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Post# 288180   7/2/2008 at 00:07 (5,749 days old) by goblue ()        

havent see too many queens on here. why no love LOL
there one of my favorite brands if not THE favorite brand. i love my 2006 dryer but wish i could find a vintage washer





Post# 288184 , Reply# 1   7/2/2008 at 00:49 (5,749 days old) by jeffg ()        

Must be the solid/holeless tubs.. People find them very threatening.. :)

I believe our moderator Robert has at least one or two vintage SQs in his collection.

As for current models I'd like to think a lack of posts indicates a lack of problems. Or maybe a lack of marketing on SQ's part. It's amazing how often the brand is entirely excluded in comparative articles and reviews (e.g. consumersearch.com).

We're completely happy with our SQ AWS76NW. Dumping the Cabrio 6200 Agi for it was the best appliance move we've ever made.


Post# 288189 , Reply# 2   7/2/2008 at 04:18 (5,749 days old) by toploader55 (Massachusetts Sand Bar, Cape Cod)        
I agree Jeff

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You really don't see much if any advertising for SQ. I do know from looking at their machines on the SQ web site that they offer a 10 year warrenty on the transmission,5 years on the motor. That's unheard of these days.

Post# 288211 , Reply# 3   7/2/2008 at 07:30 (5,749 days old) by mihi ()        

I looked at their machine before I bought my Fisher-Paykel. I think Speed Queen puts their money into the components of the machine rather than a lot of advertising. They looked very solid to me.


Post# 288222 , Reply# 4   7/2/2008 at 08:51 (5,749 days old) by jetcone (Schenectady-Home of Calrods,Monitor Tops,Toroid Transformers)        
Very rare around New England

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and JeffG I think you mean
"I believe our moderator Robert has at least one or two vintage SQs in his collection."

Our moderator Robert is HOARDING Speed Queens from us easterners! We are SpeedQueenLess out here because he is HOARDING them sooo much.

Just my 2$



Post# 288228 , Reply# 5   7/2/2008 at 09:37 (5,748 days old) by goblue ()        

lol robert's cornering the market on them. there was a 70's coin op one on st.louis craiglist around christmas but i never got around to contacting the person.

as for warranty and backing there product SQ/Alliance cant be beat. i had one Minor problem with my dryer, the guy was out the next day fixed free. there solid as a tank.
like i say "its hard to kill a queen"


Post# 288245 , Reply# 6   7/2/2008 at 11:09 (5,748 days old) by gyrafoam (Wytheville, VA)        

I am using my late 60's solid-tub as one of my "daily drivers" this summer and I also have a late 70's (large) solid-tub model.



Post# 288246 , Reply# 7   7/2/2008 at 11:11 (5,748 days old) by goblue ()        

gyro you got pictures???
love to see the 60's version


Post# 288247 , Reply# 8   7/2/2008 at 11:11 (5,748 days old) by gyrafoam (Wytheville, VA)        
BTW---

Eddie1210 is the S.Q. guru. No telling how many machines he's got now and he keeps them in like-new condition!

Post# 288256 , Reply# 9   7/2/2008 at 11:58 (5,748 days old) by eddy1210 (Burnaby BC Canada)        
Steve, how dare

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Letting the cat out. Hmmph.


Post# 288259 , Reply# 10   7/2/2008 at 12:01 (5,748 days old) by goblue ()        

eddie nice classic.

Post# 288263 , Reply# 11   7/2/2008 at 12:35 (5,748 days old) by mistereric (New Jersey (Taylor Ham))        
SQ's

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Love my "45" model, (thanks Toggles and my new friend from LI) and mom is very happy with her "44" (save for the lack of a warm rinse). The modern SQ's are very solid, simple, well built... i'd love a vintage SQ or gas dryer.

There is only one retailer on Staten Island for the SQ, and the generally only have the MOL in stock. I think they are just a lot harder to come by, so one rarely sees them in the wild. Pity.


Post# 288265 , Reply# 12   7/2/2008 at 12:54 (5,748 days old) by laundramatt (Youngstown, Ohio)        

Older Speed Queens were not too common in the home around here either. Recently they could be found in many apartment buildings, but few and far between for home use. This is Whirlpool/Kenmore/Maytag country.

I even know of a 6-plex that had a coin-op Speed Queen with the famous over-flow rinse in use until a couple of years ago. I had never seen one before and I didn't understand what I was watching until I discovered AW.org. What a wonderful site!

