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Post# 272581   3/28/2008 at 13:14 (5,843 days old) by speed_queen75 ()        

Here they are guys, the pics i promised, I'll make a video of them in action, as soon as i figure out how to disable the lid switch, and help on that would be greatly appreciated.




Post# 272584 , Reply# 1   3/28/2008 at 13:16 (5,843 days old) by tuthill ()        
Congrats

Anxious to see the videos.The control panels look very "professional". These things will probably last forever...

Post# 272594 , Reply# 2   3/28/2008 at 14:10 (5,843 days old) by speed_queen75 ()        
Thanks

I am sure they will, SQ has a reputation, for quality and durability. I plan on making a video as soon as i figure out how to disable the lid switch. The Machines are extremely quiet, more so so than my old BD Kenmore, and that is saying alot, i know i will get several years of use out of them.

Post# 272605 , Reply# 3   3/28/2008 at 15:55 (5,843 days old) by tuthill ()        

What's the agitator like? is it the classic speed queen straight vane?? maybe some money shots before you get the video up?

Post# 272622 , Reply# 4   3/28/2008 at 16:42 (5,843 days old) by nmaineman36 ()        

When I had my Amana washer that was similar to what you have now the lid switch was in the back under the timer area. There is a lever that connects to the lid and that makes the switch work. I think that you can unscrew the lid hinge on the right and move it out and then put it down to make the lever go...I could be wrong but I think thats how I used to get it to go with the lid up.
Very nice set you have there!


Post# 272800 , Reply# 5   3/29/2008 at 11:04 (5,842 days old) by cvillewasherbo ()        
coin op SQ

At the hotel where I work the guests SQ washers have a straight vane agi, but not the same as the old ones. At the laundromat where I wash my comforters (in BIG Milnors) some of the SQ's have curved blades. Why the difference, and which is newer? I'd rather have the straight ones. BTW, at the laundromat I have seen people stuff 2 or 3 loads into a SQ toploader, why don't they just use the Milnor's like I do? I guess the price. My L'mat also has an extractor, I love that cause it cuts drying time for comforters at least in half.


Post# 272801 , Reply# 6   3/29/2008 at 11:06 (5,842 days old) by cvillewasherbo ()        
PLEASE send pictures

Would love to see pics, and videos would be even better. I entertain myself by watching washer vids when I'm not sleeping or working.

Post# 272821 , Reply# 7   3/29/2008 at 12:43 (5,842 days old) by nmaineman36 ()        

Actually the difference between the straight vane and the curved flex vane agitator is great. The straight van doesnt have the flex vanes and turnover is ok but not like the Curved FlexVane. Those curves along the agitator barrel move clothes down ..alot like Whirlpool's Surgilator and the flex vanes adjust to the load much like Maytag's PowerFin. Add a long stroke and it can move a big load. Once you have tried both like I have in the past the Flexvane is a better agitator in my opinion.

Post# 272841 , Reply# 8   3/29/2008 at 15:12 (5,842 days old) by queeny77 (BERWYN, ILLINOIS)        

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it has a curved vane agitator in it like the amana washers (raytheon made). the curved ones are newer agitators.

Post# 272853 , Reply# 9   3/29/2008 at 16:09 (5,842 days old) by speed_queen75 ()        
Hey Quenny77

The machines are made by Alliance Laundry, and yes it does have the curved vane agi, kinda sugilatoresque, but they call it a flex-vane. It does have the long stroke however, 210 Degree 68 strokes a min, and is super quiet, it kinda has the Woo Woo Woo Kenmore/Whirlpool BD sound, and i promise to make a video of it soon, when i figure how to override the lid switch.

Post# 272861 , Reply# 10   3/29/2008 at 16:31 (5,842 days old) by queeny77 (BERWYN, ILLINOIS)        

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the last of the raytheon amana before maytag got them were by alliance laundry also, you could tell them because they had the bigger lid opening and the newer tub ring like the new speed queens only they were grey (the tub rings).those machines had bad tub seals,i think they were called perfect balance or something like that,because they never got out of balance,i did try one once on spin cycle with just a bleach bottle in it and it never got unbalanced it just spun really slow. as for your lid switch you will need to flip up the top, not the control panel,to get to the switch.

