LG V Speed Queen TC5

I talk about the differences between the LG and the Speed Queen TC5. If you have any questions leave them in the comments below or if you had a different experience let us know.

[piecesoftheheart]

Love this! Thank you!

My TC5 delivers next Thursday…. I’m a miners wife, we run UTV’s and ATV’s through the mud for fun, AND I’m a dog lover….. that said, I am so over fighting with modern design washers! If you can even call them washers!

I need water, I need TRUE hot (not temp control like all the new ones have), and I need agitation.

Can’t wait til she gets here!

[BWB]

Our TC5 arrives on Tuesday. Very excited. We almost bought an LG that was visually identical to the one in this video, but found a Speed Queen dealer and went that route. After seeing this video, I am super happy we picked the Speed Queen!

Cost wise, the LG was $800 and the Speed Queen was $1300, so the extra money was significant but not a deal breaker given Speed Queen's reputation for quality and longevity.

I was torn between the TR7 and the TC5. I love all the features of the TR7, the quiet operation, and the 7 year warranty. But, the TR7 has more electronics and sensors. The TC-5 doesn't have much in the way of electronics and few to no sensors at all. I like that. Also the TC5 has a 15 year warranty on the transmission. That hit home for me because it was the transmission that failed in our Maytag after only 5 years, which is why we were in the unhappy position of shopping for a new washing machine in the first place.

Not looking forward to the noise level but getting the wash done in 30 minutes will mitigate that.


Thanks for the great video!

[district]

SpeedQueen TR5 owner 5 kids. Honestly we would change nothing. Best purchase we’ve ever made. Not cheap but worth every penny.

[pwnagejetsonjetson]

Finally a video of someone using this washer the right way. You let the water go in and then you added the soap once you had water inside. I see too many videos of people not doing this with this washer, good to see you know how to use this washer the right way

[dpi]

Great video. If you perform an internet search for Speed Queen TC5 Cycle Matrix it'll show the differences in water usuage based on cycle selected. Ranges from 13 gallons up to 19 gallons when deep fill is selected. I've owned my set since 2019 with no issues, best purchase hands down. Good luck with your set!

[felipenavarrete]

YOUR RIGHT!!! GOT MY SPEED QUEEN WASHER IT'S GREAT 👍

[melanieb]

I'm in the market for a washing machine that works, as my husband is a farmer. This was helpful. Thanks

[JK-xtqg]

I’m so excited for my new SQ set coming next week!
All it took was asking my husband to do a load of laundry for me while I was gone for the day. Lol. Let me add, he never does laundry. The load should have been done & in the dryer by noon, I got back at 5 and he had just put it in the dryer!! He said how do you get anything else done in a day?! I’ve had to babysit this washer all day! Lol. Then he added, you go out tomorrow & buy a new washer! Get a speed queen. Haha.
I’ve had the LG “direct drive” set since 2013 & have dealt with various issues from the get go. The biggest frustration was I could never put too big or too small of loads in without it giving me the uneven load signal, and it wouldn’t continue until I paused, reposition clothes and tried again. And putting in just a few lightweight garments was out of the question.
One plus that I figured out on my own is, if you want a full tub of water, just pause the cycle about 6 min in, when it first starts to wash, open the lid & close & push start again, it fills all the way up and continues to wash. I do that all the time cuz I wanna see my clothes swish!

[cindyouellette]

We just purchased a TC5 with *no lid lock* ! Can't wait for delivery! I could care less about controlling the water level since I just plan my laundry loads ahead of time. So glad I found a washing machine (like my old one) that truly agitates the clothes for a proper clean! Re: anything that is a heavier wet after a spin due to material, size etc, it is simple enough to just do another spin!

[dkgirod]

I just bought a TC5 this weekend. Had a Maytag Commercial Technology last only 4 yrs. All the gears were stripped out. I have 5 boys at home and do about 15 loads a week. We’ve done 6 loads since Saturday. Awesomeness. So efficient, powerful, fast and perfect. This thing is built like a tank. Made like they used to be made. Solid build quality. Clothes came out clean, spun out well, and most wash cycles are only 28-30 min instead of over an hour. Deep fill options for wash and rinses is a great feature. Can’t wait to save and get the dryer.

