been overloaded, or the wrong chemicals have been used in the machine. Their 20 years use based of 10,000 operating hours assumes a certain allowance of working time each week. The same goes for when you buy from their website a 6 month supply of detergent. If you do a lot of washing, you may exhaust that detergent supply in 3 months and someone else might have it lasting longer then 6 months because they are a light user however the period of use is calculated on a specific number of cycles per week and per year. This is why all manufacturers who sell domestic machines won’t honour a warranty if the machine is used for commercial use, because the number of operating hours and the lifespan of the parts will quickly be worn out. I’m definitely on board with you about not living in a throw away society, however if a machines been a workhorse for ten years then I would consider that a win over another machine that might be cheaper and require replacement every 3 years.

@Jerseyhighlander

2 жыл бұрын

​@@lukiejames That's a lengthy reply, in my view, full of excuses. I'm going to keep mine short. The machine was properly cared for and not heavily used by any standard. I don't even have chlorine bleach in my home. The machine was, designed to fail and knowingly constructed to a pitifully poor standard. A high school student would know better than to combine dissimilar metals such as this in an environment of alkaline/caustic detergents. There is no other outcome any intelligent, rational person could possibly expect except premature failure and horrifically diminished function for years prior to that early failure. Miele used to make the drum support trunnion out of stainless steel like the inner and outer drum. They started at some point working on Wall Street's model of profits at any cost, cut corners, cut costs and made this important part from cheap, die cast aluminum. I expect this of garbage Made in China, not from Miele. It's a disgrace.

I'm sorry to hear about your problems with your washer. I purchased their TC5 model in October and its the best washer I've ever used! II hope that they will be able to get your machine fixed, and please keep us updated.

@Channel-cm7yc

4 жыл бұрын

Been using SQ for 60 years family combined. Where y’all been??’s

@brendame

3 жыл бұрын

Cooldude84343 Thanks for the comment!!! Do you still like your Speed Queen?

@jneusbaum3697

3 жыл бұрын

@@brendame tc5000 is the only one to get. bullet proof.

@brendame

3 жыл бұрын

@@jneusbaum3697 Thanks so much for the response!!!

@jneusbaum3697

3 жыл бұрын

@@brendame Speedqueen changed the TC5000 in 2018-2019? for 1 year {they were garbage for that year} They have since changed them back to tried and true design. The other models are still questionable at best once you get into the computer type dashboards. The current TC 5000 with mechanical dashboard is the real deal again. You're welcome. Have a great day.

I was giving you the benefit of the doubt until you mentioned that you live in Florida. That explains a lot. Now I will definitely buy a Speed Queen (which has always been owned and manufactured by Alliance), but I will choose the TR3 because simple = more reliable. BTW, inoperable is one word.

Alliance is Speed Queen, they own the brand.

Is your model one of the TR models? TC 5000 is the best model as far as I'm concerned

I wish I had seen this before I bought a washer, I have had mine for 2 months, now it wont start, hold time when you call is 45 min, I have messaged them, I have reached out to the distributor here in PR and they don't service on this side of the Island, I wish I had just gone to Costco and bought one, would have cost under 1k and if I had a problem I could have taken it back. So disappointed. Thank you for sharing.

Alliance laundry systems, LLC. is the company that owns and manufactures Speed Queen washers & dryers. Thats why the parts box you were sent says Alliance. It is not a after market company.

We love ours - so frustrating that you're having issues with yours.

My speed queen washer has an error eD44 when I try start the wash. Have to unplug and try again and push start asap for it to work, sometimes have to do this a dozen times before it catches. Under warranty but during the height of the covid pandemic it was impossible to get service from any of the authorized warranty repair businesses. Hopefully this is the only problem I have once the part is replaced as these machines are supposed to last decades. And I'm a single guy so I don't use it as often as most house holds 🤦‍♂️

@dogmom6772

3 жыл бұрын

I feel your pain. My four month old Speed Queen has error ER65. Thanks to Covid 19, I don't know when it will be fixed. I liked it better when Speed Queen was owned by Raytheon (before being acquired by Alliance).