Post# 272962 , Reply# 11   3/30/2008 at 13:21 (5,841 days old) by mrb627 (Buford, GA)        
Lid Switch Bypass

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The top of the machine overhangs the cabinet in the back by a couple of inches. Reach behind the timer in the back and under the lip of the cabinet top. You will feel a lever under the opening. ( There is usually a hole in the top edge where a small phillips screwdriver can be pushed through to activate the lid switch ) I used a 36 inch bungee cord between the exposed lever and the base of the cabinet down by the feet. It worked perfectly. In the event that an out of balance load knocks that lever out of position, just lift up in the bungee cords while the lid is open to reset it.

Happy washing!
MRB


Post# 272986 , Reply# 12   3/30/2008 at 16:34 (5,841 days old) by speed_queen75 ()        
Thanks everyone

Well just to fill yall in, i am going to have to put in a service call tomorrow, as it seems the machine is not spinning the clothes out right, they are still wet, especially jeans and towels, and i have also noticed that the tube leans off center during washing. My boyfriend is very mad, he has not even made the first payment on them yet, i know it nothing major, but i sure hope these machines are not the same disastrous ones that Amana had a few years back. Let me know what yall think about this.

Thanks Lee


Post# 273021 , Reply# 13   3/30/2008 at 20:16 (5,841 days old) by queeny77 (BERWYN, ILLINOIS)        

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the tub not being centerd that would be the washer not leveled,and the clothes coming out wet,are you using too much soap?

Post# 273029 , Reply# 14   3/30/2008 at 21:14 (5,841 days old) by brent-aucoin ()        

Very nice set!
Enjoy!
Brent


Post# 273032 , Reply# 15   3/30/2008 at 21:31 (5,841 days old) by speed_queen75 ()        
Hey Quenny77

That is what i told Nathan, but he insisted that i call service, and have them look at it, he can fix washers, but is not familiar with this type of model, i have told him that the problem may not be a problem at all, but i will respect his wish and call service. as far as using too much detergent i only use a full scoop on large loads, as that is all i do when doing laundry. Nathan is an auto mechanic and his clothes get dirty..

Post# 273034 , Reply# 16   3/30/2008 at 21:48 (5,841 days old) by queeny77 (BERWYN, ILLINOIS)        

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is that he soap you are using,also does the drum spin fast,its suppose to go around 710 rpms,do you respin the clothes,if so do they come out ok after?

Post# 273044 , Reply# 17   3/30/2008 at 23:17 (5,841 days old) by peteski50 (New York)        
Speed Queen!

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Best of Luck with the beautiful set. I like the way they have the top loaders have several cycle selections and options. The new front loaders seem like strong durable units but so limited options and cycles for the money they are asking. I saw one in the store a few days ago and they wanted 1400 for such a stripped down machine.
Peter


Post# 273048 , Reply# 18   3/31/2008 at 00:20 (5,841 days old) by speed_queen75 ()        
Hey Quenny77

I Use regular Gain, that is the only thing Nathan, can tolerate on his skin. As far as the speed of the tub, all i know is, that it starts off really slow as there is still water in the tub, but it does however seem to take a bit to reach full speed, by that time the spin cycle is over.

Post# 273086 , Reply# 19   3/31/2008 at 08:19 (5,841 days old) by coldspot66 (Plymouth, Mass)        

Could be a stretched belt.

Post# 273102 , Reply# 20   3/31/2008 at 11:13 (5,840 days old) by nmaineman36 ()        

A few things ...first are you comparing this washer to a front loader that would extract more water than a top loader? My experience with that design is that the jeans and towels will feel like they hold more water. The tub also indexes during agitation. Thats normal. Next is rinsing...any time people have a "problem" with a detergent its because the washer is NOT rinsing properly. When I use a top load washer I always use a 2nd deep rinse. Never have a problem with detergent irritation. Plus one way to find out if your washer isnt rinsing properly is that white powder film in the dryer filter area...thats a tell tale sign.
I highly doubt a stretched belt since this washer has an idler for the belt. I could be wrong but with the Amana I had it had one.


Post# 273104 , Reply# 21   3/31/2008 at 11:18 (5,840 days old) by estesguy (kansas)        
I agree on the tub seals

I had an Amana with a similiar control board, I bought new in 2000, luckly I moved them downstairs on concrete when I got a newer W/D set for upstairs. The tub seal started leaking, and I didn't know it until the motor fried. 6 1/2 years of service for what Amana printed on the control board as a "Commercial" type machine, is not acceptable in my book. Dryer always had a "clunk-clunk-clunk" sound too, as the welded drum went over the rollers. I was not impressed with the set at all. The only thing the washer did well was stay put, no matter how unbalanced the load.

