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Thread Number: 86041
/ Tag: Modern Automatic Washers
Brand new SQ TC5 with noise issue |
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| Post# 1106029 , Reply# 1 1/27/2021 at 17:36 (1,176 days old) by grebus (Edmonds, WA) | ||
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I forgot to say that I have had the washer since 1/21/21 and have done 5-6 loads of laundry using various cycles and water levels. Each time the same noise is there during agitation. | ||
Post# 1106035 , Reply# 2 1/27/2021 at 18:25 (1,176 days old) by RP2813  (Sannazay) |
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A.B. Normal? | ||
| Post# 1106103 , Reply# 3 1/28/2021 at 11:44 (1,175 days old) by nmassman44 (Brooksville Florida) | ||
That would be your idler pulley settling in. It will make that sound from time to time. My AWN 311 made that sound early on and then it went away, but on occasion , depending on what you are washing, it will make that same sound. At first I thought that something got into the pump, but that wasn't the case. I wouldn't worry about it.
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| Post# 1106136 , Reply# 4 1/28/2021 at 17:26 (1,175 days old) by grebus (Edmonds, WA) | ||
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OK, thanks for your reply. Do you have a memory of how long it was before the sound became less frequent in your washer? Just trying to get an idea of what I might expect with mine. | ||
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Post# 1106137 , Reply# 5 1/28/2021 at 17:28 (1,175 days old) by GusHerb (Chicago/NWI) |
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I've heard many different noises from my SQ but not that one. I did have a resonance/vibration issue during spin drain early on and it turned out to be a plastic shroud around the capacitor resonating against the motor bracket. | ||
| Post# 1106392 , Reply# 6 1/31/2021 at 17:30 (1,172 days old) by emmach (New Jersey) | ||
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I have been experiencing the same issue with my new TC5 and posted a similar question this morning (Thread Number: 86072) and was directed to this thread. Could someone possibly tell me what it means for an idler pulley to settle in? Thanks! | ||
| Post# 1106443 , Reply# 11 2/1/2021 at 12:18 (1,171 days old) by Grebus (Edmonds, WA) | ||
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Here is one of the videos I previously watched that had a somewhat similar issue and solution. If you read the comments you will see that a number of people fixed their issue by following username 7732528's solution. CLICK HERE TO GO TO Grebus's LINK | ||
| Post# 1106482 , Reply# 14 2/1/2021 at 21:18 (1,171 days old) by emmach (New Jersey) | ||
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Earlier today I sent SQ a description of my issue and the audio I took. I wonder if I'll get the same response as you. Good luck with your washer! | ||
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Post# 1106741 , Reply# 16 2/4/2021 at 13:28 (1,168 days old) by ea56 (Cotati, Calif.) |
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 Reading this thread makes me so glad I purchased my inexpensive Roper RTW4516 19 months ago for $499.
In all this time it has yet to make any strange noises. It just does what its supposed to do every time I press start. I wash 5 loads a week with no problems.
And contrary to what was posted on another thread about this machine it doesn’t tangle the clothes. The lid does lock, but it remains unlocked during the fill portion of the wash cycle so I can add an extra article if needed. For the rest of the cycle the lid lock hasn’t been a problem at all.
If I paid $1000 for a new washer I’d be really PO’d if I was given the brush off by the manufacturer.
Eddie | ||
| Post# 1107063 , Reply# 27 2/6/2021 at 21:01 (1,166 days old) by mtn1584 (USA) | ||
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My washer has had that annoying noise from the two metal washers for years.... nothing mechanical to worry about whatsoever. The washers are just used as spacers between the spin brakes and the drive wheel. There is nothing to worry about at all. Mike | ||
| Post# 1107075 , Reply# 28 2/6/2021 at 23:12 (1,166 days old) by emmach (New Jersey) | ||
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Thanks Mike! | ||
| Post# 1107197 , Reply# 32 2/7/2021 at 22:29 (1,165 days old) by Grebus (Edmonds, WA) | ||
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Mike, one question on lubing the washers. Did you loosen the drive pulley bolt to get the pulley to drop down a little or did you just spray the white lithium grease with everything assembled? I'm thinking of doing this myself rather than having a tech called in. Thanks. | ||
| Post# 1107302 , Reply# 33 2/8/2021 at 20:39 (1,164 days old) by mtn1584 (USA) | ||
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No my friend I did not loosen any bolt although if you had a tech come out I suppose you could. I just used the White Lithium Grease sparingly on the two bolts. If you use anymore you’ll most likely get overspray on the brakes and your tub will never stop indexing. Mike | ||
| Post# 1109750 , Reply# 36 2/27/2021 at 19:14 (1,145 days old) by emmach (New Jersey) | ||
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thanks, Grebus! | ||
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Post# 1111110 , Reply# 38 3/12/2021 at 17:24 (1,132 days old) by combo52 (50 Year Repair Tech Beltsville,Md) |
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SQ TC-5 Using Too Much Water I would agree, even though we have sold way over 1000 traditional SQ TL Washers I would never have one, the only way I use a full fill TL machine is if I can reuse the wash water.
