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We bought a tr7 last month. We had an issue with the lid lock but it was a positioning thing and haven't had an issue with it since. It cleans fine despite what people are saying. I like how gentle it is as there is nowhere for clothes to snag as the drum and agitator are 1 piece. Seems to be very simple which also means simple to repair and should last many many years. We replaced a 1 year old maytag that had a plastic lid that kept breaking and cost $300 to replace every time. Never again. I think the tr3 and tr5 would be great as well but the wife wanted the settings of the digital control. Supposedly they all have the same electrical board underneath. From the months of research I did on the TR vs the TC the TC cleans better but to an extreme. You have an automotive shop and clean your oily rags every night? TC. Everything else you'll be better served by a TR. TR is gentler on clothes so they last longer, also no transmission to break on the TR which the TC has. We have washed some pretty dirty stuff in the TR7 and it's always come out clean. Answer from joel1618 on reddit.com
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Speed Queen
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September 18, 2023 - White Ultra-Quiet Top Load Washer with Delayed Lid-Lock | Speed Queen® Perfect Wash™ | 3-Year Warranty · White Sanitizing Electric Dryer with Pet Plus™ | Steam | Over-dry Protection Technology | ENERGY STAR® Certified | 7-Year Warranty
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r/BuyItForLife on Reddit: Which Speed Queen Should I Buy?
October 14, 2021 -

Speed Queen 5000

I would like to know which SpeedQueen Washer Dryer Combo is the best value for the price.

It basically comes down to which series 700, 500, or 300 is the best bang for the buck.

Let me know what you guys think.

WasherDryerPrice
TR7000WNDR7000WG$2,228
TR5000WNDR5000WG$2,028
TR3000WNDR3000WG$1,748

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Speed Queen
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The Speed Queen Difference - Speed Queen
April 15, 2021 - Our story is best told by your friends and neighbors who own Speed Queens and those who test them. Not that we’ re against awards and championships. Over the years, we’ve received our fair share including: Kudos from the folks at Good Housekeeping who recently performed testing on our TR7. Read more here · We’ve been a Women’s Choice Award recipient the last several years. Most recently, in 2021 we were the most recommended luxury washer and dryer...
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Between Naps on the Porch
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How Do I Like My Speed Queen Washer & Would I Recommend It
This machine gives you so many options and I’m looking forward to exploring them all! From what I’ve read, the cycle that you want to avoid is the “Normal Eco” cycle. Speed Queen had to create/include that cycle to meet the standards required for washers today, but thankfully they gave us lots of other options–options that use enough water to actually get clothes clean! My dryer is still going strong, so I decided to keep it for now.
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RC Willey
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Shop Speed Queen Washer And Dryers For Durability | RC Willey
This incredible longevity is a big part of what makes Speed Queen so special and worth the investment. Plus, their solid construction means less vibration and quieter operation in your laundry room. And yes, Speed Queen washers and dryers are proudly made in the USA.
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NYTimes
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Speed Queen Review: We Toured the Factory and Tested Their Classic Washer. Here’s What We Learned.
November 27, 2019 - Our main hangup, though, is the price: These models cost at least $1,890, sometimes more. The Miele W1 promises similar durability (20 years), along with gentler and quieter performance, and can cost hundreds of dollars less.
Find elsewhere
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Slager Appliances
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The Pros and Cons of Speed Queen Stacked Laundry Centers Compared to Competitors | Slager Appliances
March 28, 2025 - For those who prefer simple, no-fuss operation, Speed Queen is a top contender. Their machines are intuitive, with straightforward mechanical dials and tactile buttons, avoiding the touchscreen interfaces that can break down over time.
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Speed Queen
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Where to Buy Speed Queen Products for Home - Speed Queen
July 21, 2025 - You can easily buy speed queen products at your nearest stores. Just fill in your zip code and locate the nearest dealer of our products.
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r/BuyItForLife on Reddit: Are Speed Queens actually good washer/dryers
February 20, 2024 -

See these posts all the time, and I understand their simple mechanical design makes them relatively bulletproof, but are they actually good at washing/drying? As compared to a state of the art Samsung with all the bells and whistles, what would you be missing by using the Speed Queen?

