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Thread Number: 74974
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Speed Queen Dryers |
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| Post# 987964 , Reply# 1 3/24/2018 at 18:30 (2,222 days old) by Stricklybojack (South Hams Devon UK) | ||
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I do not see the attraction to a new SQ dryer unless a matching set is that important to you. Used, sure, why not. At a steep discount to msrp they are fine...but still there are better dryers to be had from other manufacturers at the same price used. Ours burned a pattern on a sheet. The rear of the machine gets very hot and the load wasn't removed directly after stopping...the sheet got branded. Also the auto-dry is a joke. No way to dial in damp dry in my experience. Either bone dry or wet, live with it. This post was last edited 03/24/2018 at 23:17 | ||
Post# 987979 , Reply# 3 3/24/2018 at 20:35 (2,222 days old) by DADoES  (TX, U.S. of A.) |
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Post# 988019 , Reply# 4 3/25/2018 at 07:48 (2,221 days old) by combo52 (50 Year Repair Tech Beltsville,Md) |
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Speed Queen Dryers Are very rugged, simple and easy to repair, they can easily go 25,000 loads before being retired.
As others have mentioned they lack refinements in their auto dry cycles and ability to give really low and constant drying temperatures.
A new dryer today is a tough choice, like others here the 29" WP built dryers are the best performers, BUT they are very cheap and tinny now and have Chinese motors[ personally I will keep slightly vintage 29" WP built dryers for my home laundry.
You do have to keep SQ short comings in perspective however, a new SQD is a far better dryer than any dryer that GE-HP [ pre 1990 ], Maytag, Westinghouse or Frigidaire ever built in terms of durability and temperature control, so a SQD really is not that bad.
John L. | ||
| Post# 988089 , Reply# 6 3/25/2018 at 15:52 (2,221 days old) by Stricklybojack (South Hams Devon UK) | ||
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| Post# 988121 , Reply# 8 3/25/2018 at 18:25 (2,221 days old) by Stricklybojack (South Hams Devon UK) | ||
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| Post# 988130 , Reply# 9 3/25/2018 at 18:50 (2,221 days old) by stchuck (Winfield, il.) | ||
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Excellent, thanks again! | ||
| Post# 989078 , Reply# 10 4/1/2018 at 11:00 (2,214 days old) by KelvinAtor (USA) | ||
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which dryer to buy The clear choice would be a Whirlpool made dryer with the lint filter on the top, if not having a matching set doesn't bother you. They are significantly less money than the sq dryer and are far superior in performance. | ||
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Post# 989193 , Reply# 12 4/2/2018 at 11:53 (2,213 days old) by DADoES (TX, U.S. of A.) |
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Post# 989195 , Reply# 13 4/2/2018 at 12:26 (2,213 days old) by Yogitunes (New Jersey) |
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Post# 989200 , Reply# 14 4/2/2018 at 13:07 (2,213 days old) by rp2813 (Sannazay) |
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 Agreed with other posts about SQ dryers running way too hot. We had an Amana pair (SQ clones) and the dryer ran so hot that the air being discharged out of the vent smelled like somebody was ironing the clothes. The only setting it knew was "extra crispy."
