Speed Queen AWNE92
VerifiedMPNs: AWNE92BLACK, AWNE92MB and AWNE92SN305AW0153 reviews
Best washing machine! Washes clothes extremely well and is very well built. Reminds me of the washing machines built to last for years, from the 20th Century, but with new technology and cycles. Should definitely last at least 25 years of home use and is the best machine I have owned. Show details
Please keep this review in context, my previous two washing machines were front loaders and I am comparing this top loader against that. Pros: Support is based in Australia, they were helpful and got back to me re my questions about things within a day Capacity is correct ( or generously measured ) , my last front loader was rated at 6.5 kg and… Read more
no way could you fit 6.5 kg of clothes in it
Cons: Machine is very noisy compared to my previous two front loaders Water usage seems a lot higher than the front loader so if you were on tank water I don,t think I could recommend this, please see my water usage which has had a significant jump in the last quarter and there have been no other changes in my lifestyle other than getting a new washing machine. The machine does seem rougher on clothes ( I am using the normal/eco cycle ) and I have had a backing strip of cloth which was placed behind the button holes torn torn out from a set of poly cotton pyjamas Also compared to the front loaders there seems to be far less wash options. What I mean by this is that the front loaders had a setting for nearly every type of clothing whereas this machine has way fewer. Also these machines are fairly pricey, hopefully it will have the reputed build quality and longevity it is supposed to have.
We received the delivery and installation of our Speed Queen washing machine (Model: AWNE92) on 22 December 2025. We would like to sincerely thank the Speed Queen delivery and installation team — they were polite, professional, and extremely helpful. After completing the installation, they also took the time to demonstrate how to use the machine,… Read more
which we truly appreciated.
After seven days of use, both my wife and I are very satisfied with this washer. The cleaning results are excellent, and the functions are practical and well designed. What deserves special praise is the machine’s stability: the adjustable front legs, automatic self-levelling rear legs, and the powerful drum balancing system work together exceptionally well. Even during the spin cycle, the washer remains very stable and remarkably quiet. This is especially important for us, as our laundry is on a timber floor — something our previous front-load washer struggled with during spinning.
This is a truly solid, well-built masterpiece. For a household that does laundry frequently, owning a US-made Speed Queen is a real pleasure. My wife has mentioned more than once that our clothes now come out noticeably cleaner compared with the results we had from other brands in the past.
We are both very happy to have joined the Speed Queen family — and honestly, we should have made this decision much earlier.
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Excellent washing machine – I have received a brand-new replacement speed queen washer after my old 4 yr old machine started making a strange noise the repairman, they sent out couldn't work out how to resolve the issue. Craige From speed queen is very easy to deal with getting the replacement process organized Quicky as well Kristine from the service department is so quick… Read more
to reply to emails as well is very efficient in her role at the company. We love the new machine it doesn't make much noise and just does what a speed queen is designed to do and that is wash well in a short amount of time without any nonsense. Thanking you to the team at speed queen for getting this arranged you have made us happy campers in this household and hope the new machine continues to wash as well as the old model did before it ran into trouble.
In-depth reviews
The Sherman Tank of Washing Machines – My wife & I have owned and used many washing machines during our lifetime. Also, as an electrical contractor that has spent a great deal of time repairing an assortment of commercial and industrial appliances, I have always appreciated the use of high-quality components and heavy-duty construction methods. This often doesn't result in the most… Read more
attractive or quietest equipment, but 'generally' the upshot is a machine with a longer lifespan that is readily repairable. Spare parts are also often easier to source but I do not know if this is the case with Speed Queen.
The cost of a Speed Queen was the biggest hurdle for us. After all, we could probably purchase three domestic machines for the same price. It was a difficult decision but after using it for almost 6 months now, we are extremely happy with our machine. While it is significantly louder than our previous machine, we got used to it after only a few washes. Neither of us see it as annoying or a deal breaker.