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The only thing I’ve “missed” with my Speed Queen is not being told, “honestly, it would be cheaper to buy a new washer and dryer than try to repair this,” which was what I was told with my prior, non-SQ set. To me, the question of washer and dryer pros and cons has two parts though- brand and front or top load. I’ve taken my Speed Queen dryer apart and put it back together again with tools I already had on hand. I didn’t know what I was doing, and disassembled a bunch of things I didn’t need to but didn’t know better. When I figured out what I needed and went to the appliance parts warehouse, I asked the guys who worked there what washer and dryer they would own if they had children and lots of laundry. It was unanimous and they didn’t bat an eye - Speed Queen. They said they were just better made. When I asked the repair man who came out to fix my dishwasher what clothes washer and dryer he thought were the best - Speed Queen. In my experience, Speed Queens are tanks. Sturdy, straightforward, reparable tanks. As to the front or top-loading part: my washer uses more water than a front loader. It takes more water to fill a vertical tub than to fill only the bottom of a horizontal tub and toss it about. Depending on where you live, that additional water usage could be a significant factor. And, if you think about the act of washing clothes on a washboard, or any other “old fashioned” method, you are counting on a combination of friction and soap to bond with and dislodge the dirt/oil/grime and carry it away when the garment is rinsed. The friction of clothes tumbling against each other, with detergent, is the attempt at replication of that mechanism with an electric machine. That friction that dislodges dirt also wears the fibers of clothing fabric. An agitator causes more of that friction. Whether that is a positive or negative thing is a matter of perspective, I think. For me, I prefer the increased friction. Something else I prefer about my top loading washer is the ability to soak something like a duvet or quilt overnight. All of the duvet is completely immersed in water, and whatever detergent I’ve added, all night long. I wash the king-sized quilt from my bed in my top-loading Speed Queen every week. If I leave the laundry room and realize I forgot to wash the hand towel from the bathroom, and then find where I dropped a dirty sock on my way down the stairs, I can grab both, go back to the laundry room, raise the lid, and toss them in. I don’t have to wait for another load, or drain this load, add them in, and restart the cycle. And, maybe most important to me, what you “miss” when you get a top loading washer is the maintenance and risk that comes with the front-loading seal. I don’t have to think about my washer smelling musty or my seal growing mold. But more than that, I don’t have to worry about a seal failing and flooding my house with that many gallons of water. The seals on front loaders are better now, and there aren’t as many issues as there were at first, but there is still far greater risk that the seal on the door of a front loading washer will fail and dump gallons and gallons of water on the floor than that some hole is going to open up in the steel tub of my top loader and cause major damage to my flooring, subfloor, drywall, and trim. Laundromats are made for that sort of event; my house is not. I’d much rather have a top loader. So for me, I haven’t missed a thing by switching to a top-loading Speed Queen. But I think it comes down to what factors are most significant to any given person.
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Let me put it this way. I work in a locomotive shop where we have a few hundred people fixing locomotives every day. We get DIRTY. I’m talking REALLY DIRTY. They have a few washers/dryers in the locker room for us to use, and a lot of people do, to wash their work clothes. Guess what? They are Speed Queens. And I’ve never seen them broken or not working.
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Shalice Noel
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My Speed Queen Review — Shalice Noel
March 17, 2023 - So, I reluctantly opted for an LG front loader, which never quite met my expectations in terms of cleaning effectiveness. Needless to say, I was thrilled to replace it. Then came the TC5 top loader from Speed Queen.
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Premierappliancestores
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What Speed Queen Reviews Don't Tell You | Premier Appliance Store | Shop Appliances and Plumbing in San Diego and Poway, CA
March 20, 2025 - My Appliance Doctor, an Atlanta-based repair company with over 40 years of experience, states: "​We recommend Speed Queen because they are the best quality and are built for longevity." Appliance Cowboys in Houston, Texas, echoes this sentiment: "​All our technicians prefer Whirlpool or Speed Queen washers and dryers."
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DeWaard & Bode
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Speed Queen Buying Guide: Discover The Best Washer For You
August 29, 2024 - Speed Queen's front-load washers are designed to deliver exceptional results while consuming less energy. • Stacked Washer Dryers: Speed Queen Speed Queen combination washer dryers provide an excellent solution for those with limited space ...
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Speed Queen TC5 CLASSIC TOP LOAD WASHER Matte Black TC5003BN - Best Buy
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Speed Queen Commercial
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Commercial Washers and Dryers: Speed Queen® Commercial
September 18, 2025 - A heavy-duty design meets superior mechanics to form the industry’s most trusted softmount washer-extractor. The stack tumbler provides twice the capacity in half the space compared to single-pocket tumble dryers. Ease-of-use and total simplicity define Speed Queen’s single dryers.
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r/BuyItForLife on Reddit: Thinking to buy Speed Queen Washer & Dryer? Think twice...
September 2, 2024 -

I bought a pair of Speed Queen W&D TC5003WN & DC5003WE, $3000 out the door two years ago. The reason I bought them was because I read online how SQ brand is a commercial brand that is supposed to last longer than other brands. I could've paid other brands for about $2000.

Fast forward to today, they have fixed the dryer twice, and the replaced the water valve. When the dryer wasn't working I opened it up, and found that the outlet duct was not connected properly and there was lint everywhere inside, including the motor and heating coils.

The good thing is I found the direct contact to their repair service, so I can get in touch with them fairly quickly. But even that, one time they didn't have part and I was without dryer for almost 3 weeks. It turned out I didn't need the part anyways (the ground wire came loose and the dryer wasn't heating up). Now the dryer is making squeaking noise, which is probably just something loose, but it is still annoying.

So I paid extra $1000 for "potentially" longer life on these machines. My previous machines, Whirlpool and GE, lasted me 10 year each. So basically I won't see the ROI on the extra $1k until 8 years from now.

Not saying they are totally junk, but IMHO they are not worth the 50% premium over other brands. Think twice and decide for your self.

Since many people asked, here is the info for west coast/california: https://distribution.alliancelaundry.com/west/
number: 800 451-1161. There are other numbers at the bottom of the website too (look under 'Region' drop down menu).

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Grand Appliance and TV
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Speed Queen | Grand Appliance and TV
Speed Queen® DR5 7.0 Cu. Ft. White Front Load Electric DryerModel #:DR5004WE ... Speed Queen® TC5 3.2 Cu. Ft. White Agitator Top Load WasherModel #:TC5003WN