But Speed Queen, Norge, and Easy Automatic washers (like the one in today's POD) are the brands that I wish I could have seen more of.


Post# 288268 , Reply# 13   7/2/2008 at 13:18 (5,748 days old) by mickeyd (Hamburg NY)        
Oh, my, my, Eddie

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Your Speed Queen washing machine is absolutely gorgeous. Wondering, were special classier models manufactured for sale only in Canada? Never seen that gleaming gem here!!!

Thanks for today's dose of candy. ;'D


Post# 288272 , Reply# 14   7/2/2008 at 14:04 (5,748 days old) by eddy1210 (Burnaby BC Canada)        
It's my favorite

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I just love the styling too, these models were imported from the US, later I'd say late 60's McGraw Edison opened a Canadian factory and built them here.
BTW would love to see a pic of your SQ wringer!


Post# 288275 , Reply# 15   7/2/2008 at 14:54 (5,748 days old) by blackstone (Springfield, Massachusetts)        

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We used to sell and service Speed Queens, starting in the 1970s. Mostly liked the stainless tubs; I still have a few hanging around. I would hate to scrap them. I have a bunch of parts, too. I remember servicing a SQ electric dryer that matches Eddie's washer. It wasn't easy to fix, especially with all the old wiring above the drum that deteriorated from the heat. One of the best features about that dryer was the wide diameter tub. I think that model also had a push-to-start switch, long before they were required.


Post# 288276 , Reply# 16   7/2/2008 at 15:00 (5,748 days old) by laundryshark (Cedar Rapids, Iowa)        
Early High Speed Spinning SQ Top Loaders?

Other than the early Frigidaire and GE machines with a high speed spin, does anybody remember any commercial or home laundry machines that had a high speed final rinse speed? I vaguely remember a small town laundromat that probably had top loading SQ washers that had the revved up spin speed at the end. They sounded like race cars speeding up and did not come to a stop right away and sort of had a metallic sound as the wash baskets gradually slowed down to a complete stop. Would like to find the closest videos of these kinds of SQ or similar washer models. Many thanks.--Laundry Shark

Post# 288277 , Reply# 17   7/2/2008 at 15:01 (5,748 days old) by goblue ()        

blackstone you got pictures of the SQ you dont wanna scrap??

Post# 288286 , Reply# 18   7/2/2008 at 15:59 (5,748 days old) by djmjlcst (Bloomington, Illinois)        
Good to see that SQ Running!

Hi Eddy,

I trust that your move went well - judging from the photo of that vintage SQ in action! Love the panel light and it looks like it cleaned up nicely! I don't think it was dirty to begin with - other than replacing the balance ring and water pump. Hope all is well that washer and dryer - you have a couple of nice vintage appliances there! After seeing all your SQ's I'm just mad at myself for tossing our old harvest gold mid 70's SQ (w/fabric softener dispenser) on the curb when we purchased our new ones! If I remember correctly it was picked up within a couple of hours by someone. Really all that was wrong with it was the pump. I think we replaced it twice and after the third time - we made the decision to get rid of it in favor of a newer model. How have your pumps been holding up? I think the old SQ's were notorious for the water pumps giving out and leaking within a five or six year period. That's just my opinion from personal experience. All in all, they are a great washing machine! Love the overflow rinsing!

Mike


Post# 288290 , Reply# 19   7/2/2008 at 16:12 (5,748 days old) by mickeyd (Hamburg NY)        
Sure, Eddie, there's a new roll in the can and I'll

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In the meantime here's one for you and Fred Blackstone of a Blackstone spray rinsing. A better camera is coming soon, a digi-"tile" like yours so I can show the actual spin, and post it haste without waiting to fill a roll.

By the way, i took out my magnifier to study your fab control panel, and it's so interesting, early color coding of gentle and BRISK--love that. In fact, the SQ you're asking for operates at the brisk pace while the older one in with a perfect SS tub moves at the gentle speed. Alas the older one has died! I'll snap a pic of the SQ with her whole agitator, then with the Norge at full speed. Wait till you see the size of the waves the 4 paddle Norge makes in a brisk stroke SQ--insane,

Also love how demure the main dial is. For a brief moment I couldn't identify it. Where the heck is the main dial, then I saw woolens and Dry and got it! What a fabulous machine. That had to have been the "Custom Imperial " equivalent in the Speed Queen family.

So here's the Blackie with a seemingly thick thread of fluid stringing across the tub of the outer tub. I assure you it's just powdered Tide W Bleach washing liquor shooting out of the slots. Very fun to watch.


