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Thread Number: 78904
/ Tag: Modern Automatic Washers
Speed Queen washer tub tilt |
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| Post# 1028745 , Reply# 1 4/2/2019 at 11:55 (1,850 days old) by Infusor (Usa) | ||
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My 2018 tilts to the right also, not as bad, maybe an inch. Mine is also PERFECTLY level. | ||
| Post# 1028750 , Reply# 2 4/2/2019 at 12:50 (1,850 days old) by johnb300m (Chicago) | ||
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Post# 1028801 , Reply# 3 4/3/2019 at 00:22 (1,849 days old) by GusHerb  (Chicago/NWI) |
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I’ve never seen one tilt that much. I’m inclined to believe something is wrong. | ||
| Post# 1028807 , Reply# 4 4/3/2019 at 02:59 (1,849 days old) by Spinmon (st. charles mo ) | ||
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My 2012 542 leans straight forward about an inch. I would be upset/concerned if mine leaned like yours. They're not great,but far from POS johnb300m. | ||
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Post# 1028808 , Reply# 5 4/3/2019 at 03:32 (1,849 days old) by chetlaham (United States) |
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I think Johnb300m is jealous. Really jealous. Same for those who liked his post. Lots of SQ bashing when the opportunity presents itself.
Anyway- yes the tub does lean, sometimes by a lot. There are a few YouTube vids of the tub leaning even more then the one pictured here. This does not harm the machine or effect performance. On the contrary its done to help with heavy loads from what I've been told. | ||
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Post# 1028817 , Reply# 6 4/3/2019 at 07:24 (1,849 days old) by combo52 (50 Year Repair Tech Beltsville,Md) |
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Leaning tub on a SQ TL Washer Many do this to a degree more or less than yours, it does not hurt anything [ It was not designed to do this to help performance with large loads ]
This machine has a lid switch to stop agitation [ you are not supposed to be watching it agitate, LOL ]
If you want to correct make sure your machine is level.
If so and it still leans you can adjust the springs by clamping together several loops of one or two springs on the opposite side from the way the tub consistently leans.
John | ||
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Post# 1028837 , Reply# 7 4/3/2019 at 11:01 (1,849 days old) by RP2813 (Sannazay) |
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"I'm inclined to believe something is wrong." | ||
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Post# 1028839 , Reply# 8 4/3/2019 at 11:34 (1,849 days old) by Yogitunes (New Jersey) |
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| Post# 1028862 , Reply# 9 4/3/2019 at 17:56 (1,848 days old) by SYLLAHOSIRIS (AUSTIN TEXAS) | ||
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| Post# 1028930 , Reply# 10 4/4/2019 at 10:40 (1,848 days old) by queenspeed91 (Tulsa Oklahoma ) | ||
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SQ springs combo52 I have the switch rigged so I can watch it while it runs lol. I thought about just getting new springs. There are 6 springs that hold the tub in place. The last model I had was a low grade commcerial model and it never did lean at all!! | ||
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Post# 1028940 , Reply# 11 4/4/2019 at 11:58 (1,848 days old) by combo52 (50 Year Repair Tech Beltsville,Md) |
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Leaning tub on a SQ TL Washer Hi Bob, it may not do any good to replace the springs as they usually do not get weak.
It is more likley that the base pan of the washer or the milk-stool is slightly bent, I have found it much easier to adjust the springs, if you want to prove whether it is the springs or not try reversing some of the springs from side to side, then if it leans the other way you could assume it is the springs.
John L. | ||
| Post# 1028956 , Reply# 12 4/4/2019 at 16:02 (1,848 days old) by queenspeed91 (Tulsa Oklahoma ) | ||
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Not the springs combo52 I switched some of the springs around and it still does the same exact thing it was doing before. | ||
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Post# 1028967 , Reply# 13 4/4/2019 at 18:15 (1,847 days old) by combo52 (50 Year Repair Tech Beltsville,Md) |
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Hi Bob, that's often been our experience, you might have to replace the base pan or milk-stool and even then it might not solve the situation.