I have always liked to keep the number of electronics to a minimum in our appliances, however, we ended up going with the electronic version. We are very happy with that decision as well as it provides us with a range of options and a cleaner look. We have surge protection fitted at our main switchboard together with a plug-in Belkin surge cube on the powerpoint itself. These should provide reasonable protection for the electronics.
We are not connected to scheme water and therefore operate from a rainwater and pressure pump system. Water is particularly precious to us as is the pump runtime. We were initially concerned about the 3-star water rating and the 1-star energy rating, however, we have found that a 32-minute ‘Quick Wash’ cycle (simple wash-rinse-spin) works perfectly for 90% of our washing. We came from a 9.5kg Simpson using a 1.5 hour cycle and we believe that we are now saving on power, water and time.
The machine stays rock solid during all cycles, no matter what we have thrown in there. Dropping down from a 9.5kg to a 8.5kg made no difference at all to us. Funnily enough, it actually seems like we can fit more into it.
It’s not always a case of “You get what you pay for” but with Speed Queen (so far) I think it might be a fair statement.
UPDATE: August 2024
We have now had the machine for two years with no real issues. We average using it once every three days, mainly with lightly soiled clothes while using the quicker cycles. We have had several occasions where lint has been left on the clothes but it hasn't been that big of a problem for us. The only other critique would be that on at least some of the faster cycles that we use, after the initial fill, it doesn't agitate for very long before emptying all of the water back out. We feel that the first wash could be a couple of minutes longer as it seems to be a waste of water. If Speed Queen added a user programmable function that allowed for the creation of profiles using precise adjustments to wash and rinse times, that would be a big improvement IMO. Nevertheless, we are still very happy with the machine.
What a great washing machine – This machine was purchased 4 months ago, but we decided to wait a while and get quite a few washes under the belt before submitting a review. After all, how can one submit a user review after only 1 week of use? We bought the machine to replace a 10 year old Fisher & Paykel 7Kg washing machine which had come to the end of its economical life. … Read more
A bit of over kill one may say seeing that there are only 2 of us in our home now, but we figure that this machine will be the last one we have to buy.
The machine is a lot heavier that the one it replaced. It took the 2 delivery people plus my husband to get it into position.
One thing that was noticeable from 1st use was that it was not as quiet as the F&P, but it's like moving into a house built near a railway line. At first you are aware of the trains, but within a couple of weeks you don't notice them at all. The slight noise increase is because it has an all metal gearbox, rather than the nylon plastic transmissions that most other machines have these days. having said that, its nothing like the old "Pope" brand wringer machines of the 1960's and 70's. If the F& P machines are "Quiet," I'll rate this one as "Normal."
Overall it gets the clothes a lot cleaner than its predeccessor and the spin cycles remove a lot more water.
However I do recommend that a new user goes through the instruction manual very thoroughly before 1st use, as this machines programming is different from others I have used. For example, an "Eco"wash takes around 3 hours as the programming has the machine sitting idle in "soak" mode quiet a few times during the cycle. In F&P "speak," "Eco" is the "Quick" mode!
I eventually learned to just use "Quick" to get a 20 minute wash cycle.
Once the programing sequencing is understood, its quite easy to customize the programming to suit your wishes.
Despite its heavy build, it handles "Delicates" as the name a implies. very gently and gets all types of clothing very clean.
Overall, an excellent washing machine and a very good buy.
Perfect washing machine – I have owned quite a few washers in just a few years - I have gone from top loader to front and then went back to top load - I previously had another well known brand before the Speed Queen and this hands down is the best machine I have ever owned and used. This is the old school traditional top loader I have always been looking for. The price may… Read more · 1
seem steep, but I assure you it is absolutely well worth it. It's built so well and the wash performance is outstanding. Whites are white, colours are bright (I really did notice this with things like socks and tea towels and a set of white sheets that had sweat stains - this machine has removed dirt my other top loader did not). I did worry a bit about washing delicates, however I have done a few loads now and jumpers come out with 'bounce' and delicate shirts and pants are not damaged in the machine. It completes a cycle INCREDIBLY quickly with great results - this is a good feature in Melbourne when you can have a limited window to get washing done and out to dry - I tested it today and managed to get a load of towels done and out in time to catch the last bit of sun and breeze today. The spinning results are good and clothes don't take a long time to dry in the dryer if need be. The choice between Cool (cold water with a touch of hot - not warm) and Cold is handy for darks. I'm thoroughly impressed with the build, performance and the service recieved when delivering and installing the machine. I would absolutely recommend - as I said I know the price may seem steep, but I can't assure you enough its worth the spend.
