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Speed Queen? [was: Revisiting my "clicking Kenmore"]
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Post# 652620   1/12/2013 at 08:40 (4,093 days old) by sarahperdue (Alabama)        

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Hi All,

I'm continuing my questions about replacing my old Kenmore here in the Deluxe forum because I'd love to hear from those of you who might not have noticed my topic has drifted to the Speed Queen pair that I saw in our Habitat ReStore this afternoon. Thanks to all of you who have already commented and offered suggestions and guidance.

Model: AWN412SP111TW01
Serial: 1004002047

Model: ADE4BRGS171TW01
Serial: 1003014957

$490 for the pair.

I'm posting pictures now.

Have I mentioned lately that you all are fantastic?

Thanks, Sarah





Post# 652623 , Reply# 1   1/12/2013 at 08:42 (4,093 days old) by sarahperdue (Alabama)        
2nd picture

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What do you think?

Post# 652624 , Reply# 2   1/12/2013 at 08:44 (4,093 days old) by sarahperdue (Alabama)        
3rd picture

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I think I'm in washer love



Post# 652626 , Reply# 3   1/12/2013 at 08:46 (4,093 days old) by sarahperdue (Alabama)        
Washer Service Tag

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Looks like new.



Post# 652627 , Reply# 4   1/12/2013 at 08:49 (4,093 days old) by sarahperdue (Alabama)        
A Pair?

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Dryer Service Tag



Post# 652630 , Reply# 5   1/12/2013 at 08:51 (4,093 days old) by sarahperdue (Alabama)        
Washer Close Up

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What do y'all think?



Post# 652675 , Reply# 6   1/12/2013 at 14:18 (4,093 days old) by mrb627 (Buford, GA)        
Purchase

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I think you should buy these before someone beats you to them.

Malcolm


Post# 652684 , Reply# 7   1/12/2013 at 15:52 (4,093 days old) by Yogitunes (New Jersey)        

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Yeah.....RUN, don't walk!

Post# 652779 , Reply# 8   1/12/2013 at 19:02 (4,093 days old) by sarahperdue (Alabama)        
Fortunately...

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My friend Jeannie runs the ReStore. They are holding the set until Monday. I need to talk to my husband since they meet neither of his critera--except, perhaps, being mechanical. Talking does not mean that I will listen, but I will give him the courtesy of a conversation (and the option of acting like it is his idea). Then, I'll probably buy them anyway. He complians that I'm bossy. He's probably right.

Thank you all!
Sarah


Post# 653089 , Reply# 9   1/13/2013 at 15:33 (4,092 days old) by sarahperdue (Alabama)        
Shop manual anyone?

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Do any of you have shop manuals for this set? If you do, please share.
Thanks! Sarah


Post# 653127 , Reply# 10   1/13/2013 at 16:55 (4,092 days old) by joelippard (Hickory)        
Yes!

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Get them, can't go wrong for a modern machine.


Post# 653137 , Reply# 11   1/13/2013 at 17:13 (4,092 days old) by gansky1 (Omaha, The Home of the TV Dinner!)        

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Our Habitat Re-store has a money back guarantee but you have an even better one with a friend in the biz. A nice set for the price, for sure. Hurry and get them before that stack dryer behind the washer gives it a disease!

Post# 653149 , Reply# 12   1/13/2013 at 17:52 (4,092 days old) by teknikleespekng ()        
Habitat ReStore

I had no idea this even existed! That pair looks great, I hope it works out for you. I need to go visit the one here on Long Island. I need a new washer, and the price of a new SQ FL'er is more than I can really afford.

Post# 653151 , Reply# 13   1/13/2013 at 17:55 (4,092 days old) by mickeyd (Hamburg NY)        
Perdue ( French for lost) recommendation ;'D From the

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When you said your husband was determined to buy a Whirlpool, I kept quiet; after all, he's buying it, not me. But for the capacity you're looking for, and no electronics, the Speed Queen will not disappoint; in fact, it has more usable room because the agitator is streamlined in the center post and plate, thus making more room available for laundry.

Funny, we were just looking inside my sister Lynn's on Christmas Day. My nephew Daniel was looking for a machine in the family large enough to wash one of his son's stuffed animals. His Kenmore couldn't handle it. Lynn's's had her Speed Queen for years, and the tub looks mammoth, which has been their standard 3+ cubic feet for a long time. Like the old Maytags, it is a dependable, reliable work horse.

So had your husband not spoken up, I was planning to tell you that a Speed Queen is the machine for you. So there you go. Buy a Speed Queen.

Happy Extra-large load, gimmick free washing!



Post# 653177 , Reply# 14   1/13/2013 at 20:09 (4,092 days old) by whirlykenmore78 (Prior Lake MN (GMT-0500 CDT.))        
SQ TL set

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No question. GO FOR IT!

Post# 653194 , Reply# 15   1/13/2013 at 22:40 (4,092 days old) by sarahperdue (Alabama)        
He didn't say no...

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But he sullenly said, well if something goes wrong, we'll have to call a repair man because I only know how to fix Whirlpools. But he did not say now. I cheerily responded, "then I'll learn how to fix it."

If it breaks, I sure hope y'all will help me out!

Thanks for all of the encouragement and advice.

