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Thread Number: 61247
/ Tag: Modern Automatic Washers
SQ FL Revision? |
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| Post# 838984 9/1/2015 at 09:43 (3,153 days old) by mrb627 (Buford, GA) | ||
 I noticed this between 2 posts. Can you spot the difference? Malcolm | ||
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Post# 838988 , Reply# 1 9/1/2015 at 10:19 (3,153 days old) by easyspindrier  (Maryland) |
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My control panels are completely flat like the first photo. Second photo the controls are indented similar/same are the rear control models.
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| Post# 838997 , Reply# 2 9/1/2015 at 10:47 (3,153 days old) by mrb627 (Buford, GA) | ||
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Bingo | ||
| Post# 839000 , Reply# 3 9/1/2015 at 11:04 (3,153 days old) by brastemp (Brazil) | ||
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Hi James, I never saw a video from this Speed Queen FL model. I'm very curious because this washer in particular is very complete than the older models. Can you do a video about that? tks | ||
| Post# 839149 , Reply# 4 9/2/2015 at 02:59 (3,153 days old) by qualin (Canada) | ||
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I noticed one has the energy star badge and the other one doesn't. It could have been removed by the end user... | ||
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Post# 839201 , Reply# 5 9/2/2015 at 09:55 (3,152 days old) by Lorainfurniture (Cleveland ) |
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They really should figure out a way to make the washer door reversible. | ||
| Post# 839498 , Reply# 6 9/4/2015 at 05:37 (3,151 days old) by mrb627 (Buford, GA) | ||
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Video | ||
| Post# 839559 , Reply# 7 9/4/2015 at 12:53 (3,150 days old) by mr_b () | ||
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Malcolm ? I'll take some video of the 2015 SQ FL over the weekend and post it sometime Monday. Anything in particular you want me to concentrate on? | ||
| Post# 839575 , Reply# 8 9/4/2015 at 16:03 (3,150 days old) by mrb627 (Buford, GA) | ||
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Thanks. | ||
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Post# 839586 , Reply# 9 9/4/2015 at 18:31 (3,150 days old) by kb0nes (Burnsville, MN) |
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So is the latest revision the one with the full width silver panel over the membrane panel? Kinda seems like this would be more expensive to manufacturer, although I suppose the long membrane sticker is cheaper then having a bezel.
I stopped at the local dealer today and looked at the floor models. I was rather unimpressed with the door hinge construction on the current electronic FL model. Just a piece of piano hinge and it seems like most of the structure in the door is plastic. It flexed about pretty easily when I leaned on it a little. The top load machine on the floor didn't have the horrible scratches in the spin basket we have seen recently. One side did have a pretty bad lap at the weld where you could feel a raw edge from the perforated part of the drum though. I could catch a nail on it easily and the edge was sharp. Quality control seems to be marginal on the baskets. | ||
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Post# 840082 , Reply# 11 9/7/2015 at 17:38 (3,147 days old) by henene4 (Heidenheim a.d. Brenz (Germany)) |
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The video shows up private to me :/ | ||
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Post# 840083 , Reply# 12 9/7/2015 at 17:40 (3,147 days old) by henene4 (Heidenheim a.d. Brenz (Germany)) |
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Never mind... | ||
| Post# 840116 , Reply# 15 9/7/2015 at 19:24 (3,147 days old) by mrb627 (Buford, GA) | ||
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Great Video | ||
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Post# 840150 , Reply# 17 9/7/2015 at 23:32 (3,147 days old) by peteski50 (New York) |
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speed queen! | ||
| Post# 840151 , Reply# 18 9/7/2015 at 23:36 (3,147 days old) by mr_b () | ||
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I cut the extra spin/rinse cycle out of the video to save time and file size. The video file was over 2 GB and took 2-1/2 hours to upload. | ||
| Post# 840152 , Reply# 19 9/7/2015 at 23:38 (3,147 days old) by mr_b () | ||
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A normal cycle has two spin/rinse cycles and you can add up to three more spin/rinse cycles. | ||
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Post# 840153 , Reply# 20 9/7/2015 at 23:43 (3,147 days old) by peteski50 (New York) |
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speed queen! | ||
| Post# 840160 , Reply# 21 9/8/2015 at 01:05 (3,147 days old) by stricklybojack (South Hams Devon UK) | ||
Malcolm.. | ||
| Post# 840162 , Reply# 22 9/8/2015 at 03:12 (3,147 days old) by mrb627 (Buford, GA) | ||
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Rinses... | ||
| Post# 840165 , Reply# 23 9/8/2015 at 04:28 (3,147 days old) by mark_wpduet (Lexington KY) | ||
I like it | ||
| Post# 840205 , Reply# 25 9/8/2015 at 09:07 (3,146 days old) by mrb627 (Buford, GA) | ||
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Once you see the ring.... | ||
| Post# 840208 , Reply# 26 9/8/2015 at 09:17 (3,146 days old) by alr2903 (TN) | ||
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I do not want to seem change resistant, I am just not convinced there is enough rinsing action for my clothing. Especially briefs, tee's and socks? It seems adequate for towels and sheets. | ||
| Post# 840317 , Reply# 28 9/8/2015 at 22:28 (3,146 days old) by stinkerb06 (Modesto, CA) | ||
Dryer Beeper | ||
| Post# 840413 , Reply# 29 9/9/2015 at 12:03 (3,145 days old) by mr_b () | ||
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The dryer beep sounds identical to the washer beep which you can hear at the very end of the washer video. Not very sexy (it isn't no LG beep/tone) and not very loud. If you are not in the same room as the washer/dryer you will not hear it. | ||
| Post# 840519 , Reply# 30 9/10/2015 at 03:08 (3,145 days old) by bud () | ||
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Water level Does anyone know of a way to raise the water level? Does a tech need to do it, or will they do it, or should it be done by the owner? | ||
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Post# 840521 , Reply# 31 9/10/2015 at 04:21 (3,145 days old) by mrboilwash (Munich,Germany) |
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Apparently this washer can be programmed up to an impressive number of 5 rinses and high water levels are not really beneficial for the cleaning process in a FL except for washing delicates. I wouldn`t mess with the water level you might even risk a flood.
