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Speed Queen wringer machine |
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Post# 426108   4/1/2010 at 13:40 (5,110 days old) by LordKenmore (The Laundry Room)   |   | |
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I may have a chance to "adopt" a Speed Queen wringer machine. I haven't seen it yet, but I have seen photos, and it appears to be in good condition.
I'm wondering what the opinion of Speed Queen wringer machines are. It seems like I mostly hear about Maytag...never Speed Queen. I need something that can work--at least for the moment--as a daily driver, until I get issues with the Kenmore fixed. Plus, I've always wanted a wringer machine. But if washing is poor, or the machines aren't reliable, or parts next to impossible to find, or whatever...well, I'd probably be better off waiting for something else. |
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Post# 426405 , Reply# 1   4/2/2010 at 19:02 (5,109 days old) by LaundraMatt (Youngstown, Ohio)   |   | |
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I have never heard of any wringer washing machines that didn't wash well. |
Post# 426417 , Reply# 2   4/2/2010 at 20:03 (5,109 days old) by wetguymd (Maryland)   |   | |
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They are the best.... I am a huge fan of wringers. I have had many different makes over the years including Speed Queen. The only thing I didn't like about it was the wringer was very sensitive to release. Could have just been my machine but if you put anything with any thickness thru it it would pop open. My favorite is the Kenmore Vista with the big open wringer. Maytag is another good one and very common. They not only wash alot of clothes quickly but are very cheap to use.
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Post# 426474 , Reply# 4   4/3/2010 at 01:13 (5,109 days old) by bradross (New Westminster, BC., Canada)   |   | |
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I'd say go for it! I had the chance to buy a Speed Queen off Craigslist before I found my Maytag wringer washer, but didn't. If I ever get more room, a Speed Queen wringer is definitely on my wish list.
Most wringer washers do an EXCELLENT job of washing, some even superior IMHO to that of an automatic. Especially if you get a vintage Speed Queen or Maytag, with the agitation arc up to 210 degrees. |
Post# 426479 , Reply# 5   4/3/2010 at 01:57 (5,109 days old) by whirlcool (Just North Of Houston, Texas)   |   | |
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While wringing out the clothes, don't wringer washers have a tendancy to break buttons? And with the washing and rinsing aren't they a LOT more labor intensive than automatics? |