Post# 273107 , Reply# 22   3/31/2008 at 11:53 (5,840 days old) by speed_queen75 ()        
Thanks Guys

I have put in a service call, as Nathan has requested me to do so, They are scheduled to be here today, I'll keep y'all posted.
I am just hoping that these are mot the same as the AWFUL Amanatags from a few years back, although they look identical, my understanding is that, the inner guts are old Raytheon parts and not Maytag.


Post# 273118 , Reply# 23   3/31/2008 at 13:12 (5,840 days old) by nmaineman36 ()        

Your right they are like what Raytheon built. Maytag cheapened and really drove that washer design to the ground...plastic outer tub..mostly plastic dual drive transmission. Maytag did alot to themselves and undone their "Dependabilty People" image.
When the tech opens the washer you should see a porcelain on steel outer tub. The motor will be upfront and under that will be the pump. Your washer has a steel gear "Eversmooth Transmission". Built to last and I think that they still have the 10 year warranty on them.
I almost bought that set instead of my Mieles. On the dryer my Amana did do a tick tick tick sound when it dried from the drum and it heated up high. Almost too high I think like 160 degrees high. Talk about a barbeque-ing a load.


Post# 273231 , Reply# 24   12/31/2069 at 18:00 (19,810 days old) by speed_queen75 ()        
Ok Everyone

Hey Guys, i promised y'all a follow up and here it is, the service man came by and looked at the machine (Luckily Natahn was home)and ran it threw a cycle and said all is normal, with machine,indexing tub etc. As far as the clothes being wet tech said it is because of the machine not being leveled, Now that Nathan is at peace, i fell much better.


Post# 273256 , Reply# 25   4/1/2008 at 07:32 (5,840 days old) by queeny77 (BERWYN, ILLINOIS)        

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is the outer tub plastic?

Post# 273268 , Reply# 26   4/1/2008 at 08:54 (5,840 days old) by rapunzel (Sydney)        

The tub indexing isn't a permanent thing. According to the service tech, who installed my new SQ last year, the new break pads are covered with silicon lubricant. Once the break pads get a tighter grip on the tub the indexing stops. He was right, mine did exactly as he said after approx. three months. BTW, SQ's Australian models fill and agitate with the lid open. Strange that yours don't.

Cheers


Post# 273280 , Reply# 27   4/1/2008 at 10:08 (5,840 days old) by rp2813 (Sannazay)        

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I sincerely hope these are not the dreaded (supposedly "Commercial Quality") Amana type machines. The control knobs are identical but it's the guts that count. My Amana never leaked or went off balance but it didn't rinse well or spin fast enough and it ate belts--was on its 4th one in less than 10 years when I got rid of it. The matching dryer sounded like a bucket of bolts and tended to overheat but no matter how many times I told the service guys about it, they said the thermostat was operating properly. I never got more use out of an extended warranty than I did with this pair of machines. I do hope your SQ's are NOT this same Raytheon set of problems.

Post# 273325 , Reply# 28   4/1/2008 at 16:51 (5,839 days old) by speed_queen75 ()        
Hey rp2813

Didn't Maytag buy Amana from Raytheon, fro what i have read in the forums and on the internet, they did, and now alliance has the Speed Queen, along with Ipso, Hubesh, Unimac, ETC. My machines came with a 3 year warrenty on the entire wsher, 5yrs on the cabinet 5yrs on the motor, 10yrs on the transmission, and a lifetime on the outter porcelain on steel, and stainless steel washtub. And to reaspond to quenny77 the outer tub is porcelain on steel.

Post# 273342 , Reply# 29   4/1/2008 at 17:47 (5,839 days old) by speed_queen75 ()        
Ok y'all here is a pic of the inner guts of the new SQ&#

But you have to have adobe acrobat reader to view it.

