Richard is here today to talk to us about two different
options for washers for more of a commercial setting. When we say commercial
setting means that they are perfect for apartment complexes or in hospitality
settings. These units are usually
coin-operated or pay-per-use kind of setting. These are different than home operated
machines because they are built to withstand heavy use and can be operated
multiple times in a day. Let's take a look at two top-load options from Speed
Queen and Maytag.
Visuals
Throughout the years, the different manufacturers have
re-styled the machines to make them look more modern. Both have a little bit of
style by adding a black interface to a mostly white machine. making it have a
sleek design. Because these machines last a long time, models don't really
change from year to year like most things now-a-days. Overall, both The Speed
Queen and Maytag look pretty good.
Warranties
We cannot tell you which one is more durable or reliable,
but we can compare the different warranties. Maytag has a one year warranty plus
a 10 year warranty on parts such as the motor and drum. The Speed Queen unit
has a three year warranty on all parts and in-home labor and also comes with a
lifetime warranty on the outer drain tub and the stainless steel wash basket.
Options
The Speed Queen has a load size feature where you can adjust
how big the loads are with the water amount. The Maytag machine does not have
this option, but instead has a deep water fills option that has a sensor to
examine how much water should be added depending on how much is in each load
and then it adds a little more. Maytag also has additional options like a
pre-soak option which the Speed Queen does not have. Maytag also has 4 different
temperature options and has 7 different wash cycles. The Speed Queen has 4 wash
cycles and other small options like the load size, extra rinse, and wash temperatures.
I think Maytag wins this category because you have more of a variety with
washing.
Size & Hoses
The Speed Queen size is at 3.2 Cu. Ft. capacity while the
Maytag unit is at 3.5 Cu. Ft. capacity. There is a little difference, but when
next to each other you can tell that there is a size difference. Both machines
do come with hoses to the water lines. This is actually unusually for most
washers which are usually sold separately. The Speed Queen comes with a braded hose and
the Maytag comes with a stainless steel hose.
Agitators & Drums
Both machines have a stainless steel drum which is more
durable than plastic drums. There is a different quality to the drum though.
The Speed Queen drum is thicker. Speed Queen has a fenced out agitator that
rubs up onto the clothes during the cycle. Maytag on the other hand, uses a
cork screw style agitator and drum which actually pulls that cloths down the
machine and back up to the top. This gives a better rotation and is more gentle
on clothes.
Take a look for yourself at these two options to figure out
which one would be best for your property. Please watch our video for more information:
Maytag ® Commercial-Grade MVWP575GW
Speed Queen ® Commercial-Grade TR3000WN
Let us know if you have any specific questions about appliances.
