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Speed Queen Washing Machine
I have one of the infamous Kenmore Elite Oasis top loaders that continually gives the dreaded F1 display. I finally got a technician to look at it (knowing what he was going to say even before he told me.)
I was told I needed a new computer board. (Surprise, surprise) The cost of that was $237 plus labor of over $200. I thanked him kindly and sent him on his way.
I've had this washer since 1/07 and now I'm ready to throw it out the door.
I've been researching different brands and the one that keeps popping up is the Speed Queen brand. I would like to have your thoughts, pros, cons, if you have one what model it is, etc.
You can likely change the board yourself (or with the assistance of a handy friend or family member) and save the labor. It should be a simple matter of opening the control panel and swapping the old board for the new. Typically not difficult, a few screws, the board may anchor in place with a few tabs, match the wiring plugs from old to new. Replacement parts often also include an instruction sheet.
The part can be bought online via SearsPartsDirect.com (and possibly other sources), and the price may be less than $237. I can't check into it without the model number (the FULL model number from the tag on the machine, in the format of xxx.xxxxxxxx).
If you throw the machine out, I'd catch and fix it if I was there, LOL.
Regards to more info on Speed Queen:
Search Speed Queen on THS-Gardenweb/Laundry Room
I just ordered my first Speed Queen washer and dryer, model 432 washer and ADG3LR dryer. Water temp control, as well as use of enough water to get clothes clean was key in my decision to stay with the old fashioned top load washer...I knew nothing about Speed Queen until I began reading other members' recommendations, and it was a great help to read about other people's experiences with the new machines the major brands are now selling.I couldn't have been so well informed if you all hadn't taken the time to write in, and I just want to say ,"Thanks".
I think the word of mouth secret is out. Speed Queen's simplified electronics (lack of a fancy, potential troublesome, computer board) + commercial quality in home usage was the deciding factor in my purchase.
I bought the Speed Queen front loader + matching dryer 6 months ago. I should be still running this pair 10 years from now. A 45 minute wash cycle (tops) and I am done. Our clothes come out as clean as you would want since; A) the washer does not skimp on water like many others and B) the front loader has a true horizontal axis, not a tilted axis drum.
Enjoy your purchase stayhomemom.
"Water temp control...."
Need to clarify that. Every machine available has "water temp control".
Measure your actual wash cycle temperatures in the machine. Then come back and tell us what they actually are. You don't even have the machine yet and you've already turned into a parrot.
You say "thanks" before you have any personal experience at all. Interesting. I hope the machine meets every one of your expectations. But right now you don't know anything about it except what others have told you.
"You don't even have the machine yet and you've already turned into a parrot."
"You say "thanks" before you have any personal experience at all. Interesting"
"But right now you don't know anything about it except what others have told you."
Asolo, that's a pretty harsh response to someone who made a different choice than you and is merely thanking others for providing information. It's hugely ironic you'd choose the term parroting, given the huge fan bases of certain European washers in this forum.
Thanks for the defense "knot2fast"....Yes, all I was doing was thanking people for taking the time to post, as it provides education for those of us who research what we are spending hard earned money on. ...Have to feel sorry for people like "asolo" , for getting so angry at my post..???? My Speed Queens are being installed as I write this, and I will be posting my reviews....I would love to pay forward the info that I found so helpful in making me purchase decision!!!
stayhomemom - Your statement that your top loader will use enough water to get clothes clean is errenous. Front loaders clean as well and generally better and do it using less water. I live in the Great Lakes region. Fresh water is plentiful and generally usable straight from a well. Water conservation is not a concern. I haven't run across a single friend or neighbor who would ever consider going back to a top loader. To each their own but please be realistic.
I have to chime in and say that although I just bought a new LG front loader for about $1,000 less than a Speed Queen FL, I did look at a Speed Queen top loader in a showroom and was very impressed with the build quality and the mechanical simplicity of the machine. Not much plastic that I could see. I told my wife if the LG did not work out, I was definitely going to get a Speed Queen front loader to replace it. Not flashy at all, but by all accounts they should last a very long time with basic maintenance.
Another telling sign of Speed Queen quality is that the shipping weight of their FL washer is 260 lbs while the LG was just over 150 lbs for similar capacity.
"Have to feel sorry for people like "asolo" ..."