Positive reviews
I am so happy with these Speed Queen purchases! (I also have the dryer). These are the best appliances I have ever had. I thought that the previous dryer and Washer i had were great, but it wasn’t until I chose the speed queen to replace them did I truly understand how reliable and high performance these products are. Simple. Robust. Solid. Attractive. I wish I had been introduced to them earlier in my life. Show details
Beautiful Speed Queen – My mum is 81 years old and loves her top loader Speed Queen - she continues to tell me (& others) how beautifully it washes all her clothes and other items. Whilst mum was initially a bit overwhelmed on the more modern control panel (compared to her old machine), it didn’t take her long at all to feel comfortable in navigating her way through the… Read more
menu options and in operating the machine. At over $3K it is pricey but mum absolutely loves this machine (model AWNE92) and feels it's worth every cent.
You get what you pay for! – We are very happy with our Speed Queen. We really appreciate how its speed and consistent washing quality helps our family of 5 stay on top of our laundry. Make sure you separate lights, colours and whites when you wash to ensure the best results. We also really like the delayed start feature which lets you set the washing machine to start up to 24 hours in advance. Perfect for minimising trips to an outdoor laundry in cold winter mornings :) Show details
Negative reviews
Not Worth the Dollars AT ALL – The machine was sold as a commercial 8.5kgs washer. When unpacked it showed 7.5kgs under the lid. When queried with Speed Queen Sales was told it was 8.5. Timing is not the time used to wash etc but the time programmed into machine to fill, wash, empty etc etc. No matter the water pressure the machine takes far too long to fill. The soak… Read more
cycle is useless - it empties all the soapy water and re-fills for the wash!!! The hot water hose kept leaking so we replaced with another brand. The machine at one week after warranty cessation stopped drawing hot water. As the serviceman quoted some hundreds of dollars for the part we have washed in cold water since. Unlike past washing machines it is of no use for me for taking to the garage to wash gardening clothes and/or horse rugs - too small, too slow, a pain in the neck. We are putting it in the hard rubbish. Let someone else tear out their hair.
Almost perfect – Overall its a very good washer machine it washes clothes very well however, the lint on the black garments is a bit of an issue and some of washing cycles is very short, I feel inorder to get a good wash I need repeat the washing cycle.
Not Happy – Do any of the people praising this machine actually check what's going on in their machine. The wash cycle isn't long enough in my view so I have to re start the machine in order to get a longer wash. If you check the rinse water during the rinse cycle (lift the lid and look) there are still suds there, so I have to put it on an extra rinse… Read more
cycle (towels are the worst sometimes needing 3 rinses). Yes I use 1/4 of recommended wash liquid and yes I have had technicians here thinking that suds in the rinse water is acceptable. All in all this was a dud purchase as it wastes electricity, water and time...Not Happy
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Best washing machine EVER – This is the first review I have ever done and that is because this Speed Queen washing machine is the BEST washing machine ever.!! Worth every penny paid. I highly recommend this washing machine. easy to use and washes everything from clothes to bulky bed linen brilliantly. Love it, love it. Show details
speed queen washing machine – Previous machine was a Maytag which I had for 25yrs. I purchased the Speed Queen as it was a like for like machine. Extremely easy machine to operate (domestic/home use only) large bowl, washes clothes well on all cycles and very efficient. Highly recommend this machine especially if I get another 25yrs from this particular one. Show details
Fabulous washing machine – Mine is 9 years old never had a problem Wonderfully clean washing on a cycle that takes less than 30 minutes Would buy another tomorrow Show details
No Nonces washing – Love the no nonces dials. quick cycles, great water levels and the stainless-steel tub for easy cleaning. I am able to stop the cycle and add any forgotten items. My towels and bed linen come out lovely and clean and are not wrinkled after the spin dry. Show details
Exceptional – I LOVE the machine. I don't have to shake the clothes out before hanging them up as they're not tangled, they're very clean, and it's costing me less in laundry liquid (on the advice of the installer, I use only half the recommended amt). There is no 'woollens wash' cycle, but there is a 'delicates', so I wash my merino and lambswool jumpers on… Read more
this, and I'm extremely pleased with the results. The noise level depends on the level of water - low you can hear the water sloshing around, but when machine is full, there is little noise. I also very much appreciate the service from everyone involved - Harvey Norman in the first instance, but most impressively, the people at Speed Queen - especially as I couldn't take possession of the machine until several months after purchasing it. In short, the service from Speed Queen has been exceptional.