I really like what I`ve seen in the video, it`s certainly a sturdy no frills get to the point washer ! The interim spin speed could be a little bit faster but I guess whith the option to all those extra rinses there shouldn`t be a problem. Have to say I am really relieved (lol) that the pump did not shut off during interim spins. They should think about offering a model with a heater to enable true warm-hot-sanitize temperatures on the flick of a switch. | ||
| Post# 840526 , Reply# 33 9/10/2015 at 04:54 (3,145 days old) by qualin (Canada) | ||
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One small comment.. I honestly like the look of the chrome ring myself. It seems to indicate to me that the control panel would be a much more easily swappable unit, should any of the membrane buttons wear through. | ||
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Post# 840550 , Reply# 34 9/10/2015 at 09:44 (3,144 days old) by kb0nes (Burnsville, MN) |
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I like the piano hinge design. It looks sturdy
Well looks can be deceiving. I walked around the show floor that day opening doors and leaning on them a bit. Other machines were Whirlpool, Maytag and GE. From my highly scientific test the SQ door seemed to be the most flexible.
The piano hinge isn't likely the fault, it seemed to be the door structure itself. In a way I like the idea of a continuous hinge vs 2 seperate points. I doubt it will pose a problem (unless kids swing on the door) but it just seemed to inspire a bit less confidence then what I expect from a heavy SQ neo-commercial machine. | ||
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Post# 840726 , Reply# 38 9/11/2015 at 11:06 (3,143 days old) by kb0nes (Burnsville, MN) |
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Bette,
First off welcome to the group. I'd suggest taking the advice of the local laundromat with a grain of salt. $2000 seems like a lot of money for a bearing replacement service. Commercial service can cost more then residential. Also you need to be sure he was speaking of similar machines, not larger commercial ones etc. When researching on the Internet reading reviews etc., keep in mind that in general you only read about machines that gave troubles. There is just no way to know how many machines are out there performing properly to derive accurate statistics from. It is human nature to be more likely to write a negative review then to willingly dish out praise for something that works properly. Since you don't know the sales numbers higher volume products will automatically have more negative reviews as well, possibly making them look artificially bad. Advice from good service people and an independent dealer is important, although beware, they may be trying to sell you something too ;) Sounds like you have done pretty well to get 12 years with your current washer. The SQ machine should easily outlast that machine on overall mechanical durability. | ||
| Post# 840847 , Reply# 41 9/12/2015 at 10:31 (3,142 days old) by golittlesport (California) | ||
message to Speed Queen: | ||
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Post# 843680 , Reply# 42 9/30/2015 at 21:06 (3,124 days old) by stopmeister72 (Irving, TX) |
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cycle times and options
I'm thinking about ordering one for school. I teach culinary arts and am doing about 10 loads a day. We have an LG stacked and really want to put a brick in the washer and then tell them it broke . Luckily by chance, I found out there was a commercial speed queen triple loader and dryer just around the corner that I am doing about 3 or 4 loads in them a day as well.
I've been comparing the cycle charts for the residential version and the on premise one. Times are the same but the on premise one has less cycles and only one rinse option. Some mentioned up to 5 rinses, correct me if I'm wrong, but when reading down the chart, wouldn't you have to choose either the 2nd or 3rd rinse option and not count both? If so, it looks like you would only get up to 4 rinses. Also, just looked back at the rinse and spin cycle chart again. It looks like it is possible that you could choose rinse and spin and also select prewash and 3rd rinse which looks like you would get a 7 minute wash and 3 rinses in about 36 minutes. Is that correct???? Way cool if so as I feel a the short wash cycle consisting of only a 4 minute wash would not be enough and it would be nice to get a load done in about 30 minutes. This will be my next home washer for sure. :-) But until then, I have a Frigidaire front load and a calypso that I love. | ||
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Post# 843755 , Reply# 44 10/1/2015 at 13:08 (3,123 days old) by DADoES (TX, U.S. of A.) |
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Post# 843846 , Reply# 46 10/1/2015 at 22:19 (3,123 days old) by Stopmeister72 (Irving, TX) |
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Thanks | ||
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