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Thread Number: 55624
New Speed Queen vs mid-90's Maytag |
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| Post# 780141 , Reply# 2 8/29/2014 at 18:26 (3,525 days old) by washman (o) | ||
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Here' s virtual test drive of my machine in action. I will be happy to answer any questions you may (or not) have. CLICK HERE TO GO TO washman's LINK | ||
Post# 780146 , Reply# 3 8/29/2014 at 18:59 (3,525 days old) by Kenmore71  (Minneapolis, MN) |
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 Where is the Maytag leaking from? Even if it's the stem seal it may be worth repairing. I put a new stem seal and spin bearing in a 1994 Maytag about 2 years ago. This machine is put through worse than commercial duty by doing 10-12 loads a day, 365 days a year washing towels and clothing from a large commercial dairy. Still leak free at this point! | ||
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Post# 780163 , Reply# 5 8/29/2014 at 20:26 (3,525 days old) by Kenmore71 (Minneapolis, MN) |
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In that case you are probably just as well off to replace it. I have all of the tools and partly did this stem-seal job to prove to myself that I could! I now have no fear of it.
BTW, Maytags of this vintage typically used about 40-42 gallons of water for the normal cycle at the highest water level. The tub technically holds 19 gallons and the spray rinses add another 2-4 gallons depending on your water pressure and whether you use cold or warm rinses. | ||
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Post# 780170 , Reply# 6 8/29/2014 at 20:47 (3,525 days old) by combo52 (50 Year Repair Tech Beltsville,Md) |
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New SQ Tl Washer Vs a mid 90s MT Dependable Care Washer | ||
| Post# 780310 , Reply# 9 8/30/2014 at 19:27 (3,524 days old) by DigAPony () | ||
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clarify on the SQ FL A Speed Queen Front Loader could be more than you want to spend, about $1,700 + tax I believe, (just for the washer). | ||
| Post# 780327 , Reply# 10 8/30/2014 at 21:36 (3,524 days old) by hereitgoes (USA) | ||
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Yes...... The top loader is expensive enough! | ||
| Post# 780699 , Reply# 12 9/1/2014 at 15:59 (3,522 days old) by hereitgoes (USA) | ||
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Is it worth looking at the commercial line? Or are they a ton more? There is a place in town that sells them. | ||
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Post# 780826 , Reply# 13 9/2/2014 at 06:19 (3,521 days old) by combo52 (50 Year Repair Tech Beltsville,Md) |
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New SQ TL Washers
The commercial TL SQ washers are almost twice as much as the home line and have a smaller wash basket.
By far the least expensive option for a new washer is the SQ Front Load washer, when you figure in the energy savings plus the longevity you will either get tired of it or die before you ever wear one of these washers out. Depending on many factors most people will break even on initial cost of the SQ FL vs the SQ TL washer in 5-12 years and in another 10-12 years when the SQ TL is worn out and in need of replacement the SQ FL will have saved enough energy and worn out clothing to become free and could easily last another 10-20 years or more. | ||
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