Best,
Sarah


Post# 653212 , Reply# 16   1/14/2013 at 02:29 (4,091 days old) by mark_wpduet (Lexington KY)        
If

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I were ever go back to a top load washer, it would be the SQ!! These actually do a spin drain which I've always liked about them.

Post# 653238 , Reply# 17   1/14/2013 at 08:36 (4,091 days old) by mtn1584 (USA)        
RUN don't walk..........................................

Google the price for these machines on-line now!!!! The prices for these machines brand new have gone through the roof!!! They are in very high demand because of the build quality, and because of their mechanical, not high tech operation.
I have AWN 542 and the matching dryer, bought my ma a set, and am gonna get my brother and sister in law a set as well!
Mike


Post# 653244 , Reply# 18   1/14/2013 at 09:51 (4,091 days old) by kqkenmore (memphis tn)        

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GET THEM AS SOON AS POSSIBLE!!!!! I love my Speed Queen washer.That price is very good for the set.I wish our Restore would get things like this.

Post# 653254 , Reply# 19   1/14/2013 at 11:20 (4,091 days old) by sarahperdue (Alabama)        
Got 'Em!

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Apparently they came out of a sorority house. Having a university nearby helps.

And after failing to get them off of the trailer and into my house alone without risking tearing myself or them up, I've decided to ask for help. This is a big deal. I have issues with asking for help. About four years ago, I unloaded a stacked W/D and a side by side fridge off of a truck by myself. I'm glad I'm on better medication now. :-)

Sarah


Post# 653264 , Reply# 20   1/14/2013 at 12:12 (4,091 days old) by sarahperdue (Alabama)        
Installed

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God bless my neighbor James who came right over to help me unload. I've installed both and my first wash is moving into the rinse cycle. Whoo Hoo!

Post# 653272 , Reply# 21   1/14/2013 at 12:27 (4,091 days old) by whirlcool (Just North Of Houston, Texas)        

Congratulations and good for you for getting these machines. You couldn't have made a better choice.

How did the first load come out?


Post# 653291 , Reply# 22   1/14/2013 at 14:13 (4,091 days old) by sarahperdue (Alabama)        
Results

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I'm on load 3 and it's looking good. After the old Kenmore, this tub seems like Carlsbad caverns--it's beautiful!

Post# 653302 , Reply# 23   1/14/2013 at 14:42 (4,091 days old) by mtn1584 (USA)        
Cycle Speeds AND WATER LEVELS

FYI
REG-FAST AGITATION AND SPIN
PERM.PRESS-FAST AGITATION AND SLOW SPIN
DELICATE-SLOW AGITAION AND SPIN
HAND WASH- INTERMITTENT SLOW AGITATION, AND SLOW SPIN
You can raise the waterlevel permantely on this machine...check it out on YOUTUBE or some of the members can show you how, there have been threads on this topic before.
MIKE


Post# 653319 , Reply# 24   1/14/2013 at 15:42 (4,091 days old) by frontloaderfan (Merrimac valley, MA)        
Vid?

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Hey Sarah, maybe you could bless us all with a VIDEO of your new SQ washing something...hinthint...:-)

Post# 653355 , Reply# 25   1/14/2013 at 17:50 (4,091 days old) by mrb627 (Buford, GA)        
Age

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Depending on the age of this washing machine, raising the water level may not be necessary.

 

Malcolm


Post# 653376 , Reply# 26   1/14/2013 at 18:46 (4,091 days old) by sarahperdue (Alabama)        
Vibe la speed queen!

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Two loads...not bob loads, just nice regular loads:



Post# 653380 , Reply# 27   1/14/2013 at 18:54 (4,091 days old) by teknikleespekng ()        

Looking good! Im going to be ordering the FL'er and I know I will be looking forward to doing more wash (did I actually say that?). Enjoy!

Post# 653536 , Reply# 28   1/15/2013 at 15:51 (4,090 days old) by sarahperdue (Alabama)        
Water level?

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Malcolm, I think you're right. It fills the tub up to the second row of holes in the drum.

Mike, thanks for the cycle break down, I'll post it by the washer.

Frontloaderfan, I'll need some instructions for defeating the lid switch before I can post a vid. It's not tour average poke a screwdriver in the hole variety. It appears to be under the back of the lid. I haven't messed with it yet.

Thanks for all,
Sarah


Post# 653565 , Reply# 29   1/15/2013 at 16:42 (4,090 days old) by Yogitunes (New Jersey)        

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I am so happy for you.....you go gurl!......LOL

heres a pic of defeating the lid switch.....on the rear, just above the drain hose, the exposed overhang....a simple clothes pin is all you need.....

some even use a bungee cord, one hook up over the tab, and the other stretched down to under the cabinet....

even a piece of cardboard folded a few times can work.......just as long as that tab is pulled down, you are good to go

hope this helps


Post# 654043 , Reply# 30   1/17/2013 at 20:35 (4,088 days old) by sarahperdue (Alabama)        
raising the water level

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Kelly says "raise it." So, when I get time for a breath, I will.

Sarah


Post# 654835 , Reply# 31   1/20/2013 at 22:25 (4,085 days old) by SQueenJJ ()        
Great Washer

I have that same washer-- I love it-- I bought mine in Aug 2012 and I paid $650 for just the wasther! You got a great deal--


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