Post# 288291 , Reply# 20   7/2/2008 at 16:15 (5,748 days old) by eddy1210 (Burnaby BC Canada)        
matching dryer

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Here's the matching dryer to that washer. I haven't had too much trouble with my SQ pumps, the ones I've had fail were due to things like pieces of metal grinding up the impeller. They also tend to freeze up if you let the washer sit idle for a long period of time. I grease mine every so often, that nipple is very handy to keep them properly lubed. Too bad you didn't keep your 70's harvert gold SQ. Laundry Shark, SQ made a special commercial pulley which gave those machines a higher spin speed, IIRC it ramped it up to 800 rpm. I think several club members have this special pulley.
Mike, photos soon to come of the new laundry room!


Post# 288296 , Reply# 21   7/2/2008 at 16:32 (5,748 days old) by eddy1210 (Burnaby BC Canada)        
Michael

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That's a very fun shot of the Blackstone! So your 80's SQ wringer has a porcelain tub? Funny it has a brisker agitation, I thought they all had similar transmissions and speeds. Maybe they used a newer motor on the later machines with a higher rpm?
Did you notice on the control dial, it's hard to see but there's a "push to start" engraved on it. Very unusual for SQ machines, most had a "pull to start" timer.
Eddy


Post# 288299 , Reply# 22   7/2/2008 at 16:37 (5,748 days old) by mickeyd (Hamburg NY)        
Yes, white speckled porcelain; it's gorgeous, and very v

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After the 4th, this roll will be ready. No one's ever asked for a pic of her. How rare and fun! You won't be disappointed.

Post# 288308 , Reply# 23   7/2/2008 at 17:14 (5,748 days old) by gansky1 (Omaha, The Home of the TV Dinner!)        
Oh, we've got the love of Queens here!

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Here is an aging picture of my 1954 set...

Post# 288310 , Reply# 24   7/2/2008 at 17:16 (5,748 days old) by gansky1 (Omaha, The Home of the TV Dinner!)        

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Here is an early 70's set I brought home last summer that Dan from Seattle found when he was home visiting. Ben in Iowa has them now.

Post# 288311 , Reply# 25   7/2/2008 at 17:17 (5,748 days old) by gansky1 (Omaha, The Home of the TV Dinner!)        

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This is a newspaper ad from the grand opening of a Speed Queen appliance dealer in Lincoln, NE


Post# 288312 , Reply# 26   7/2/2008 at 17:19 (5,748 days old) by gansky1 (Omaha, The Home of the TV Dinner!)        

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Another 70's machine I brought home several years ago - I've torn down for parts or given away too many to count now!

Post# 288313 , Reply# 27   7/2/2008 at 17:23 (5,748 days old) by gansky1 (Omaha, The Home of the TV Dinner!)        

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Another early 70's washer

This one had an almost pure white (large capacity) tub - Purrrdy!


Post# 288316 , Reply# 28   7/2/2008 at 17:25 (5,748 days old) by launderess (Quiet Please, There´s a Lady on Stage)        
SQ "Super Twin"

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Have never seen a Speed Queen twin tub unit. Who knew?

L.


Post# 288318 , Reply# 29   7/2/2008 at 17:27 (5,748 days old) by gansky1 (Omaha, The Home of the TV Dinner!)        

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Another rare one - a three speed from the late 60's. I'd never seen one in person before. Steve in Roanoke has it now but the previous owner had screwed up the motor and it's only a one speed now... It actually cleaned up really nice - this is the second of two that I found at an estate sale, the previous one with the black panel was the other - at the same house with a SQ wringer in the basement as well!

Post# 288319 , Reply# 30   7/2/2008 at 17:29 (5,748 days old) by eddy1210 (Burnaby BC Canada)        
nice to see those pictures

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Greg, it's a pleasure to see all those pictures again! Thank you

Post# 288320 , Reply# 31   7/2/2008 at 17:29 (5,748 days old) by gansky1 (Omaha, The Home of the TV Dinner!)        
SuperTwin!

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There was a member in Minneapolis that had one for sale but we've lost contact with him now - I'd love to play with one too! They were made by Servis in the UK but had a smaller version of the SQ high-vane agitator in them. They also imported the Servis compact dryer as well. Somewhere around here I have sales literature for them.

Post# 288321 , Reply# 32   7/2/2008 at 17:30 (5,748 days old) by gansky1 (Omaha, The Home of the TV Dinner!)        