Finally a tough washing machine – I like to wash my doonas, blankets, towels on a regular basis. I’ve been through 4 supposedly high quality washing machines in the past 10 years none lasting the distance despite looking after them as recommended. Love my new speed queen. Tough, sturdy, doesn’t move at all when it’s washing, clothes come out brilliantly clean despite the extra… Read more
heavy duty wash with soak cycle only taking 78mins as apposed to 140 on my other models. I’ve never been so excited over a washing machine. Test now is for it to last it’s recommended 25years life span with services every 3 years. If this machine can do this, it definately is a much cheaper purchase in the long run. I’ve looked at the price of replacement parts and they’re much cheaper and seem better quality that those I’ve had to replace in past machines.
The ANEW92 Washing Machine is hands down the best washing machine on the market – The ANEW92 Washing Machine is hands down the best washing machine on the market. Value for money, rock solid construction, nothing on the market comes close. Do not waste your money on anything else. Clothes have never been washed this well. Show details
Best Machine Ever – Best decision we made was buying our Speed Queen . After having good brand machines before they just couldn't handle the heavy loads of workwear jeans and shirts without getting out of balance . Would take ages just to do 1 load . I had not heard much about Speed Queen before and when saw reviews thought this has to be the one . Absolutely the… Read more
best decision ever , very quick loads even when extra large and heavy soiled .and the choice for 2nd or 3rd rinse is great . Very easy to use display and very easy to clean and has never got out of balance , have washed loads of bedding and handles it so easy . Really Best Machine Ever .
No regrets – The machine was bought through Appliances Online but installed by Speed Queen technicians. They did a great job and were friendly and informative. I did extensive research before concluding that the Speed Queen was the only option. Have no regrets. The machine is much quieter than my previous Fisher and Paykel. The most pleasing aspect is the… Read more · 1
speed, with most washes taking only 37 minutes. Clothes are clean and lint free. It really is an awesome machine.
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Speed Queen 100% – I absolutely love the speed queen!! I have never been able to get all my washing complete over the weekend due to the long wash cycles of my old front loader! With the speed queen I am loving starting the week with empty baskets. Show details
Extremely Happy with our purchase – Every bit as good as our last Kleenmaid which served us well for over 18 years. Washing daily anything from delicates, permanent press, woollens heavily soiled loads. Easy to use control panel, Excellant cycle options Show details
A great start to an expected long life – We purchased the Speed Queen through Winning Appliances to replace a Maytag top loader we had for over 20 years. After considerable research, we chose the Speed Queen because of the expected quality and long life, similar to the Maytag. We are very happy with the machine so far. Program selection is straight forward and the washing and spin drying have been excellent. Another 20 years of service will probably see it outlive us! Show details
Peace of mind! – Had a Kleenmaid for many years, which is a rebadged Speed Queen. The time had come to replace it, went through the process of researching various models built for the mass market and reading so many reviews. Came to the conclusion that I would get a lot of gimmicks and a machine that wouldn't last. Then wondered why I had wasted my time, as you… Read more
get what you pay for! So pleased that I spent more and got a good quality product. Delivered and set up by Speed Queen with no fuss at all.
