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Thread Number: 72257
/ Tag: Modern Automatic Washers
New Speed Queen TL: More Indexing Than AWN542 |
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Post# 955256 8/30/2017 at 07:03 (2,429 days old) by Frigilux  (The Minnesota Prairie) |
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I know it's common for SQ top-loaders to index. My (2014, maybe) AWN542 indexed a couple of inches, mostly with large loads.
The new 9-series model indexes nearly a full quarter-turn with a large load of bath towels. It's really messing with the agitator's ability to roll the load over. This reminds me of the indexing on a '70s Westy or even the '86 Frigidiare. Granted, the AWN542 wasn't a daily driver--that responsibility went to the 2010 Frigidaire front-loader--so maybe I am more aware of it now. But I am positive the increased arc of indexing is reducing rollover. I've grabbed the tub to prevent indexing and rollover improves immediately. Does anyone who has had both the AWN line and the new series notice the same thing? Will this indexing ever decrease, as it was reported to do with the AWN series? I'm switching to the Normal Eco cycle after a true warm/hot fill for most loads--generally five out of six loads each week--so those loads agitate less due to the spray rather than deep rinse. Otherwise, I really like the new series machine. A longer final spin extracts more water; the angled fill flume provides a more effective spray rinse. Thanks in advance for any information anyone can provide. | ||
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| Post# 955263 , Reply# 1 8/30/2017 at 08:13 (2,429 days old) by Helicaldrive (St. Louis) | ||
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IIRC Mine took several weeks if not a month to stop indexing, but it did. | ||
| Post# 955302 , Reply# 3 8/30/2017 at 11:37 (2,429 days old) by brucelucenta () | ||
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I find it kind of amazing that anyone would spend the money on a top load washer considering the wasteful way it uses water. Any good front loader will do a better, more lint free job with far less water and even detergent. | ||
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Post# 955341 , Reply# 4 8/30/2017 at 17:41 (2,429 days old) by Frigilux (The Minnesota Prairie) |
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Helicaldrive-- Thanks for the info. I'm hoping the indexing will decrease. Just washed a load of two queen-size sheets and seven pillowcases. The large load water level setting (as opposed to tub-filling extra large) provided plenty of water, but even with that comparatively lightweight load the tub indexed about a quarter of a turn. Grabbed the rim of the tub to prevent indexing and the load immediately began turning over more efficiently.
Bruce-- I am certainly a front-load proponent; they've served as my daily driver since the mid-1980s. Unfortunately, the washers on the upper floor of my apartment building are on a wooden floor and I was concerned a front-loader would have problems with vibration and noise on fast spins. Six of the eight laundry pairs in the building are top-loaders. There's an older GE front-load pair on my floor (upper) and it always has to be set at the slowest spin speed due to vibration/noise issues. There's a Maytag Neptune pair downstairs, but that's a cement floor. As mentioned, I get great results filling the machine with a true warm or hot wash fill, then switching to the Normal Eco cycle, saving a lot of water. Another issue in the upper floor laundry/pass-through hallway concerns the depth of many front-loaders. The Maytag was 34" deep and then required about another six inches clearance from the wall. That would make the pass-through by my machines even more narrow. The SQ top-loader is only 28" deep. This post was last edited 08/30/2017 at 21:02 | ||
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Post# 955351 , Reply# 5 8/30/2017 at 19:24 (2,429 days old) by Launderess (Quiet Please, There´s a Lady on Stage) |
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"I find it kind of amazing that anyone would spend the money on a top load washer considering the wasteful way it uses water. Any good front loader will do a better, more lint free job with far less water and even detergent. "
Speaking as one with two H-Axis washing machines, one twin-tub and a wringer washing machine feel am qualified to answer such a query. Quite simple really, each sort of machine has their ways and some times one trait is valued over another. Neither my Miele nor OKO-Lavamat like small loads on "Cottons/Linens" aka "Normal". While the latter will do a better job than former, each take time to balance the load before spinning with varying results. Either way am looking at a minimum of a bit over an hour. OTOH with a top loading washing machines offer speed and aren't that bothered by small loads. There is also something to be said for laundering by immersing things *IN* water rather than dipping them in and out of a small pool of the stuff. Yes, H-Axis washing machines do give good to excellent results, but have noticed when doing things in a tub of water (Maytag wringer, Hoover TT or by hand), things seem just a bit more brighter/whiter. | ||
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Post# 955366 , Reply# 8 8/30/2017 at 22:27 (2,429 days old) by Launderess (Quiet Please, There´s a Lady on Stage) |
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| Post# 955376 , Reply# 10 8/31/2017 at 01:01 (2,429 days old) by Maytag85 (Sean A806) | ||
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Post# 955391 , Reply# 11 8/31/2017 at 05:32 (2,428 days old) by Frigilux (The Minnesota Prairie) |
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| Post# 955441 , Reply# 13 8/31/2017 at 11:34 (2,428 days old) by pierreandreply4 (St-Bruno de montarville (province of quebec) canada) | ||
If i did not have the space i would go back to a top load when the duet set genaration 1 was purchuse in 2005 washer dryer are in a closet space i had to sacefice the closet door reason 1 the washer was to big for its space and 2 would of prevented the opening of the dispenser drawer for me any good old fashion direct drive washer or old fashion belt drive would do a great job like i said it all depends on where the washer dryer is install
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Post# 955645 , Reply# 14 9/1/2017 at 18:33 (2,427 days old) by Frigilux (The Minnesota Prairie) |
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Well, gang, as long as there is an AW, the front-load vs. top-load debate will be with us. Everyone here knows my preference, but given the circumstances involved, I went with a top-loader this time.
Some of our members really like their HE top-loaders and it's becoming evident manufacturers have improved their performance the past few years; but if I'm going to have a top-loader, it's going to be a Speed Queen. As I've mentioned before, it provides all the fun of a spin-draining vintage washer, but with parts and service readily available. | ||
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Post# 955766 , Reply# 16 9/2/2017 at 16:07 (2,426 days old) by Frigilux (The Minnesota Prairie) |
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