Product review (5 stars): Get One Now
I pretty much agree word for word with T.Day's review from June 1 on this machine, I can't think of much to add. As a matter of fact I purchased this same exact machine based on their review because I too was sick of these front loaders and not having any control over the machine's water level or temperature levels not to mention the awful smell these front loading machine produce. I don't know what has happened to consumers but we seem to just roll over for anything these appliance makers shove down our throats. This Speed Queen is so anti-establishment that it makes me love it even more, I feel like we're going against the grain every time we wash a load of clothes and yes, I do mean WASH not merely dampen like our 2 year old Whirlpool Duet did.
There's nothing fancy about the Speed Queen, no buzzers, bells digital displays nothing fun. It just washes clothes exactly how WE tell it to. I can adjust the water level, I can make the hot water scalding if I want I can even add a pair of socks after the cycle has begun.... unheard of.
The one and only Con on this machine is that it's about to become extinct so you better get yours now. Actually the second Con was that I wasn't able to buy through Amazon this time. Luckily it worked out going through another vendor.