Great accurate presentation of these Speed Queen washers. As A 35 year experienced appliance tech I believe the Speed Queen TC5 models to be the best washer available today.
@@marksappliance A bit of advice to anyone reading this, I guess more wisdom, Buy ONCE, Cry Once. It may hurt the first time, but over the life of a really quality made product it's worth it. I learned this the OUCH method, quality tools work, right tool for the right task. Cheap tools will cause rounded off fasteners, which will in turn cause busted knuckles, which will cause you to bit your lip, your tongue, new words and then depending on the pain level, new word combos and could also cause said cheap tool to learn to fly, then bounce into something you didn't want it to, repeat cycle till clean or the wash, sorry pain is over. Also have to factor into downtime, repair cost, replacement cost over "X" number of years. Also Drew, I enjoyed your new briefer lack of polish, didn't feel like a used cars salesman feel of being oversold and underperform product pitch.
I would definitely get the tc5 model if they added the option to control your water level because me as a consumer do different loads of laundry. Say I have microfiber cleaning tiles that I use daily to clean and dust and whatever else around the house. Well it's quite a small load and of course you really aren't supposed to mix microfiber with other towels, especially ones that have cleaning products on them. So the tc5 in that category would be considered wasting water because you got a small load but it's filling ing almost all the way but if they added a water control option like they did the commercial Maytag, I definitely would be getting rid of my TR7 and going with a tc5 Plus I really don't like this perfect wash system because as quiet as the washer is there's times it doesn't really clean. Well cuz you don't have that rollover action. So you got clothes still sitting on top? Just trickling away while the clothes under are getting more cleaning action because it has more access to the water
I wouldn't agree with you 25 years ago. Commercial Quality is nothing more than a label... a label that sadly means nothing in most cases. For example, a regular Whirpool washer sold in any Appliance store surely wouldn't be up to the task of surviving a Laundrymat would it? The short answer is no... but they did it anyway and they have done it for years. Whirlpool Commercial Washer with coinbox CAE2745FQ 3.7 Cubic Foot Retails for $1,100 It is almost identical to their regular Washer but it has a setup for a coinbox and what they normally do is upgrade the motor to a 1/2 HP. In the older Direct drive Models the Residential High-end washers like KitchenAid washers and Kenmore Elite series would get the 3/4 HP motor like the Commercial but the rest of the parts in the unit were the same as residential washers. Commercial Quality? Really?.....YES... Speed Queen is the exception and not the norm!
This New Speed Queen is a different animal than the older units. The Commercial Quality label far too often is a cheap marketing ploy but in the case of Speed Queen, it holds. Quite remarkable to see that in this day and age. Speed Queen (Older Model - AWN432SP111) The nightmare of Speed Queen... As a Technician of 30+ years I can tell you that the older Speed Washers were like a hybrid Frankenstein of Amana and Admiral Washers with a little Matag tears mixed in. I do not know one technician who liked these older model Speed Queen washers. To us technicians it was like an Amana Washer cheated with an Admiral Washer and Maytag messed him up. If you never worked on one they actually seemed like a 'Frankenstein' of washers and when they worked...they worked great. The problem was when something broke or started leaking it was normally a big repair. These were not fun to work on. Most repairs involved removing the entire unit from the shell flipping it over and working on it. Not ideal in many homes where the washer is not in a basement but in a closet or bedroom. Types of common repairs - They had a Thrust Bearing Assembly and I did many of those, rust was an issue. To stop the spinning tub they used a brake package and this was also to hold the inner basket from spinning during the wash cycle. If the brake pads went bad the washer would spin and wash at the same time causing floods. I did a lot of tub seal and tub bearings for noise and leaks. The other main issue was that the pumps would get a faulty center seal and weld themselves to the motor shaft causing the motor shaft to swell with rust and you could not get the pump off the motor. Just like that a pump and belt condemned another unit and this was a common theme for a while. Is it a Buy or Don't Buy? The new Speed Queen is a solid Buy! ... for the Washer. For the dryer, I would stay away from it and get the world's best dryer... a Whirlpool dryer with the lint filter on top. You could buy 2x Whirpool Dryers for the Prices I am seeing for a Speed Queen Dryer. That is crazy! These units made by Whirlpool have about a 7 Cubic foot-sized drum and retail for only $529 for the Electric and $629 for Gas Models. They have made this model for over half a century and they just last. If you had a Kenmore dryer with the Lint Filter on the Top surface you had a Whirlpool. Whirlpool Models Referenced from Whirlpool Website... Whirlpool Dryer Electric 220v Model WED4950HW $529 on sale at Whirlpool 7.0 Cu. Ft. Top Load Gas WGD5010LW Model WGD5010LW $629 A Speed Queen Washer and 2 Whirpool Dryers Looks amazing in the basement and the wife will Love You! Trust me I had 2 Washers and Dryers for many years. For the same price, you can get 2 dryers that will probably last a decade longer.
We've had ours for 12rys. Zero problems. The equestrian barn where my daughter keeps her horse, has a commercial SQ front loader... That machine does nothing but wash horse blankets, and been running everyday for the last 18yrs with no problems. There are 30 horses at this particular barn.
That is pretty amazing! I also supply washers and dryers to a local racetrack. I tell people the track is where they go to die. There are some cheap brands that are half rusted, and still keep working. I prefer to put in classic direct drive Whirlpools or a washer that might be tougher than SQ, the 2 belt Maytag. Wash on 🤘
@@gregorystatt5562 Hi Gregorystatt5562, are these models you mentioned in above thread available now in 2024? If so, where could I purchase them? Thanks for any advice. Jim
@marksappliance can ask you if in 2024 there is an actual mechanical tc5? I needed a black unit but those apparently don't exist but a local guy just told me the tr7 and tc5 both go to circuit boards behind the scenes, law, auto full etc. And not to be fooled by the knobs...I'm about to go mismatched and just get it white, but if this is true I'll get the tr7. Anything is better than samsung...
I've had a TC5 for several years having purchased it the first year it was on the market. I have no regrets. It is a classic top-load washer. It cleans well, uses enough water to rinse thoroughly, and is built like the proverbial tank. I wish it spun a little faster but other than that it is great. Also consider that SQ is sold by local dealers (profits stay locally) and built by US workers (good for the economy). They are pricey, but you do get what you pay for.
Bought a maytag commercial broke first wash same day it was delivered, got a replacement arrived broken, gave up and got a tc5 love it, built like a tank, had it now for 3 years.
I have a Maytag , bravo X. And sometimes I have to spin the clothes two times. I would love to get a speed queen cause I’m ready to throw this Maytag into the trash. We just keep trying to fix the bouncing tub and the crappy Springs. Wow sounds like me because I’m 73 now. I hope no one wants to replace me with a speed queen. But that might be kind of fun. Sorry I digress. Take care.
You’re a really good explainer who seems to know the products and their use cases well. I appreciate your steady, chill delivery and that you don’t “discriminate” or seem to personally favor one model over another in the line.
@@blackrifle6736 I think it has to do with the more complex automatic features, like determining the water level for you based on the weight of the clothes at the beginning of the cycle. Because of that, the machine can't allow people to interrupt the cycle without the machine knowing that the cycle is being interrupted. I would prefer that one be able to set the water level manually, but the US government has outlawed that on Energy Star rated washers. I also hate that warm water rinse cycles are outlawed by the US government (must use cold water rinse).
We purchased a TC5 about 9 months ago. It is the absolute best washer we have owned. Before this we had 2 front load that did not wash the clothes properly. With our TC5, the clothes come out very clean. Worth every penny we spent, yes they are more expensive but we don't regret purchasing this washer.
@@sauleomarova7730 I had six washers in eight years, Maytag, various avatars of the Whirlpool, a GE and an LG, none of which lasted a week past the warranty. Each time one broke down I went to the corner coin laundry, and noted that they had top-load Speed Queens, some twenty-five years old or more. They acually got my clothes clean. I checked the TH-cam videos and bought the TC5000 the first week they hit the market. Cleans better than any of the other machines I've had since my 1985 Maytag, and it has already outlasted the previous three machines.
Lots of info! I don’t even know why I’m watching these at 1AM, but now I want a new washer lol. I’m worried if I got a TC my clothes would get torn up because of the agitation but also because clothes quality nowadays sucks as it is.
It does have a gentle cycle, but I never bother with it. I think the risk of clothing being damaged is overstated. At least it doesn’t twist garments or tie them in knots like some of the other models do - I think that’s more damaging.
I'm getting the TC-5! I'm a construction worker with 7 Amstaff Terriers a King Size bed and some cats! I had a Sears 5.4 top loader but the cabinet rusted out, bought a LG 5.4, a piece of crap! Spend hours washing and it barely removes the dirt! forget about the dog hair! If these are the same people that built the washers used in the Chicago Washaterias! Then I want one! They would remove concrete off my Carhartt's! And a drier! Need to be hooked up to quality people who sell these products in the Houston area! Thanks Byrne 👍
I had a speed queen for 10 years and loved it. When we moved the home we bought was a model home and came with a GE high end front loader and so we used that. In less than 3 years the front loader broke, when the repairman came out he said it would be more expensive to replace the part than to just get a new washer! Even though the GE washing machine had a 10 year warranty of course it didn’t cover the part that was broken. I am honestly glad it broke, I am excited to go back to a Speed Queen and have cleaner clothes and more peace of mind!
Wonderful video Drew. Gonna throw down on some new speed queens as soon as the sun comes up. Other brands will never share our home. Taking the LG's out back to the shooting range for a proper send off. At least for once they will give us some pleasure. Long live made in the U.S.A...... just like my babies.