@liamgallagherful

3 жыл бұрын

@@dogmom6772 I finally got it fixed a few days ago! I really should do a wash to be sure all is good. The contractor did a test, maybe a soak not sure. Hopefully you can get yours fixed soon!

Ohhh.... So sorry. The last good year for Speed Queen was 2017. Yep, SQ also drank the Kool-Aid. Don't buy a new one.

BTW ALLIANCE is SPEED QUEENS parent company. ALLIANCE are the factory parts

I am a firm believer in owning a conventional washer, instead of that digital crap that everyone but Speed Queen makes and sells. The only complaint I would have is that my conventional (2020 model) Speed Queen has what seems to be a shorter wash cycle than I'm used to. Other than that, my conventional Speed Queen performs perfectly.

@earthstewardude

11 ай бұрын

I'm with you there! I could care less about having my phone connected to my washing machine!

Because you bought the TR model. SMH.. TC for the win.

What model do you have? Did you buy it at a big box store? I bought mine from a local dealer with service technicians. Many stores sell but farm out the service to inadequate technicians. Alliance is Speed Queen.

I just purchased the TR5003 and it would not even fill! My Kenmore died after 18 years. My repair man said Speed Queen. We have spent 2 and a half days getting it in to our little house through the garage and then to the little utility room to have it not even run! We have never paid this much for a washer machine and I’m upset 😠! It’s the lid latch that stays latched and the Electrical board that’s sending it wrong messages to the latch lid. I’m trying to go camping, trying to get back for my family Reunion the flowing weekend and no washer!

I'm torn between the Maytag Commercial and the Speed Queen. One video I hear don't buy the Maytag buy the Speed Queen and on another video I hear buy the Maytag and don't buy the Speed Queen. How do ya win.

@dougsizenbach2686

3 жыл бұрын

Im in the same boat.

@BadfingerFan

2 жыл бұрын

Well? What did you buy?

People need to learn how to shop for appliances. If you didn't buy the Speed Queen "classic" with a transmission, then the performance will be mediocre just like all the top loads today that just slosh the clothes around.

@piecesoftheheart9231

Жыл бұрын

Yep, i started my research about 6 months ago, and the first thing I learned was, “you don’t want a TR model” That was Speed Queens attempt at an “eco washer” and it was a fail….. Speed Queen customers buy Speed Queens BECAUSE they’re not built like “eco washers”….. wrong crowd there, Speed Queen… wrong crowd lol

The TR series washers simply do not clean clothes properly. Get the old style reintroduced TC5003 model. Hindsight is a wonderful thing, what were Speed King thinking going to the TR agitation system. As for alliance they are the parent company that own Speed King, so it's not some subsidiary they make commercial washers.

Wish I saw this video sooner, I pick mine up tomorrow. Hope I have some luck with mine and don't have to go commando for 2 months. Sorry for your troubles there pretty lady, hopefully they took care of the issue. Thanks for the video.

@GSPirosaki

3 жыл бұрын

Did you get the TR series? How is it?

@MrKitty-zv3dl

3 жыл бұрын

@@GSPirosaki Yeah, TR series. Very quiet but I'll be honest it doesn't get your clothes as clean as the independent agitator model washers. I never had issues with under arm staining in my Tee shirts until we bought this machine. I now have to use bleach with white tees and spray n wash pretreatment for color tee's. I wish we bought the TC series with the independent agitator.

@GSPirosaki

3 жыл бұрын

@@MrKitty-zv3dl Another data point against the TR series, it seems. The engineering team responsible for the TR should be forced to use it for the next thirty years.

@MrKitty-zv3dl

3 жыл бұрын

@@GSPirosaki Agreed!

@hegonefishing9122

10 ай бұрын

My tc5000 comes tomorrow, we shall see how it goes...

Amazes me how the average American Karen (or Ken) can get through life being so unaware of their immediate surroundings... having called for warranty service you'd think that while reading the serial number on the label under the lid of the washer, she'd have noticed the bold letters *"Manufactured by Alliance Laundry Systems"* but I guess not. 😂

Make sure that you are washing big loads with "BULKY" cycle

My Speedqueen circa 2019, has currently locked and trapped a load in it, the THIRD TIME! Even when it is working, it's not. My towels come out crusty, like they have never been washed! The last repair man suggested the hottest water with the largest load setting. It didn't help. It is a $1000 worthless brick.

