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Thread Number: 85408
/ Tag: Modern Automatic Washers
Replacement for 20 year old Whirlpool |
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Post# 1099554 , Reply# 2 12/6/2020 at 11:52 (1,230 days old) by combo52  (50 Year Repair Tech Beltsville,Md) |
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Best TL Washers Today The TR SQ machines are a good choice if you want good gentle performance and are not in a hurry, if you want something fast and through the SQ TC5 series is really your only choice in a rugged TL washer today.
SQs are in short supply because of high demand and because of production problems related to covid.
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Post# 1099557 , Reply# 3 12/6/2020 at 12:04 (1,230 days old) by appnut (TX) |
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Post# 1099582 , Reply# 4 12/6/2020 at 15:02 (1,230 days old) by Yogitunes (New Jersey) |
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Post# 1099665 , Reply# 5 12/7/2020 at 05:36 (1,229 days old) by retro-man (- boston,ma) |
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No timers available to replace the one you have. It would seem to me someone here must have one or more sitting on a shelf somewhere. Jon | ||
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Post# 1099826 , Reply# 8 12/8/2020 at 12:57 (1,228 days old) by GELaundry4ever (Nacogdoches, TX, USA) |
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simple answer speed queen | ||
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Post# 1099909 , Reply# 10 12/8/2020 at 23:08 (1,227 days old) by DADoES (TX, U.S. of A.) |
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 Coco2, 1) Use the Delicate cycle for a longer wash time. Sit with the machine or set a timer to monitor it and repeat the wash period for heavier/soiled items. Or, if it agitates with the lid open but doesn't spin, leave the lid open for the wash so it stops at the end so you can come back and reset it for more wash time. 2) Run the Regular cycle but reduce the wash time, and stop the machine for a 30-mins soak during the wash period to allow detergent enzymes more time to work on soils. | ||
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Post# 1099912 , Reply# 11 12/8/2020 at 23:35 (1,227 days old) by RP2813 (Sannazay) |
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Those are good suggestions if you happen to be stuck with a Speed Queen that's been possessed by a Shredmore, but if I had paid full price for a new SQ, I would sure as hell want it to do its job without damaging clothes -- and do it automatically as well. This machine sounds like a major inconvenience as is and an even bigger one with all of that babysitting.
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| Post# 1099925 , Reply# 13 12/9/2020 at 05:22 (1,227 days old) by 70skid (Texas) | ||
Speed Queen TR7 | ||
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Post# 1099934 , Reply# 15 12/9/2020 at 07:51 (1,227 days old) by Frigilux (The Minnesota Prairie) |
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Speed Queen Toploader: I'm on team check-for-a-snag, as well. There may be a small, sharp nick in the agitator or the tub somewhere. While my 2017 9-Series is not as kind to fabrics as the front-loaders that preceded it, the only issue I've had is that it sometimes likes to pull a loop/thread on bath towels. Otherwise, no problems with ripping or tearing.
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| Post# 1100372 , Reply# 16 12/12/2020 at 15:25 (1,224 days old) by Bojacked (Michigan) | ||
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Thanks everyone for the replies. I decided to purchase a Speed Queen TC5000WN. Also known as the "TC5". Should be here in a couple of weeks. If anyone wants an awesome Whirlpool LSR8233EQ1 with a brand new transmission, I'll gladly give it away to keep it out of the landfill. | ||
| Post# 1100691 , Reply# 17 12/15/2020 at 08:37 (1,221 days old) by 70skid (Texas) | ||
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TR7003WN Consumer Reports
If you want a traditional loud machine that uses its belt as a clutch.....then by all means....go with the TC5. Must be the last one made with drivetrain design that is older than your DD.
That said, SQ now has the TR7 machines programmed with longer duration and more aggressive agitation routines such that they receive Consumer Reports 4/5 cleaning score in Normal Eco (same as TC5) while using less water, producing less noise, and offering a longer warranty. Look up TR7003WN for the latest test score. Replaces TR7000WN. My real world experience is that the TR7 and TR5 both work well. I have a 10 year warranty on the TR5 (2019 warranty special) and a 7 year warranty on the TR7. They just need to be loaded properly and always use AutoFill. | ||
| Post# 1100796 , Reply# 18 12/15/2020 at 22:09 (1,220 days old) by Spinmon (st. charles mo ) | ||
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70skid,my 7 year old SQ belt looked fine,very little dust. I replaced it and the ''kit'' too anyway and did get quicker spin accel. Since you come off a bit harsh on the older SQs,let me say I like a 30 minute wash is DONE!! machine. I got no time for the swisher that you endorse. To each their own and wash HAPPY! | ||
| Post# 1100924 , Reply# 20 12/17/2020 at 09:20 (1,219 days old) by 70skid (Texas) | ||
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TR Water Use
OP, the TR uses plenty of water. It will automatically put in the optimal water level for the load whereas the TC5 has two levels (half and full). You can also select full tub on the TR, if you insist, but using too much water degrades performance with this wash action design.
Just don’t get scared off by people deriding the TR based on the 2018 model. The 2020 ‘003’ models match the TC5 in Consumer Reports’ stain removal testing using Normal Eco. Using Heavy Duty / Heavy Soil settings....the TR can do a great job cleaning clothes. You can use as much water as you like, with extra rinse, etc. If you want speed, the TC5 cleans faster, as another poster said. | ||
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