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Thread Number: 90029
/ Tag: Modern Automatic Washers
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Post# 1146181 , Reply# 1 4/10/2022 at 08:49 (740 days old) by henene4  (Heidenheim a.d. Brenz (Germany)) |
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They both have entirely different wash systems. The TC is the Classical wash system with a normal motor, transmission and wash system. Soaking should be doable by just unplugging it or switching it off. The TR is the new wash system which has be controversial. But it is a little quieter and spins a bit better - and is more efficient. But it's wash results have been questioned. | ||
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Post# 1146183 , Reply# 2 4/10/2022 at 09:34 (740 days old) by coldspot66 (Plymouth, Mass) |
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TC 5 model with a transmission hands down if you have dirty stinky clothes to clean. Also the GE top load with agitator seems like a logical choice for the $$$. I would avoid top load washers with a wash impeller. Just my 2 cents. | ||
| Post# 1146188 , Reply# 3 4/10/2022 at 11:11 (740 days old) by panasonicvac (Northern Utah) | ||
The TR7 is a whole different top load washer than the TC5. WAY much quieter, you get more features, and it has a longer warranty. However, they wouldn't clean as well or even better than the TC5 that Speed Queen claims they do. It's been prooven. The TC5 does have an option to where you can do a wash AND soak setting. Or what you could do with the TC5 is you can open the lid after the tub gets full, it would shut off for as long as the lid is open. I overall really like the TR7, I've used one before. However, I would personally recommend the TC5 over the TR7. They would clean better for you, they're cheaper, and it's likely going to last you longer. Lately I've been questioning the electronic control panels on the TR7.
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| Post# 1146194 , Reply# 4 4/10/2022 at 12:53 (740 days old) by BlockEight88 (Hobart, IN) | ||
From what I have read, people who choose the TR7 over the TC5 almost always regret it. If you have 3 teenage boys, you will need a machine that actually cleans and thoroughly circulates the water through the clothes. I have owned mine for nearly two years and absolutely love it.
It offers a presoak option, but you have to use a second rinse and it's for 27 minutes. Or you can just pause the machine to however long the soak is desire for. I also have the DC5 dryer and love that too. My only frustration with the TC5 is that it doesn't have a water control/load size selector and warm rinse. Good luck. | ||
| Post# 1146264 , Reply# 6 4/11/2022 at 06:52 (739 days old) by BlockEight88 (Hobart, IN) | ||
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I can tell you that I have used the Tr7, quite a few times. My friend has one. I have done several comparisons and found the wash system to be subpar. It just doesn't get clothes clean. It's like they just sit in water. But hey to each their own. Unless noise is a big factor, I think the TC5 is the winner.
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| Post# 1146289 , Reply# 7 4/11/2022 at 13:59 (739 days old) by twintubdexter (Palm Springs) | ||
Think Betty Furness and the Westinghouse sand commercial... Take a Kleenex and drop one in each machine. Set both machines for a regular cycle. The TR7 wins the Kleenex test hands-down. At the end of the cycle, the Kleenex comes out unharmed and whole.. With the other machine it will have disintegrated. Of course if you use a dirty Kleenex in the TR7, it will not be clean. | ||
| Post# 1146290 , Reply# 8 4/11/2022 at 14:05 (739 days old) by panasonicvac (Northern Utah) | ||
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| Post# 1146327 , Reply# 9 4/11/2022 at 23:11 (739 days old) by Maytag85 (Sean A806) | ||
You might as well get a wringer since that’s how bad those Speed Queen TR series washers are. Absolute water guzzlers since you literally will have to do multiple rinses and even then things won’t come out properly cleaned or rinsed properly. Seems like the issue with electricity usage was solved on the TR series but water usage? Forget about it.
The TR series is truly the Edsel of the washer world since they both failed miserably in sales and in reputation. | ||
| Post# 1146328 , Reply# 10 4/11/2022 at 23:12 (739 days old) by Maytag85 (Sean A806) | ||
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| Post# 1146361 , Reply# 12 4/12/2022 at 16:12 (738 days old) by drummerboy928 (Illinois) | ||
TR7 experience 
A family member of mine owns one of these machines, and I have used it in the past. While it might not get everything perfectly clean, it does a very respectable job in my opinion. They’re not bad machines, just different than what a lot of people are used too. The few times I’ve used it I was not disappointed with its performance, and for general everyday laundry, I can imagine it would perform decently. However, if you’re looking for something that will probably have a little bit quicker cycles and provide cleaning action that’s more old school, (and arguably better for heavy or higher soiled clothes) Id recommend the TC series machines.
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Post# 1146473 , Reply# 14 4/13/2022 at 16:42 (737 days old) by Launderess (Quiet Please, There´s a Lady on Stage) |
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Seem to recall washers being "gentle on laundry" coming up in marketing and sales information early as 1970's if not before.
Given how top loaders dominated US laundry market, and some of those automatics washers with central beaters(and I'm not naming any names), could beat the life out of fabrics. May or may not be considered "flimsy", but much of today's textiles aren't what they were in past. Bed, bath and table linen sold today in most cases aren't made from same heavy built to last fabrics of old. Even Levi's jeans aren't so nearly indestructible as in past it seems. | ||
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Post# 1146653 , Reply# 16 4/15/2022 at 23:46 (735 days old) by GELaundry4ever (Nacogdoches, TX, USA) |
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speed queen improvements I could've sworn speed queen improved on the perfect wash system. | ||
| Post# 1146662 , Reply# 17 4/16/2022 at 02:54 (734 days old) by panasonicvac (Northern Utah) | ||
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