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Buy New Speed Queen or Keep old Amana?
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Post# 797288   12/4/2014 at 01:57 (3,402 days old) by SawaSun ()        

I have a 19 year old Amana top load washing machine made by Raytheon that performs well, despite twice the time (40 minutes) to do a large load of laundry compared to a 1990's Maytag and slow water fill even with new washing machine hones and unclogged hose filters. I read somewhere that in 2015 new washing machine regulations will affect Speed Queen and that if you want to buy a new "old fashioned" good performing top loading washing machine like the Speed Queen, do it before Jan 1, 2015.

Mind you, my 19 year old Amana works well, so I don't need a new washing machine, but since I plan to be in the house I am in for another 10 years, I'm wondering if it's wise to spend $800 now on a Speed Queen for peace of mind or when/if my Amana fails, would I be able to repair it for a reasonable or find another used 1990s washing machine? Are the 2014 Speed Queens any better than 19 year old Raytheon Amanas?





Post# 797290 , Reply# 1   12/4/2014 at 02:05 (3,402 days old) by SawaSun ()        
Photo of Current Amana

Here is a link to a photo of my current Amana washing machine.


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Post# 797296 , Reply# 2   12/4/2014 at 03:30 (3,402 days old) by mrb627 (Buford, GA)        
New Speed Queens

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SQ reports that their new machines for 2015 will include a shower rinse OPTION but regular rinsing will still be available.

Malcolm


Post# 797308 , Reply# 3   12/4/2014 at 07:08 (3,402 days old) by mrb627 (Buford, GA)        
Blurb from SQ FB Page

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This is what was recently posted on the Speed Queen Facebook page.


Malcolm


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Post# 797442 , Reply# 4   12/4/2014 at 23:07 (3,401 days old) by gusherb (Chicago/NWI)        

That's excellent news! Glad to see SQ is keeping the mechanical timer around after all

Post# 797445 , Reply# 5   12/4/2014 at 23:38 (3,401 days old) by rp2813 (Sannazay)        

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If your Amana has lasted 19 years, you got a good one.  It looks like new in the picture.

 

I say keep using it since the sky is not yet falling re: the 2015 SQ machines.


Post# 797487 , Reply# 6   12/5/2014 at 06:46 (3,401 days old) by joeypete (Concord, NH)        

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That Amana looks great! I'd say keep it. The Speed Queen's are an awesome new machine, but a bit pricey.


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