Thread Number: 77732
/ Tag: Modern Automatic Washers
New Speed Queen owner |
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Post# 1017577 , Reply# 1   12/10/2018 at 11:54 (1,935 days old) by Yogitunes (New Jersey)   |   | |
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Post# 1017579 , Reply# 2   12/10/2018 at 11:55 (1,935 days old) by Lorainfurniture (Cleveland )   |   | |
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You bought a great set. Needs a belt every 7 ish years, at some point probably a timer. Otherwise very reliable and good performance |
Post# 1017580 , Reply# 3   12/10/2018 at 11:56 (1,935 days old) by Yogitunes (New Jersey)   |   | |
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Post# 1017584 , Reply# 5   12/10/2018 at 12:24 (1,935 days old) by RP2813 (Sannazay)   |   | |
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Post# 1017600 , Reply# 7   12/10/2018 at 14:14 (1,935 days old) by Yogitunes (New Jersey)   |   | |
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pillows can be finicky....some do well, some others, not so well.....there is a thread here somewhere about different methods to try.....but many times, best left to a FLer…...most times I wash them in the sink, and let the machine spin them...
quilted blankets do well in these machines versus those puffy comforters....all of my bed covers are quilted... blankets, depending on size and bulkiness, the concern is even distribution of the load for spin.....sometimes two work well, other times, just one mixed in with a few towels... for both of the above, a lot of times soaking does better than a full wash....let it fill and wash for about 2 minutes, shut the machine off, let soak for 15 to 30 minutes, then advance the timer for about the last 2 minutes of agitation, and complete the cycle from there... until you get used to it, stick close to the machine when washing something of concern... |
Post# 1017611 , Reply# 8   12/10/2018 at 16:10 (1,935 days old) by backspace (Ct)   |   | |
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Thanks, that's good info to have. |
Post# 1017617 , Reply# 9   12/10/2018 at 17:48 (1,935 days old) by chetlaham (United States)   |   | |
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Post# 1017619 , Reply# 10   12/10/2018 at 18:00 (1,935 days old) by backspace (Ct)   |   | |
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Thank you, still excited that I was able to locate these so quickly and they work so well. No more half washed clothes in this house! You couldn't pay me to own another Whirlpool. Well...depends how much you want to pay me. lol. |
Post# 1017723 , Reply# 12   12/11/2018 at 20:24 (1,934 days old) by EEMac (Olympia, WA)   |   | |
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Post# 1017742 , Reply# 13   12/12/2018 at 05:45 (1,934 days old) by backspace (Ct)   |   | |
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Thanks guys! It's great to know I made the right choice. I was extremely lucky to find the pair just when I needed them. |
Post# 1017745 , Reply# 14   12/12/2018 at 06:59 (1,934 days old) by combo52 (50 Year Repair Tech Beltsville,Md)   |   | |
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Post# 1017801 , Reply# 15   12/12/2018 at 17:06 (1,933 days old) by deltablu (Eastern South Dakota)   |   | |
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the last year for the mechanical controls was last year (2017.) We sold tons at the end of last year when we knew the new machines were coming. I concur that these are awesome machines and we'd still be selling them as fast as we could get them if they were still available. |
Post# 1018599 , Reply# 16   12/20/2018 at 10:40 (1,925 days old) by dylanmitchell (Southern California)   |   | |
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I have a 2017 TL awne92sp at home the electronic version that fills a little higher without needing the mod. Queen or larger comforters and pillows go to a FL at the laundromat. I don't think any TL will do pillows they float too much. I've tried it and end up basically hand washing it in the machine pushing it around in each cycle from wash to rinse and still not sure it gets clean.
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Post# 1018603 , Reply# 17   12/20/2018 at 11:59 (1,925 days old) by DADoES (TX, U.S. of A.)   |   | |
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Post# 1020334 , Reply# 22   1/6/2019 at 13:17 (1,908 days old) by LowEfficiency (Iowa)   |   | |
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Post# 1020344 , Reply# 23   1/6/2019 at 14:52 (1,908 days old) by Yogitunes (New Jersey)   |   | |
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Cabrio and Hydrowave both use an electric pump, idle when not in use.....
Speed Queen has a pump mounted to the motor, in constant motion whenever the motor is running....which at times can stir up suds... I just know my local codes for a drain pipe.....there must be a vertical minimum elevation of 18" above the trap for proper drainage... for your setup, not exactly anything wrong if your hose is tightly sealed into the pipe, and a backflow preventer is in place, you already have the airgap before the 'T'... that little stick down inside the agitator can be snapped out of there if you have to...in fact I drilled a hole down the center so water would flush through during agitation...a barrel style brush works for cleaning the inside if needed.... you might have better luck with softeners if you take your bottle and pre-mix 50/50 with water....diluted and ready to add to the dispenser, I never have a residue issue anymore.....plus you stretched your dollar value in usage softeners today are concentrated and thick, which easily slime up and clog most dispensers.... |
Post# 1020346 , Reply# 24   1/6/2019 at 15:21 (1,908 days old) by combo52 (50 Year Repair Tech Beltsville,Md)   |   | |
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We have had at least 20+ complaints of this out of the nearly 1000 of these washers we sold and installed, the fast spin speed and motor operated pump whips up a lot of foam.
It also has something to do with the houses drain system as the great majority of installations do not have this issue.
I would suggest sealing the drain hose into your drain pipe, this will stop any dripping etc.
John L. |
Post# 1020377 , Reply# 25   1/6/2019 at 18:43 (1,908 days old) by Yogitunes (New Jersey)   |   | |
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pilling is more of a fabric construction issue, enhanced by machines with an agitator....
possible chances of reduction, if possible, turn items inside out, dont overload, gentler speed agitation, if more detergent contact time is needed for heavily soiled clothing, add a soak, or pause the machine manually.... |