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A mid 70's TOL washer

Post# 288322 , Reply# 33   7/2/2008 at 17:31 (5,748 days old) by gansky1 (Omaha, The Home of the TV Dinner!)        

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pg 2

Post# 288323 , Reply# 34   7/2/2008 at 17:32 (5,748 days old) by gansky1 (Omaha, The Home of the TV Dinner!)        

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A short course in home laundering from SQ

Post# 288324 , Reply# 35   7/2/2008 at 17:35 (5,748 days old) by gansky1 (Omaha, The Home of the TV Dinner!)        

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Short course pg 2

I've had quite a few SQ's pass through here over the years, I can think of 6 or 8 I don't have pictures of handy now. They were nearly always at the bottom of the ratings in Consumer Reports, but they are fun, drama-filled washers!


Post# 288325 , Reply# 36   7/2/2008 at 17:35 (5,748 days old) by gansky1 (Omaha, The Home of the TV Dinner!)        

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Eddy - that washer and dryer are just spectacular, you've been holding out on us!!

Let's chat soon.


Post# 288329 , Reply# 37   7/2/2008 at 17:55 (5,748 days old) by mihi ()        

Man those Speed Queens are sweet!!!

Post# 288339 , Reply# 38   7/2/2008 at 18:43 (5,748 days old) by blackstone (Springfield, Massachusetts)        

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I have about 5 solid stainless tubs and a couple perforated tubs. Problem is, the SQ tubs look very similar to Blackstone solid tubs [from early 1960s models]. I lost track of which is which--have to figure them out by measuring diameters and hole placements. Otherwise, they make very useful bowls for carrying large amounts of dirt.

Any SQ advertising with pictures of Chuck Connors [the Rifleman]? I threw away some recently.



Post# 288344 , Reply# 39   7/2/2008 at 19:22 (5,748 days old) by tuthill ()        

While were on the subject of Speed Queens, what does everyone think of the seemingly poor turnover in vintage queens and how it affects washing performance.

Post# 288365 , Reply# 40   7/2/2008 at 21:39 (5,748 days old) by nmaineman36 ()        

Poor Turnover? What? When I was growing up my parents had a Speed Queen washer similar to the brochure that Greg scanned. That washer was a workhorse and it ran every day doing laundry for 7 people. If it was loaded properly and that would be to the top of the agitator vanes and loaded loosely...rollover was very effective. That washer could clean the grime out of white socks. I used Tide and Cheer at the time...basically whatever was on sale at the store that week.
The model we had was a step down from that top of the line model and had a timed fill. I would use the Extra Fill and the washer would fill to where it needed to be on Warm. Hot water was a bit slower so i had to babysit the washer and stop it before it would start. Reset the knob to fill and finish filling the washer. Then I would set it into wash. On the Rinse cycle I always had to reset the cycle so it would fill properly. I always used and still do cold water rinses.
What was a pain about the washer was the sand removal was dismal. And residue from detergents would be at the bottom of the tub. Extraction was alot to be desired since the top of the load was spun out well but the bottom of the load retained some water enough to wring out. I did like the idea of having a solid tub washer since all fills were fresh and never mixed with water from lets say the wash cycle to the rinse cycle. Rinsing with a Speed Queen was always effective. Never had or needed to do a 2nd deep rinse. The floatation rise overflow system worked very well getting rid of soap suds and really released whatever was left in the clothes. The water before spin was clear.
The drain pump on the washer was strong. The strongest I have ever seen on a washer to the this day was with the Speed Queen. The wash tub was stainless and it was the extra capacity deep tub. When the washer died that tub had a mirror like finish...as stainless steel tubs get used they become smoother over time. Kinda makes me want one now.


Post# 288374 , Reply# 41   7/2/2008 at 22:29 (5,748 days old) by gyrafoam (Wytheville, VA)        
Now Tuthill---------

I never have a problem with turn-over in an S.Q. standard tub or large. Of course certain people I won't mention here have a habit of stuffing them full----then they just thrash the s*%t out of everything----but they will get 'em clean!
I don't care what CU had to say about 'em --- vintage S.Q.'s are great washers!

Just like an old Maytag, you have to know how to load 'em.



Post# 288379 , Reply# 42   7/2/2008 at 23:22 (5,748 days old) by goblue ()        

jed you wouldnt say that if you owned a speed queen there Workhorses. gyro right if you overload any washer gonna crap out.