DNW…we also hated our LG top loaders. Biggest waste of money, useless, non-cleaning slow washer designed in pits of hell. My husband wanted me to donate it since it was less than year old when I could take no more. There was no one I hated that much and I REALLY wanted to shoot it as I had been threatening to do. We lived on remote acreage so he hauled it out back and I literally did use it for target practice. Then he hauled the remains to dump. It was a VERY satisfying experience. If you have a safe space, I say go for it!
I've had my TC5 for a year & I still love it. Best money I ever spent. People worried about drum size, I wash our Kingsize electric blanket in washer no problem!!
@Mark's Appliance I have a 1987 Maytag top loader that still works great that I bought used 8 years ago, but I would buy a Speed Queen if I need to buy new.
Our first SQ washer lasted about 30 yrs B4 the seal in the transmission began leaking oil into the wash tub and staining clothes. The only repairs were a new belt, and new brake shoes. Once it did lock up, but it was a child’s sock that got jammed in the water pump, which in the TC is driven by the same motor. It’s been 42 years now since we bought the matching dryer, and it’s still going strong. Replaced the gas valve solenoids once, two drum rollers, and it’s on a fourth set of felt drum seals. It looks weird sitting next to the replacement washer because of the fake wood grain on the control panel. Best, it’s still made in the USA! I may buy another pair just to have, in case the government bans the sale of non HE washers and dryers. It would be the last ones I’d ever own in my lifetime.
Great video, I tried to buy a Speed Queen in 2021 and none around, I ended up with a Maytag that crapped out. I am now the proud owner of a Speed Queen once it gets delivered, i can't wait to get it.
Great rundown on the SpeedQueen washers! Definitely will be going with one of these models when I build our retirement house. Thank god there’s still something made in USA 🇺🇸 with decent quality and without all the useless bells whistles and safety/eco-police garbage. So far have lucked out with our Maytag Atlantis. Fortunately I’m handy and combined that with the fact it’s still somewhat the old school design/construction. Cams, relays, no membrane touch pad bs. I’ve been able to keep it running 20 yrs now.
I just got rid of my older ge washer and the dryer broke and the part like 150 so i wasn't investing that into the unit. Anyway, I'm going with Samsung and I'm regretting it the more I look at brands lol. Is what it is though. 1500 doesn't buy you much anymore. If only we knew to stock about 1000 washer and dryers from 20 years ago, we'd of at least tripled our money because id pay current prices for a new old stock washer from 20 years ago for sure lol.
Thank you for this video!! You did a great job presenting the comparison. I have been trying to figure out these models for hours. Just made my decision so much earlier and better informed.
I have watched some other videos on Speed Queen and yours is very good. I have been thinking about SQ for 2 years, we bought a condo with an old washer/dryer. Getting ready to buy. For 2 people I do a lot of laundry, leaning towards the TC 5.
This is absolutely the best presentation of Speed Queen washers I've seen out there. I love my Speed Queen and have had it for over a decade! Thanks for taking time to explain each model and what features/warranties they have. It's obvious you know what you are talking about. Great job!
Hello Drew! I just watched your video on Speed Queen washers. I will say that you gave the best review on these washers that I have viewed. You are are very thorough and I really appreciate it. You answered questions I had. Keep up the good work. Yes, I will buy one.
Excellent video, young man! I just bought a Maytag washer and dryer from Mark’s last year but if/when they give out I will definitely check out these Speed Queens. I’m assuming Speed Queen makes a dryer as well.
They make everything. Top loader, front loader, electric dryer, gas dryer, industrial. If you want a longer warranty, for a few bucks more you can extend it to 10 years parts & labor. Speed Queen has always stood behind their products. Rather than requesting assistance from a mega corporation, you deal with local dealers. Parts are readily available and with a repair manual, most can repair their own machine.
I bought my first Speed Queen in 1985. The machine was top of the line and I had it 18 yrs and gave it to my niece. I never had to call a serviceman. My daughter and sister have both purchased SpeedQueen after trying other machines that didn’t last long. As soon as I move I’ll buy another. I don’t want to move a SpeedQueen because they are very heavy machines
Greetings, just found your. Channel. We purchased a tc5 about 4 days ago and we love it. Great video and explanation on speed queen products. Your video just mafe us even more confident we purchased the right washer. Thank you!!
The TR series machines are the worst machines SQ has ever made. They Don't remove lint and pet hair, and it takes 2 washes to fully clean muddy jeans, even with the best detergents. Plus the TR machines are unreliable as heck and mine was thrown out because it had so many problems they couldn't fix it. DO NOT BUY. As soon as I switched to the TC5 I noticed instantly cleaner clothes, less pilling, and no dirt marks/soap stains. if you HAVE to buy a SQ get the TC5.
I agree! My TR5 is awful. It washes ok if the clothes don't show dirt. It is such a big disappointment. I go to the Laundromat to wash my jeans,socks etc. Don't waste your money
Thank you so much for the education on Speed Queen. We had Speed Queens in our previous house but the new owners wanted the set so we left them. Trying to research washers now, but my heart belongs to Speed Queens. And now I know why! They are the best!
Excellent review on the Speed Queen TR/TC series washers! Keep up the good work! Are you going to review the Speed Queen DR/DC series dryers? I am curious.
We had a multi-featured big box store top loader which would not clean clothes. With the miserly eco water control and impeller our clothes never got clean. Bought a TR7- allows you to use all hot water if needed, you control the water level, agitates the clothes enough for cleaning yet does not destroy bras or shirt buttons. This is how clothes should be washed. Well worth the money.
We bought a TR7. It's hands down the best washer we've ever had! It cleans very well. Quiet. Our clothes seem to be lasting longer. Our dog blankets come out clean. Solid and built like a tank. There seems to be no way this thing can go out of balance. Our last machine, an LG was FOREVER going out of balance and not finishing loads. Clothes were dirty. I can't say enough about the TR7. If you're leaning towards it, buy it, you won't regret it.
No offense but ive been repairing machines and have come to find several of the newer models have issues. Broke baskets, bad mother boards all kinds of things i wouldn't think this company would have on machines with in 2 or even less years of use. I like the pre 2016 machines they seem to have gone down hill. You probably sell them, great video but i see the other side. I repair them and have seen more and more of them falling. Just being honest.
I wish I’d known Speed Queen before purchasing a Samsung top loader 5 years ago. What a steep learning curve it was going from a traditional agitator washing machine to an HE machine- learning how to manipulate the cycles to get your clothes slightly clean was a chore! After having to disassemble it at least once a year to clean out the sludge & slime that collects inside the impeller, hubby took it apart for the last time- all the bolts broke taking the washtub out for cleaning. While it can be fixed, I AM DONE! Going to replace it with a speed queen and hope to never experience the frustration of having your clothes come out of the machine dirtier then when you put them in ever again! Thank you for the informative video- pretty sure we’ll be happy with whatever we choose, altho I’m leaning towards the TR5
Interesting technology on the TR series. I don't have a Speed Queen but I hear they are the No. #1 brand. I have a classic agitator machine for heavily soiled items and a portable impeller machine for lightly soiled items.
TC5 model and put in the cork screw agitator would be even better.I wish they would stick with the classic timer where you turn the dial and you can select wash 14 12 10 rinse or spin and let it go from there.
The delay feature is useful for places with electric rates that vary by time of day. It can be significantly cheaper to run in the middle of the night.
I got a dishwasher with a 2, 4, 8 hour delay setting which I thought was a ridiculous feature at the time. But I find I use it ALL the time now. As LatitudeSky said this can really save on electrical & in my case also water consumption costs by being able to start the appliance at the right time.
I once calculated that I'd washed over 5000 cloth diapers back in the day (50 years ago) using a Maytag washer that had the same features as the TC5 SQ. The diapers were thrashed around via that center spindle and were clean! That machine went to washer heaven about 13 years ago so we bought a SQ that had the same desirable spindle wash action. Dirty dog/cat blankets, farm work clothes, delicates - no matter what items go into the washer, they comes out clean and fresh smelling. I'll add that we have TWO Great Pyrenees dogs - heavy Spring shedders!!
I watch this video got all type of clarity and forgot to give you guys props. I am so glad that you explain this because you basically let those of us who thought all hope was lost know that the old-school traditional washer still exists. It’s just shrouded in different labels so that Speed queen can be compliant. For most of us , the TC5 is what we’re looking for
I feel the same way. Just called Lowe’s to pick up a set of new Maytag we purchased. Terrible machines. I just bought them during 7/4 sale. Time to find me some Speed Queen machines.
@@espianmashias9565 I believe you'll like the SQ. I got the TC5, as I wanted as close to I could get to the old Kenmore I had. I don't like these new-fangled electronic machines with all the tones they play. So far, other than a problem from the delivery company dropping the machine & cracking a ring under the bottom, I do love the washing machine!! The dryer is good, too, but you could probably do just as well with a less expensive dryer. The DC5 doesn't seem as hot as my old Kenmore, which I loved!!
Great video! Does anyone have feedback on which model is the best for washing bedding (comforters)? Any issues with the TC5 destroying delicate clothing? I do a ton of washing due to kids, and animals/farm life.
Purchased a TC 5003 just as the plandemic was busting out. Was tuff scouting one out..dealer's had tr3, tr5, tr7 no TC 5003 ol skool classic...finally tracked one down...bought it same day never looked back...
My junk front-load Samsung totally cratered after two years and two weeks after the warranty expired. I'm not sinking one penny into to it, instead, I'm buying a Speed Queen.
