I have the Speed Queen TC5 and strongly recommend it. It cleans far better than any other washing machine I've had.

Sweetbay103, the problem is unlikely to be bearings if the noise doesn't occur during spin. Probably related to the shift mechanism or drive pulley (reasonably simple fix), or the transmission/gearbox which is much more costly. Exam and diagnosis is required to confirm.

Honestly, as cheap as those machines are, you are likely best buying a new one.

The LG WT7005CW agitator washer did well in CR's tests and is very inexpensive. (Home Depot, Lowes). The Speed Queen TC5003WN did well only in predicted reliability.

george, do you know how much water goes into the tub on the TC5 when the deep fill is selected? (i guess I could search for a YT video). One of the things I love about my previous gen SQ is I can hold the fill selector button and truly get a full tub of water. With the TC5 and any computer based control I believe it is all controlled by the programming. Our friend dadoes is quick to point out that even though there are knobs on these things, they are still computer based and not analog.

No I don't know how much water goes into the tub but take a look at YouTube.

My older Speen Queen TL washer is 25 inches wide. One of the big reasons I got it. Small doorways here and it fit. Look on the SQ website for the dimensions. I have a feeling the outer size remained the same during the redesigns of their washers since mine was produced. Many people in very much older homes on the east coast of the US buy SQ washers for the same reason, as *really* old homes tend to have narrow doorways.

I would consider buying a new washer as yours is likely not made to last much longer than it already has--sorry to say. Mine is 6 years old now. I do at least 14 loads a week. Usually more than that tbh. Knocking wood, still going. I used to go through washing machines often considering how much work I make them do. Good luck.

Per service information issued in 2019 (without Deep Wash -- with Deep Wash) but the levels could have changed on the current model via software revision. The tub/drum depth isn't stated in relation to the fill levels.

Normal-Eco* = 13 gals/9" -- 16 gals/11"

Heavy Duty = 14.5 gals/10" -- 19 gals/13"

Perm Press = 14.5 gals/10" -- 19 gals/13"

Delicate = 14.5 gals/10" -- 19 gals/13"

Bulky/Sheets = 16 gals/11" -- 19 gals/13"

*Spray rinse only, no agitated rinse unless Extra Rinse option is selected

I looked at a YT video that was posted in the last year of a TC5 where the user selected the Bulky/Sheets option and said it was a Deep Fill. The water level went to even with the Top row of holes in the tub. I was very impressed with that. The wash action was somewhat gentler than normal presumably because the Bulky cycle was selected, but I liked what I saw enough to where I would consider one if I had to replace my current 2017 analog washer. It would be a viable alternative-for me anyway-to a FL. Like SEA SEA, I put ours through its paces each week, and I have been very pleased overall.

CR's tests of agitator washers demonstrate no relationship between the water consumption and performance. For example, the Speed Queen TC5003WN's washing performance and water consumption were average (energy consumption was below average i.e., it used more energy) but other washers achieved high wash scores while simultaneously using less water and energy. It's the washer's design, not its consumption that determines performance.

Note that many top-load washers allow one to add more water on demand. Read the user manual.

Where did my original post go?

I was the first to respond to this thread and now it's gone?

I was wondering too-I responded to something you said in it and later saw it was gone.

I did contact Houzz about this and they responded that it may have been flagged and if it was, is taken down while in review.

I only linked to the home sites for Speed Queen and Maytag commercial.

I only said "I personally despise (not sure of the exact word), HE top load washers.

If some one got mad and flagged me about that then...oh well.

Personally I think the system glitched, that's what I though happened but they didn't mention any reference to it.

Hmmm. My folks have a Maytag HE that I despise with a passion. I wish I would have been with my Dad when he replaced their previous washer.