I would never recommend a SQ dryer under any circumstances. Find an older Whirlpool or Kenmore with the filter access on top and you'll be happy with it. | ||
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Post# 989222 , Reply# 15 4/2/2018 at 19:11 (2,213 days old) by appnut (TX) |
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 I've had 3 dryers--1978 big door GE with electronic sensor; 1986 LK; 1993 ? Maytag Dependable Care. I got rid of the GE pair when the speed clutch went out and was going to cost more $$ than I was willing to spend. The thing I didn't like about the dry3er was the two auto dry cycles, the two fabric buttons selected high heat only. Low heat was timed dry only, I felt that was unacceptable. The LK dryer was wonderful, but at 7 years of age, the motor seized up. And with the extra large drum and drop down door, I almost fell in way too many times. I needed a dryer with a side-swing door. Hence the Maytag, the TOL electromechanical dial model. The only downside is the 6.2 cu. ft. drum was a challenge for full loads from the Lady Shredmore. And with my Duet, full loads sometimes have to be split up. Whenever I have to get a new dryer, it will be a WP product, but it will have a side-swing door. Wouldn't mind having something that will be "compatible" with my 2011 Duet washer, although won't be a control panel definite match. | ||
| Post# 989225 , Reply# 16 4/2/2018 at 19:46 (2,213 days old) by twintubdexter (Palm Springs) | ||
 My brand new Speed Queen dryer is superior to the others I've owned...Frigidaire, Whirlpool, Kenmore, Maytag, Norge (all gas) and a portable Hitachi. As a kid I dried a few things in my mom's old Apex gas dryer but it was too long ago to remember how well it worked. I do recall the glass window in the door got very hot. Prep time to operate it...lighting pilot with automotive spark plug, ignition and then setting timer and looking through burner viewing window to make sure everything was kosher, was time consuming but fun. | ||
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Post# 989262 , Reply# 18 4/3/2018 at 05:27 (2,213 days old) by askolover (South of Nash Vegas, TN) |
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 Tony singed a sofa cover in my GE once! I always used LOW heat all the time every time. He, being the laundry EXPERT that he is (sarcasm intended) would switch it to HI heat...and it scorched! Our current Frigidaire is not near as hot...I use the towels setting for nearly everything. I used a SQ electric coin op dryer in Florida 2 years ago. It was new. That thing was so hot. | ||
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Post# 990268 , Reply# 20 4/11/2018 at 05:26 (2,205 days old) by combo52 (50 Year Repair Tech Beltsville,Md) |
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There Is Nothing WRONG With SQ Dryers They are rugged, fast, easy to service [ every functional part can be serviced-replaced without even moving the machine ], even a motor change only takes 15 minutes, try that on most newer dryers.
A new SQD will outlast 2-3 new LG, Samsung, GE or Electrolux dryers and the steel cabinets are strong enough to stand on.
Yes I do like the 29" WP built dryers but they are not what they used to be.
After selling and repairing SQ appliances for the last12 years I have not seen ONE single part that has been cheapened, every time I work on other brands of laundry appliances you see ways they are making them cheaper and cheaper and harder to service, going to heaven to me would be only having to work on SQ FL washers and their dryers.
John L. | ||
| Post# 990353 , Reply# 22 4/11/2018 at 20:29 (2,204 days old) by Helicaldrive (St. Louis) | ||
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Duh Forgot to say: mine are gas. | ||
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Post# 990480 , Reply# 24 4/12/2018 at 20:27 (2,203 days old) by combo52 (50 Year Repair Tech Beltsville,Md) |
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New SQ Dryer I am sure you will be happy with this dryer, there is almost no difference between the performance behind full sized vented gas and electric dryers.
The main difference is cost of operation, you save enough to pay back the cost of the dryer if you use natural gas and the gas dryer causes only about 1/3 of the damage to the environment in terms of carbon dioxide production.
The little lint filter guard is a mixed blessing, I find it easier to just scoop the lint out of the filter before you drag your dry clothes out of the dryer so they don't fall in the lint [ As a dealer I am glad SQ eliminated it ]
John L. | ||
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Post# 990515 , Reply# 25 4/13/2018 at 06:13 (2,202 days old) by rapunzel (Sydney) |
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"the gas dryer causes only about 1/3 of the damage to the environment in terms of carbon dioxide production." Unless the electricity used to power the dryer comes from renewables like water, solar or wind. | ||
| Post# 990523 , Reply# 26 4/13/2018 at 07:22 (2,202 days old) by Helicaldrive (St. Louis) | ||
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Hope it works out and that you will be happy with your new SQ dryer! | ||
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Post# 990560 , Reply# 27 4/13/2018 at 11:20 (2,202 days old) by combo52 (50 Year Repair Tech Beltsville,Md) |
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Power supply In The US and most other countries as well
Basically all solar, wind and hydro energy produced is used at all times, there are very few times if any when a particular power grid is being completely supplies by these renewable sources, hopefully some day they will be.
But today when ever you turn on any real power draw they make up the difference by burning more NG, oil or coal, and even if they are using NG to run that electric dryer they have to burn 2-3 times as much gas compared just burning the NG in the gas dryer. They do not turn turn up production of the sun or wind etc when you turn on your dryer. John L. | ||
| Post# 991083 , Reply# 29 4/17/2018 at 10:20 (2,198 days old) by stljrs (St. Louis) | ||
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Delivered today! Certainly much quieter than either our old Kenmore or the more recent Maytag which was very loud from the beginning. Time will tell on the drying performance. Thanks for the advice to watch the build up. | ||
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Post# 991123 , Reply# 30 4/17/2018 at 13:52 (2,198 days old) by paulg (My sweet home... Chicago) |
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I've got the 2005 pair
We bought the SQ top-loader and matching dryer in 2005.
