Thread Number: 86083
/ Tag: Modern Automatic Washers
What brand new Top Loader Washer do you recommend? |
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Post# 1106471 , Reply# 1   2/1/2021 at 18:58 (1,151 days old) by ea56 (Cotati, Calif.)   |   | |
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I really like my Roper RTW4516FW2, it’s the same as the Amana NTW4516. I’ve had mine for 19 mo. with zero problems. These are the least expensive new TL’s that are in the market. The auto sense water level is a great water saver, but you still have the option for a deep fill that actually fills right to the last row of holes in the tub.
This machine is fast, and does an excellent job cleaning anything I’ve put into it from the smallest loads up to kingsize bedspreads.
https://roperappliances.com/product/rtw4516f/
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Post# 1106474 , Reply# 2   2/1/2021 at 19:38 (1,151 days old) by combo52 (50 Year Repair Tech Beltsville,Md)   |   | |
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Speed Queen by a country mile, but a little costly around a $1000.
If you want a inexpensive TL washer get the above recommended machines built by WP, they will likely make your 10 YO Amana seem like the best washer ever built however once you deal with tangled damaged clothing and the silly lid lock.
Expect these inexpensive WP washers to last 5-10 years where as the SQs will last 20-30 years.
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Post# 1106476 , Reply# 3   2/1/2021 at 20:14 (1,151 days old) by panasonicvac (Northern Utah)   |   | |
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I think they are one of the best laundry machines that I've ever used. I would recommend to look into the TC5 if you want something that works like it is old school. Or if you prefer something that does a gentler job with your loads or if you don't get your loads too dirty, then I would recommend to look into the TR series. I really like the TR7.
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Post# 1106527 , Reply# 5   2/2/2021 at 14:38 (1,150 days old) by eurekastar (Amarillo, Texas)   |   | |
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My vote would be for the Speed Queen TC 5 with the traditional transmission. As far as I know, it is the ONLY washer on the market still using a traditional set up.
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Post# 1106530 , Reply# 6   2/2/2021 at 15:17 (1,150 days old) by smurdle450 (California)   |   | |
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Post# 1106541 , Reply# 7   2/2/2021 at 16:53 (1,150 days old) by joelippard (Hickory)   |   | |
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Post# 1106560 , Reply# 9   2/2/2021 at 20:31 (1,150 days old) by StuftRock1 (Kentucky)   |   | |
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If you must have something brand new, go with the Speed Queen TC5. Nothing on the market right now can even compete with Speed Queen's build quality and dependability, plus it is the only machine to still have a tried and true transmission. However, it costs $1000.
If that is too much money for your budget, then buy a used WP/KM direct drive or pre WP Maytag. |
Post# 1106562 , Reply# 10   2/2/2021 at 20:34 (1,150 days old) by Pierreandreply4 (St-Bruno de montarville (province of quebec) canada)   |   | |
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Post# 1106563 , Reply# 11   2/2/2021 at 20:44 (1,150 days old) by DADoES (TX, U.S. of A.)   |   | |
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Post# 1106564 , Reply# 12   2/2/2021 at 20:50 (1,150 days old) by StuftRock1 (Kentucky)   |   | |
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Post# 1106575 , Reply# 13   2/2/2021 at 22:51 (1,150 days old) by DADoES (TX, U.S. of A.)   |   | |
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Post# 1106577 , Reply# 14   2/2/2021 at 23:15 (1,150 days old) by whirlykenmore78 (Prior Lake MN (GMT-0500 CDT.))   |   | |
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Post# 1106585 , Reply# 16   2/3/2021 at 00:24 (1,150 days old) by Maytag85 (Sean A806)   |   | |
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Post# 1106587 , Reply# 17   2/3/2021 at 04:57 (1,149 days old) by Easyspindry (Winston-Salem, NC)   |   | |
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. . . Fisher & Paykel. (Hope I spelled it right.) I've had one for like 16 years with no problems.
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Post# 1106594 , Reply# 18   2/3/2021 at 08:31 (1,149 days old) by DADoES (TX, U.S. of A.)   |   | |
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Post# 1106598 , Reply# 19   2/3/2021 at 10:50 (1,149 days old) by StuftRock1 (Kentucky)   |   | |
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In many ways, the 575 will actually do a better job cleaning than the TC5 because of the dual action agitator. I'm also fairly certain the 575 also has a larger capacity than the TC5. On top of that, the 575 also has a much higher spin speed than the TC5 so you will save energy in the dryer.
However, the 575 doesn't come close to the TC5 in terms of quality and dependability. The TC5 will definitely outlast it. The 575 also has no tub break and therefore has a lid lock, and uses suspension rods, so it will get off balance easier. If your energy bill is an issue for you and you need something with large capacity, go with the Maytag. If you need something that will get the job done in a timely manner without any silly quirks and will last you 30+ years, go with the Speed Queen. |
Post# 1106609 , Reply# 20   2/3/2021 at 13:49 (1,149 days old) by Good-Shepherd (New Jersey)   |   | |
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I think "combo52" mentioned those Maytag Commercial models were having transmission failures. |
Post# 1106611 , Reply# 21   2/3/2021 at 14:13 (1,149 days old) by eurekastar (Amarillo, Texas)   |   | |
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What the salesman said about the TC 5000 and water level selection is not accurate. The default water level is half tub; however, with the push of a button, a full tub can be selected.
