Is a speed queen with agitator all hype or should I go for it

[Anonymous]

I’m not really picky about washers and I need to replace our Samsung top loader after 8 years. My friend who is the one who knows “the best” one of everything says I should get a speed queen. But then I see stuff about suds overflowing? I don’t really want to adopt a washing machine ideology I just want to go through the replacement hassle as few times as possible. Thanks for your help. We have plenty of room I think for anything, because our laundry is in the basement.

[Anonymous]

I have a Speed Queen stacked front loader and love it. Its about 10 years old and no problems. The only issue, and I think this happens with all front loaders, is that I have to carefully wipe down the rubber door gasket after each washing session because the water and dirt collects in there.

[Anonymous]

We bought one for Mom's laundry. This was a lot of laundry as Mom was bedbound and incontinent so we did a lot of loads a week.

It worked great.

The only negatives is the bleach compartment rusted out a bit at the top but I'd blame that on Mom's caregivers as they splashed the bleach at the top and it rusted the edges of the bleach compartment. I doubt that would happen for a homeowner.

[Anonymous]

We just had our Speed Queen installed yesterday. We went with it because it had a 7 year warranty which was nice. They also claim they’re built to last 25 years - but that remains to be seen. So far we love it.

[Anonymous]

I decided against buying SQ when we needed a washer at our new house. We bought one at the old house. I didn't have any issues with the previous machine, but it also wasn't anything special. They definitely cost more, they don't meet efficiency standards, especially not the cycles that actually get used.

[Anonymous]

I got a GE with an agitator. It works great and has a much bigger capacity than the SQ. Cheaper too.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I decided against buying SQ when we needed a washer at our new house. We bought one at the old house. I didn't have any issues with the previous machine, but it also wasn't anything special. They definitely cost more, they don't meet efficiency standards, especially not the cycles that actually get used.

That is the point.

If I can use as much water as I want to take a shower or do dishes or wash my car or water my lawn, why is an artificial restriction placed on how much water I can use to wash clothes?

[Anonymous]

I replaced my POS samsamg with a speed queen with agitator (top load). It is very fast and really washes my clothes. Love it

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I got a GE with an agitator. It works great and has a much bigger capacity than the SQ. Cheaper too.

I’m considering doing this too. Would you mind sharing the model you picked?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I replaced my POS samsamg with a speed queen with agitator (top load). It is very fast and really washes my clothes. Love it

I've had mine for about 8 years now. LOVE IT.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I got a GE with an agitator. It works great and has a much bigger capacity than the SQ. Cheaper too.

I’m considering doing this too. Would you mind sharing the model you picked?

I bought this one with the matching dryer as a set from Costco though they no longer seem to have it available.

https://www.lowes.com/pd/GE-4-5-cu-ft-High-Efficiency-Top-Load-Washer-White/1000757220

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I got a GE with an agitator. It works great and has a much bigger capacity than the SQ. Cheaper too.

Yes. Don't get Samsung. Why anyone buys appliances from them I will never know. GE is usually the way to go.

[Anonymous]

I’ve had mine for two months now and I love it more than I ever thought I could love a washing machine.

[Anonymous]

I curious about why people want agitators. So much clothing is delicate now and agitators wear clothes out much faster

[Anonymous]

OP, how do you like the Samsung top-loader you have now?