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Thread Number: 267
Speed Queen Debuts Their Residential Laundry Line! |
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Post# 46865 10/13/2004 at 01:31 (7,133 days old) by Launderess  (Quiet Please, There´s a Lady on Stage) |
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Well guys and gals, the day some have been waiting to arrive is here; Speed Queen launched sales today of their washers and dryers for home users. Have provided a link to SQ's new website below where one can download manuals,product specifications, intallation information and look up local dealers. Launderess CLICK HERE TO GO TO Launderess's LINK | ||
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Post# 46868 , Reply# 2 10/13/2004 at 02:11 (7,133 days old) by Launderess (Quiet Please, There´s a Lady on Stage) |
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ToLiVac, Since release date was just yesterday, give things time, remember we all wanted SQ to be choosy who sold the units. *LOL* Have included a link to the brochure which has some nice cut out/side view snaps of the washers and dryers. Did you notice SQ has a double stack dryer, which comes in both gas and electric versions? How cool is that? This is what comes from a commercial laundry appliance maker applying their now how to the residential market, and thinking out of the box. Take that Maytag! *LOL* CLICK HERE TO GO TO Launderess's LINK | ||
| Post# 46875 , Reply# 3 10/13/2004 at 06:18 (7,133 days old) by jaxsunst () | ||
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Locator The locator said that there are no dealers in the area -sign-. As if I needed another reason not to like Memphis. | ||
| Post# 46899 , Reply# 4 10/13/2004 at 15:20 (7,133 days old) by mrb627 (Buford, GA) | ||
Love the 'Q' | ||
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Post# 46906 , Reply# 5 10/13/2004 at 16:40 (7,133 days old) by imperial70 (MA USA) |
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I can't wait. However there is only a Distributor available in the Northeast in CT. No dealers yet. Looks like I'll have to wait. :-) | ||
| Post# 46919 , Reply# 7 10/13/2004 at 19:43 (7,132 days old) by alr2903 (TN) | ||
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Sq's Yay the washer door is hinged on the right. Dear Santa | ||
| Post# 46922 , Reply# 8 10/13/2004 at 20:57 (7,132 days old) by Brent-Aucoin () | ||
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Great Link! Thank you! What great looking washes! I will need to check these out when they hit Atlanta. I love the look of them. I like the Stacked Set! Who is gettin a set? Brent | ||
| Post# 46923 , Reply# 9 10/13/2004 at 20:57 (7,132 days old) by agiflow-action () | ||
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I hope the toploaders agitator isn't a corckscrew.I hope they are using either a straight vane or a surgilator knockoff. | ||
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Post# 46929 , Reply# 10 10/13/2004 at 21:38 (7,132 days old) by Launderess (Quiet Please, There´s a Lady on Stage) |
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Well a telephone call to the local distributor gave a list of stores, but none have the SQ line in stock yet, but could place an order if I wished. As this was only the first day or so of release, didn't expect much. Distributor told me I was more than welcome to visit the showroom to see the display units, and may just do that. Sadly cannot order dirctly from the distributor as they refuse to sell retail or even wholesale to our builder or decorator. From the looks of things SQ is selling these units more on their commercial roots than as laundry appliances which will "coddle" your laundry. They do not have fancy displays, nor will they speak to you in several languages. But should hold up well for those seeking a true work horse washer/dryer unit. Will report back more after I stop into the distributor's office for an afternoon of tire kicking. Launderess | ||
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Post# 46934 , Reply# 12 10/13/2004 at 22:05 (7,132 days old) by arrrooohhh (Sydney Australia) |
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I hope that they use the wavy vaned agitator. The best looking TL agitator in the market IMHO! I also wonder if these will be coming to Australia under the Kleenmaid name? | ||
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Post# 46935 , Reply# 13 10/13/2004 at 22:05 (7,132 days old) by Launderess (Quiet Please, There´s a Lady on Stage) |
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Agiflow-Action, If you happen to be in NYC, stop by the office of SQ's regional distributor, Goldman Appliances. Try a search using the dealer locator on SQ's site with zip code "10028". They seem very welcoming to people stopping by and looking at appliances, including the new SQ line. FWIW, the also rep EuroTech. Launderess | ||
| Post# 46941 , Reply# 14 10/13/2004 at 22:15 (7,132 days old) by agiflow-action () | ||
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Thanks Launderess, I would consider it. I like the fact that even the TOL TL is not fancy and overdone.Three dials and an extra rinse switch. Smart looking FL's too. Let's all hope SQ has a winner here with this new residential line. | ||
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Post# 46949 , Reply# 15 10/14/2004 at 02:02 (7,132 days old) by arrrooohhh (Sydney Australia) |