CLICK HERE TO GO TO speed_queen75's LINK


Post# 273353 , Reply# 30   4/1/2008 at 19:03 (5,839 days old) by queeny77 (BERWYN, ILLINOIS)        

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MAYTAG DID BUY AMANA ,SO BASICALLY AN AMANA WAS A MAYTAG,NOW IF YOU BUY AN AMANA IT IS A WHIRLPOOL INSIDE,BECAUSE WHIRLPOOL NOW OWNS MAYTAG.THE LAST AMANA BY RAYTHEON HAD AN ACCESS PANEL ON THE FRONT FOR SERVICE,THOSE WERE THE ONES WITH THE BAD DRUM SEALS. AS FOR THAT PUMP SETUP I DONT LIKE IT ,SPEED QUEEN SHOULD HAVE THE BELT DRIVE PUMP LIKE IT USED TO,THEY SHOULD HAVE LEFT WELL ENOUGH ALONE.WELL AT LEAST THE OUTER DRUM IS NOT PLASTIC,FOR SOME REASON I THOUGH THEY WERE.

Post# 273361 , Reply# 31   4/1/2008 at 20:01 (5,839 days old) by speed_queen75 ()        
Quenny77

Hey Buddy, do you think that Alliance addressed the issue, when they bought them from Raytheon? And that it is now solved, surly Alliance would not have their machines on the market knowing the problems Amana had from Raytheon. The service tech that came out to my house, told me "you have a pair of very solid machines there son". Well we will see, at least i have an awesome warrenty on them, plus Nathan has a protection plan on his master card for any purchase over $500, that should it fail before it is paid in full, They (master card) will replace it.

Post# 273450 , Reply# 32   4/2/2008 at 07:17 (5,839 days old) by queeny77 (BERWYN, ILLINOIS)        

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MORE THAN LIKELY THEY DID

Post# 273451 , Reply# 33   4/2/2008 at 07:27 (5,839 days old) by queeny77 (BERWYN, ILLINOIS)        

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NEW SPEED QUEENS WOULD BE THE ONLY NEW WASHER I WOULD BUY FOR A NEW SET.I ACTUALLY WANT ONE BUT DONT HAVE THE MONEY,I HAVE AN 80S WHITE WESTINGHOUSE AND EVERYONE SAYS THE TUB SEALS ARE BAD IN THOSE BUT I HAVE NEVER HAD A PROBLEM,I THINK YOU WILL BE OK.

Post# 273552 , Reply# 34   4/2/2008 at 22:54 (5,838 days old) by speed_queen75 ()        
Yeah

I think so too. I love how quite they are and how it still has the slow long agitation stroke, which in my opinion, and i think everyone else, is a more through and efficient wash system.

Post# 273609 , Reply# 35   4/3/2008 at 15:33 (5,837 days old) by retro-man (- boston,ma)        

So a few questions for you. Did the leveling out of the washer take care of the wet clothes issue, and does it drain the water out completely prior to spinning? Does it get up to full speed before the cycle ends? Inquiring minds want to know.
Jon


Post# 273688 , Reply# 36   4/4/2008 at 03:36 (5,837 days old) by speed_queen75 ()        
Hey reto-man

Yes leveling the machine did take care of the wet clothes, and the machine does a spin drain, and yes it does get to full speed before cycle ends. Last night i washed all the throw pillows, 4 for each load, 2 loads total, and the machine handled them beautifully. Today however Nathan,(my boyfriend) Did some laundry, and put towels,(white) in with some colored clothes, and what a disaster he made there was lint everywhere, UUUHHHH Men never learn, you don't NEVER EVER!!! put towels in with enything but towels. So i told him NEVER!!!, to do laundry again, to leave that task to me..

Post# 274354 , Reply# 37   4/8/2008 at 22:49 (5,832 days old) by djmjlcst (Bloomington, Illinois)        
Happy Speed Queen!

Hi Lee,

Good to hear it was just a leveling adjustment. I've had my set now for one year now and no problems whatsoever! These machines are built to last for years (decades even)! Of all the current top loaders out there - you can't beat the quality construction of these machines. They are very quiet when operating. I was thinking about getting another set - but my old SQ's from 1983/1984 are still running perfectly! Had to replace the pump and a belt last year but that was minor. Also replaced the felt belt around the front of the dryer, but not a hard thing to do.

Many years of happy washing coming your way!

Mike


Post# 274387 , Reply# 38   4/9/2008 at 09:09 (5,832 days old) by laundromat (Hilo, Hawaii)        

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Maytag never made Speed Queen.The Speed Queen is one of the only brands that have stayed tried and true since day one.Raytheon bought them from McGraw edison back in the late 70's/early 80's.But,when Goodman took the appliance divisions from raytheon,they left Speed Queen as well as Caloric and Modern Maid on the table.Because Alliance already made their commercial machines in the original Speed Queen factory where the Amanas were made too,They allowed Maytag to contiue its production of them there.After Maytag and Amana went with Whirlpool,Alliance now has that factory for themselves.They,being the owner of Huebsch and Speed Queen commercial divisions,now only make those two brands.One of which,Speed Queen is also made for the home.

