Product review (5 stars): A Great Replacement for an Old Style Washer
I did quite a bit of research before getting this washer. The wife and I love how well the old 90's Maytag dependable care washer and dryer worked. The washer has been slowly going out for the last 6 mo. I couldn't rig it up anymore and needed a good washer to replace it. It's 20yrs old 5yrs with us, it had a good life.

I work for the rail road, which isn't known for being a clean job. I needed to be able to clean the soot off my work clothes, and do it in the first wash. I don't want to rewash my clothes several times in one of these HE! washers I kept reading about.

I wanted something reliable. It seems like reliability isn't a factor in any review website. I kept reading reviews about the top rated washers with a 1yr warranty braking down between 10-18mo. Well not this washer, 5 year warranty for most stuff like repair and controls. 15 yr for the transmission. So don't spend $500+ for something that will last 2yrs. Buy this and it may make it into your toddlers first apartment.

As for specs I was worried about the 3.3cu.ft drum. With all new washers being 5cu ft or more.  As it turns out it's bigger than my old Maytag. It measures about 21" wide and 14" deep (max load).  Agitator was a must, need to move clothes to wash them. With the stainless steel drum we don't have to worry about chipping the porcelain drum anymore.

Electronic controls seem more precise than the mechinical timer. When you turn on the machine on it remembers the last load's options. We haven't used the Normal/eco selection, I wanted to control the water level and temp.  We usually use heavy duty, it is similar to the old maytag's normal mode. Normal spin works well getting the clothes fairly dry. Perm press isn't as good, rpm of the spin is slower to be gentle on items.  I don't really know what fabrics each setting is meant for. So heavy duty for everything!

Something my wife mentioned,  she will be able to continue washing cloth diapers with this washer with the next kid.

Nice thing about this washer it includes the fill and drain hoses with gaskets. Most don't,  it's a $25+ extra.

The only gripe I have is its taking some getting used to the washer water fill stops when the door is open. The maytag would fill with the door open, but with the door open the maytag wouldn't run. Then again, speed queens in the lundry mat would lock shut. At least this speed queen will allow me to add in that stray sock, after starting it. Clean clothes is worth it.