They've both been terrific. Dryer is basic, but it dries our clothes exactly as we set it. More dry, less dry.. whatever. No clothing damage. Occasionally it starts to squeak. We do a LOT of laundry so when necessary I put in new rollers and glides and do standard maintenance to quiet it back down. However, in all the years of ownership it has never failed to dry properly. The TL washer has been a workhorse. It only needed repair once, just about at the ten year mark. The transmission failed. SQ covered the part under warranty, I paid labor. Very pleased with the reliability. | ||
| Post# 991155 , Reply# 31 4/17/2018 at 17:52 (2,198 days old) by jcturbot (Central MA) | ||
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Can those of you with a Speed Queen Dryer do me a favor and give me a measurement of the Dryer Door, both width and height. Thanks, Jeff | ||
| Post# 991232 , Reply# 32 4/18/2018 at 10:27 (2,197 days old) by glomain (tuscarawas cnty. (eastern ohio)) | ||
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| Post# 991255 , Reply# 33 4/18/2018 at 14:20 (2,197 days old) by jcturbot (Central MA) | ||
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Thanks glomain. Anyone have a Stackable Speed Queen that could do the same and measure the door of the Dryer. Jeff | ||
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Post# 991311 , Reply# 34 4/18/2018 at 19:42 (2,197 days old) by combo52 (50 Year Repair Tech Beltsville,Md) |
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Stackable SQ dryer door | ||
| Post# 991356 , Reply# 37 4/19/2018 at 02:20 (2,197 days old) by norgeway (mocksville n c ) | ||
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I like The 80s Hotpoint I'm using now, it works just fine. | ||
| Post# 991360 , Reply# 38 4/19/2018 at 05:35 (2,196 days old) by jcturbot (Central MA) | ||
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combo52, You sure about the door being the same? From what I am hearing they are both the same width at 23 1/4" but the height is different. The regular Dryers door is 18 1/4" but the Stack door is 13 1/4" height. Jeff | ||
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Post# 991365 , Reply# 39 4/19/2018 at 06:08 (2,196 days old) by combo52 (50 Year Repair Tech Beltsville,Md) |
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| Post# 991411 , Reply# 40 4/19/2018 at 14:02 (2,196 days old) by jcturbot (Central MA) | ||
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Thanks for the info John, that's what I wanted to hear. A gentleman had a SQ Dryer Door for sale on ebay and it measured out at 13 1/4" height....not sure what it fit. Jeff | ||
| Post# 993821 , Reply# 42 5/10/2018 at 19:00 (2,175 days old) by speedqueen (Metro-Detroit) | ||
"getting lint all over the top" | ||
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Post# 993957 , Reply# 44 5/12/2018 at 08:22 (2,173 days old) by gansky1 (Omaha, The Home of the TV Dinner!) |
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Whirlpool Dryer Lint Mess | ||
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Post# 993985 , Reply# 45 5/12/2018 at 13:00 (2,173 days old) by dylanmitchell (Southern California) |
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SQ Dryer is nothing special and moisture sensor is worthless
SQ dryer is a quality piece, has a strong blower, easy to clean lint filter, and lets you fine-tune dry cycles with the manual settings which you'll be doing because the moisture sensor is worthless. SQ dryers are nothing special and sensor dry leaves clothes wet or overcooks them so I do 60 minutes on low heat for most loads. If anything is still wet like towels I'll take out the delicate stuff then run on high temp for 30 minutes or so. Sturdy stuff or stuff I don't care about like rags goes in for 60 minutes on high temp and it drys the hell out of it. Either from using the manual setting or just being an energy hog the SQ dryer is burning through more gas. And love the exhaust sound you can hear outside through the dryer exhaust vent this thing roars with power and blows like hell kind of awesome.
Mine is a 2017 ADGE9RGS and I see no reason to buy any SQ product made after 2017. | ||
| Post# 994007 , Reply# 46 5/12/2018 at 16:21 (2,173 days old) by speedqueen (Metro-Detroit) | ||
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Greg(gansky1)
Mine is a 1965, the first time I used it, having previously had a late 2000s model I pulled out the screen while running and got a face full of lint dust. Although I think it actually produces less lint overall, I think it has to do with lacking the true vanes on the drum and having the indents instead. The same washer was being used for both.
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