Product review (5 stars): Can't go wrong with this one!
Had a Maytag washer and dryer that lasted for years. Dryer started making noise and seemed to be slower to dry the clothes so started checking reviews. Wanted to buy a set but, of the major brands, I could only find good reviews on a Kenmore dryer at Sears. We're used to buying appliances there so I just bought the dryer. A month later, after moving the appliances for a floor install, the washer leaked all over the floor. Started checking major brand reviews again and couldn't find good reviews--either front or top load machines. Decided to take a day to make the rounds to the appliance stores near us to see what we could find. Lucked out that the first store had many selections but the saleslady told me it sounded like the Speed Queen was just what I was looking for. She was right on! I wanted a heavy duty, agitator machine without all the bells and whistles--just one that had the selections I wanted and that cleaned my clothes efficiently. This one works like a charm and even though I had wanted a larger washer, which wasn't available in a top load Speed Queen, this one has more tub room than my Maytag. Love it!!! Also, has the longest warranty of any washers. The place where I bought it, also does repairs on what they sell and she said she has never had a Speed Queen returned but has on all the other brands. This machine is commercial quality. Doesn't move around, just does what you want it to.