I once owned the Maytag commercial and had THREE warranty repairs within the first year. One of those repairs was for a gearbox failure. |
Post# 1107070 , Reply# 24   2/6/2021 at 21:55 (1,146 days old) by RP2813 (Sannazay)   |   | |
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Here's a link to a youtube video from Eugene, one of our members here. It compares the SQ TC5 with the Maytag Commercial. Depending on what you want from your new machine or how much you're willing to spend, this informative video will help you reach a decision on which of these two washers to go with. CLICK HERE TO GO TO RP2813's LINK |
Post# 1107076 , Reply# 25   2/6/2021 at 23:27 (1,146 days old) by petek (Ontari ari ari O )   |   | |
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Post# 1107082 , Reply# 27   2/7/2021 at 00:04 (1,146 days old) by Keith (Connecticut )   |   | |
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Also, I’m not sure it’s been mentioned, the TR 5 has a 5 year parts/Labor warranty, same as the Maytag. Tr3 has a 3 year (same as the TC5, save for the transmission). |
Post# 1107982 , Reply# 31   2/14/2021 at 19:51 (1,138 days old) by eurekastar (Amarillo, Texas)   |   | |
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That is obviously a post by an anti-Speed Queen troll. Don't believe it! I purchased a GE top-loader back in 2017 and couldn't wait to get rid of it. The vibration during the spin cycle was intolerable. The washer was LOUD, it would easily go off balance, or it would simply vibrate out of place. What I experienced is a common complaint on the internet. Purchase the Speed Queen TC 5000. You'll be glad you did. |
Post# 1107988 , Reply# 32   2/14/2021 at 20:09 (1,138 days old) by RP2813 (Sannazay)   |   | |
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I would avoid GE. Their appliance division was bought by Chinese appliance manufacturer Haier so that's what you'd be getting. GE has had a bad reputation for quite a while, even before the Haier sale.
Negative reviews as horrible as the one you read about Speed Queen tend to be anomalies and are often a case of user error or ignorance. I am by no means a Speed Queen booster, but they are built to last longer than any other top load machine on the market for home use. Do some research and find an authorized service agency that has a good reputation. Yelp is your friend. The only thing I would recommend against is electronic controls. As far as I'm concerned, they aren't as user friendly as knobs and dials, and if the slightest thing goes wrong with them, it's replace the whole mess for big bucks. I am definitely not a fan.
So if you can afford the high price tag, go for it. I wouldn't be able to put up with going to the laundromat for very long at all so I can relate to your desire to get it over with. This post was last edited 02/14/2021 at 23:45 |
Post# 1107990 , Reply# 33   2/14/2021 at 20:19 (1,138 days old) by StuftRock1 (Kentucky)   |   | |
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The only experience I have with GE washers is my 1986 GE filter flo. Beyond that, I'm afraid I cannot offer any valuable insight.
Honestly, your best bet would be to just go to a used appliance store and buy a refurbished direct drive. Parts for those things are dirt cheap and they are incredibly easy to service. On top of that, they have better performance and cleaning power than even the TC5. Even the best of today's brand new stuff just can't compete with the washers from back then. So for your question asking which new top load washer I recommend... My answer? None of them. Even with Speed Queen, you will be taking a relatively high risk of something going wrong for the large amount of money they cost. Go buy a refurbished direct drive or even a twin belt Maytag if you're part of the anti-direct drive minority. |
Post# 1108229 , Reply# 34   2/16/2021 at 12:29 (1,136 days old) by panasonicvac (Northern Utah)   |   | |
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If it were me, I would get the Speed Queen. The GE is a fairly new washer with unproven reliability that was released to the market recently, it may not last you for 10 years like your old Amana depending on the usage. The Maytag was released not too long ago, but based on the parts and the components that I've seen inside between the Maytag and the SQ, I'm betting the Maytag wouldn't last as long as the SQ. SQ themselves tested that these washers are designed to last 15-20 years or maybe even 25 depending on the usage. I follow SQ's home laundry page on FB and I can tell you that I don't believe everything critics would say about their products. In fact, you're also going to find the same results on Maytag's and GE's FB pages as well I can also tell you that. If I were you, I would get the SQ while it is in stock at your dealer because once they're out, they may take months before the next shipment comes out.