@deidrabay

Ай бұрын

Sorry for your problems. What model do you have? Is it a TR model?

Hi Heather! Please provide an update? I hope you were just given a new replacement?

I have a similar issue!! And im in australia 😣

i've had a old old school speed queen and they are the most fun of all,a bunch of the old school kenmores were really fun,the penta swirl really emptied me

I bought a TR5 in 2020, and the water mixing valve has died already twice. Repair has been to my house twice in less than one year (during Covid) and I've been waiting for him to return for 2 weeks now with another valve (which he did not have a part for when he arrived)... kinda annoying for sure...

I’m looking for a new set. Have 20 year old Maytag Neptune’s. I got my good out of them, no complaints. Here we go again, reading reviews. Maytag or SpeedQueen. Decide on Seed Queen then see this. Dammit

@kinnish5267

3 жыл бұрын

she has the TR series the TC5 series is a superstar

@GSPirosaki

3 жыл бұрын

@@kinnish5267 Exactly. Avoid the TR series.

@maxwellspeedwell2585

3 жыл бұрын

A whirlpool (Kenmore, Kirkland, etc.) made between 1985 - 2010 are good. Get the best top-load model without electronic controls. They will last forever. If something does break they are quick and cheap to fix (transmission (used) $45, new clutch & brake $32...). I would tear into an Amana and marvel at just how bad they were, same for the Kitchen Aide. The worst is GE, which I referred to as "Garbage Engineering". Sadly it is now not possible to buy a new washer. They are usually junk, and the price is high. We have Speed Queen at home BUT I know how to find the right models and years. I prefer the Whirlpool because a good used S.Q. between 1978 - 2017 is hard to find, and a lot of them are the wrong model or just worn-out.

@drewv5119

3 жыл бұрын

The Maytag Neptunes lasted my mom over 20yrs...Great Washers and Dryers

@DADoESofTX

2 жыл бұрын

@@maxwellspeedwell2585 All KitchenAid topload washers *are* Whirlpool direct-drive machines. KitchenAid didn't offer laundry products until 1987, after Whirlpool bought the company in 1986. There also was a KitchenAid frontloader pair called the Ensemble which was a rebadged Whirlpool Duet. KitchenAid laundry products were discontinued after Whirlpool bought Maytag in 2006 and Maytag was positioned as the premium laundry brand. The Ensemble pair was relabeled as the Maytag Epic frontloader set at that time.

Yep you may have issues does your have the center auger ? Speed Queen had few years where they stopped using it ,why you ask the issue was it was wearing out the clothes BUT they went back with it .WE have the auger one wife says it is rough on clothes, they get clean I like it .

Seems like all you want to do is complain about it, you think you know everything about the different wash cycles and you didn’t want the book, then the company replaces parts with factory ones and you call them aftermarket, maybe you need to do some research first before you by. I’ve had a lot of different washers and dryer’s including Maytag, GE, Whirlpool, top loaders and front loaders, none of them are good quality anymore, none of them would put enough water in the tub to even float the clothes, I just replaced them with a 2021 Speed Queen set which does fill the tub with water. Almost all this is the government’s fault for putting regulations on everything.

@richardsmith4187

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Dave I agree

@DrummingMan1

Жыл бұрын

Factory parts from alliance corporation of China! Read your music buddy!

@DylBuilder1

Жыл бұрын

No, I tried just about every combination on my TR7 (except wool and athletic and maybe "eco Delicate") and even on Super soiled, soak and extra rinse, max soil it failed to clean my jeans.

@pedropatarra7417

Жыл бұрын

I would complain too if my SQ does in 3 weeks

The same thing happened with my Frigidaire range. Total lemon. They kept sending out repairmen who'd work on it, but never fix it. The oven never got up to temp - EVER. I'd have to set it at 375 to maybe get 300 and watch it like a hawk. But the scary part is that half the time we'd use the gas burners, our carbon monoxide alarm would go off. Every meal we'd have a broom on the ready to turn the alarm off and would be waiting to run around opening the windows and doors. Sometimes we'd get lucky, sometimes not. This went on for two years, then the warrantee ran out. We paid for three repairmen to come out and they all failed. We ended up spending more money on three years of hell than the range originally cost. Finally replaced it with a zline and that range is a DREAM. Sadly, our dog is broken and she still runs in shivering terror every time someone goes to fry an egg. smh The cocky cat has finally recovered and now understands that the alarm won't shriek when we're cooking.