If you can return it I would get the SQ Front Load machine, I bought a new SS version last November and the only problem with it is I can't find enough laundry to use it very often, it does huge loads fairly fast and very well,
I know the LG will do a good job and may last a while but as a American I cannot justify buying Chinese stuff when we build a much better washer here.
John L. | ||
| Post# 1111133 , Reply# 39 3/12/2021 at 19:33 (1,132 days old) by panasonicvac (Northern Utah) | ||
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| Post# 1111279 , Reply# 40 3/13/2021 at 18:46 (1,131 days old) by emmach (New Jersey) | ||
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update Grebus: Thank you so much for posting the results of using the spray. Whatever I choose to do, this information will come in handy. | ||
| Post# 1111606 , Reply# 42 3/15/2021 at 23:09 (1,129 days old) by panasonicvac (Northern Utah) | ||
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Either way, both the LG and the Speed Queen front loader have bigger tub capacity rates than the TC5. You can still fit in a king size comforter with the SQ or even two queen size comforters. At least that's what this one person did with their SQ.
Yeah I do agree that the SQ is on the more expensive side but I think Lorain Furniture made a point here about the price when he did a review on the SQ front loader, you basically get what you pay for. It's a washer that could possibly be the last washer you would ever buy in your lifetime, that's one of the reasons why I would buy a SQ over an LG today. Another thing is I wasn't impressed with LG when we had them fix our stove that we have, that's another reason why I would be leaning towards on getting the SQ this time. And lastly here is I also agree with John, I prefer buying American. I think only the LG washers are assembled here but not the dryers, and I think both my washer and dryer was made overseas. Other than that, I still wouldn't hesitate anyone to look into LG. The only slight issue we have with our washer by far is sometimes water would leak out from the bottom of the door once in a while during the cycles but I think that's because we didn't had our door shut completely. | ||
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Post# 1111622 , Reply# 43 3/16/2021 at 05:15 (1,129 days old) by combo52 (50 Year Repair Tech Beltsville,Md) |
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Speed Queen FL Washer Review Good review But I Will add a few points as we have far more experience with these washers than Lorain Furniture.
Using this SQ SXS with the LG and other popular FL machines the SQ out cleans all others if you compare total cycle time, or in other words if you compare SQs one hour cycle to the one hour cycle on the LG etc the SQ will win in performance.
Yes on the LGs and other FL washers if you use the 2-3 hour cycles the results can be better [ of course clothing wear may be worse ] but if using the SQ with soak, pre-wash + up to five rinses is not enough I guess you could always run the machine twice if something is that dirty, LOL
Note : SQ did not stop building FL washers in 2018, they just stopped selling the residential model because of demand on the commercial side for about 9 months, durning this time they continued to sell the stack model and they still make the all SS pair [ we have sold several pairs in the last year ] and the price came down on the SS pair as well, Yay.
I guess the thing I like best about these washers is how easy they are to access and repair, you just take out two screws and have complete access to the drain pump, loosen two clamps and remove two more screws and the drain pump is in your hands [ a child can do it ] no other FL washer on the market comes close to the ease of service on these washers, You can change the door boot in about 10 minutes without struggling to get it installed to the outer tub, and you can remove the front tub cover in about 15 minutes and reinstall it without replacing any gaskets etc.
I just love it when I actually get to work on a SQ FL washer every month so.
John L. | ||
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