Thank you for this video! I tried to get this information online but Google is so bad now, trying to make money but not serving the users, that I couldn’t find it. Fantastic. I love that TC 5. Has everything I wanted.
Because of the information you provided and how clearly you explained it, I purchased the TR7 washer and dryer last night. You answered all the questions I had been thinking about and I'm sick of having to replace a unit, at the most, every 9 years. Appliances aren't made the way they used to. My mother's dryer is 35 years old and still working perfectly! You just can't expect that anymore. Not going to lie, it killed me to spend the money, but I thought, I could spend $900 now on one washer or dryer and have to repair or replace it in a few years, or I spend the money now and won't have to. It's inconvenient to have to do that, as well. So thank you for your clear and concise presentation.
Awesome review Drew!! Speed Queens (esp the TC5) are well known within the cloth diapering community for being the best washing machine for poop and pee haha.
How rough is the TC5 on clothes? Are we talking holes in linen and cotton? Would washable silk be ok on the delicate cycle in a wash bag? I’m wanting to strip towels with a long soak. I’m guessing the TC5 would work really well for that?
This looks like it SUCKS! Poor Speed Queen, how the mighty have fallen. This can be said about ALL of the big names that made better quality in the past. Speed Queen, Maytag, Whirlpool, everything is absolute trash now.
TC5 is easily the best machine in the SQ line-up. I bought one- and did not consider a TR as they do not clean as well. They know this so they extended the wash time to about 1 hour- and it still does not clean as well as the TC5 in 30 minutes. TC5 I can open lid mid wash, let clothes soak. NOT avail. in TR models. TR- too much electronics- easier to break. Compare weights too. TC5 is 200lbs. of quality. Turn off water after every wash. I bought 1/4" color coded adapters- easy to hook up. Do not use fabric softener and use very little HE liquid detergent.
@@foghornleghorn8536 Yes. What did you not understand? This is a basic thing most people do. th-cam.com/video/tR50vrnCShs/w-d-xo.html&ab_channel=ThisOldHouse
I agree I wish I knew I could not open up the lid mid cycle or beginning cycle and how the hell do you add bleach so it doesn't get on your clothes when you cannot let it agitate and then add the clothes? I am so mad I bought this TR7
I went in to purchase a TC5 today and wound up getting the TR5. The salesman convinced me it was the better of the two. They deliver it next week. Im excited. Wish me luck🤞🏽
You mention the exact decibels of the TR, but not the TC5. You just say the TC5 is not as quiet. Well, how much noisier is it in decibels compared to the TR7? How does the soak cycle work on the TC5? Can you determine how low the clothes soak on a TC5?
Great job I have a set AWNE92SP113TW01 I bought in 2017 best washer I’ve ever had never one issue none still looks new runs like a champ cleans you get what you pay for fills with water agitation old school but control pad
Buyer’s remorse for me - I wish I had bought the TC5 and not the TR7. That gentle washing action, on the TR7, leaves a lot to be desired. It’s quiet and has a lot of features but I miss the agitator. 😏
3.2 cu ft is just plain smallish no matter how you color it. Not sure how you can fit comforters in it. Not saying I wouldn't buy one, but saying it has faster cycles so you can do two loads in a SQ as opposed to one in a larger machine doesn't really cut it for me.
My Speed Queen TC5 was delivered from my local old school mom-n-pop appliance store three weeks ago and even in its simplicity, it's everything I could ever want in a washer. This SQ replaced my 12 year old Kenmore front load which had all the bells and whistles. However, in the twelve years I had it, my front load broke down five times. About six years ago, I even had to have the computer board replaced and with this final service call, the motor had died and would cost $600 to replace (oddly enough, I've never had a problem with the matching 12 year old Kenmore dryer -- not even one service call!). I don't miss my front load at all. IMO, front load washers are crap! I wanted a "old school" washer like the ones I grew up with in the 1960s/70s so I passed on the computerize TR series with all its be and whistles and got the TC classic! My laundry is now clean and fresh-smelling -- something that was missing with the so-called "energy efficient" front load with the smell and the moldy gaskets that had to constantly be cleaned. I'm 62, and if true to the quality of the brand, my TC5 will be the last washer I'll ever have to buy, and it may even outlast me! Yes, SQ is expensive -- but worth every penny.
Unfortunately, most people only buy appliances based on how they look. I won't buy front load wahsers, just because you get a max of 2 years before they absolutely wreak. If you get it cleaned and seal replaced, well, ur out a bunch of money anyway. To me, they are money pits. Fronts loads are effective, efficient, and def great in the operation of them. To me, ur washing clothes for them to be clean, front loads most people dont leave the door wide open to let them dry out. Top loads everyone does, so I think you easily get twice the time out of top vs front load washers. I just bought new washer and dryer. I wish I knew this brand existed. I live alone and wash small loads so its irrelevant what I use. I think what I got will last.
I have a speed queen needing a new one. After 21 years I would never change it for anyone other name. But it got rusty. And I recommend it highly. Speed queen is awesome!
Great laundry equipment by far . Pricey yes but you get what you pay for . If I had to replace My washer & dryer I’d go SQ all the way! . There’s a laundromat in My area that has SQ equipment! That should tell you something.
I purchased a new GE top load washer last year and what a piece of garbage it is !!!! I’m pissed at myself because after the purchase price , 2 year extended warranty and delivery I paid out close to $ 900.00 !!! yesterday I wash 10 extra large mens white tee shirts . I carefully made sure that they were spread out evenly and after all that it obnoxiously fell out of balance and practically danced across my basement floor !!!! I’m done !!!! Whoever wants it they can have it !! I’m shopping now for a new SQ !
@Mark's Appliance I was coming off my old washer whirled pool .. had since "95" I did enough research... but I was limited when this house was build the door way was 25.5 inches .. the only thing that fit was a insignia.. smh .. im not going to complain... im great full .. I just now know things are different in a major way
Its the front-loaders that shine through. They have the same high quality parts as the top-loaders do but clean significantly better. you need to showcase these models.
Thank you for the great review! Excellent point regarding capacity - love the analogy of a bag of chips full of air. Also, how nice this product is 100% made in the USA.
Thanks for the excellent review! I am looking for a new washer/dryer set, and my gas company sells Speed Queen. I have purchased five other gas appliances from them, and they sell only the best, and they stand behind and service what they sell. So the only two washers they sell are the TR5 and TR7 series. Well I've had all I can take of the better ideas and want to go back to the basics that really worked. After watching your video, the TC5 is the only washer I would choose. So I dropped in at the gas company today to ask if they could order a set in, and the sales gal and I just started looking at the TR5 and TR7 on the floor when a guy from the back came out and told me they happen to have a TC5 set that just came in. How about that!!??!! Needless to say I bought the set on the spot. Now I also get to make the last transition to gas and pull my electric clothes dryer out.
I was really hoping for an explanation why the TC5 has only a half-horse motor vs the TR3 having a one-horse. Seems weird, especially with the warranties.
There are some benefits of the tr7 that I do like that you mentioned at the first part of the video such as you can soak the clothes as long as you like. You can even let it fill all the way up, cancel it out and change the cycle and the washer doesn't drain. It just keeps the same water in there. The only part I don't like about the tr7 is the perfect wash system. I've noticed it doesn't really clean as well as a traditional washer. Because there's really no rollover action. So the clothes aren't getting pulled to the bottom of the washer and going back up again. Even non-agitator machines still will pull clothes under the water and back up again. But the TR7 and the TR series seem not to do that so you can have clothes sitting on top that aren't really getting clean cuz they're not getting pulled under. I actually just watched your commercial Maytag video and that's something I may look into cuz it's still commercial grade and with that 5-year warranty, but it has that traditional wash action with rollover And yes I love the autofill setting on speed Queen. They need to literally brand that as something like true since autofill because it will really fill to the precise load level unlike Whirlpool where it's a preset feels the speed Queen. I do love on that aspect of it has a true autofill
TC5 is electro-mechanical. Tried and true technology. Been around for a loooong time. The TR7 runs off a electric control board and the agitator and drum rotated together. If you google Speed Queen, they show the assembly process. Speed Queen has nothing to hide.
@@glennkonze4920 : TC5 is not a true electo-mechanical, it has an electronic board inside that it's called "Output Board", check at 11:13 and you will see it on the lower left corner.
@@glennkonze4920 the TC model is a hybrid of old technology in terms of its conventional transmission drive with computerized control of all functions. There is NO mechanical control!
*2023 TC5003 has one logic control board, not a "computer", located in waterproof but service-accessible plastic container mounted in lower area of left side panel. All TRs have much more failure-prone, useless electronic crap. You want no electronics you'll have to find a build date prior to 2018. Good luck with that!*
Thank you. I was confused about the different models. Our 35-year old Kenmore washer died this week. My mother is pretty adamant about buying something similar, and you know these days obtaining a quality durable washer is hard to find in the market. The TC5 may be the washer that will make her happy. Thank you for breaking down all the models!!!!
My very ancient and very basic Sears Kenmore washer from the mid '70s decided that it was time to overflow and flood the place last year. I got online to research the SQ TC5, the reviews were very good so I went to my local appliance store (yes they still exist) to look at one. I was kinda shocked at the price but I had them deliver and install the machine, the reviews were right and it works great. It's a very well built machine that's made in the US with a 'Buy Once, Cry Once' price tag and I've no regrets purchasing one.
@@ceilingtit The TC5 has been a solid machine for me so far, it's only been a year since I bought it though. The TC5 has the real agitator just like washers from back in the day and because of that the cycles are about 40 minutes long and the clothes come out clean.
