The new 2015 Speed Queen front load washer with electronic controls offers enough significant improvements over the previous Speed Queen front load model that I sold my earlier one to upgraded to the 2015 model. My earlier Speed Queen did a great job and probably would have lasted another 25 years but the 2015 model offers so much more capability that is was worth the upgrade. These upgrades include larger load capacity, more wash cycles, selectable wash times, more rinse cycles, higher spin speed, spin speed selection, dynamic load balancing, pre-wash and soak cycles and five year warranty plus containing the same internals as their commercial offerings.

The load size increased from 2.84 cubic feet to 3.42 cubic feet which is about 3 bushel baskets of laundry. The load rating went from 18 lbs to 22 lbs. and although my largest load fit fine in my previous washer the increased size yields a better wash action.

The amount of wash control is an order of magnitude over the previous model. Through the use of selecting various wash cycles, spin speeds and soil levels you can add up to an additional 15 minutes of wash time over the previous model from 15 minutes of wash time agitation to 30 minutes. In addition you can select to add a 7 minute pre-wash cycle or a 30 minute soak cycle or both. Finally you can select to add from one to three additional rinse cycles.

Water temperature selection is straight forward with a choice of cold, cool, warm and hot with cold only rinse.

The spin speed has been increased from 1000 RPM or 300Gs to 1200 RPM or 440Gs meaning more water is rung out of the clothes. And because some clothes are not meant to be spun at that maximum speed one can select lower spin speeds or wash with no spin. In addition this new model implements dynamic balancing meaning an almost vibration free spin and very quiet operation.

Finally you have the ability to delay start your wash to allow you to begin washing at a more suitable time and there is a warning tone to tell you that the wash is complete albeit not too loud of one.

Thus after doing some 20 loads I am glad I upgraded. It offers far more washing capability from the previous model and is well worth upgrading to.