Nope. Just get the machine, use it, measure the temps, and then come back and tell us about your actual results from EXPERIENCE....as opposed to your enthusiasm from what someone else has written and you've read. Is that too much to ask? Jeez!
There is a critical aspect of setting up a front load washer that I didn't even know about until recently. You must adjust the legs for even weight distribution while the washer is at full spin. My new LG setup guide emphasizes this. Otherwise, all sorts of bad things can and do happen. We had a Kenmore FL for 10 years that just blew up and I know that this critical adjustment was never done, although it seemed to spin okay all those years. It was sitting on concrete, however. Still, any FL washer is a precision machine and proper set up is critical.
I also understand that Speed Queen's do not have electronic damping, etc., and so anything out of whack can cause problems. I'm just getting the impression that Speed Queen washers are built very well but the end user must understand that they need attention to get the most out of them. A lot of people are "set and forget" consumers and I don't think a Speed Queen would be the best option for them.
I suspect most of the Youtube videos and unhappy customers are mostly a result of improper setup, unstable floors, or damage caused during delivery. I think it would be the rare washer that is truly defective if all delivery and setup instructions are followed to the letter.
Had my top load washer and dryer installed and have done several loads of laundry so far....very pleased with my Speed Queens. My laundry area is off the kitchen, and I was pleasantly surprised at how quiet both the washer and dryer were...even in spin cycle (my machines are on tile). With regard to some of the feedback I rec. from other bloggers about my previous posts...all I can say is that I did a lot of reading on forums like this, as well as contacting Speed Queen customer support with questions. I have to say that Mr Matt Anderson from Speed Queen is great. He was always very quick to return an answer....I didn't get this service from the other major companies. Also, unlike the front loader, which locks once the machine starts to fill, I CAN access the tub in the top loader to see if the water temp is where I want it. If not, I can adjust my hot/cold water input so as to get the temp. I want. Same holds true with regard to water level. Now, this is just my preference, to have this kind of control. With regard to water levels and quality of wash...well, I have never owned a front loader. I have several close friends with front loaders, and I have been all over these forums to see if other people are happy with the front loaders that are out there (I value other's opinions based on their experiences, as I don't know everything!!) It seems to me that for many people, there is an issue of odor,more expensive detergents/a need to buy odor eliminating tub cleaners, longer wash times (to compensate for using less water). Speed Queen confirmed that the wash time in the front loader is longer than in the top loader, yet in all fairness,I do believe that their front load wash time is somewhat less as compared to other brands....something to consider if you are pressed for time and have mult. loads to do . So for all of you who have been so quick to attack my posts......all I can say is that I appreciate the input of experience and opinion from the forum members who took the time to post...I knew nothing about Front Loaders and the difference between them and the traditional top loaders I grew up with. Their input helped me understand the products on the market, and helped me make an informed decision based on my needs. We are all entitled to our own opinions, but we can all learn from someone else's experience. If there is anyone out there who gets any help from my posts, then, I am glad. I would Happily recommend Speed Queen....and I am even happier that it's made in the USA!!!!! Whatever machines you all ultimately choose, I wish you well!
You have any thoughts or comments on Speed Queen whirlpool_trainee?
I wish to thank you for your generosity on this forum. You have aided me as I'm sure others in our quest for laundry washers and dryers. My criteria are a) reliability and durability b) no bells and whistles just the basics please and c) good warranty. I checked out a Speed Queen washer and dry today, listened to those 1000 rpm, and liked what I saw and heard. No machine is perfect is a given.
Whirlpool Trainee is correct about the RPM's, and about going onto You Tube to see them in action. Speed Queen will demonstrate a top loader in action, with the entire tub/motor exposed for you to see.....only bet 6 and 9 moving parts, no plastic. I've had my 432 washer and gas dryer for a week now, and am very satisfied...I too wanted simplicity and durability, without anything digital. The warranty is probably the best out there too. It was a pleasure not have a salesman falling all over himself trying to sell me an extended warranty. Best of luck!!!!
