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Thread Number: 77880
/ Tag: Modern Automatic Washers
Should I replace my kenmore with an 08 Speed Queen? |
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Post# 1019206 , Reply# 1 12/27/2018 at 12:05 (1,940 days old) by RP2813  (Sannazay) |
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| Post# 1019257 , Reply# 2 12/27/2018 at 23:20 (1,939 days old) by IowaBear (Cedar Rapids, IA) | ||
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Post# 1019262 , Reply# 3 12/28/2018 at 01:21 (1,939 days old) by DADoES (TX, U.S. of A.) |
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 The SQ serial decodes to Nov 2008, so already 10 years. Your KM serial number indicates manufacture 7th week of 2003 ... so soon to be 16 years. All the major mechanical parts are available, so you can do as much of a rebuild on it as you want (and it's easier than doing the same to the SQ) ... depending on whether the rest of it is worth the effort. - base pedestal, if it's too much deteriorated for rust treatment and fresh paint - tub support, which includes the tub centerpost and spin bearings - spin drive/brake, which includes the agitator shaft bearings - spin clutch - agitator shaft and neutral drain kit (which includes the spin gear) if you want to get into the transmission (and refresh the oil) *All* of it would be considerably higher cost than paying $200 for the SQ but you'd have a mechanically-rebuilt machine (less the basket, and electrical parts such as the motor and timer) that may well outlast the used SQ. I recently refurbished a 1999 KM 90 with everything except the base pedestal (I had already rust-treated it 8 years ago). Parts total of $280 (prices have gone up since). It's in excellent condition for 19+ years and oughta last another 19 with proper usage care. | ||
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Post# 1019281 , Reply# 4 12/28/2018 at 09:42 (1,939 days old) by Yogitunes (New Jersey) |
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you could just shop around used appliance stores for a newer version of your Kenmore....
you would probably do better to head a little south of your area, NJTP exit 7 or below....better pricing than where your at... Monmouth County and surrounding areas can account for the higher price on the Speed Queen....or any machine for that fact... | ||
| Post# 1019289 , Reply# 5 12/28/2018 at 11:50 (1,939 days old) by Stricklybojack (South Hams Devon UK) | ||
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Here’s an option: sell your Kenmore and anything else lying around of value you don’t need and buy a new Speed Queen. Used machines can be great values, or conversely, a value trap...sucking cash to stay alive and costing as much as a new unit bought from a discounter. FYI “today’s price” seems to constantly renew at Appliancesconnection.com, don’t worry too much about missing it. CLICK HERE TO GO TO Stricklybojack's LINK
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Post# 1019290 , Reply# 6 12/28/2018 at 12:35 (1,939 days old) by DADoES (TX, U.S. of A.) |
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| Post# 1019294 , Reply# 7 12/28/2018 at 13:20 (1,938 days old) by stricklybojack (South Hams Devon UK) | ||
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You can select the “Eco” cycle which uses less water. Also less hot though. The manual says there is an option for “normal” or “light” in the eco cycle (same with the delicate cycle), don’t know what that is refering to. See link below for manual: CLICK HERE TO GO TO stricklybojack's LINK | ||
| Post# 1019297 , Reply# 8 12/28/2018 at 13:52 (1,938 days old) by Pierreandreply4 (St-Bruno de montarville (province of quebec) canada) | ||
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| Post# 1019323 , Reply# 9 12/28/2018 at 16:11 (1,938 days old) by eurekastar (Amarillo, Texas) | ||
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Post# 1019427 , Reply# 10 12/29/2018 at 17:51 (1,937 days old) by LowEfficiency (Iowa) |
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>> Used machines can be great values, or conversely, a value trap...sucking cash to stay alive and costing as much as a new unit bought from a discounter.
That's a good point, but of course is highly dependent on how much work you do yourself, and how you put a value on your time. If you're not handy (or not willing to try), the labor costs for a few service calls (or one big one) will easily put you over. But on the other hand, when you're comparing <$150 used machines with a new one close to $1K, you could handle several total failures by completely replacing the machine, without ever turning a wrench, if you wanted to, and still come out fine on costs. Everyone will have a different opinion on that, and that's A-OK. | ||
| Post# 1019482 , Reply# 11 12/30/2018 at 12:00 (1,937 days old) by Addle (Monmouth Co, NJ) | ||
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Thanks for talking be down. I might still buy it if including delivery it drops to below $100. | ||
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Post# 1019497 , Reply# 12 12/30/2018 at 15:07 (1,936 days old) by RP2813 (Sannazay) |
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