Did you have any resolution with your washer?

Purchased a TR7 on 9/26/20. Had it installed on 9/28/20. Now, 9/30/20, error code ED23 and washer will not work. I feel your pain. $1200 worth of junk at this point.

@dogmom6772

3 жыл бұрын

My four month TR7 has error code ER65. I think SQ should rethink where they are sourcing their electronics from and/or start doing 100% QC on their TR7 washers before selling them.

@duginvirginia5737

3 жыл бұрын

@@dogmom6772 Sorry to hear this. I called SQ again to ask who my approved service person is and still none. They have no follow-up for the customers.

@dogmom3129

3 жыл бұрын

@Albert Carello The error ended up being a bad relay on a circuit board. It was covered by warranty, but the repair tech tried to say the error was the result of bad power from the electric company. So to keep everyone happy, all the appliances are now on surge protectors.

I feel your pain. I wished I had taken my mid 90s Kenmore washer and dryer (whirlpool) with me instead of selling them with the house. I have a Maytag set now and the washer over the last 7 years has left my clothes soaking wet at the end of the wash cycle countless times! This time though I can't get the washer to correct the cycles and reset. I've hated this washer since day one! No way I'll ever buy a Maytag ever again. I'm thinking about a Speed Queen now and this is what lead me to your video. Sadly just about every washer I look at has nightmare reviews. Most of the bad reviews are do to the new restrictions placed on manufactures by the government. Things like the washers don't fill up enough, there are no water level settings, no warm or hot water during rinsing, the water doesn't get hot enough and so on. I long for the days when these things worked and sucked enough energy to power a small country and used enough water to fill an Olympic sized pool! Those were the days! Now these things just aggravate the crap out of you and break down in a quarter amount of the time and clean out your bank account better then they clean clothes!

@richardsmith4187

Жыл бұрын

Do your research, read , read, read and watch videos online about speed queen. They are the best made with the best warranty ( 3,5 and 7 years ) Speed Queen washers DO fill to the top and the TC5 model is one of the best. All are made in the USA and Speed Queen says they are tested to do 8 loads a week or 10,000 plus total for a about 25 years as they estimate. Look at laundry mats, they all have speed queen's and the home models are build with the same quality as they are "commercial heavy duty" Hope one review will not stop you from considering speed queen, I just purchased the TC5 this week as my washer died after 19 years.

@RollYourRock

2 ай бұрын

@@richardsmith4187 - How are you getting along with your new SQ TC5 washing machine?

@richardsmith4187

2 ай бұрын

@@RollYourRock It is absolutely awesome and doesn't miss a beat !! 6 loads a week and it cleans and performs great. I just wish I would have purchased a Speed Queen years ago, but my old machine lasted for 20 years and figured when it went I would buy a SQ. Best washer I have ever owned and I think it will probably be the last washer I ever buy.

@RollYourRock

18 күн бұрын

@@richardsmith4187 Thanks!🙂

I am in the market for a new washer. I will remember this video.

@brianworthington3419

2 жыл бұрын

I used a speed queen at work they are great!!!!

I am having the exact problem with GE the same issues and I was told they don't replace just fix. Coming out tomorrow again, It has been sitting in my garage since July!! I had to purchase a LG front loader which has been a Gem!! I am so disgusted. I live in Cape Coral Florida and was told they only have one repair company because I had requested another one!! awful

The old Whirlpools are great. Family of 5 lots of towels went 20 years. New SQ TR top loaders are not good. Get Maytag Commercial or SQ TC5 retro as mentioned.