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I like how manufacturers are moving on from the white on white control panel. And this Speed Queen has the best control panel graphics I have seen for a while! | ||
| Post# 46959 , Reply# 16 10/14/2004 at 06:58 (7,132 days old) by spiralactivator () | ||
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Long live the Queen! And they have a little COLOR on the panels! Not white-on-white! Could it be the Laundry Dark Ages are finally ending? | ||
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Post# 46989 , Reply# 17 10/14/2004 at 12:34 (7,132 days old) by CleanteamofNY ((Monroe, New York) |
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| Post# 46992 , Reply# 18 10/14/2004 at 13:17 (7,132 days old) by agiflow-action () | ||
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chrome trim I thought the same thing,......chrome just looks great in any era! Wish manufacturers would bring it back. | ||
| Post# 47072 , Reply# 20 10/15/2004 at 21:32 (7,130 days old) by jaxsunst () | ||
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You made a valid point. I think the success of these machines will be the fact that they are basic straight forward machines. Personally, I like the old style logo on the front and the attempt at a vintage look timer with the round script. | ||
| Post# 47087 , Reply# 21 10/15/2004 at 23:59 (7,130 days old) by agiflow-action () | ||
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I notice with the new Roper washers,...they are going back to the round script also. Ahh! Maybe just a little stroke or two longer ;) | ||
| Post# 47099 , Reply# 22 10/16/2004 at 00:58 (7,130 days old) by kenmore1978 () | ||
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SQ It might help if we would e-mail Alliance with words of encouragement and suggestions, especially about distribution/availability. | ||
| Post# 47106 , Reply# 23 10/16/2004 at 01:29 (7,130 days old) by agiflow-action () | ||
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the thing that hurts, is that , all the little mom and pop appliance stores are being pushed out.What do we have here in the Notheast? P.C Richard,Home Depot and Lowes....OOps forgot Sears. No such thing as small town anything anymore....at least not here! | ||
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Post# 47111 , Reply# 25 10/16/2004 at 02:09 (7,130 days old) by Launderess (Quiet Please, There´s a Lady on Stage) |
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In NYC there are several small/non big box appliance retailers, and most it seems will be carrying the SQ line. Think SQ will do well with the top loaders and dryers, especially the double stacked dryer which works well with a top loading washer set up. The front loading washers seem skimpy on cycles and offerings for their price. When compared to the Bosch Nexxt and Whirlpool HE lines, the SQ front loader just does not have all the frippery most seem to look for in washers today. OTHO those who want fast wash cycles, large capacity with built for the duration construction, may appreciate the SQ front loaders. There is a reason coin op front loaders tend to be so simple. It makes them way easier to repair, easy to build/maintain and fewer things to break down. Lack of a motherboard and complex computer electronics means on balance a SQ machine should keep going for ages without the problems that plague washers that have low quality motherboards. SQ more likely than not will add changes to the line as feedback comes in from stores and the market/customers. While it would be nice to contact SQ and "welcome" them back into the fold, think it is important not to jump on them with "why didn't you do this, or why don't you do that"? It is early days yet and we hope SQ will be in the home appliance market for a long time, there will be ample time in the future to sort things out. As for competing against Maytag, have you seen what is coming out of their plants these days? Willing to bet the SQ top loaders will beat the pants of most if not all the current Maytag top loading line. More so since it seems the "Dependable Care" line is/has been phased out. Do not have numbers at hand, but think SQ will be able to claim the longest stroke in a top loader, if Maytag has tampered too much with what is left of the Dependable Care line. SQ can also trade on their brand name, which consumers will know from commercial/coin-op laundry appliances, if they are not actually old enough to remember the last time SQ laundry appliances were sold for home use. MSRP are just that, I'm sure dealers will cut deals, especially if one is buying more than one appliance, like fitting out an entire kitchen/house. Think SQ set the MSRP of these appliances to not anger commercial customers who are the market for the "Commercial Homestyle" line. Afterall why would they want to pay more for essentially the same products? As for lack of supply, remember SQ really never stocked a huge inventory of their commercial washers. Usually enough of each model was kept on hand to fill orders/planned orders. Although SQ has hired more workers, it is going to take awhile to get plant(s) up and running and establish retail distribution channels. FWIU, not many commercial dealers were interested in the CHS washers (they would order them if you wanted), but made their bread and butter in Alliance Laundry's other more robust laundry products. Commercial dealers also probably are not interested in selling one or two units at a time, and or are geared to the planning and installation of a laundry. Not to mention after-market repair/serivce, all of which is where probably some real money lies. Launderess | ||