We sold over 800 of these washers and never had a complaint about the tub leaning, but I dough that many of our customers ever watched it work.
These are very good rugged washers, BUT if you are into washers it is not going to be the best TL washer experience you are ever going to have. I have said several times that I will never have a SQ TL washer in my personal laundry room.
The best TL washer experience that most of us are ever going to be able to own and use on a regular is a WP built DD washer between roughly 1988-2006.
John L. | ||
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Post# 1029015 , Reply# 14 4/5/2019 at 05:03 (1,847 days old) by chetlaham (United States) |
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And the parade of envy driven angst marches on lol. You guys can have any DD washer I find. You know, the ones with the poorly engineered neutral drain thats intermittent from day one. OP, you have one of the best over-all machines ever made. The best made suspension hands down of any washer made by man when it comes to minimal vibration and mild to moderate off balance conditions. Don't let anyone tell you otherwise.
Regarding the lean, I wouldn't worry about it. My machine now has 5-6 years on it, and the lean has actually gone away with use. Put a panel top cover in place and enjoy the ultimate washer experience! :) | ||
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Post# 1029347 , Reply# 18 4/9/2019 at 09:34 (1,843 days old) by Yogitunes (New Jersey) |
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motor torque is what pulls the unit towards the front....
your probably noticing it slightly more, as all the new equipment is probably gripping more, and really throwing some extra torque.... we never notice all that much of something like a belt wearing down, as its gradual....but then to install a new one, and suddenly it kicks up, THAT you will notice right away..... no matter what, the spin centers the unit every time.... for the leaning, I added foam padding, keeps it centered at all times...and extra quiet as well | ||
| Post# 1029840 , Reply# 19 4/14/2019 at 10:31 (1,838 days old) by queenspeed91 (Tulsa Oklahoma ) | ||
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Padding? Yogitunes what Kind or type of material do you use? | ||
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Post# 1029860 , Reply# 20 4/14/2019 at 15:14 (1,838 days old) by Yogitunes (New Jersey) |
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eggcrate foam usually works best....some even use carpet padding
easy to cut/trim and attach.... water heater wrap is also effective if wrapped around the tub as an insulator....think in terms of keeping the water hot... stuff a piece of foam or cotton into the springs, although dryer idler springs cause a sound the most....any chance of calming down vibrations and sound is helpful... | ||
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Post# 1029877 , Reply# 21 4/14/2019 at 19:18 (1,837 days old) by combo52 (50 Year Repair Tech Beltsville,Md) |
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Leaning tub on a SQ TL Washer | ||
| Post# 1029924 , Reply# 22 4/15/2019 at 07:58 (1,837 days old) by IIIJohnnyMacIII (North Carolina) | ||
What I did
My 2017 Speed Queen TL does the same, however I have greatly reduced it by filling an empty load to extra large with water and leveling it using the water level as the reference. This will compensate for the springs and should greatly reduce the issue. However, start with leveling the machine's frame first, then by water level next.
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| Post# 1030011 , Reply# 23 4/15/2019 at 23:22 (1,836 days old) by twintubdexter (Palm Springs) | ||
 Being the kind of picky old man who can't stand to see a crooked picture on a wall or a crooked lamp shade, I will not be able to handle this tub-tilt thing if I ever get those Speed Queens in my garage up and running in my laundry room. The new machine warranty is evaporating as I speak. I guess it depends on how I make it through this cancer thing. It looks promising at this point. But if things go south I'll probably just continue using the Maytags/Norge or whoever made them. The washer has very minor issues. I'll probably sell the Speed Queens. If I do use the SQ's I'll just give the Maytags away for free. I'll give members first crack at any of them if anyone's interested. | ||
| Post# 1030066 , Reply# 24 4/16/2019 at 14:08 (1,836 days old) by qsd-dan (West) | ||
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