regaphysics t1_iqpjsto wrote on October 2, 2022 at 3:56 AM

Don’t get a speed queen. Just don’t. They’re liked here for their simplicity, but they are simply bad at their job. Simultaneously harsh on clothes and bad at cleaning them.

Maytag is a better option.

con40 t1_iqqkbpu wrote on October 2, 2022 at 11:27 AM

My 2020 Speed Queen front loaders are great, no issues cleaning or damaging clothes.

I think the TC series is great for most people.

Rum-Pepper-Swizzlers t1_iqt02le wrote on October 2, 2022 at 9:35 PM

Is that based on your own personal experience?

regaphysics t1_iqt1y94 wrote on October 2, 2022 at 9:47 PM

Yes

Rum-Pepper-Swizzlers t1_iqtxfzk wrote on October 3, 2022 at 1:38 AM

Sorry to hear about that. I have a set and I love them. Easy/simple to use and works as intended. I really hope they're BIFL

BeepBoo007 t1_iqxgkbf wrote on October 3, 2022 at 8:21 PM

Sounds like you're talking about the TR series, which is their energy star compliant one. Nothing beats actual agitation with a fully filled water drum for ACTUALLY cleaning things. The TC series is badass.

I've also never used anything but top-load agitation machines, and I've had the same pairs of jeans and t-shirts for over 10 years. I suppose maybe if you have really intricate or finnicky clothing, "harshness" might be a concern, but I'm not a fashionista and "dry-clean only" is an absolute show-stopper.