Post# 288388 , Reply# 43   7/2/2008 at 23:45 (5,748 days old) by mickeyd (Hamburg NY)        
Greg--great stuff--you workhorse, you!!!!!!!!

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Always amazed by the early availability of soak-to-wash and then its disappearance.
Had no idea SQ offered this. Wondering if there was a spin and refill, and if so how and where did the second dose of detergent shuttle in?

Appreciate how much you love washers and love you for that.

Lovely, lovely Speed Queens. Thank you for the sweet bedtime treats.

HERE...........Take a couple o' Blackstones to bed tonight ;'D


Post# 288393 , Reply# 44   7/3/2008 at 00:08 (5,748 days old) by 70series ( Connecticut.)        

Love those Speed Queen photos. I can just hear the whir of the motor, the splash of the water, the gush of the overflow rinse, and the slam of the solenoid as it goes from wash to spin. A veritable symphony.

I saw only one solid tub Speed Queen in a neighbor's basement, and got to watch it for a few seconds as it was overflow rinsing. It was replaced a month after by a perf tub 1983 model, which was nowhere near as fun. When I saw the perforated tub, it was as if SQ lost its individuality.

The most fond memories of Speed Queens I have are those of coin op models. In the mid 70s we would go on vacations to resorts in upstate NY, and PA. Both places had them in the laundromats. Needless to say, I spent a lot of time hanging out there. If there is anything better than watching one SQ at work, it is watching two or three at once. That was heaven.

I notice in the pictures of the 70s models that they lack the chrome bar or strip across the top front. The coin op models, and the one my neighbor owned had that. What year did SQ last feature it? Thank you in advance.

Have a good one,
James


Post# 288420 , Reply# 45   7/3/2008 at 08:04 (5,748 days old) by gansky1 (Omaha, The Home of the TV Dinner!)        

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Fred - that's funny you use the SQ tubs for moving dirt, I have a 50's tub with the (bad) agitator post in it for a hose storage pot in the back yard, it works better than the new plastic junk from Target! I had quite a few around here too at one time and either put them to use or tossed them. I think there is one left in the shed. You almost never, ever needed the tub - just the center-post or possibly the wire clothes rings on the 60's models.

I've always thought it would be fun to have one set up with a fountain pump for a constant overflow rinse water feature...

Mikeyd - your Blackstones are beautiful! Another bedtime treat for sure.


Post# 288425 , Reply# 46   7/3/2008 at 08:31 (5,748 days old) by veg-o-matic (Baltimore, Hon!)        

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Was it Speed Queen that made that odd "tilt-out" model that could be built in to a closet?

veg


Post# 288444 , Reply# 47   7/3/2008 at 09:55 (5,747 days old) by rp2813 (Sannazay)        

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For me, the long agitation stroke would be reason enough to seek out a SQ machine if I wanted a brand new top loader. I don't think you can find that on any other make these days. I've seen other posts here that indicate you have to hunt down dealers for SQ anymore. Consumer Reports used to include SQ machines in their ratings and would publish the results of their reader surveys for repair history and SQ was always just about average, with Maytag by far the most reliable. Judging from what has been posted on this thread and previous ones that have appeared on AW, SQ machines seem very reliable. I suppose those who reply to the CR surveys are more likely to share negative information.

Post# 288448 , Reply# 48   7/3/2008 at 10:05 (5,747 days old) by lesto (Atlanta)        

eddy, what year is that "conditioning center" speed queen?

Post# 288466 , Reply# 49   7/3/2008 at 11:42 (5,747 days old) by eddy1210 (Burnaby BC Canada)        

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Apparently it's a 1960 Model, oddly enough it's stamped Dec 8, 1959 on the timer.

Post# 288489 , Reply# 50   7/3/2008 at 15:11 (5,747 days old) by blackstone (Springfield, Massachusetts)        

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mickeyd---
Those Blackstones look very familiar. I bet they're glad to near the place of their birth.

Looks like you need a chrome part for the center of the temp. knob. I got 'em.


Post# 288495 , Reply# 51   7/3/2008 at 15:44 (5,747 days old) by mickeyd (Hamburg NY)        
So they came from near here, huh?

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Been meaning to catch up to you, but not till after,"The Dark Secret in the Garage" which is almost ready. I don't want to give anything away;'D Everything is written. Need only to learn one more computer manuver and take a few more photos.

Talk to you soon, and I'm tellin' ya, after a finally making the acquaintance of a Blackstone, they are something else!!!!!! --as you well know, I'm sure.