[patrick]

We have the same LG washer I believe, and I use the deep wash function on larger loads. Haven't had a problem. But I just recently heard about Speed Queen. It will be our next washer.

[elevatorproductionsbymaxpassa]

I would prefer the Speed Queen TC5 over the LG Direct Drive. If I went for a direct drive washer I would prefer the old school Whirlpool/Kenmore direct drive machines from the 1990s or 2000s.

[MOAB-UT]

Just got a TC5. This review is accurate. Slightly loud during the drain phase but otherwise not bad. Cleans well. Reliable. No machines I know of use insulation. The drone is from the torque of the drain motor or types of electric motors it uses. They are not quiet but will probably last very long time. It is essentially a no frills, commercial machine.

[preacherdog]

Let me weigh in on all of this. After 20 years of flawless use, my Maytag washer began to leak oil. I can fix the issue, and I will, but will tackle this matter at a later date. I'll get this wonderful machine back up and running, and for very little cost. But the time had come for a new washer, so off to a Speed Queen dealer I went. I read tons of reviews and ended up with the classic TC5. I chose this model due to its simplicity, and, most importantly, because it does not have a lid lock. You can just open the top when you want and throw something in, if needed. It also washes very similar to my old, trusty Maytag. Now, whatever you do, don't listen to all the negative reviews. The TC5 washes great, and it has enough settings to satisfy your needs. The Normal/Eco mode I use for really small loads, as it only fills up about a 1/3 of the way. Other than that, I basically do large loads on the heavy duty setting, and thus far have had flawless results. Now, I almost went with the TR5, which employs the new washing design, which moves the water through the clothes. And I think, for most people, this washer will perform very well. Most Americans overwash their clothes, so beating them to death is not needed. If you are a farmer, or someone who really needs the extra efficacy of the TC5 model, then get that model. In any case, in all my years of washing clothes, I really never have given any thought to the "wear and tear" the washer took on my clothes. Just never gave it any thought. And it's clear my old trusty Maytag, which supposedly beats the &^%%$ out of your clothes, didn't do any harm to my or my wife's attire. In fact, when I asked her about this matter, she didn't express any concern at all. She just said, "Get one like the Maytag we've been using for all these years." "Okay, dear, I'll get the TC5." In any case, thus far I think the TC5 is a great performing machine. We just don't need all the bells and whistles and options in the TR series, although many have raved over the TR line (despite the critics). I love how fast and effective the TC5 is. Sure, it has its limitations, but it does 95 percent of what we need to do. My only gripe is that Speed Queen needs to upgrade the knobs and switches, because they feel cheap to me. The molded knobs make squeaking noises, and the switches themselves kind of have too much play to them, making them "feel" sort of cheap. But they will no doubt last many, many years, and we really don't change them all that much. I also don't like the four plane roof slant of the top door. Any significant weight causes it to temporarily buckle, but it pops right back. This is annoying if you are trying to work in the back of the unit and are apply pressure with your chest as your reach over. I also would like to see the water filling the unit with the top cover in the upright position. Also, when you lift the top cover, it should rest firmly on some sort of bumper, not on the knobs. Small complaints, yes, but things that they could improve on. I love this Just get

[brendame]

Great Video !!! Thanks for making this powerfully informative YouTube Video !!! I am glad you mentioned the make up cloths - perfect example !!!

[agsags]

This is, BY FAR the best machine in the entire world.❤

[Trudence]

I bought the TC5 two weeks ago. It's great so far. I used front loaders for 22 years and decided to try top loader again. My clothes are noticeably cleaner and I don't think the TC5 is exceptionally loud, it's on par with any top loader agitator washer that I've ever heard before.

[Steelers]

Thinking of buying a TC5. Concerns are that they use a lot of water and hard on clothes. I"m also thinking of relocating so can I still obtains service if I need it.

[stanwellis]

I was wondering, and not sure if you covered this minor item. I’m curious how long is a regular cycle? 😃

[TacklingTheGiants]

Can you wash a king size comforter in it? You said the sheets, etc but what about the actual blanket (will it fit)?