Anybody have a Speed Queen dryer?

[Anonymous]

I have all the details on which of their washer models are preferable, but I haven't heard much about their dryers. Do you have one? Do you like it? Any model advice?

[Anonymous]

We got the DR5 to go with our TC5 washer. I like it. Haven’t used the steam function yet, but that’s only because the plumber don’t install the backflow prevention and I haven’t gotten him out again to take care of it.

It does take longer to dry our king size quilt, but Speed Queen advertises that it fits a queen, so I can’t really complain.

Which washer do you have?

[Anonymous]

Thanks, PP. That is helpfullI have the GE commercial-style washer (simple knobs, a knockoff of the Speed Queen and Maytag versions of this). I don't need a matched set. I would like simple controls and a flat top for folding laundry on in a side-by-side setup with zero counter space. -OP

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Thanks, PP. That is helpfullI have the GE commercial-style washer (simple knobs, a knockoff of the Speed Queen and Maytag versions of this). I don't need a matched set. I would like simple controls and a flat top for folding laundry on in a side-by-side setup with zero counter space. -OP

PP. Both the DR3 and the DR5 have simple knob controls. The DR3 is the simplest. I believe it only has two heat settings. The DR5 (what I have) has 4 heat settings, and a steam function. There is another “5” level dryer from speed Queen that has the simple knob controls, but no steam function. My husband actually hooked up the steam function this weekend (thank you, YouTube!), and I love it! Clothes were definitely less wrinkled after using the steam boost function. Speed Queen also has the “7” level in its washers and dryers. Those have electronic control panels (not simple knobs like the 3 and 5 levels), and are not what you’re looking for if you want simple.

[Anonymous]

Yes.

They're simple machines. Absolutely fantastic and the best that money can buy.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Thanks, PP. That is helpfullI have the GE commercial-style washer (simple knobs, a knockoff of the Speed Queen and Maytag versions of this). I don't need a matched set. I would like simple controls and a flat top for folding laundry on in a side-by-side setup with zero counter space. -OP

PP. Both the DR3 and the DR5 have simple knob controls. The DR3 is the simplest. I believe it only has two heat settings. The DR5 (what I have) has 4 heat settings, and a steam function. There is another “5” level dryer from speed Queen that has the simple knob controls, but no steam function. My husband actually hooked up the steam function this weekend (thank you, YouTube!), and I love it! Clothes were definitely less wrinkled after using the steam boost function. Speed Queen also has the “7” level in its washers and dryers. Those have electronic control panels (not simple knobs like the 3 and 5 levels), and are not what you’re looking for if you want simple.

Thanks! This is super helpful. -OP

[Anonymous]

Sorry to hijack, but I’m thinking about a speed Queen (because our repair man said they are the best). However the washers seem really small. Am I missing something? Do you all have front or top load speed Queen washers?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Sorry to hijack, but I’m thinking about a speed Queen (because our repair man said they are the best). However the washers seem really small. Am I missing something? Do you all have front or top load speed Queen washers?

I’m the PP with the TC5 washer and DR5 dryer. TC5 is a top loader with agitator. They are smaller, but keep in mind that the whole tub actually fills with water. From what I understand, those super large capacity washers that are on the market now aren’t actually meant to be filled to the brim with clothes. I am sure there must be a purpose to them being so large, but I’m not sure what.

I’m able to fit our king size quilt in the TC5 without issue. I also recently switched back to powder detergent from pods and my clothes have never been cleaner. I wouldn’t have said my clothes were dirty before with our old washer (have had my SQ set since the beginning of the year), but now I can tell it wasn’t getting things as clean. Now the Speed Queen with powder detergent is getting things so incredibly clean. My clothes feel so soft, even though I don’t use fabric softener.

[Anonymous]

I do, and it's fine? Nothing fancy about it.

My number one concern is durability. I hate companies that participate in planned obsolescence, which basically all the other appliance companies do. But for example, my old Samsung had a shoe rack insert and my Speedqueen doesn't.

[Anonymous]

Bumping this. Any other Speed Queen dryer owners?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Bumping this. Any other Speed Queen dryer owners?

I've owned a Speed Queen washer in the past, considered buying another but decided against it. They're very expensive, and actually not that highly rated if you look into it. There's nothing to worry about with driers, they are very simple machines, and inexpensive to repair. I talked to the repair guy when our last washer went, and he said our current Maytag drier would last indefinitely, and there was nothing to research if we did chose to replace it. All his advice was about washers.