Do you know the spin speed. I'm guessing around 800.

Here's another sneak preview. Sorry if I posted it--can't remember-- TIPSY, last night & haven't checked yet


Post# 288561 , Reply# 52   7/4/2008 at 03:01 (5,747 days old) by whirlcool (Just North Of Houston, Texas)        

We almost bought a Speed Queen electronic set back in 93' before we bought our Whirlpool set. These were Speed Queen by Raytheon machines.
The set I am talking about is the one with electonic controls and the "granite pebble" finish on the control panel.
How did those Speed Queen by Raytheon sets hold up? You really never see any of those around.


Post# 288570 , Reply# 53   7/4/2008 at 05:20 (5,747 days old) by angus (Fairfield, CT.)        

Interesting Speed Queens, Eddy. While there may not have been many of those models around, I recall knowing at least three families that had that exact model in various Brooklyn apartments. Never got to see one operate as a kid, though.

Post# 288713 , Reply# 54   7/5/2008 at 00:49 (5,746 days old) by rp2813 (Sannazay)        

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Allen, if the Raytheon SQ machines were anything like my Raytheon Amana pair with granite type panel you described, you were wise to pass them up.

Ralph


Post# 288730 , Reply# 55   7/5/2008 at 02:56 (5,746 days old) by whirlcool (Just North Of Houston, Texas)        

If I remember correctly back in 93' the Raytheon Amana and Speed Queens were identical to each other. What kind of problems did you have with your Raytheon Amanas? Were they worse than a Amanatag?

Post# 288736 , Reply# 56   7/5/2008 at 05:06 (5,746 days old) by toploader55 (Massachusetts Sand Bar, Cape Cod)        
Extra Credit Veg.

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I totally forgot about those. Yes, I vaguely remember a magazine ad for the "Tilt" out SQ.Was it a unit for a closet, or was it their style for a stackable ?

Post# 288737 , Reply# 57   7/5/2008 at 05:35 (5,746 days old) by foraloysius (Leeuwarden, Friesland, the Netherlands)        
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No idea btw where I got these pictures from. I saved them to my harddrive on August 12th 2005. Perhaps from eBay?


Post# 288745 , Reply# 64   7/5/2008 at 06:26 (5,746 days old) by tolivac (greenville nc)        

i would like to see more SQ machines as well-especially the one before Ratheon and Amana.Used to use McGraw Hill ones in an apartment building laundry.they even had the deep overflow rinse.Was very nice and did a great job.The later one from Ratheon that took over the McGrawHill ones weren't as good-no more deep rinse.and as a child knew someone that had a SQ washer with the metal agitator-they always had it polished so it gleamed!Was really beautiful in the SS tank.you don't see SQ machines out here at all-only one I have seen was a later model beat up wringer.The nearest dealer is in Charlette fro the new SQ machines.We have one at work-gotten from GSA-SS tank and surgilator like agitator.(undilating type blades)

Post# 288795 , Reply# 65   7/5/2008 at 13:54 (5,745 days old) by rp2813 (Sannazay)        
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Allen,

My Raytheon Amana pair were 1997 Vintage. When I dumped them the washer was on its 4th belt in 9 years, and these machines did not even receive heavy everyday use. I also didn't like the inadequate rinsing. Very skimpy, and with a load of towels no matter how little detergent I used and no matter how many extra rinses I would run manually, the water still came out soapy. The only good thing is that it still had long stroke agitation. The companion dryer was a rattletrap from day one and tended to run hot. Worst dryer I have ever owned; it was so flimsy.

I've read here in the past that supposedly the SQ machines were built to higher standards but I really don't think that when Raytheon was in charge that there was much difference between the two brands. Maybe someone else can advise. This has been discussed before but the SQ saga has had lots of twists and turns and it's hard to remember the timeline of who owned SQ when, and the quality of machines they turned out.

Ralph


Post# 288802 , Reply# 66   7/5/2008 at 15:22 (5,745 days old) by whirlcool (Just North Of Houston, Texas)        

Ralph:

Thanks for the update, I appreciate it.
Now I am glad that we didn't buy the SQ set back then. We have been very happy with our WP set, it does a great job rinsing. Hopefully, Alliance Laundry will keep Speed Queen and produce good machines. It seems that the heyday of SQ was in the late 50's - early 70's.
Supposedly they improved that latest models of their FL machines, but still have a way to go from what I have heard. Do you think Alliance will keep improving their FL machines?

Allen



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