Bought most basic Speed Queen with manual dials and mechanical "timer" just like old school. Exactly what I wanted. None of this High Efficiency BS. Purchased from locally owned old school mom and pop appliance store here in Tucson. Had small issue and they took care of me right away. I think they are price controlled and dealers in Phoenix had exact same price. So, I learned much better to go with mom and pop even if you have to pay a little more for peace of mind... Also, read warranty carefully. The entire machine is NOT covered for 10 years in my case just the transmission. Also, after 3 years only cover specific parts, no labor. I learned that lesson as well. If one of the new electronic control machines blows a control board, that is expensive.....stick with the cheap model manual controls...

@isaiahgreenfield2037

Жыл бұрын

What better basic or fancy

I don't have a Speed Queen but a few months ago I became interested in buying one when my 17 year old Maytag washer started leaking water. I called their toll free number to inquire where I could buy one in my area and if I needed it serviced for whatever reason, who in my area would service it. I gave her my number but not before she took my email address first and I never heard from her again. All I got was ads and more ads to buy one. Very bad service in my opinion though I'm sure they make good washing machines. Fixed my Maytag myself and still using it.

There is ALWAYS a percentage of appliances that break. You could get the absolutely best, and there is still a chance. But just because it breaks on YOU, doesn't meant that the product in general is bad. It's a wide problem, if MANY people have problems. And the Speed Queens, and you can ask any technician / repair person, are NOT the ones that break more. They break the LEAST. Also, and this probably messed up service.... pandemic times. Thank goodness we're past that now.

I'm content with my top of the line 5.8 cf LG top loader . It's 8 years old and still going strong 😎👍

I bought the classic tc5000. I wouldn't have bought any other speed queen. That computerized crap is nothing but problems.

Which model did you get?

If it was three weeks, why didn’t you take it back to the store?

Alliance makes the Speed Queen washer in Ripon Wi.

Bought a brand new Speed Queen washer TC5000 May 23, 2020 in Rockland County, NY based on all the nice reviews posted.. It's already giving me problems. The start/pause button does not work unles you unplug/plug the machine. Today, June 2, 2020 the spin cycle started without me choosing the washing cycle. The mechanic is coming in tomorrow. I wish I bought a Maytag Commercial. Buyer be aware.

@ambergardenhire4339

3 жыл бұрын

Ours worked great till it didn't...about 5 months! Now it is 1 problem after the other!

@ScrappyDooToo

3 жыл бұрын

@@ambergardenhire4339 you have the TC model?

@ambergardenhire4339

3 жыл бұрын

@ScrappyDooToo yes we do. I think ours is fixed for now after a few service calls. Each problem has ended up being a sick in some odd place. I'm scared to even wash socks at this point.

@ScrappyDooToo

3 жыл бұрын

@@ambergardenhire4339 thank you! Anyway you know the build-date? Someone here said to avoid the early TC model but yours seems like it would/should be the latest (2020). Maybe they sold you old-stock?

This video helps in no way. Half the comments praise the SQ, the other half condemn it. The only thing I got out of it is you are to buy a new SQ, buy the TC5000 model and make sure it was manufactured 2020 or above.

@richardsmith4187

Жыл бұрын

Correct !

It just goes to show you that more expensive is not always better.

The TC5 model is the one you want, old school agitation at its best. The other more expensive models use a one piece tub and agitator that just swish clothes around, they don't clean as well.

@amcken

Жыл бұрын

Yeah but you can't wash a king-sized comforter in the classic.

@smitastic7030

Жыл бұрын

@@amcken You can't wash it in either thoroughly. We take ours to the laundromat, not a big deal.

@richardsmith4187

Жыл бұрын

All the research I've done and speed queen comes out as the top machine, and the TC5 looks to be the very best. I just purchased one this week, its on backorder so I may have to wait 3-6 weeks but I can't wait to crank it up !! Love the "old school" design, if it ain't broken, don't change it !

speed queen is made by alliance .The same company made`s washer for lundary mats i own a speed queen washer had it ten years and is still working.

Alliance is Speed Queen's Parent company, So your parts are not aftermarket

I have a tc5. Unless than 1 year soap suds coming out of the standpipe. Almost all parts replaced on a brand new washer. Contacted SQ several times with pictures and videos. Their solution is one ignore me,2. Use vinegar as a clean out and then for several washes. They said it’s not the washer! Ok did that. Still having the same issue. I have never had an issue with suds coming out of a standpipe ever with other washers. I have seen other videos and read comments about others having the same issue. Also the BBB website really tells the story about what people are dealing with. Wish I had gone there first because I never would have spent the money on this machine.

