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Great Machine, Great Service!
I was use to having a Maytag for 20 years. Speed Queen was the only equivalent replacement. Clothes I wash vary from delicates to tiling trade work clothes. Have had the new machine for a few months now, can't fault it. It's easy to use, cycles are quick, no residue left in the bowl. Installation was great too, installer took the time to go over the machine functions in a bit more detail than the standard brochure. Show detailsAbsolutely the best
I had a speed queen washing machine for just over thirty years. Only had one minor repair until I had a house fire. There was only one option to replace it another speed queen washer. Absolutely the best washer. Show detailsBest washing machine ever
I just want to tell anybody who is looking for a new washing machine that I can unequivocally and without any reservation whatsoever recommend the SPEED QUEEN 8.5kg Control Top Loader Washing Machine MODEL NO. AWNA62 BLACK - AWNA62SN305AW01 - Country of Origin: USA.In the past I have experienced much stress, waste of time and waste of water caused by previous washing machines which had a great tendency to imbalance … then the machines filling up with water in futile attempts to “balance the load”.
Just prior to purchasing my Speed Queen, my … Read more · 1
then washing machine went from 4.30pm to 7.30pm one day going through futile attempts to “balance the load”. I shudder to think what would have occurred if I had been out of the house … perhaps the “load balancing” procedure would have exhausted the whole town’s water supply … and my bank balance paying for it. I spent a sleepless night researching washing machines and came across the brand Speed Queen. I had never heard of Speed Queen before but in the course of my research I could not find any bad reviews … only good ones. So I came to the decision to buy a Speed Queen … and I must say … a very good decision that proved to be. In this era of “planned obsolescence” and “off shore call centres” life is full of bitter little disappointments and stressful situations caused by inferior products which we come across daily and which often times, through lack of thought, research and choice, we purchase in haste, and regret, to our detriment, for a long time afterwards. I have no regrets about purchasing my Speed Queen washing machine. It has been meeting all my expectations: - it does a load in 37 minutes; - it washes and rinses to a very high standard; - I only use half the amount of detergent that I used in previous machines; - I love the traditional control knobs and the five choices of “cycle selection” viz.: Normal, Perm Press, Delicate, Rinse & Spin and Spin Only; - It is lovely to look at, delightful to touch and heaven to use; - It is a really beautifully made, solid piece of machinery; - its solidity gives me a wonderfully secure feeling that it will never imbalance; - doing the washing is now a pleasure and not a constant cause of stress. I am so happy with my Speed Queen that I cannot stop myself from telling people how great it is. They often say “Are you in love … with your washing machine?” I smile knowingly because I think that might be the case. I was praising it to my next door neighbour. He told me that he was already aware of how good Speed Queen washing machines were as when he was in a job “on the road” “we guys had a Speed Queen washing machine on the back of a truck which we operated with a generator … it was great … “ So Speed Queen is a washing machine “for all seasons”. For me, for you, for everyone … for tradies and for gentle ladies … for families and for singles. And to top all that off: No sooner will you have paid for your Speed Queen than you will be contacted within a couple of hours by: - A respectful and courteous real Australian human being with a real Christian name and a real surname and not afraid to give it to you; - a real street contact address in Brisbane, Queensland, Australia; - an actual landline phone number in Brisbane, Queensland , Australia. The process of being able to have contact with a real person at an actual street address via an actual landline is very reassuring. It helps restore one’s faith that there are still some things right in the world. If ever I win the Lotto, I would buy every person whom I love, the same Speed Queen Washing Machine that I have … the Speed Queen, the Clean Queen and the Stress Free Queen of Washing Machines.Best washing machine
We have recently replaced our washing machine as it was about 20 years old. The new Speed Queen we have now is fantastic!! It is very easy to use, holds a lot, does a brilliant wash and spins well so that the clothes dry quicker than with our old machine. It fits perfectly into the space left by the old machine. It was installed very professionally. We are so glad we chose the Speed Queen. Show detailsWell worth the investment!
Well worth the investment.My first SpeedQueen top loader I had for over 20 years and serviced a growing family of 7. Takes on the heavy items and was very reliable.
Just purchased my second one, similar model. Quiet and quick cycle. Efficient delivery, lovely guy came installed the new one with no hassle and took away the old one at no extra cost. Show details
The washing machine for champions
Great machine.Fits lots of clothes in it and is not noisy.
Easy to use. Show details
I love this machine
I replaced my faithful Maytag with a Speed Queen because a Maytag wasn't available at the time. I am super happy with my Speed Queen and I'm glad the Maytag was out of stock. The Speed Queen has a much bigger bowl and takes less time to do a full load than the Maytag. The only thing I miss about my Maytag is that it had a timer where you could tell how far through the wash it was. The Speed Queen gives no clue about this and if you stop the wash for some reason, you really need to start the whole cycle again to make sure you don't miss part of it. Show detailsPuts domestic machines to shame. I LOVE our speed queen 8.5kg
We have owned 2 other major brands of machines that let us down in a big way, also out of balance, sometimes had to wash it twice.Now after reading many reviews and speaking to people who own speed queen washers I decided to purchase one in April this year (2023). Now the price tag is somewhat scary but they are worth every cent, they are built like a tank and weight about the 85kg mark, they are basic controls and wash our clothes perfectly every time without fail. Now they are not exactly quiet but I wished I bought one years ago instead o... Read more
f wasting money on fancy brands with electronics that simply fail or struggle to wash properly and can't get parts for. I highly recommend the speed queen, the build quality puts most other brands to shame and that's putting it politely we have NOT had any out of balance issue it just seems to wash without any drama's. Costs however is a factor you need to take into consideration when deciding to purchase one. The warranty is excellent, the life expectancy is VERY impressive, AND ITS FULLY serviceable. I will also note speed queen BACK their products and offer great support too.Built to last
I am very happy with my robust washing machine!I like the way the switches ease into position.
