We have not needed to buy a washing machine in 25 years. We were looking for a replacement of the same quality as our previous machine (a Kleenmaid) that was no longer available. This machine is very similar, although the control panel is updated without a turning dial to start the machine. (The turning dial on our previous machine was the first thing to require replacement after 20 years) The machine is certainly completing the loads quickly and the results are great. My husband is a coal miner and my son a concreter so we are washing heavy duty loads.

I've always had a Kleenmaid 'Speed Queen' Top loader, so I didn't bother looking at other brands, because I was so pleased with my previous machines.
Just wish it had a more gentle cycle, my other machines were more easier to control what wash & spin I preferred.
Certainly very strong & sturdy machine, does jump around floor when not balanced.

Once this Happened, Washing Machine Hunting, "Here we come ! We wanted another machine the same Quality and simple to use, All Manual, No Electronics Jazz ! ( Which is the Cause of most Washing Machine`s Death ).... We LOVE our AWNA62 - Commercial, Super Capacity Plus, Stainless Steel, Old School Quality " SPEED QUEEN" Washing machine, that will see us through another 19 years. Thank you Speed Queen, for producing machines of Quality, not quantity. Nothing Come Close..!

This machine is extremely quick as the name suggest. It cleans clothes very well to the point that not much detergent needs to be put in. I often use the middle strength cycle to ensure clothes are not worn out. This machine is noisey to fill due to its large capacity but once full and during the cycle is like any other machine.

Has been used practically every day for three and a half years with no problems, washes everything well, does tend to use more water than the one we had before, Solid, built like a tank and should last for years. One slight problem some very minor rust around the edge of the lid. Well worth the money.

After our two other major washing machines died, including a Simpson and Westinghouse, this is absolutely worth the money. We live on a farm, handles the tank water with no problem, we filter the grey water for the environment. Definitely have a look, it is built for industrial use. Note it does use a lot of water, but it does water the garden:)

Works as it supposed.It is easy to use. Controls are obvious and physical. There are 4 rotating controls and a start button. We hardly ever change anything but the load size. We always use cold wash regular option and normal cycle. It washes very well, doesn't damage clothes and is not very noisy as these washing machines go.

Not quite sure when we bought our Speed Queen but after I think it has been >2 yrs and this model has been absolutely great and reliable. When our Hoover gave up the ghost, I was despondent and worried as I don't trust the longevity of the fuzzy logic panels and digital circuitry. Research on this great website and googling American reviews gave me a good night's sleep then and many more thereafter

I love the way it cleans and spin dries clothes.. it rinses very well
It is fairly quiet in operation.
I miss that it will not fill with water with the lid raised as I found that convenient with my old Kleenmaid machine.
Otherwise I am very happy with it.

Cleans well, average noise, expensive but most importantly is super reliable.
I cant stand modern products that are design to fail after a set time.
I am not worried about electronic efficiency since the previous washing machine leaked water into the electronics.
I based the purchase of the Speed Queen on the reviews here.

December 5th 2017 Update: Fantastic simple

Cleans clothes well . Moderately loud and i dont have delicate clothes so i dont care.
Simple reliable and has mechanical knobs rather than a push button screen for water to leak into.
Top loading and solid 2-3 x the price but should last forever.
I am being forced to waffle on.,

Replaced Maytag with a Speed Wueen top loader and my waster bill trebled. Yes - X 3 what it was.
Makes for very expensive washing machine!!!
Hell!!!!
Very, very very wastefullnon the water usage - it. OST a lot to buy and will now cost me a fortune in water!

Had the machine for about 5 weeks. Washes well, no lint issues (sort my clothes prior to wash and use liquid detergent), good size drum fits enough clothes per wash, no noisier than my 15 yr old fisher paykel. Only minor point is I have noted a low sounding hum whilst not in use whilst turned on at power point. Simple fix, turn it off when not in use. So far so good, hope it continues on as not cheap.

Delivery and installation was fine, follow up call a few days later.

5 months on no issues to report.

I have just purchased this washing machine last week. I have been using the machine since Friday and I am extremely satisfied with it. I don't know why I waited so long to purchase one, as all the other washing machine I have owned could not even come close to a match on this one. It is wonderful to finally have well washed clothed.