Thread Number: 73067
/ Tag: Modern Automatic Washers
Maytage Neptune FL |
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Post# 965053 , Reply# 1   10/30/2017 at 20:47 (2,340 days old) by combo52 (50 Year Repair Tech Beltsville,Md)   |   | |
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Post# 965128 , Reply# 3   10/31/2017 at 10:54 (2,339 days old) by DADoES (TX, U.S. of A.)   |   | |
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Post# 965228 , Reply# 5   10/31/2017 at 22:48 (2,339 days old) by combo52 (50 Year Repair Tech Beltsville,Md)   |   | |
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The Neptune was released in late 97, GEs FL washer of the time was built by FD as was the Sears Kenmore, these FD built machines were much less troublesome than the MTs BUT had lots of broken spiders and bad bearings.
GEs next larger FL washer was built in China by Little Swan, these worked pretty well but were not long lived machines.
The most durable large FL washers sold in America were the German built WP and Kenmore's, and by far the most durable best built automatic washer EVER built anywhere in the world that are readily available for home use are the Commercial Quality Speed Queen Front Load washers, these machines can last upwards of 50 years in home use at around 10 loads per week.
John L. |
Post# 965314 , Reply# 8   11/1/2017 at 07:19 (2,338 days old) by combo52 (50 Year Repair Tech Beltsville,Md)   |   | |
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As a SQ service agency I can say we are having NO serious or chronic issues with their FL washers produced in the last decade, the the newer larger models are the best ones yet.
Even though I have never had a single issue with my 12 YO SQ FL washer, I am tempted to get the new one.
Yes we have run a few warranty calls on SQ Laundry appliances, But we have had no recurring problems on any of their laundry appliances and we have never had to exchange any SQ appliance in the over ten years we have been selling and servicing them.
John L. |
Post# 965365 , Reply# 10   11/1/2017 at 11:18 (2,338 days old) by combo52 (50 Year Repair Tech Beltsville,Md)   |   | |
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You can now order their FL machines with either a rt or Lt hinged doors.
SQ is the only FL washer sold today where you can adjust the main control for more water, you can go from 1/2" up to 2" in 1/2" increments. The SQ service trainer said yesterday that they have never had a rusted tub in a FL washer, some people have claimed such but it was rust from water supplies. The biggest problem we ever saw was vibration complaints before the redesigned the machine about two years ago. John L. |
Post# 965584 , Reply# 12   11/2/2017 at 12:14 (2,337 days old) by Yogitunes (New Jersey)   |   | |
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Post# 965733 , Reply# 14   11/3/2017 at 07:42 (2,336 days old) by combo52 (50 Year Repair Tech Beltsville,Md)   |   | |
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Hi Kevin, If you like your Neptune's [ and they are decent performing machines ] You would love the larger SQ FL machines.
The Neptune's washing action was always hampered by its smaller slanted tub which caused some tangling and reduced the nice falling action that a great FL washer should have.
If anyone really wants to see great FL washer action they should check out any of our old Combination Washer-Dryers with their huge tubs and great falling clothes action.
John L. |
Post# 965740 , Reply# 15   11/3/2017 at 08:20 (2,336 days old) by Yogitunes (New Jersey)   |   | |
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