Post# 274404 , Reply# 39   4/9/2008 at 13:04 (5,831 days old) by retro-man (- boston,ma)        
Hey Speed Queen 75

Glad to hear that all the washer needed was a good leveling out. These look to be gorgeous machines! Glad they are working out for you and are meeting your expectations. Now Nathan on the other hand needs to be leveled out. Leave my toys alone. Just kidding, it's sort of funny when someone has no idea about laundry and they just throw anything in together. I learned this many years ago when my wife "tried to do laundry", everything white came out pink. Years ago one of my roommates figured he would do all the laundry including mine for the week. He ran everything through the whirpool on the 22 minute soak cycle then thru the clothes in the dryer. I had to rewash and dry all my clothes. He didn't bother doing his, says its ok. He scratched and itched all week. Needless to say he never did that again. Happy laundering in the new set. Just joking about Nathan he sounds like a great guy.
Jon


Post# 274426 , Reply# 40   4/9/2008 at 15:45 (5,831 days old) by rp2813 (Sannazay)        

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I honestly can't keep track of all the Raymanatagpoolliance bouncing around and how it relates to SQ's products. My Raytheon Amana never had any leaks in the nearly 10 years that I owned it. It just ate belts like crazy and its matching rattletrap dryer went through lint filter assemblies at about the same pace either due to warping or cracking or both. Never have I ever known a washer or dryer to require so much servicing--not even the dreadful and deafening '67 Wards Signature my mom had.

From what I've read above, it would seem that the current SQ's are the new Maytags when it comes to design and durability. Long strokes and staying power. What man wouldn't appreciate those combined attributes? If I ever go back to a top loader, SQ is the brand I'd be looking at. Short stroke machines strike me as fragile and wimpy.


Post# 274427 , Reply# 41   4/9/2008 at 15:51 (5,831 days old) by volvoguy87 (Cincinnati, OH)        
Long strokes and staying power.

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As opposed to a horizontal axis washer's mere rolling and flopping around.

I couldn't resist,
Dave


Post# 274573 , Reply# 42   4/10/2008 at 17:55 (5,830 days old) by mrb627 (Buford, GA)        
Spin Spray Question

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Does this machine have a spin-spray in the Regular wash between the wash and rinse? If so, about how long is it?

How does this machine handle the cool-down in the Permanent-Press cycle? Is it simply a long spray or is it a partial drain + cold refill sequence?

MRB


Post# 274576 , Reply# 43   4/10/2008 at 18:19 (5,830 days old) by thor (Buenos Aires)        
Slow Fill?

Lee, is your washer a "slow fill" model? About two years ago I advised a friend of mine to buy the locally sold SQ TL (220V, 50Hz, export model). Once installed he found it was an "extremely slow fill" model. It drove my friend crazy, it took close to 10 minutes to fill the tub in the hi setting, with the correct water pressure of course.

If he chose the second rinse option the full wash cycle took 30 minutes just filling the tub with water! He complained to the local service dept. and they answered the machine was built like that. Had he known this beforehand he would had never purchased this washer.

OTOH, the washer is built like a war tank.

I never understood the design concept behind a slow fill.

Emilio


Post# 274613 , Reply# 44   4/10/2008 at 20:52 (5,830 days old) by speed_queen75 ()        
Hey Guys

Thanks for all the responses to this, and i a especially like the one from rp2813, that was too funny and i loved it. To answer some of y'all questions. To thor no my washer fills fast in all the temp settings, and to mrb627 yes it does have a spray rinse, before the actual rinse cycle, as far as the perma press cycle goes i am not shure how it works, as i have not done a perma press cycle yet. And to retro-man, yes Nathan is an AWESOME guy i am so blessed, and yes he does need a leveling out, i have specifically told him he is NOT to do the laundry THE END!!! And he is cool with that, now if i can keep him away from my 72 Lady Kenmore we'll be doing just fine. Cheers y'all Lee

Post# 274699 , Reply# 45   4/11/2008 at 13:24 (5,829 days old) by rp2813 (Sannazay)        

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Nice horizontal axis comparison Dave! Just the term "top loader" is so suggestively powerful in and of itself! For deranged minds like mine, anyway. I'll not touch the "slow fill" scenario.