Very deep fits a lot in. Simplicity of use.
It stays put while spinning.
No annoying electronic jingles.
(Less can go wrong, if you don’t have complex digital electronics which cost $700 to
replace.) Show details
Absolute workhorse
This washing machine can handle anything I throw at it. Greasy, muddy work clothes are no issue. A full set of sheets/doona cover all in one load without throwing a hissy fit. I can smash through the washing in no time at all! Show detailsShould be Called Speed Clean!
What I love the most is the size and solid build of the Speed Queen washers and dryers. The capacity is fantastic creating less washes saving us power, wear tear & money. The simplicity of controls also makes for a fuss free washing job. It should be called ‘Speed Clean’ because that how I get through the washing (and drying) at our home with the Speed Queen range. Show detailsGreat machine
Browsing local store cast eyes upon the Speed Queen machine was very impressed quite expensive but having purchased have no regrets. Easy to use washes very well no problems with different materials. Cycle times good and great results on all programmes looks very basic but don’t be deceived Show detailsBest Washing Machine
We bought Speed Queen washing Machine AWNA62 in July 2022, so we had enough time to make assessment of it. It is an excellent machine, the best so far we have used, and we had used quite a few others of different makes. Our thanks to sales staff of Harvey Norman of Caste Hill for advising to buy this machine and technician of Costello & Co. of Auburn for installing it. They did a great job.The machine is very efficient, all clothes of different kinds, including delicates, are washed very well and it runs smoothly. Very pleased and very highly recommended.
Dr Tiwari
Its's certainly speedy!
I LOVE my speed queen. I am now no longer waiting around all day to get the washing done. The washing’s in then it’s out then I’m off to do more exciting things.Very happy Speed Queen customers
Over our almost 50 years of marriage we have purchased 3 washing machines. The first 2 were reconditioned and the 3rd was a Speed Queen purchased new. We are extremely happy with it (but the bowl was smaller than expected). Having metal parts and NOT being a ‘smart’ appliance are the best. The cycles are fast and give a good clean wash. We highly recommend our Speed Queen. Show detailsQuestions & Answers
After reading All these positive reviews actually have 2 quick questions in one
1) what price range
2 ) which shops can a buy these speed Queen awesome sounding washing machines
Hi there, Thank you for your enquiry. Speed Queen laundry appliance are available through most Harvey Norman, Winnings, Betta Electrical and online appliance retailers. pricing starts at $3295.00
We love our machine but are having problems periodically with the machine stopping working when it's full of water, and also not spinning out very well so the clothes are still left fairly damp. It does not happen every time but every 4 or 5 loads.....after stopping and restarting it work but takes a few times before it does. Has anyone got any suggestions to the cause?
Hi Daniel B. Curiously I can't suggest a reason why, but would recommend that if you give 1300 927 437 while in front of your washer and they can troubleshoot over the phone and if necessary arrange a service call.
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Features:
- The Speed Queen AWNA62 Top Loader fills the entire tub with water, so that your laundry comes out as clean as possible.
- The machine has electronic controls that stand up to moisture, high and low temperatures, vibration, and surges in power - so you can reliably choose your settings.
- It has a solid mount suspension system, complete with a steel base and heavy-duty springs, so that it vibrates less while still performing well.
- A stainless steel tub is gentler on your clothes, so you’re not left with more wear and tear on your favourite garments than usual.
- This product comes with a 5-year warranty on all parts and in-home labour, and a lifetime warranty on the outer drain tub and the stainless steel wash basket.
Points of praise:
- Most reviewers found that this top loading washing machine effectively cleaned all types of laundry and fabrics.
- They also appreciated how spacious the machine was, saying that the large tub let them consistently do big loads and easily fit large items.
- Reviewers also said that the machine was simple to use, thanks to its user-friendly controls.
Category | Top Loading Washing Machines | Top Loading Washing Machines |
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Price (RRP) | $3,295 | $2,695 |
Capacity | 8.5 kg | 7.5 kg |
Household Size | 3-4 people | 2-3 people |
Features | Auto Balancing | Auto Balancing |
Energy Rating | 1 star(s) | 1 star(s) |
Water Rating | 3 star(s) | 3 star(s) |
Drum Material | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel |
Dimensions | 1092 x 651 x 711 mm | 1092 x 651 x 711 mm |
Max Spin Speed | 710 rpm | 710 rpm |
Number of Spin Speeds | 2 | 2 |
Maximum Noise Level | 66 db | |
Number of Wash Cycles | 10 | 10 |
Temperature Settings | 3 | 3 |
Weight | 89 kg | 83 kg |
Country of Manufacture | United States | United States |
Mechanism | Agitator | Agitator |
Open Lid Height | 1,308 mm | 1,290 mm |
Manufacturer Warranty | 5 year(s) | 5 year(s) |
Colour / Finish | White | White |
Release date | ||
Discontinuation date | ||
Replaced by | Speed Queen AWNA62 Black (2nd Gen) | |
Manual | Download manual | |
Awards | 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024 | 2017, 2018, 2019 and 5 more |
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