When my last washer died many years ago,i bought speed queen washer and never looked back,my speed queen washer is about 12 years old now and still going. Its a top loader without electronics and works like a charm,its one of the only washers made in America and not full of poor quality china parts.
As a tech for 23 years I have never seen a washer built as well as the TR Washer. I also have never seen a washer clean as poorly. The regular old speed queen top notch. If they made the TC with the TR7 options it would be a masterpiece.
@@dianehaskins8640 Yes definitely no question. UNLESS cost isn’t a concern then I would get the speed queen front loader. It’s the nicest product I have ever bought. My boss is a Maytag man and he hates that I own a SQ. He still sells them with confidence that you would have in them back in 1990 when they were their own company.
@@Brownie-tg3nu Speed Queens market their "Perfect Wash" system as being 5% cleaner than a traditional agitator, but I have had one customer return their TR5 model for a TC5 model because it didn't clean as good. I haven't had other customers do this, just one, but it is certainly a different wash as clothes don't move around very much like in a traditional agitator. Funny enough, we STARTED in 1994 as a Maytag store. For 12 years we only sold Maytag appliances, back when the LAT models were around, and while I own a new Maytag myself today and still love their products, I wouldn't put anything on the market up against a TC5. Maytag is releasing a new 5-year warranty MVWP586GW model this month, and I'm excited to see how it will match up.
@@marksappliance my boss sells them. They are much better than these current Maytag washers. I would still buy a speed queen front loader for the regular, classic speed queen. And I think we both know that the speed queen TR series is a dog. I have never seen something clean that poorly in my life.
@@marksappliance I'm going to agree with Brownie 1980 on this one, that I don't like that the clothes don't circular as well on the TR series washers. Not crazy about the indenting tub on.the TC5, and the previous models made 2017 and before. But I feel the TC series would get my clothes cleaner, if I had a TC washer. I personally prefer front loaders, and I only tried the laundromat models. My 2 local stores don't have front loader display models, as one store offers it for sale, but has yet to sell one. The other only gets 1 or 2 sales a year, and sells it to the customer at wholesale.
I got the TC5003WN and its matching dryer last year and I couldn't be happier with them. I wanted a traditional tried and true agitator. They claim the TR's are better, but I just don't see it. Heck, before washers folks washed their clothes in a creek of running water...until someone came up with the washboard to manually agitate their clothes with by scrubbing them on the board in a washtub and it was considered much better. Now instead of scrubbing on a washboard the clothes rubbing or agitating together accomplishes the same thing in a traditional machine. The TR machines are trying to tell us that the equivalent of washing them in the creek with running water is better and I just don't buy it, lol.
Excellent analogy. The TR machines swish. If you don’t have really greasy dirty sweaty clothes I would get the TR. my husband is ALWAYS into something and his clothes are a hot mess to get clean even with the aggressive actuation of old school agitator. If we could have TWO machines I would use TR for my clothes and TC for his. I am waiting to see a soil test on any of the TR machines that show them getting out ground in dirt, ketchup, grease, etc. thus far what I have found doesn’t make me think they can do it. I have read some happy TR owners state that their machines get their clothes very clean. But they don’t state whether they are gym rats, farmers, mechanics, moms washing dirty cloth diapers etc who really HAVE to have a workhorse machine. I asked neighbors on one of our community forums if they have and like SQ TR. lots of responses and all loved them. BUT they are all sedentary retired people who aren’t out in the world getting grubby. If you are reading this, have a TR, and it gets your nasty laundry clean…PLEASE respond and let us know what cycles and settings you are using. We, who are on the fence would be grateful.
@@singsongcindy8865Hi there! Did you ever get more information about the TC vs TR for very dirty clothes? I’m also on the fence and I can’t decide! I love the options the TR7 provides, but it seems like the agitation is better with the TC5.
@@singsongcindy8865I have TR7. My TC5 was tearing up my clothes adding tears so I opted TR7. Which is not perfect either. I am just not happy but it seems to rinse the jeans better and they are not as twisted coming out.still don't know how to safely add bleach w clothes? Lid opening stops the water and agitation! Grrrr
My sister just replaced a 24 year old Speed Queen washer and dryer with a new set. Gues what? She gave the old set to her neighbor who is now using them.
Those TR 3 were no good several years ago. The TC 5 is the one to buy. The old big agitators are the ones are best. Or like we have which is the commercial unit for homes. These are the best. 25 years or more if well taken care of. The best!
New video I see. Are they still spitting suds at the end of the rinse cycles? My speed queen has ruined the drywall and baseboard behind my machine when the suds come up and out of the standpipe for the drain water. Once the water is gone it will pump suds. Watch your drain pipes for suds damage.
Everybody in the business knows the TR machines SUCK for washing ability! Dude, you are misleading the public! The TC machines are the only Speed Queen Top-Loaders worth the money. They have true agitator action that actually is capable of cleaning really dirty clothes. A TR can barely get office-dust off of anything. Speed Queen knows it, the service techs know it and many burned consumers also know it. Shame on you!!!!!!!!!!!!! (I'm sure it's all about keeping your franchise, of course!)
Great accurate presentation of these Speed Queen washers. As A 35 year experienced appliance tech I believe the Speed Queen TC5 models to be the best washer available today.
Thank you. I am sure you know a ton about these washers. I agree with you about the TC5. If I myself had the money, that is what I would go with lol!
@@marksappliance A bit of advice to anyone reading this, I guess more wisdom, Buy ONCE, Cry Once. It may hurt the first time, but over the life of a really quality made product it's worth it. I learned this the OUCH method, quality tools work, right tool for the right task. Cheap tools will cause rounded off fasteners, which will in turn cause busted knuckles, which will cause you to bit your lip, your tongue, new words and then depending on the pain level, new word combos and could also cause said cheap tool to learn to fly, then bounce into something you didn't want it to, repeat cycle till clean or the wash, sorry pain is over.
Also have to factor into downtime, repair cost, replacement cost over "X" number of years.
Also Drew, I enjoyed your new briefer lack of polish, didn't feel like a used cars salesman feel of being oversold and underperform product pitch.
@@mistersmith3368 *Ouch! And so true. Been there....*
I would definitely get the tc5 model if they added the option to control your water level because me as a consumer do different loads of laundry. Say I have microfiber cleaning tiles that I use daily to clean and dust and whatever else around the house. Well it's quite a small load and of course you really aren't supposed to mix microfiber with other towels, especially ones that have cleaning products on them. So the tc5 in that category would be considered wasting water because you got a small load but it's filling ing almost all the way but if they added a water control option like they did the commercial Maytag, I definitely would be getting rid of my TR7 and going with a tc5 Plus I really don't like this perfect wash system because as quiet as the washer is there's times it doesn't really clean. Well cuz you don't have that rollover action. So you got clothes still sitting on top? Just trickling away while the clothes under are getting more cleaning action because it has more access to the water
I wouldn't agree with you 25 years ago.
Commercial Quality is nothing more than a label... a label that sadly means nothing in most cases. For example, a regular Whirpool washer sold in any Appliance store surely wouldn't be up to the task of surviving a Laundrymat would it? The short answer is no... but they did it anyway and they have done it for years.
Whirlpool Commercial Washer with coinbox CAE2745FQ 3.7 Cubic Foot Retails for $1,100 It is almost identical to their regular Washer but it has a setup for a coinbox and what they normally do is upgrade the motor to a 1/2 HP. In the older Direct drive Models the Residential High-end washers like KitchenAid washers and Kenmore Elite series would get the 3/4 HP motor like the Commercial but the rest of the parts in the unit were the same as residential washers.
Commercial Quality? Really?.....YES... Speed Queen is the exception and not the norm!
This New Speed Queen is a different animal than the older units. The Commercial Quality label far too often is a cheap marketing ploy but in the case of Speed Queen, it holds. Quite remarkable to see that in this day and age.
Speed Queen (Older Model - AWN432SP111) The nightmare of Speed Queen...
As a Technician of 30+ years I can tell you that the older Speed Washers were like a hybrid Frankenstein of Amana and Admiral Washers with a little Matag tears mixed in. I do not know one technician who liked these older model Speed Queen washers. To us technicians it was like an Amana Washer cheated with an Admiral Washer and Maytag messed him up.
If you never worked on one they actually seemed like a 'Frankenstein' of washers and when they worked...they worked great. The problem was when something broke or started leaking it was normally a big repair. These were not fun to work on. Most repairs involved removing the entire unit from the shell flipping it over and working on it. Not ideal in many homes where the washer is not in a basement but in a closet or bedroom.
Types of common repairs -
They had a Thrust Bearing Assembly and I did many of those, rust was an issue. To stop the spinning tub they used a brake package and this was also to hold the inner basket from spinning during the wash cycle. If the brake pads went bad the washer would spin and wash at the same time causing floods. I did a lot of tub seal and tub bearings for noise and leaks. The other main issue was that the pumps would get a faulty center seal and weld themselves to the motor shaft causing the motor shaft to swell with rust and you could not get the pump off the motor. Just like that a pump and belt condemned another unit and this was a common theme for a while.
Is it a Buy or Don't Buy?
The new Speed Queen is a solid Buy! ... for the Washer. For the dryer, I would stay away from it and get the world's best dryer... a Whirlpool dryer with the lint filter on top. You could buy 2x Whirpool Dryers for the Prices I am seeing for a Speed Queen Dryer. That is crazy! These units made by Whirlpool have about a 7 Cubic foot-sized drum and retail for only $529 for the Electric and $629 for Gas Models. They have made this model for over half a century and they just last. If you had a Kenmore dryer with the Lint Filter on the Top surface you had a Whirlpool.