Thats why i recommend buying from a local Speed Queen dealer not online. Also get Basic model no digital controller!! This one is Basic TC5003WN !!

I wanted a Speed Queen but didn't buy the nightmare model you have. Its not just Speed Queen. All the new washers with computerized panels and fancy lights that claim do everything under the sun are only asking for trouble. NET: To much in the way of electronics to fail especially when you consider its directly above a high humidity water filled drum. Best advice I can give is buy a model with mechanical dial controls. Like another poster below recommended below, if you're looking for a machine that's as close as possible to the older machines of the 1980’s with no fancy options, solidly built and with a minimum of electronics get a 2020- 2021 TC5. ( Forget the TR7 ! )

@richardsmith4187

Жыл бұрын

TC5 model is the best

@isaiahgreenfield2037

Жыл бұрын

What’s built better fancy or basic

This video is hilarious.

@richardsmith4187

Жыл бұрын

LMAO

I'm getting the Maytag (commercial) top loader when my front loader dies. It's the old style agitator.

@luv2uallday1

3 жыл бұрын

the maytag commercial washer is better than the residential washer but not as good as a speed queen on reilability. The new maytags use the WVW design. itls a modular design it's not as rugged as the old style direct drive models of the day. it's more rugged than the retail version. the commercial version has higher rated motor capacitor a 1/2 hp motor a thicker belt a beefier spin clutch actuator. But it's transmission is still mostly plastic, Even with the maytag commercial washer you are not gonna get no 15 to 20 years out of it. The new design is less powerful and less reliable then previous designs. But whirlpool/maytag has gone to it cuz cheaper to make and to comply with High efficiency standards to wash clothes with less water. The speed queen is built like the old models and are very rugged the transmission is metal in construction and has a very powerful motor. you would get 20 years out of those babies. it also has a steel outer tub. The maytag commercial has one main advantage and that's a better agitator vs the speed queen. The maytag can pull down and circulate clothes better than the speed queen. both models have trade offs. and pros to them. if you want reliability for many years to come the speed queen. if you like the better agitation but will not have as good as reliablilty the maytag

@jackt6112

2 жыл бұрын

I bought a Maytag Commercial Washer and matching gas dryer. I didn't know I'd end up getting Maytag again. The Performa set I just got rid of served me just over 20 years. The motor went bad on the washer after 20 years and I was going to put a new motor in it because the dryer was fine, and I planned on going another 20 years with the set, so I ordered the motor. However, when I got inside of it, the lid was rusted out around the hinge screws on the top, a hinge was broken, and the bottom was pretty rusted too, so I sent the motor back and bought new. The reason I went with the Maytag is it is the only one with an agitator that makes sense. The Whirlpool is $70 cheaper, but has a porcelain drum instead of stainless like the Maytag and it the Maytag has more functions they added which the put where the coin box normally goes. Also the new Maytags and Whirlpools are made with galvanized metal now, but my Performa was not else it would still be in service. From what I read, the washer top is not porcelain on the Maytag as they are on the Whirlpool and Speed Queen although if not, that is some some very hard paint. The fit and finish is nicer on the Speed Queens. I will say that the new Maytag Commercial handles out of balance loads better than the Maytag Performa did. The Speed Queen controls are simpler to understand.

@richardsmith4187

Жыл бұрын

The speed queen TC5 model is the best with the "aggressive style" agitator

yes Speed Queen is a division of Alliance but that is no excuse for Alliance's poor behavior. We bought some Speed Queens a few years ago and they did not clean well and the dryer Left burn marks on clothes. Got rid of them after about a year of messing around with them. Repair efforts did not solve the problems we had and frankly I don't think any repair could -you can't repair a bad design. Ours always left and in the bottom of the tub from work clothes too.

What did you end up doing ?

