Thread Number: 89050
/ Tag: Modern Automatic Washers
Speed Queen inverter board failure |
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Post# 1136266 , Reply# 3   12/15/2021 at 20:04 (834 days old) by Good-Shepherd (New Jersey)   |   | |
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If you purchased from a local appliance dealer I'd also give them a call. |
Post# 1136302 , Reply# 4   12/16/2021 at 06:25 (833 days old) by henene4 (Heidenheim a.d. Brenz (Germany))   |   | |
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The law only requires a one year warranty period. The manufacturer already offers you 5 times that. So yeah, no, you probably won't have much luck with that. Asking them for leanancy of course could work. And it should in my opinion. But they are totally within their right to refuse anything. |
Post# 1136308 , Reply# 8   12/16/2021 at 07:19 (833 days old) by combo52 (50 Year Repair Tech Beltsville,Md)   |   | |
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SQ has been sending replacements for these boards on a No Charge basis I was told by a SQ service rep that no one will have to pay for one of these boards.
Just try getting this type of help from WP, Electrolux, Bosch etc for something that is over 5 years old, LOL
The board is fairly easy to install, you only need a 5/16" nut driver and it takes 15 minutes, it is amazing no one in your area wants to do such an easy job.
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Post# 1136317 , Reply# 9   12/16/2021 at 08:39 (833 days old) by DADoES (TX, U.S. of A.)   |   | |
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TC5 has an "old style" 2-speed motor (pic 1). There is a motor control board (pic 2) in the base separate from the cycle control board in the console, but it's not an inverter and serves simply to switch power on/off to the motor windings (direction and speed). The TR series has an electronic control, variable speed inverter motor (pic 3) and inverter board (pic 4). |
Post# 1136335 , Reply# 10   12/16/2021 at 14:30 (833 days old) by Good-Shepherd (New Jersey)   |   | |
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Where are you living? A no go zone in Portland or Chicago?? |
Post# 1136425 , Reply# 12   12/17/2021 at 03:45 (833 days old) by askolover (South of Nash Vegas, TN)   |   | |
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Post# 1136453 , Reply# 13   12/17/2021 at 11:52 (832 days old) by Good-Shepherd (New Jersey)   |   | |
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How about calling a handyman, one of those "No job too small guys"? (Preferably one that can read and speak English). Maybe try contacting some plumbers or electricians as well? |
Post# 1136477 , Reply# 15   12/17/2021 at 18:39 (832 days old) by eurekastar (Amarillo, Texas)   |   | |
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Post# 1136495 , Reply# 16   12/17/2021 at 21:13 (832 days old) by RP2813 (Sannazay)   |   | |
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Post# 1136506 , Reply# 17   12/17/2021 at 23:00 (832 days old) by Good-Shepherd (New Jersey)   |   | |
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A lot of people I know even removing the access panel would be pushing the limit of their mechanical abilities. |
Post# 1136516 , Reply# 18   12/18/2021 at 07:01 (831 days old) by askolover (South of Nash Vegas, TN)   |   | |
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Post# 1146074 , Reply# 20   4/8/2022 at 19:40 (720 days old) by Lorainfurniture (Cleveland )   |   | |
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I just changed one on an eight series washer, oddly, also a 2015. $250 minutes cost for the board. Extortion for a machine that is supposed to last 30 years? |
Post# 1146118 , Reply# 21   4/9/2022 at 11:56 (719 days old) by Maytag85 (Sean A806)   |   | |
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I think it’s absurd people will get rid of machines for simple repairs that don’t cost that much but of course people never look into why it stopped working and just assume because “it’s old”. I picked up a Kirby vacuum that was thrown out at my sister’s apartment complex, turns out it was just a broken belt but sadly people are too moronic to look into why it stopped working and assume it’s age when in reality they didn’t take the time to fix it which simply was a belt. People really should be educated on how things work so when a problem arises, it can be fixed and not for much and won’t be out of hundreds or thousands.
