Speed Queen Washing machine

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Speed Queen · Washing machine

Speed Queen

Good7/10

Commercial-laundry specialist that also sells heavy-duty, commercial-grade washers and dryers for homes.

Founded: 1908
From: United States
HQ: Ripon, Wisconsin, United States
Owned by: Alliance Laundry Holdings (since 1998)
Made in: United States (Ripon, Wisconsin); some front loaders in Europe

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Washing machine

Good7/10Premium

Speed Queen is bought for durability, not features: owners praise near-indestructible machines and easy repairs. Lab tests find cleaning and efficiency ordinary. Worth it if longevity and simplicity matter more than running costs.

Good at

Commercial-grade build aimed at 20+ year life
Simple mechanical design that is easy to repair
Long parts-and-labour warranties
Fast, traditional agitator top-loader cycles

Weak at

Top loaders use a lot of water and energy
Cleaning scores in lab tests trail modern front loaders
Expensive and sold mostly through specialist dealers

Reliability
Value
Features
Service & warranty

In New Zealand: Sold through specialist dealers; no longer carried by Harvey Norman.

TC top loadersTR top loadersFF front loaders

Best for: buyers who value durability and repairability above all

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Washing machine brands in New Zealand

Speed Queen is #9 of 14, best rated first.

#	Brand	Rating	Price
1	MieleGermany	9/10Excellent	Premium
2	BoschGermany	8/10Good	Mid-range
3	LGSouth Korea	8/10Good	Mid-range
4	Fisher & PaykelNew Zealand	7.5/10Good	Mid-range
5	HaierChina	7/10Good	Budget
6	PanasonicJapan	7/10Good	Mid-range
7	SamsungSouth Korea	7/10Good	Mid-range
8	ElectroluxSweden	7/10Good	Mid-range
9	Speed QueenUnited States	7/10Good	Premium
10	WestinghouseUnited States	6.5/10Mixed	Mid-range
11	HisenseChina	6/10Mixed	Budget
12	MideaChina	6/10Mixed	Budget
13	BekoTurkey	6/10Mixed	Budget
14	WhirlpoolUnited States	6/10Mixed	Mid-range

Researched September 2026 from public reviews, consumer groups and retailer listings, and summarised by hand — ratings are a judgement, not a lab score. Check current reviews and local retailers before you buy.