Classic top-load washer
TC5
TC5003WN
- 3.2 cu. ft.
- Classic Clean agitator wash
- No lid lock · simple controls
5-year parts & labor warranty*
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My take on Speed Queen
Speed Queen makes the most sense to me if you repair your own machines, or you want something worth repairing long after you might have thrown another washer away.
You're paying a premium for that repairability and, especially with the TC5, the simpler approach to the machine. If your goal is to keep a washer going for 25 years, that means being willing to maintain it and replace parts along the way.
That is not a promise of 25 maintenance-free years. Things can still break. I see the value in being able to fix it and keep using it. Actual life depends on use, care, repair costs and parts availability.
The FF7 front-loader is my pick for the best Speed Queen washer. I prefer a front-load washer over a top-loader for long-term use. If you want a classic top-loader with straightforward controls, look at the TC5. The TR series uses a different wash system, so compare the specific model.
Classic design
TC5 + DC5
The classic pair to explore if straightforward controls and an agitator wash are what draw you to Speed Queen. The TC5 is my starting point for a classic top-loader; the FF7 below is my pick for the best washer in the Speed Queen lineup.
Matching dryer
DC5
DC5004WE / DC5004WG
- 7.0 cu. ft.
- Straightforward dial controls
- Electric or gas
5-year parts & labor warranty*
You can buy either machine on its own. Choose the dryer fuel that matches your laundry room.
A different top-load design
TR + DR
The TR washers use Speed Queen’s Perfect Wash system. They are a different design from the TC5. The TR7 / DR7 pair below adds electronic controls and more cycle choices.
Perfect Wash top-load washer
TR7
TR7006WN
- 3.2 cu. ft.
- Perfect Wash system
- Electronic controls
7-year parts & labor warranty*
Matching dryer
DR7
DR7004WE / DR7004WG
- 7.0 cu. ft.
- Steam · Pet Plus
- Electric or gas
7-year parts & labor warranty*
Also considering the 3 or 5 series? Compare the features and warranty for that specific model.
Front-load laundry
FF7 + DF7
The FF7 is my pick for the best Speed Queen washer. I prefer front-load over top-load for long-term use, and this is the Speed Queen I would start with. The DF7 is its matching dryer. The premium still comes with maintenance and repairs over the years.
My best Speed Queen
Front-load washer
FF7
FF7011WN · left hinge
- 3.5 cu. ft.
- Front controls · 11 wash cycles
- Shown with a left-hinged door
5-year parts & labor warranty*
Matching front-control dryer
DF7
DF7004WE / DF7004WG
- 7.0 cu. ft.
- Front controls · steam
- Electric or gas
5-year parts & labor warranty*
The FF7 shown has a left-hinged door. Check the hinge direction and clearances before ordering. For a single stacked unit, compare the SF7 with an electric dryer or gas dryer.
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