Whirlpool Models Referenced from Whirlpool Website...
Whirlpool Dryer Electric 220v Model WED4950HW $529 on sale at Whirlpool
7.0 Cu. Ft. Top Load Gas WGD5010LW Model WGD5010LW $629
A Speed Queen Washer and 2 Whirpool Dryers Looks amazing in the basement and the wife will Love You! Trust me I had 2 Washers and Dryers for many years. For the same price, you can get 2 dryers that will probably last a decade longer.
We've had ours for 12rys. Zero problems. The equestrian barn where my daughter keeps her horse, has a commercial SQ front loader... That machine does nothing but wash horse blankets, and been running everyday for the last 18yrs with no problems. There are 30 horses at this particular barn.
That is pretty amazing! I also supply washers and dryers to a local racetrack. I tell people the track is where they go to die. There are some cheap brands that are half rusted, and still keep working. I prefer to put in classic direct drive Whirlpools or a washer that might be tougher than SQ, the 2 belt Maytag. Wash on 🤘
@@gregorystatt5562
Hi Gregorystatt5562, are these models you mentioned in above thread available now in 2024? If so, where could I purchase them? Thanks for any advice. Jim
BY FAR the best overview of the Speed Queen washer line. OUTSTANDING !! Cadillac of reviews.
Thank you dude. I appreciate it.
@marksappliance can ask you if in 2024 there is an actual mechanical tc5? I needed a black unit but those apparently don't exist but a local guy just told me the tr7 and tc5 both go to circuit boards behind the scenes, law, auto full etc. And not to be fooled by the knobs...I'm about to go mismatched and just get it white, but if this is true I'll get the tr7. Anything is better than samsung...
Well done! I've been selling Speed Queen for 38 years. Simply the BEST.
What’s your favorite and would recommend?
Do you know what the difference between a TC5 and LWN432? Beside the features, are they built the same?
I am alone and thinking about a TR5 , don't like panels, what is your advice? Thanks.
I've had a TC5 for several years having purchased it the first year it was on the market. I have no regrets. It is a classic top-load washer. It cleans well, uses enough water to rinse thoroughly, and is built like the proverbial tank. I wish it spun a little faster but other than that it is great. Also consider that SQ is sold by local dealers (profits stay locally) and built by US workers (good for the economy). They are pricey, but you do get what you pay for.
I just got the TC5 yesterday.. wow what a machine this is!!!
I got one back in 2020. Still very happy with it.
Bought a maytag commercial broke first wash same day it was delivered, got a replacement arrived broken, gave up and got a tc5 love it, built like a tank, had it now for 3 years.
I have a Maytag , bravo X. And sometimes I have to spin the clothes two times. I would love to get a speed queen cause I’m ready to throw this Maytag into the trash. We just keep trying to fix the bouncing tub and the crappy Springs. Wow sounds like me because I’m 73 now. I hope no one wants to replace me with a speed queen. But that might be kind of fun. Sorry I digress. Take care.
I had GE. I had LG.
I have TC5.
It gets the grime out of my work clothes and it will probably outlast me.
Thank you for a great and informative video about Speed Queen. It cleared up so many questions I had.
You’re a really good explainer who seems to know the products and their use cases well. I appreciate your steady, chill delivery and that you don’t “discriminate” or seem to personally favor one model over another in the line.
Thank you! I appreciate the kind words. I've got some more videos in the works so stay tuned!
def agree! Had me on the bad of chips! Take my money!
Grammar is HORRIBLE
I just bought a TC5, I've only done 5 loads so far and the no "Lid Lock' feature has come in handy twice already. Love it.
Wait 'til you've had it twenty years.
*Sure is nice to be treated like a competent adult for a change.*
On most other brands with a lid lock, you just hit the pause button, open the lid and put more stuff in, and then hit the start button again.
@@Mark-rw3kw *My mom and grandmas didn't need that Nanny crap, neither do competent adults today. We need fewer lawyers and more Darwinism.*
@@blackrifle6736 I think it has to do with the more complex automatic features, like determining the water level for you based on the weight of the clothes at the beginning of the cycle. Because of that, the machine can't allow people to interrupt the cycle without the machine knowing that the cycle is being interrupted. I would prefer that one be able to set the water level manually, but the US government has outlawed that on Energy Star rated washers. I also hate that warm water rinse cycles are outlawed by the US government (must use cold water rinse).
We purchased a TC5 about 9 months ago. It is the absolute best washer we have owned. Before this we had 2 front load that did not wash the clothes properly. With our TC5, the clothes come out very clean. Worth every penny we spent, yes they are more expensive but we don't regret purchasing this washer.
"It is the absolute best washer we have owned." -- you make it sound like you've owned dozens of brands and types of washing machines.
@@sauleomarova7730 I had six washers in eight years, Maytag, various avatars of the Whirlpool, a GE and an LG, none of which lasted a week past the warranty. Each time one broke down I went to the corner coin laundry, and noted that they had top-load Speed Queens, some twenty-five years old or more. They acually got my clothes clean.
I checked the TH-cam videos and bought the TC5000 the first week they hit the market.
Cleans better than any of the other machines I've had since my 1985 Maytag, and it has already outlasted the previous three machines.
somebody gifted me a very old maytag dryer. it is the best 👌
@@5610winston😂Various avatars of Whirlpool😊
Does the TC5 have a small, medium and large load setting or is it just the 75%fill?
Lots of info! I don’t even know why I’m watching these at 1AM, but now I want a new washer lol. I’m worried if I got a TC my clothes would get torn up because of the agitation but also because clothes quality nowadays sucks as it is.
It does have a gentle cycle, but I never bother with it. I think the risk of clothing being damaged is overstated. At least it doesn’t twist garments or tie them in knots like some of the other models do - I think that’s more damaging.
Great job, Drew. You made it easy to understand the differences between all the different models. Thank you!
Thank you!! I appreciate the kind feedback.
Have an old Speed Queen washer and dryer purchased in 2006 and 17 years later still going strong!
I'm getting the TC-5! I'm a construction worker with 7 Amstaff Terriers a King Size bed and some cats! I had a Sears 5.4 top loader but the cabinet rusted out, bought a LG 5.4, a piece of crap! Spend hours washing and it barely removes the dirt! forget about the dog hair! If these are the same people that built the washers used in the Chicago Washaterias! Then I want one! They would remove concrete off my Carhartt's! And a drier! Need to be hooked up to quality people who sell these products in the Houston area! Thanks Byrne 👍
I had a speed queen for 10 years and loved it. When we moved the home we bought was a model home and came with a GE high end front loader and so we used that. In less than 3 years the front loader broke, when the repairman came out he said it would be more expensive to replace the part than to just get a new washer! Even though the GE washing machine had a 10 year warranty of course it didn’t cover the part that was broken. I am honestly glad it broke, I am excited to go back to a Speed Queen and have cleaner clothes and more peace of mind!
Wonderful video Drew. Gonna throw down on some new speed queens as soon as the sun comes up. Other brands will never share our home. Taking the LG's out back to the shooting range for a proper send off. At least for once they will give us some pleasure. Long live made in the U.S.A...... just like my babies.
DNW…we also hated our LG top loaders. Biggest waste of money, useless, non-cleaning slow washer designed in pits of hell. My husband wanted me to donate it since it was less than year old when I could take no more. There was no one I hated that much and I REALLY wanted to shoot it as I had been threatening to do. We lived on remote acreage so he hauled it out back and I literally did use it for target practice. Then he hauled the remains to dump. It was a VERY satisfying experience. If you have a safe space, I say go for it!
I've had my TC5 for a year & I still love it. Best money I ever spent. People worried about drum size, I wash our Kingsize electric blanket in washer no problem!!
Yes!! You can do big loads in the Speed Queen’s and that’s a question we get all the time! Thanks for sharing
How much
@@AgentOffice ~$1300.00 for the TC5. On the plus side, you won't buy another washer for at least 25 years!
@Mark's Appliance I have a 1987 Maytag top loader that still works great that I bought used 8 years ago, but I would buy a Speed Queen if I need to buy new.
I paid $1,300 each
Our first SQ washer lasted about 30 yrs B4 the seal in the transmission began leaking oil into the wash tub and staining clothes. The only repairs were a new belt, and new brake shoes. Once it did lock up, but it was a child’s sock that got jammed in the water pump, which in the TC is driven by the same motor. It’s been 42 years now since we bought the matching dryer, and it’s still going strong. Replaced the gas valve solenoids once, two drum rollers, and it’s on a fourth set of felt drum seals. It looks weird sitting next to the replacement washer because of the fake wood grain on the control panel.
Best, it’s still made in the USA!
I may buy another pair just to have, in case the government bans the sale of non HE washers and dryers. It would be the last ones I’d ever own in my lifetime.
Did you fix the transmission? Mine started putting out oil yesterday, so I'm looking for new. It's like a 1993 model😂
Replaced it.
Great video, I tried to buy a Speed Queen in 2021 and none around, I ended up with a Maytag that crapped out. I am now the proud owner of a Speed Queen once it gets delivered, i can't wait to get it.
Great rundown on the SpeedQueen washers! Definitely will be going with one of these models when I build our retirement house. Thank god there’s still something made in USA 🇺🇸 with decent quality and without all the useless bells whistles and safety/eco-police garbage.
So far have lucked out with our Maytag Atlantis. Fortunately I’m handy and combined that with the fact it’s still somewhat the old school design/construction. Cams, relays, no membrane touch pad bs. I’ve been able to keep it running 20 yrs now.