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Post# 1146143 , Reply# 22   4/9/2022 at 20:12 (719 days old) by Launderess (Quiet Please, There´s a Lady on Stage)   |   | |
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"I think it’s absurd people will get rid of machines for simple repairs that don’t cost that much but of course people never look into why it stopped working and just assume because “it’s old”"
Don't knock it! Have scored many great (some nearly new) appliances from people rubbishing things for simple reasons. Majority were free (Miele vacuum, AEG top loader, vintage Hoover vacuum...). Others were picked up for very little money. In fact shipping often cost far more than what one paid for actual item. Those who simply chuck such things out IMHO are better than those who think they can sell such appliances on, often at vastly inflated prices. |
Post# 1146144 , Reply# 23   4/9/2022 at 20:22 (719 days old) by Launderess (Quiet Please, There´s a Lady on Stage)   |   | |
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Keeping in mind SQ domestic washing machines aren't that much different under bonnet than their commercial cousins.
In an industrial, commercial, laundromat, or OPL setting either owners do repairs themselves, have someone on staff, or rely upon independent service/repair persons. Depending upon geographic location the latter maybe difficult to find. Have seen SQ washers at local laundromat sit "Out Of Order" for weeks or months until service person finally shows up. As noted already in this tread SQ washers true to their commercial heritage are designed to be repaired and or even totally rebuilt. This often right where they are in customer's place of business or whatever. This as opposed to say Miele where certain repairs mean washer must be shipped back to Princeton, NJ, overhauled or repaired, then shipped back. |
Post# 1146151 , Reply# 24   4/9/2022 at 21:14 (719 days old) by panasonicvac (Northern Utah)   |   | |
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I'm now beginning to question the reliability of SQ's electronic control boards, at least their panels. They claim that they're more reliable than their mechanical controls and I believed that. But seeing this is like the second or third time that I've seen these panels have issues, makes me think that I'm likely better off to get a mechanical SQ set instead. Or hopefully the TC5 and DC5 wouldn't have any issues on me cause they're electronic too. I think consumers were very lucky to ge a SQ while they were offering their 10 year limited parts and labor warranty a couple of years ago cause they're gonna need it!
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Post# 1146152 , Reply# 25   4/9/2022 at 21:27 (719 days old) by Launderess (Quiet Please, There´s a Lady on Stage)   |   | |
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Fully electronic controlled front loaders replaced mechanical timers (in whole or part driven) washers for very good reasons.
Leaving aside ability to create far more numerous cycles than could be had on mechanical timer, fully electronic allow greater and fine tuned control of tub movements, motor and other bits. Much as one loves our vintage Miele W1070 with electronic/mechanical controls, the more modern AEG front and top loading washers are my usual go to choices for much daily washing. They handle out of balance, excess froth, and other situations far better than the Miele. Watching modern SQ front loaders at local laundromat benefits again of full computer controls are apparent. Machine slowly ramps up to full spin speed, and or gentle pulse spins resulting in far less OOB situations. With SQ top loaders Alliance moved to full computer board controls for several reasons. Chief among them again was ability to offer far more cycles than a set mechanical timer would allow. Above includes SQ able to exploit so called energy regulations "loophole" which allows them to create a "Normal" cycle that uses enough water to drive tree huggers up the wall. www.nytimes.com/wirecutte... |
Post# 1146158 , Reply# 26   4/9/2022 at 22:58 (719 days old) by Maytag85 (Sean A806)   |   | |
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The whole reason why they put electronic controls in machines is because of planned obsolescence and for the technology junkies out there. Many people claim electronic controls to be “flexible” and yes there’s one exception which is Speed Queen but the rest out there won’t let you and you’ll have to cancel the cycle and start all over again wasting water or detergent. Nice thing about the Maytag A806 for example is you can manipulate the controls to what you want but is impossible to customize any settings once the wash has started as mentioned in the previous sentence since I’ve dealt with a few HE machines where you can’t change anything once it’s started.
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Post# 1146191 , Reply# 28   4/10/2022 at 11:39 (718 days old) by panasonicvac (Northern Utah)   |   | |
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After scrolling through different prices between this electronic control panel and the SQ mechanical timers, the electronic ones are more expensive to replace! Not to mention that you could possibly easily service the mechanical timer but you would likely have a harder time messing with the electronic panel.
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