User review of Speed Queen for domestic use by satisfied customer with engineering background – We purchased a Speed Queen ( electronic controls ) from Harvey Norman this year . Expensive but worth it ! We bought it for domestic use, even though it is renowned for commercial quality & long life We decided to write a review as we think it satisfies all our needs including reliability and value for money We have NEVER written a review… Read more
before this. We have NO links to the manufacturer We thought the price was high until I saw the display unit , cut out to show internal parts , at Harvey Norman Taren Point I am sure we will get our moneys worth with long term reliability . I am a retired Consulting Electrical Engineer and and I am overcautious about product safety and function . Were are no longer young and need a top loading, easy to set machine , with the options we need I looked up Speed Queen - manufacturing since 1928 The electronic setting display, with full control for the use required , is terrific : -Wash options (10 settings) , including a fair dinkum HOT wash and a favourite setting. -Temperature( 4 options) , - Load size ( the correct water level resulting in a good wash but not excess water) -, Soil level ( Light to Heavy ) for the full range of tasks -A time to go display and indication of the progress -5 extra options if required (soak, second rinse, delay start, pre wash, third rinse )
Negative - need to shut the laundry door as noise level is above normal ( I checked this out and it is related to difficulty of recycling the metal cabinet if sound deadening sheets attached ) We have, over 60 years of marriage, owned various machines and I would say this one is up there with the best, and suitable for all types of people, and finally it is NOT made in China but in USA We are very happy with it
the story continues – We had a Kleenmaid for nearly 20 hard years of washing. We were very pleased to be able to buy the new model for another 20 years! Purchase, service, installation all good.
Money very well spent – Don't research any other type of washing machine as this is the best. The options for washing cycles, load sizes, water temp and extras such as soaking and rinse cycles are numerous. The option for a short efficient cycle is perfect. We are very happy with the overall performance of the machine, how it looks in our black and white laundry and the service and installation were spot on. Definitely would recommend this machine. Show details
An excellent product! – Delighted with our new washer! Surprised at how spotlessly clean everything is after such short cycles. Very user friendly and the level of service received was excellent. Thank you Speed Queen. Show details
Well worth the money!! – Very happy with my washer. It is very quiet, delivery and installation was very quick in fact it was the next day after purchase. Have no complaints at all very happy customers. Show details
Love our new addition – Very impressed with the way the Speed Queen cleans so well in such a short time. I'll love using it in winter when balancing the time between the solar panels producing energy, washing on, done and out, and dry has been a challenge, but not now. Show details
Totally Reliable – The Speed Queen AWNE92 Black is just what we were looking for. It's solid, well built and performs perfectly. Our previous other brand machine could not take more than two towels without stopping on spin cycle and requiring us to rearrange the load. Speed Queen doesn't miss a beat. Show details
I love my Speed Queen!! – When my old faithful 21 year old Kleenmaid (Speed Queen) washing machine started getting noisy I knew it was time to sadly say goodbye and look for a replacement. After looking at all the cheaper brands and reading all of the bad reviews, I was ecstatic to discover I could buy another Kleenmaid (Speed Queen) machine. I opted for the digital… Read more
version as I am getting older and may get arthritis in the next 20 years. I love this machine. It's so easy to use, just put in your powder, then your clothes, shut the lid and choose your water level, water temperature and dirtiness. Lots of wash options too, from a delicate rinse to a nearly 3 hour super wash. The timer is a bonus so you know when to come back and hang your washing out. I love that I can fit all my sheets or towels in the one load. It's built like a tank and it's comforting to know I'll never need to buy another machine, as this one will probably outlive me.
Love it, great machine – Easy to use and lots of choices for wash cycles, from general short cycle to long cycle and delay start, washes large loads easily, washes greasy clothes very well, use it every day, great for delicate loads also Show details
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