I just got rid of my older ge washer and the dryer broke and the part like 150 so i wasn't investing that into the unit.
Anyway, I'm going with Samsung and I'm regretting it the more I look at brands lol.
Is what it is though.
1500 doesn't buy you much anymore.
If only we knew to stock about 1000 washer and dryers from 20 years ago, we'd of at least tripled our money because id pay current prices for a new old stock washer from 20 years ago for sure lol.
I have the Speed Queen flagship model which is the TR7 and I think it's a great washing machine. Cleans very well!!!
Thank you for this video!! You did a great job presenting the comparison. I have been trying to figure out these models for hours. Just made my decision so much earlier and better informed.
I have watched some other videos on Speed Queen and yours is very good. I have been thinking about SQ for 2 years, we bought a condo with an old washer/dryer. Getting ready to buy. For 2 people I do a lot of laundry, leaning towards the TC 5.
THANK YOU! This is THE BEST video for Speed Queen on TH-cam hands down!
This is absolutely the best presentation of Speed Queen washers I've seen out there. I love my Speed Queen and have had it for over a decade! Thanks for taking time to explain each model and what features/warranties they have. It's obvious you know what you are talking about. Great job!
Hello Drew! I just watched your video on Speed Queen washers. I will say that you gave the best review on these washers that I have viewed. You are are very thorough and I really appreciate it. You answered questions I had. Keep up the good work. Yes, I will buy one.
Wisconsin proud, built in Ripon and as of the last 2 years Manitowoc WI . Glad to see such a great review!
Outstanding presentation, well done. Presenter clearly you are well educated in the laundry equipment business. 😊
Excellent video, young man! I just bought a Maytag washer and dryer from Mark’s last year but if/when they give out I will definitely check out these Speed Queens. I’m assuming Speed Queen makes a dryer as well.
They make everything. Top loader, front loader, electric dryer, gas dryer, industrial. If you want a longer warranty, for a few bucks more you can extend it to 10 years parts & labor. Speed Queen has always stood behind their products. Rather than requesting assistance from a mega corporation, you deal with local dealers. Parts are readily available and with a repair manual, most can repair their own machine.
Yes, I believe I spoke to you in the store a few times! Thank you very much for your business. Yes, Speed Queen does make a dryer!
I bought my first Speed Queen in 1985. The machine was top of the line and I had it 18 yrs and gave it to my niece. I never had to call a serviceman. My daughter and sister have both purchased SpeedQueen after trying other machines that didn’t last long. As soon as I move I’ll buy another. I don’t want to move a SpeedQueen because they are very heavy machines
In my opinion the tc5 will be the best
I've enjoyed mine for a few years now, and expect it to last forever...
TC5 going to last 30 years trouble free just like classic 90s whirlpool.
Current top washer will last 10-15 years
Greetings, just found your. Channel. We purchased a tc5 about 4 days ago and we love it. Great video and explanation on speed queen products. Your video just mafe us even more confident we purchased the right washer. Thank you!!
How is the TC five on gentle fabrics?
So my tc5 doesn’t work well. Bought it one week ago. Already having tech come out. 😟
Wow what a random high quality video on an appliance. Great job dude hope you get those subs up!
Thanks Shaner 😄 appreciate it man!!
The TR series machines are the worst machines SQ has ever made. They Don't remove lint and pet hair, and it takes 2 washes to fully clean muddy jeans, even with the best detergents. Plus the TR machines are unreliable as heck and mine was thrown out because it had so many problems they couldn't fix it. DO NOT BUY. As soon as I switched to the TC5 I noticed instantly cleaner clothes, less pilling, and no dirt marks/soap stains. if you HAVE to buy a SQ get the TC5.
Have to agree. Really disappointed with my TR7. Pushing water through the clothes is stupid. The older agitator worked great.
I agree! My TR5 is awful. It washes ok if the clothes don't show dirt. It is such a big disappointment. I go to the Laundromat to wash my jeans,socks etc. Don't waste your money
Does it fit a comforter?
I own a TR7, it was the last year before they changed the way they wash
@@pigman20 yes
Thank you so much for the education on Speed Queen. We had Speed Queens in our previous house but the new owners wanted the set so we left them. Trying to research washers now, but my heart belongs to Speed Queens. And now I know why! They are the best!
Excellent review on the Speed Queen TR/TC series washers! Keep up the good work! Are you going to review the Speed Queen DR/DC series dryers? I am curious.
I have a few other appliances I'd like to review before the Speed Queen dryers, but I'll certainly do it at some point.
We had a multi-featured big box store top loader which would not clean clothes. With the miserly eco water control and impeller our clothes never got clean. Bought a TR7- allows you to use all hot water if needed, you control the water level, agitates the clothes enough for cleaning yet does not destroy bras or shirt buttons. This is how clothes should be washed. Well worth the money.
We bought a TR7. It's hands down the best washer we've ever had! It cleans very well. Quiet. Our clothes seem to be lasting longer. Our dog blankets come out clean. Solid and built like a tank. There seems to be no way this thing can go out of balance. Our last machine, an LG was FOREVER going out of balance and not finishing loads. Clothes were dirty. I can't say enough about the TR7. If you're leaning towards it, buy it, you won't regret it.
I did buy it 2 years ago and I strongly regret that I had to deal with that piece of junk.
As a blind person, I'd go for the tr5 as it has tactile knobs with slots in them so I can tell what cycle and options are set using the clock method.
@@jeromedavis8575 Yep, that helps. But I still think the TC5 is better because it offers transmission wash action and tactile knobs
@@DylBuilder1 Transmission machines are always better especially when they fill with water all the way.
I would not want the TC7 because of the electronic controls. More things to go wrong. The TC5 looks the best to me.
No offense but ive been repairing machines and have come to find several of the newer models have issues. Broke baskets, bad mother boards all kinds of things i wouldn't think this company would have on machines with in 2 or even less years of use. I like the pre 2016 machines they seem to have gone down hill. You probably sell them, great video but i see the other side. I repair them and have seen more and more of them falling. Just being honest.
I wish I’d known Speed Queen before purchasing a Samsung top loader 5 years ago. What a steep learning curve it was going from a traditional agitator washing machine to an HE machine- learning how to manipulate the cycles to get your clothes slightly clean was a chore! After having to disassemble it at least once a year to clean out the sludge & slime that collects inside the impeller, hubby took it apart for the last time- all the bolts broke taking the washtub out for cleaning. While it can be fixed, I AM DONE! Going to replace it with a speed queen and hope to never experience the frustration of having your clothes come out of the machine dirtier then when you put them in ever again! Thank you for the informative video- pretty sure we’ll be happy with whatever we choose, altho I’m leaning towards the TR5
There is no TR5. There is a TC5 and a TR7. You meant TC5 I am assuming.
@@washingandmowing15 No he mentions a TR5 in the video
@@washingandmowing15 TC5 TR3 TR5 TR7
Can't wait to by either the TC5, or TR5. I'm tired of adding a bucket of water to my HE machine to fool it into filling up more!
@@cynthiam.1368 get an LG the Speed Queens don’t last anymore my friends are having issues with theirs after a few months
I bought a speed Queen in 2009 and it’s still going strong and looks brand new. Best washer I ever bought.
which model do you have?
@@conycortescony2823 AWN311SP111TW01
Repeat what model do you own?
@@frankie7508 I answered you above. It’s a top loader with the above model number.
Interesting technology on the TR series. I don't have a Speed Queen but I hear they are the No. #1 brand. I have a classic agitator machine for heavily soiled items and a portable impeller machine for lightly soiled items.
TC5 model and put in the cork screw agitator would be even better.I wish they would stick with the classic timer where you turn the dial and you can select wash 14 12 10 rinse or spin and let it go from there.
The delay feature is useful for places with electric rates that vary by time of day. It can be significantly cheaper to run in the middle of the night.
Hmmmm 🤔 never thought about that.
I got a dishwasher with a 2, 4, 8 hour delay setting which I thought was a ridiculous feature at the time. But I find I use it ALL the time now. As LatitudeSky said this can really save on electrical & in my case also water consumption costs by being able to start the appliance at the right time.
I once calculated that I'd washed over 5000 cloth diapers back in the day (50 years ago) using a Maytag washer that had the same features as the TC5 SQ. The diapers were thrashed around via that center spindle and were clean! That machine went to washer heaven about 13 years ago so we bought a SQ that had the same desirable spindle wash action. Dirty dog/cat blankets, farm work clothes, delicates - no matter what items go into the washer, they comes out clean and fresh smelling. I'll add that we have TWO Great Pyrenees dogs - heavy Spring shedders!!
I watch this video got all type of clarity and forgot to give you guys props. I am so glad that you explain this because you basically let those of us who thought all hope was lost know that the old-school traditional washer still exists. It’s just shrouded in different labels so that Speed queen can be compliant. For most of us , the TC5 is what we’re looking for
AMEN!!
I feel the same way. Just called Lowe’s to pick up a set of new Maytag we purchased. Terrible machines. I just bought them during 7/4 sale. Time to find me some Speed Queen machines.
@@espianmashias9565 I believe you'll like the SQ. I got the TC5, as I wanted as close to I could get to the old Kenmore I had. I don't like these new-fangled electronic machines with all the tones they play. So far, other than a problem from the delivery company dropping the machine & cracking a ring under the bottom, I do love the washing machine!! The dryer is good, too, but you could probably do just as well with a less expensive dryer. The DC5 doesn't seem as hot as my old Kenmore, which I loved!!
