Product review (5 stars): High quality washer
We bought our Speed Queen about a year ago.  It is great.  Everything comes out clean, never any damage.  This washer does not need any special care or cleaners like an HE does.  In doing research before buying last year, I found HE are only expected to last 7 years.  The quality of washers started going down about 15 years ago.  People did not want to pay any more for washers so manufacturers cut quality to save on cost.  There are no corners cut here with Speed Queen and the company has been around for about 100 years.  The machine is made in America.  You won't find it in big box stores but the smaller mom and pop stores.  Check out their website for dealers.