Product review (5 stars): Wow..I'm in love!
I purchased Speed Queen model AWN542s and it was installed today. I've been doing loads and loads of laundry all day. I am so impressed with this machine. I've owned a lot of washers by various companies over the years but this washer in just 1 day of operation, shines in it's performance and I'm not easily won over by things.

The stainless steel tub is beautiful and there's lots of room to hold heavy quilts which I own and wash every now and then. The washer itself looks small from the outside but when you look inside...the tub is large.

I love the no-nonsense knobs on top and how Speed Queen has been designed and constructed (in America!)past owners say they last aprox 20+ years*. This machine does NOT use electronic motherboards which have been failing in numbers with other brands. The warranty is 5 years motor,etc. and then 10 years on transmission...which seems rare today. Most of the brands I researched had 1 yr warranties.

There is a lot of info on the specs, mechanics,etc. on Speed Queen's official website for anyone wanting to research a new washer or dryer.
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Testimonials of Speed Queen appliances are significantly positive all over the web and even here on Amazon.

I have used all cycles today putting them thru the paces and all have operated beautifully. The 710 rpm's wrings everything out so well...the drying time is shorter. I am including heavy towels, which are the hardest to get all the water out in the spin cycle. I believe that Speed Queen has the highest RPM's of all brands.

I don't think you can buy a better washer for the money. I spent aprox 5 hrs. researching all the brands, complaints, compliments, etc. and the clear choice for me, came down to Speed Queen. It's the Mercedes of washers but priced reasonably imo thanks to the built-to-last mission of Speed Queen.

I'm happy to find a product that finally lives up to it's reputation and is worth every penny which is rare today with the; paltry 1 yr warranties,products too expensive to repair so, throw-it-away society.