@@bburnsga i think you could save money on a cheaper dryer honestly. My apartment has a cheap dryer and it’s great honestly
@@espianmashias9565 curious if you did and how you enjoy them
Great video! Does anyone have feedback on which model is the best for washing bedding (comforters)? Any issues with the TC5 destroying delicate clothing? I do a ton of washing due to kids, and animals/farm life.
Purchased a TC 5003 just as the plandemic was busting out. Was tuff scouting one out..dealer's had tr3, tr5, tr7 no TC 5003 ol skool classic...finally tracked one down...bought it same day never looked back...
Bought one today. Can't wait to try it.
My junk front-load Samsung totally cratered after two years and two weeks after the warranty expired. I'm not sinking one penny into to it, instead, I'm buying a Speed Queen.
Thank you for this video! I tried to get this information online but Google is so bad now, trying to make money but not serving the users, that I couldn’t find it. Fantastic. I love that TC 5. Has everything I wanted.
Because of the information you provided and how clearly you explained it, I purchased the TR7 washer and dryer last night. You answered all the questions I had been thinking about and I'm sick of having to replace a unit, at the most, every 9 years. Appliances aren't made the way they used to. My mother's dryer is 35 years old and still working perfectly! You just can't expect that anymore. Not going to lie, it killed me to spend the money, but I thought, I could spend $900 now on one washer or dryer and have to repair or replace it in a few years, or I spend the money now and won't have to. It's inconvenient to have to do that, as well. So thank you for your clear and concise presentation.
Happy to hear that this video helped you out. Thank you for your feedback 😊
How's your TR7 holding up? What about cleaning dirty clothes compared to traditional agitation
Awesome review Drew!! Speed Queens (esp the TC5) are well known within the cloth diapering community for being the best washing machine for poop and pee haha.
haha! This is good to know! Thank you!
How rough is the TC5 on clothes? Are we talking holes in linen and cotton? Would washable silk be ok on the delicate cycle in a wash bag? I’m wanting to strip towels with a long soak. I’m guessing the TC5 would work really well for that?
This looks like it SUCKS! Poor Speed Queen, how the mighty have fallen. This can be said about ALL of the big names that made better quality in the past. Speed Queen, Maytag, Whirlpool, everything is absolute trash now.
TC5 is easily the best machine in the SQ line-up. I bought one- and did not consider a TR as they do not clean as well. They know this so they extended the wash time to about 1 hour- and it still does not clean as well as the TC5 in 30 minutes. TC5 I can open lid mid wash, let clothes soak. NOT avail. in TR models. TR- too much electronics- easier to break. Compare weights too. TC5 is 200lbs. of quality. Turn off water after every wash. I bought 1/4" color coded adapters- easy to hook up. Do not use fabric softener and use very little HE liquid detergent.
" Turn off water after every wash. "
What ?
@@foghornleghorn8536 Yes. What did you not understand? This is a basic thing most people do. th-cam.com/video/tR50vrnCShs/w-d-xo.html&ab_channel=ThisOldHouse
I agree I wish I knew I could not open up the lid mid cycle or beginning cycle and how the hell do you add bleach so it doesn't get on your clothes when you cannot let it agitate and then add the clothes? I am so mad I bought this TR7
speed queen is having problems with newer machines and under warranty they are not providing parts for 6 months
Great overview. We bought the TC5 and love it so far.. Thanks Drew
I went in to purchase a TC5 today and wound up getting the TR5. The salesman convinced me it was the better of the two. They deliver it next week. Im excited. Wish me luck🤞🏽
I am thinking about a TR5. Are you happy with yours? Thanks.
Exactly what I was looking for, thanks man
You’re welcome my man!
You mention the exact decibels of the TR, but not the TC5. You just say the TC5 is not as quiet. Well, how much noisier is it in decibels compared to the TR7? How does the soak cycle work on the TC5? Can you determine how low the clothes soak on a TC5?
Great job I have a set AWNE92SP113TW01 I bought in 2017 best washer I’ve ever had never one issue none still looks new runs like a champ cleans you get what you pay for fills with water agitation old school but control pad
Buyer’s remorse for me - I wish I had bought the TC5 and not the TR7. That gentle washing action, on the TR7, leaves a lot to be desired. It’s quiet and has a lot of features but I miss the agitator. 😏
Do u now presoak more than ever now ? 😅 I have a feeling ima have to start
@@latenight6750 sometimes, yes, and if there's a spot, I usually pre-treat and scrub it before washing. 😏
3.2 cu ft is just plain smallish no matter how you color it. Not sure how you can fit comforters in it. Not saying I wouldn't buy one, but saying it has faster cycles so you can do two loads in a SQ as opposed to one in a larger machine doesn't really cut it for me.
My Speed Queen TC5 was delivered from my local old school mom-n-pop appliance store three weeks ago and even in its simplicity, it's everything I could ever want in a washer. This SQ replaced my 12 year old Kenmore front load which had all the bells and whistles. However, in the twelve years I had it, my front load broke down five times. About six years ago, I even had to have the computer board replaced and with this final service call, the motor had died and would cost $600 to replace (oddly enough, I've never had a problem with the matching 12 year old Kenmore dryer -- not even one service call!). I don't miss my front load at all. IMO, front load washers are crap! I wanted a "old school" washer like the ones I grew up with in the 1960s/70s so I passed on the computerize TR series with all its be and whistles and got the TC classic! My laundry is now clean and fresh-smelling -- something that was missing with the so-called "energy efficient" front load with the smell and the moldy gaskets that had to constantly be cleaned. I'm 62, and if true to the quality of the brand, my TC5 will be the last washer I'll ever have to buy, and it may even outlast me! Yes, SQ is expensive -- but worth every penny.
Unfortunately, most people only buy appliances based on how they look.
I won't buy front load wahsers, just because you get a max of 2 years before they absolutely wreak. If you get it cleaned and seal replaced, well, ur out a bunch of money anyway.
To me, they are money pits. Fronts loads are effective, efficient, and def great in the operation of them. To me, ur washing clothes for them to be clean, front loads most people dont leave the door wide open to let them dry out. Top loads everyone does, so I think you easily get twice the time out of top vs front load washers.
I just bought new washer and dryer.
I wish I knew this brand existed.
I live alone and wash small loads so its irrelevant what I use. I think what I got will last.
Hate front loaders. had one we got rid of it because of mold. We did everything right, left the door open etc...
Did you ever consider buying an iPhone or a powerful computer from an "old school mom-n-pop" shop?
Truly the best video on the subject! Thank you
I have a speed queen needing a new one. After 21 years I would never change it for anyone other name. But it got rusty. And I recommend it highly. Speed queen is awesome!
Great laundry equipment by far . Pricey yes but you get what you pay for . If I had to replace My washer & dryer I’d go SQ all the way! . There’s a laundromat in My area that has SQ equipment! That should tell you something.
Will TC 5 hold king size comforter?
Just looking to buy. Excellent video. This helped a ton. Thank you!❤
I purchased a new GE top load washer last year and what a piece of garbage it is !!!! I’m pissed at myself because after the purchase price , 2 year extended warranty and delivery I paid out close to $ 900.00 !!! yesterday I wash 10 extra large mens white tee shirts . I carefully made sure that they were spread out evenly and after all that it obnoxiously fell out of balance and practically danced across my basement floor !!!! I’m done !!!! Whoever wants it they can have it !! I’m shopping now for a new SQ !
I bought the TR 7 last year and am so happy I spent the extra for the quality. Also, I have so many choices for wash loads.
Great video .. that 35 min time .. is down my ally .. these new normal loads is like 1 hrs 10mins .. like 😒😒 really
Yeah I agree. I personally have a Maytag. 1 hr 45 mins for a heavy soil deep fill wash. Crazy
@Mark's Appliance I was coming off my old washer whirled pool .. had since "95" I did enough research... but I was limited when this house was build the door way was 25.5 inches .. the only thing that fit was a insignia.. smh .. im not going to complain... im great full .. I just now know things are different in a major way
@@marksappliance which Maytag do you have? Do you LIKE it and does it get really grungy clothes clean? I don’t care about time, just clean. Thanks!
Great information!!! I feel so much more prepared to purchase a machine. Thank you 😊
Sexy item there... the washing machines are nice too, I guess.
Its the front-loaders that shine through. They have the same high quality parts as the top-loaders do but clean significantly better. you need to showcase these models.
I'll work on that! Good idea
That is true if..... YOU READ THE MANUAL!!!!!!!!!!!! 🤣🤣🤣😂😂😂
@@Android_Warrior ??
@@Android_Warrior *So true. RTFM is the first answer to most questions. Cheers!*
@@gbriank1 : ????
Can any of the machines clean a king size comforter?
The question I wish you had addressed is "Does a queen size comforter fit in the TR7? How about the TC5? Thanks!
Yes queen fits, even put my king in.
R7 & c5 same size
All comforters are not the same size wise. Enuff said.
Thank you for the great review! Excellent point regarding capacity - love the analogy of a bag of chips full of air. Also, how nice this product is 100% made in the USA.
GREAT VIDEO in explaining common issues thought to be important by us, the consumers. I wish I could buy from you! Can you ship them to Florida?
Thanks for the excellent review! I am looking for a new washer/dryer set, and my gas company sells Speed Queen. I have purchased five other gas appliances from them, and they sell only the best, and they stand behind and service what they sell. So the only two washers they sell are the TR5 and TR7 series. Well I've had all I can take of the better ideas and want to go back to the basics that really worked. After watching your video, the TC5 is the only washer I would choose. So I dropped in at the gas company today to ask if they could order a set in, and the sales gal and I just started looking at the TR5 and TR7 on the floor when a guy from the back came out and told me they happen to have a TC5 set that just came in. How about that!!??!! Needless to say I bought the set on the spot. Now I also get to make the last transition to gas and pull my electric clothes dryer out.
