Product review (5 stars): One thing that I notice about most people who own a "HE" top load washing machine is either the thing breaks a lot or it works b
After about 15 years or so of having our whirlpool top loader with agitator, it finally started showing signs that it was giving up. So over the past several months or so I have been researching washing machines. One thing that I notice about most people who own a "HE" top load washing machine is either the thing breaks A LOT or people hate it because it doesn't seem to clean clothes that well. So, I also decided to research front loaders..............and unfortunately, you get a similar bleak picture regarding front loading machines. You hear about error codes where the washing machine will no longer work and needs service, part failures, etc. What the heck happened to a simple old school washing machine? Well the one company that seems to sell them is Speed Queen. It seems like everyone loves their Speed Queen's reliability and ability to clean clothes quickly and efficiently. I do admit that the price tag on the Speed Queen's can make you squirm in your chair and make you have 2nd thoughts about purchasing this machine when Whirlpool and some other manufacturers still make an old school washer. So what prompted me to purchase Speed Queen vs other brands? Simple. Look at the way they are built and check out their standard warranty on Speed Queen's website! Now granted........I have only had my Speed Queen for about a week but I have already done about 15-20 loads of laundry since it was delivered. Keep in mind that there is some residual black residue inside the washer. I simply filled the tub with hot water and detergent and ran 2 full cycles. That seemed to eliminate a good majority of it instead of having to scrub the heck out of the washer. After the 2 initial cycles, I then added rags and towels to a 3rd cycle and found that there was still a little bit of the black residue inside. However, the washing of the rags and crappy towels removed whatever remaining black residue was in the tub. So no scrubbing of the tub for me. Let the machine do it for you. Yes this machine is a little noisy but if it means my clothes are being washed properly and not in 6 inches of water like the HE machines I'll take it! On a heavy duty cycle with extra large load, heavy soil, and adding the 2nd rinse option takes the washer about 40-45 minutes from start to finish. So far, I'm very pleased with it. I'll update later down the road if I notice anything.

***UPDATE***
I've had my Speed Queen for almost a year and it's still running like champ with no isses! I'm very pleased with my washing machine. This machine can see upwards of 20 loads of laundry at any given time within a span of 2 days. I would have kicked myself in the ass if I would have bought an "HE" machine. Best "old school" washing machine that I have seen or used so far. Love it!