| Post# 47303 , Reply# 27 10/18/2004 at 09:42 (7,128 days old) by PeterH770 (Marietta, GA) | ||
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| Post# 47345 , Reply# 28 10/18/2004 at 20:40 (7,127 days old) by angus (Fairfield, CT.) | ||
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Peter - as a "mat" owner - what do you think about these SQ top loaders for home use? I recall there was discussion about "seal" problems and I was curious if you felt they were a wise investment..... | ||
| Post# 47397 , Reply# 30 10/19/2004 at 09:22 (7,127 days old) by PeterH770 (Marietta, GA) | ||
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SQ at home should be a great, durable machine. I think it is the only trustworthy USA made toploader out there for home use. The type of coin-op machines you see in any given area depends on the agressiveness of the distributor. Most coin laundry owners are not brand loyal (unlike me) and will purchase equipment according to price. If you see alot of SQ, then chances are that the SQ distributor in that area is probably very strong and competitive. But on the coin-op message boards that I haunt, Maytag is the preferred TL for coin store installs. In my area, we have a very strong SQ distributor and a very strong Dexter distributor. There are a few Wascomat and Maytag stores around, but not many -- again, mostly because these two brands are priced higher. GE and WP are extremely rare, but those two companies make their money from domestic sales, and do not concentrate on commercial sales. | ||
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Post# 47439 , Reply# 31 10/19/2004 at 22:15 (7,126 days old) by Jetcone (Schenectady-Home of Calrods,Monitor Tops,Toroid Transformers) |
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SQ Commercial 3 years old
hi everyone: I bought the commercial version 3-4 years ago for my tenants. It has served them well! It is the front control panel model and their favorite feature is the "roulette coin box" The owner can set the machine to offer a "FREELOAD" every 1 - 135 loads. I put mine up at 135 and they get a free load almost every month! The thing that amazes me is the water usage it is the lowest of any HE machine I have ever seen. RObert is always joking the HE machines just use a WetNap to create the washing action but when you look inside the SQ clothes look damp! never wet! But it does a great job cleaning which surpises me everytime! And my tenants were thrilled to see the Staber leave and the Speed Queen come in. If this home unit is built like the commercial and it seems it is then it is one solid machine! jet | ||
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Post# 47447 , Reply# 32 10/20/2004 at 02:11 (7,126 days old) by Launderess (Quiet Please, There´s a Lady on Stage) |
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Post# 47466 , Reply# 33 10/20/2004 at 11:02 (7,126 days old) by foraloysius (Leeuwarden, Friesland, the Netherlands) |
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Post# 47489 , Reply# 34 10/20/2004 at 14:54 (7,126 days old) by Jetcone (Schenectady-Home of Calrods,Monitor Tops,Toroid Transformers) |
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I am caught between two worlds
Hi Louis: I am caught between my MacDonald mother and my Charles father so I am right smack in between. But the Scottish often wins out as it HURTS everytime the tenants cheer at their FREE LOAD! Tt comes right through the ceiling on the 3rd floor! I just knash my teeth! Laundress I wil try to check the manual tonight on the wash cycle but I am packing to go visit john in DC and may not get to it before I go. cheers jon | ||
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Post# 47544 , Reply# 35 10/21/2004 at 10:26 (7,125 days old) by foraloysius (Leeuwarden, Friesland, the Netherlands) |
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Post# 47770 , Reply# 36 10/25/2004 at 14:55 (7,121 days old) by Launderess (Quiet Please, There´s a Lady on Stage) |
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Speed Queen In New Jersey | ||
| Post# 47783 , Reply# 37 10/25/2004 at 18:02 (7,121 days old) by agiflow-action () | ||
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Thank you Launderess, yes i have seen that location listed in the areas closest to me.I have a vacation coming up,so i will probably take a ride up and check out the models that they have. Let's hope they make a good home product. Pat | ||
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Post# 47790 , Reply# 38 10/25/2004 at 19:28 (7,120 days old) by Launderess (Quiet Please, There´s a Lady on Stage) |
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Agiflow, Much as I want to like them, the SQ front loaders seem cycle "challanged" IMHO for the money. Being as that may, they are manually controlable enough I can work around things and do custom cycles if need be. Now, the top loaders are a different story. The TOL washer is a dream, and if I had the room would be there in a heartbeat. By the way if anyone really wants a SQ front load washer with long cycles and heater, some guy is always on eBay with government surplus LTS84 washer/dryer sets (rear controlled washer). Downside he is located in CA and not sure how well the units are packed before shipping. Upside the set only goes for $450. Launderess | ||
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