I was really hoping for an explanation why the TC5 has only a half-horse motor vs the TR3 having a one-horse. Seems weird, especially with the warranties.
One of the most informative videos on the difference in the models ! I’m looking to buy one soon !!!
There are some benefits of the tr7 that I do like that you mentioned at the first part of the video such as you can soak the clothes as long as you like. You can even let it fill all the way up, cancel it out and change the cycle and the washer doesn't drain. It just keeps the same water in there. The only part I don't like about the tr7 is the perfect wash system. I've noticed it doesn't really clean as well as a traditional washer. Because there's really no rollover action. So the clothes aren't getting pulled to the bottom of the washer and going back up again. Even non-agitator machines still will pull clothes under the water and back up again. But the TR7 and the TR series seem not to do that so you can have clothes sitting on top that aren't really getting clean cuz they're not getting pulled under. I actually just watched your commercial Maytag video and that's something I may look into cuz it's still commercial grade and with that 5-year warranty, but it has that traditional wash action with rollover And yes I love the autofill setting on speed Queen. They need to literally brand that as something like true since autofill because it will really fill to the precise load level unlike Whirlpool where it's a preset feels the speed Queen. I do love on that aspect of it has a true autofill
After watching several videos about speed Queen washers, yours was the most informative and helped me determined which one I will get. Thanks!
You did a great job explaining! I have the TC 5, I also had the TR 7.
TC5 is electro-mechanical. Tried and true technology. Been around for a loooong time. The TR7 runs off a electric control board and the agitator and drum rotated together. If you google Speed Queen, they show the assembly process. Speed Queen has nothing to hide.
@@glennkonze4920 : TC5 is not a true electo-mechanical, it has an electronic board inside that it's called "Output Board", check at 11:13 and you will see it on the lower left corner.
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@@glennkonze4920 the TC model is a hybrid of old technology in terms of its conventional transmission drive with computerized control of all functions. There is NO mechanical control!
@@Channel-cm7yc That is news to me.
I like that the T3 & T5 come with dials vs a computer panel.
They do have circuit boards, but different user interfaces.
*2023 TC5003 has one logic control board, not a "computer", located in waterproof but service-accessible plastic container mounted in lower area of left side panel. All TRs have much more failure-prone, useless electronic crap. You want no electronics you'll have to find a build date prior to 2018. Good luck with that!*
Thank you. I was confused about the different models. Our 35-year old Kenmore washer died this week. My mother is pretty adamant about buying something similar, and you know these days obtaining a quality durable washer is hard to find in the market. The TC5 may be the washer that will make her happy. Thank you for breaking down all the models!!!!
Omg mine did too! I was my grandma's Kenmore.
My very ancient and very basic Sears Kenmore washer from the mid '70s decided that it was time to overflow and flood the place last year.
I got online to research the SQ TC5, the reviews were very good so I went to my local appliance store (yes they still exist) to look at one.
I was kinda shocked at the price but I had them deliver and install the machine, the reviews were right and it works great.
It's a very well built machine that's made in the US with a 'Buy Once, Cry Once' price tag and I've no regrets purchasing one.
I'm researching washer models right now. How has your TC5 been treating you?
@@ceilingtit The TC5 has been a solid machine for me so far, it's only been a year since I bought it though.
The TC5 has the real agitator just like washers from back in the day and because of that the cycles are about 40 minutes long and the clothes come out clean.
@@slomotrainwreck Thank you for your input!
Thank you for this video!! You showed me everything I wanted to know.
When my last washer died many years ago,i bought speed queen washer and never looked back,my speed queen washer is about 12 years old now and still going. Its a top loader without electronics and works like a charm,its one of the only washers made in America and not full of poor quality china parts.
10400 loads? I do 1 maayybe 2 per week ....... Thats 100 to 200 years... I'm sold
As a tech for 23 years I have never seen a washer built as well as the TR Washer. I also have never seen a washer clean as poorly. The regular old speed queen top notch. If they made the TC with the TR7 options it would be a masterpiece.
Based on your experience if you were to buy a speed queen would you go with the TC 5?
@@dianehaskins8640 Yes definitely no question. UNLESS cost isn’t a concern then I would get the speed queen front loader. It’s the nicest product I have ever bought. My boss is a Maytag man and he hates that I own a SQ. He still sells them with confidence that you would have in them back in 1990 when they were their own company.
@@Brownie-tg3nu Speed Queens market their "Perfect Wash" system as being 5% cleaner than a traditional agitator, but I have had one customer return their TR5 model for a TC5 model because it didn't clean as good. I haven't had other customers do this, just one, but it is certainly a different wash as clothes don't move around very much like in a traditional agitator. Funny enough, we STARTED in 1994 as a Maytag store. For 12 years we only sold Maytag appliances, back when the LAT models were around, and while I own a new Maytag myself today and still love their products, I wouldn't put anything on the market up against a TC5. Maytag is releasing a new 5-year warranty MVWP586GW model this month, and I'm excited to see how it will match up.
@@marksappliance my boss sells them. They are much better than these current Maytag washers. I would still buy a speed queen front loader for the regular, classic speed queen. And I think we both know that the speed queen TR series is a dog. I have never seen something clean that poorly in my life.
@@marksappliance I'm going to agree with Brownie 1980 on this one, that I don't like that the clothes don't circular as well on the TR series washers. Not crazy about the indenting tub on.the TC5, and the previous models made 2017 and before. But I feel the TC series would get my clothes cleaner, if I had a TC washer. I personally prefer front loaders, and I only tried the laundromat models. My 2 local stores don't have front loader display models, as one store offers it for sale, but has yet to sell one. The other only gets 1 or 2 sales a year, and sells it to the customer at wholesale.
I got the TC5003WN and its matching dryer last year and I couldn't be happier with them. I wanted a traditional tried and true agitator. They claim the TR's are better, but I just don't see it. Heck, before washers folks washed their clothes in a creek of running water...until someone came up with the washboard to manually agitate their clothes with by scrubbing them on the board in a washtub and it was considered much better. Now instead of scrubbing on a washboard the clothes rubbing or agitating together accomplishes the same thing in a traditional machine. The TR machines are trying to tell us that the equivalent of washing them in the creek with running water is better and I just don't buy it, lol.
Excellent analogy. The TR machines swish. If you don’t have really greasy dirty sweaty clothes I would get the TR. my husband is ALWAYS into something and his clothes are a hot mess to get clean even with the aggressive actuation of old school agitator. If we could have TWO machines I would use TR for my clothes and TC for his.
I am waiting to see a soil test on any of the TR machines that show them getting out ground in dirt, ketchup, grease, etc. thus far what I have found doesn’t make me think they can do it. I have read some happy TR owners state that their machines get their clothes very clean. But they don’t state whether they are gym rats, farmers, mechanics, moms washing dirty cloth diapers etc who really HAVE to have a workhorse machine.
I asked neighbors on one of our community forums if they have and like SQ TR. lots of responses and all loved them. BUT they are all sedentary retired people who aren’t out in the world getting grubby.
If you are reading this, have a TR, and it gets your nasty laundry clean…PLEASE respond and let us know what cycles and settings you are using. We, who are on the fence would be grateful.
@@singsongcindy8865Hi there! Did you ever get more information about the TC vs TR for very dirty clothes? I’m also on the fence and I can’t decide! I love the options the TR7 provides, but it seems like the agitation is better with the TC5.
@@singsongcindy8865I have TR7. My TC5 was tearing up my clothes adding tears so I opted TR7. Which is not perfect either. I am just not happy but it seems to rinse the jeans better and they are not as twisted coming out.still don't know how to safely add bleach w clothes? Lid opening stops the water and agitation! Grrrr
My sister just replaced a 24 year old Speed Queen washer and dryer with a new set. Gues what? She gave the old set to her neighbor who is now using them.
Hey Drew, I very liked the video….keep em coming…!!!!
I had a Speed Queen once ... but I kicked her out of the house .....
Those TR 3 were no good several years ago. The TC 5 is the one to buy. The old big agitators are the ones are best. Or like we have which is the commercial unit for homes. These are the best. 25 years or more if well taken care of. The best!
Best video out there if considering SQ. This has helped me tremendously
Great to hear! Thank you.
New video I see. Are they still spitting suds at the end of the rinse cycles? My speed queen has ruined the drywall and baseboard behind my machine when the suds come up and out of the standpipe for the drain water. Once the water is gone it will pump suds. Watch your drain pipes for suds damage.
You can always select "Perm Press" on the TC5 and the agitation will be much gentler along with the spin cycle. Good for delicate clothes.
*Thanks for the tip. Cheers!*
Can you use that as a handwashing cycle like for a sweater, or is it still too powerful for that? Thanks.
VERY thorough presentation... THANK YOU!!
Everybody in the business knows the TR machines SUCK for washing ability! Dude, you are misleading the public!
The TC machines are the only Speed Queen Top-Loaders worth the money. They have true agitator action that actually is capable of cleaning really dirty clothes. A TR can barely get office-dust off of anything. Speed Queen knows it, the service techs know it and many burned consumers also know it. Shame on you!!!!!!!!!!!!! (I'm sure it's all about keeping your franchise, of course!)
*Money talks, even or especially on YT. Cheers!*