So Lee, what about that spray rinse? How long is it? On my Amana it only happened after the wash cycle and was only 15 seconds long. Not nearly enough in my opinion. Its center dial Maytag predecessor sprayed for a whole minute. Rinsing was my Amana's worst attribute. I know the latest SQ's mechanics aren't anything like their once-removed cousin Raytheon Amanas, but am curious if maybe the skimpy spray rinse might still be part of the timer design on yours. The knobs look the same as my Amana's ;-)

Ralph


Post# 274713 , Reply# 46   4/11/2008 at 15:16 (5,829 days old) by speed_queen75 ()        
Hey rp2813

The spray rinse on my SQ is like a minute long or something like that. And speaking of deranged minds LOL i might have ya beat there buddy :-) LOL, i too will not touch the "slow fill" scenario.

Post# 274724 , Reply# 47   4/11/2008 at 16:38 (5,829 days old) by rp2813 (Sannazay)        

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Lee, nice to know a guy who is still under 30 has me beat. You will go far in the world of deranged fun!

Glad to hear you have a decent spray rinse going on your SQ. Sounds like SQ recovered nicely from the Raytheon disaster. I guess if I had purchased such a pair (if they had existed back then) instead of my Amanas, I'd still have both machines. I was tired of the service calls on the Amanas and "upgraded" to a big Duet pair. I don't regret my decision but do find myself wishing I had a top loader for certain jobs sometimes.

Enjoy your machines! Like there's any chance you wouldn't!

Ralph


Post# 274748 , Reply# 48   4/11/2008 at 18:57 (5,829 days old) by speed_queen75 ()        
Oh Believe me

I will in more ways than one LOL!!!

Post# 274782 , Reply# 49   4/11/2008 at 23:32 (5,829 days old) by frigilux (The Minnesota Prairie)        

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Possible rationale for 'slow fill': The fill is often the loudest portion of a wash cycle on top-loaders. Is it possible they designed a slow fill to reduce noise levels? We've all noticed they've done that to new dishwashers for the same reason.

Just a thought...


Post# 274829 , Reply# 50   4/12/2008 at 12:12 (5,828 days old) by nmaineman36 ()        

Oh I will bite...slow fill huh...never heard of it. Unless the water pressure is really low then there will be a slow fill. On my Amana the water came out into what was at one time a lint filter ring..why they still used it I dunno but it would let the water drip down the tub sides. The spray rinse wasnt long and in my opinion not effective at all.
Sometimes a slow filling after a long and slow deep stroke period can be a good thing....nasty boy I am.


Post# 274830 , Reply# 51   4/12/2008 at 12:14 (5,828 days old) by nmaineman36 ()        

Oh almost forgot...i would take a long and slow stroke any day over a short and quick one...just sayin

Post# 275067 , Reply# 52   4/14/2008 at 11:05 (5,826 days old) by rp2813 (Sannazay)        

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I'm with you Mike. In regard to washers too!

My '97 Amana didn't do a slow fill and it was still very quiet with supposed full force water pressure. I have no idea what the logic is behind a slow fill. Seems to me that such a situation would have a negative impact on spray rinses also.


Post# 275447 , Reply# 53   4/16/2008 at 12:39 (5,824 days old) by cvillewasherbo ()        
pics please

please show some pics and vids if u can. we'd all like to see them!!! i know it's hard, i wouldn't be able to take pics and vids with my now caveman tech skills! but if you can, i'd love to see them.
C


Post# 275473 , Reply# 54   4/16/2008 at 15:51 (5,824 days old) by speed_queen75 ()        
Hey all

I promise, more pics and a video are comming soon, My digital cam can only make very small vids, and Nathan is going to buy us a digital video camera, as soon as he gets some extra cash, y'all know how things are nowadays, especially gas being $3.25 a gallon. But i promise i will make a video...

Post# 280978 , Reply# 55   5/20/2008 at 21:32 (5,790 days old) by speedqueen123 ()        
Beware

Yes, thes do look just like the old Amanas, I had one. They lasted only a few years untill the dryer burst into flames, and the washer's motor went out. This all happened as Maytag was in the process of buying Amana, which meant no parts for the washer. And why even bother with the dryer, everything inside was melted.


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