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Post# 1111464 , Reply# 36   3/15/2021 at 09:27 (1,109 days old) by vacerator (Macomb, Michigan)   |   | |
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A Samsung! See if you had to choose thread above. |
Post# 1111608 , Reply# 37   3/15/2021 at 23:13 (1,109 days old) by GreenwingMacaw (Grand Junction)   |   | |
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Hi, thanks for the add! I have turned my home into an aviary for my 4 large Macaws. My flooring in each room is vinyl planking, and king/queen size sheets cover the floor for all of the food and bird poop that falls from each bird throughout the day. Initially my Bosch FL washer took care of all the sheets with no plugging of the washer drains, but since I need to wash throughout the day, eventually the motor failed and I decided to upgrade to a $3K set of Speed Queen FL washer and electric dryer. Soon after, the drain holes in the SQ washer became plugged, which never happened on the Bosch washer. Fortunately a local appliance store rebuilds and sells the older Kenmore TL washer model 110.22932100, see picture below. Initially the washer ran perfect, no clogging at all, but 2 days ago, the control for the wash setting no longer works, and the spin cycle stoped working. The washer can be repaired with a 'used' control, but i am wondering if I should buy a new SQ top load washer, but I am not sure if the drain holes in the tub will also get blocked from the bird poop? Any ideas would be greatly appreciated!
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Post# 1111621 , Reply# 38   3/16/2021 at 04:47 (1,108 days old) by combo52 (50 Year Repair Tech Beltsville,Md)   |   | |
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The holes are too small in SQ TL Washers as well to remove lots of .... , with higher speed spins basket hole size has been reduced to avoid clothing damage and as always manufactures want to keep foreign objects out of the drain system so they have kept the holes as small as possible yet large enough to allow sand and grit to wash away.
Your best bet is to fix your older Kenmore TL washer or shake out the sheets outside and get the SQ FL machine back.
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Post# 1111709 , Reply# 39   3/16/2021 at 18:33 (1,108 days old) by GreenwingMacaw (Grand Junction)   |   | |
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Thank you combo52 for your response. I also considered a new Maytag TL washer as well, but my repairman said the agitation performance would not be good enough to emulsify the bird poop like my current Kenmore machine does. I do have the option of buying a Whirlpool TL washer for $438 installed, it is from the same generation as my Kenmore. It seems Whirlpool actually made the Kenmore machines back in those days?
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Post# 1111715 , Reply# 41   3/16/2021 at 19:00 (1,108 days old) by DADoES (TX, U.S. of A.)   |   | |
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Whirlpool manufactured Kenmore washers from the late 1940s forward, still does produce some of the models. Other brands in the Whirlpool production family past and present include Roper, Estate, Inglis, KitchenAid, Maytag, Admiral, Amana, and Crosley. Maybe some others. They also produced a GE stacked set. |
Post# 1111736 , Reply# 42   3/16/2021 at 23:12 (1,108 days old) by Maytag85 (Sean A806)   |   | |
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Post# 1111932 , Reply# 43   3/18/2021 at 15:09 (1,106 days old) by twintubdexter (Palm Springs)   |   | |
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I really have to admire you for taking care of such large and beautiful birds. It's a lot of work I'm sure. Most people think you just put a parrot in a cage, give it seed and water, and everything's fine. Parrots are social animals and require attention. Quality parrot food is expensive, and parrots require far more than what you buy in a sack. Certain fresh fruits are an example. Parrots can be a life-long responsibility since in many cases they outlive their owners. Thanks for sharing the photos. |
Post# 1111940 , Reply# 44   3/18/2021 at 15:39 (1,106 days old) by Chris44471 (Struthers)   |   | |
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I have a newer GE washer, model GTW460ASJWW. Its two years old and I've never had a problem with the way it washes. It runs like the day I brought it home. Knock on Wood lol |
Post# 1111964 , Reply# 45   3/18/2021 at 18:42 (1,106 days old) by GreenwingMacaw (Grand Junction)   |   | |
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Thanks for the suggestion, I do shake all the sheets off onto the floor to remove wood chips and food before putting them into the washer. The Kenmore I am using actually emulsifies ALL of the dried poop, it is an incredible machine! The timer stopped working 23 days ago, and the spin cycle is no longer functional, so waiting for a repair now. I guess I need to start buying new replacement parts now and keep them for emergency repairs, not having the washer has been very stressful with all the daily laundry!
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Post# 1111981 , Reply# 46   3/18/2021 at 20:13 (1,106 days old) by GreenwingMacaw (Grand Junction)   |   | |
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I have spent most of my life traveling all over the planet, but in 2015 I decided to adopt my first Greenwing Macaw, now I also have a Harligold, a Harlequin, and a Military Macaw. With 4 Macaws, the laundry never stops1 Having the time and home required to give them the freedom and life they deserve has really been an adventure for all of us! I am single with no human children, so my life completely revolves around them. Thank you for the kind words!
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Post# 1112312 , Reply# 47   3/22/2021 at 08:19 (1,102 days old) by UltraWash (Charlotte, North Carolina )   |   | |
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As for a brand-new washer, I recommend the Maytag MVWP575GW TL washer. For one, it has a Dual-Action agitation and it can use a full tub of water. |
Post# 1112468 , Reply# 48   3/23/2021 at 08:31 (1,101 days old) by vacerator (Macomb, Michigan)   |   | |
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this thread. |