We have the TR5 washer and dryer and they have to be the absolute worst w/d we've ever owned. The worst I've ever used and I've done laundry for over 30 years. Same experience as most comments about not cleaning, leaving residue, etc. We've tried different settings, changed detergents, different load size, on and on.....The "send me a user guide" made me chuckle. We followed that, it doesn't work. The same thing with the dryer with clothes falling into your lint trap, except our dryer burns our clothes. So many clothes ruined. It's very frustrating. I was so excited about them and it's been the biggest disappointment. My parents had just got the front load model and they love them. I see some good comments about the TR5 models, so maybe we just got a dud.

@meganflemming6339

Жыл бұрын

I have the exact same problems with mine. Both washer and dryer. Did you ever find a fix?

@richardsmith4187

Жыл бұрын

The TC5 model is best

Did you purchase the TR model of Speed Queen ? From everything I've read people and Speed Queen customer service advise that if it is just regular dirty clothes and not Very dirty work clothes the TR model should get them perfectly clean. But on the other hand if you have very dirty work clothes, they advise the TC model is better as the agitators are different on the TR and TC models. I just ordered a TC model and from all I've read it does a great job. The TC model is the "Classic Clean" with the more forceful agitator, where the TR model has a "gentler" agitator action. I hope you get things worked out with yours as Speed Queens seem to be a very good washer.

Maytag rocks.Sure.. parts break down, but they re cheap ..plenty...and a DIYer with common tools can fix it.

Can you give an update? I’m about to replace my machine and people are recommending Speed Queen.

@Dr_ITguy337

3 жыл бұрын

Buy the TC5 series. TC5 has the classic agitator. This woman has the TR series. Only downside to the TC5 is you can’t choose your load size. Either has a deep fill (full tub) water or 2/3 fill water level.

I bought a Speed Queen TC5003WN washer/dryer pair, and I absolutely love it! I had issues with suds backing out of the drain pipe, but it had nothing to do with the washer. The problem was relating to the fact drain pipe length above the p-trap is not long enough. The minimum length should be 24" (2 ft.), and mine is only about 18" roughly. So, I filled the gaps with a sponge, which allows air in but stops the suds from oozing out of the pipe. I cut a sponge about 1/8" bigger than the diameter of my drain pipe, slit the center in an "X" to insert the drain pipe from the washer and inserted the washer drain pipe into the drain pipe to the house. I also tied a string around the sponge to make it easier to retrieve the sponge. PROBLEM SOLVED. The branch of soap also played a part. I used the Seventh Generation (Target), and it is super sudsy, which made the problem worse (before inserting the sponge). I was also advised not to use detergent pods. Persil Laundry Detergent is recommended. The SQ washers only require about 1 tablespoon of soap for normal soil, and no more than 3 tablespoons for soiled laundry. If you need a good pretreat, I found Dawn Dishwashing Detergent to be a great pretreat, especially for grease, even after the spot has been washed and dried. I made a 50/50 solution (Dawn and water) and spay on the knees of my jeans or on greasy spots. I scrub with a brush and let sit for about 5 minutes. You can use straight, too. I had an Electrolux Oasis Touch Washer and Dryer pair, and they were junk. I had the set for about 10 years before I got rid of them. I had to replace the dryer's heating element every year for the last 3 years. I finally said, "Enough is enough." No more front loaders for me.. back to the old-school, top loader with an agitator. Great product and cleans super well!

@richardsmith4187

Жыл бұрын

Craig, thank you for your comment about suds problems. I have been researching washing machines in the past few weeks as mine finally died after 19 years. Speed Queen kept coming up as the best washer on the market. I did read about other people who had the suds problem and so I called Speed Queen customer service. They did mention vinegar as a solution, but they advised that some people use way too much detergent, who knew ?? I always filled the cap up and they advised the 1 tablespoon was enough to get good cleaning. So I learned that modern detergents are concentrated so you really don't need as much for a load. I just purchased a TC5 this week and can't wait for the delivery in 3-6 weeks ( backordered )

sometimes you need to presoak and whoever you bought it from does the warranty work

I appreciate the video

Hi there thanks for the demonstration after i watched the video I changed my mind about purchasing speed queen washer.good luck

@richardsmith4187

Жыл бұрын

One persons review changed your mind ?? you should do lots more reading and research online. Speed Queen is probably the best washer made with a warranty to match. I think she didn't get the model that matched the needs for her cleaning. The TC5 model is the best and I think she got the TR5