Hi sparkling Water...We recently did a major kitchen renovation, and took a large closet from an adjoining room to use as a laundry area on the ground floor. I was concerned about water damage if the machine ever leaked, and so my plumber built a pan for the machines to sit in ( a drain in the center of the area to remove any water spills, which was then surrounded by that heavy waterproof rubber tarp, which was then covered with the same sand/cement used in the kitchen floor for the radiant heat. Porcelain tile was then set on the cement floor and all around the bottom of the walls and lip in front of the machines so as to contain any water.My washer and dryer are side by side on the tiled floor with space all around them. They have not moved an inch.As far as sound, my two machines are on the same wall where my kitchen table is...we had the contractor place insulation on that wall, but the doors are always open. Yes, I can hear the machines if in my kitchen, but it's nothing more than a low hum. The hood over my Wolf is by far louder, and more annoying if we are eating or on the phone. From my living room and dining room, I can't hear the machines at all...not even the spin cycle.Hope this helps.
I've recently purchased the top of the line Speed Queen top load washer and dryer when we moved in our new house we built. They are wonderful! I will never, ever, go back to a front load machine (had two since 1997).
The Speed Queen washes clothes quickly, the water is actually hot (if that is what I choose), I can choose water level, temperature, etc. myself, and my laundry is now finally actually fresh and clean now...with NO soap residue,in a fraction of the time.
I can fit as much laundry into this machoine as my front load Whirlpools, and they spin just as dry.
There are many ways to conserve water these days...I wouldn't dream of wasting water on a lawn. I save electricity by hanging my wash on the line when the weather is good. However, when I buy an appliance that is supposed to actually clean things, it does take some water to do so.
They are also made in the U.S.A. which is important to me. I've learned to do without many items simply because they are made overseas.
If I ever get wind that Speed Queen top load washers will someday "go away" I will buy enough of them to get me through the rest of my life. Bells and whistles do not impress me. A machine doing what it's supposed to do, does.
To Sandy808.....I loved your post, because it's as if you were thinking my exact thought on all the issues you wrote about. I got reamed by others when I commented on water temp control, so "Thank you" for reiterating that. I should post the picture of the bold print on the cartons our machines come in that say Proudly Made in The USA....I too promote buying our own products.....and Speed Queen is proving itself to be a quality product in my book so far!!! I too love having control over the amount of water I need to use, as well as temp control. My brother knows someone who is familiar with Speed Queen, and said he was told that within 10 yrs or so our Government will not allow any new top loader production....because of the water. .....so sad what is happening in this country! Best of luck to you with your Speed Queens!
It seems to me that for many people, there is an issue of odor,more expensive detergents/a need to buy odor eliminating tub cleaners, longer wash times (to compensate for using less water).
stayhomemom, I am very glad that you have found a washer which meets your needs and that it's working well for you. :)
I did want to point out, HE detergent is no more expensive than regular detergent. In my area, it's actually often less expensive because there is such consumer demand for it, stores are stocking more varieties, and regularly (weekly) have it on sale.
I have an HE toploader (Maytag Bravos) and love it. It does everything I need, very well. It hasn't had some issues which are common to some front loaders.
Here's hoping you enjoy your SQ's as much as I've enjoyed my Bravos. :)
Polie, I looked at the SQ washer/dryer the other day. In fact, the appliance store plugged it in for me so I could check the spin @ 1000 rpm. Low/muffled/smooth spin noise is very important to me. Once it got revved up to full spin it settled down. I'm still looking though. My old Maytag Neptune stackable still keeps chugging too. Are you looking at current Maytag stackables?
Hi mara 2008....I'm glad you are enjoying you Bravos machines...I wish the HE detergents were cheaper or the same price as regular detergents. Not sure where you live, but here in Long Island, NY....it seems that if something is labeled "healthy", "energy efficient / green" it costs more....at wits end!!! Best of luck to you!!!!!
stayhomemom, one of my colleagues has moved to your area and she has complained about the very thing you mentioned. She really misses the great prices we have here on HE detergents.
It seems that many (most?) people here are using HE washers these days, as the HE detergents are selling like hotcakes. The non-HE detergent section seems to shrink by the week, and they're rarely on sale anymore, unlike the HE varieties.
I find the best prices on HE detergents at my favorite warehouse store and (strangely enough) drugstores like CVS, but grocery stores have really jumped into the fray too, putting at least one HE brand on sale each week (sometimes more).
After much research, I purchased a Speed Queen ATE50 FL stackable washer/dryer in late May. It replaced a 12 year old stackable Maytag Neptune 2000 model which finally gave up its bearings. In researching stackable washer dryers, I found better brand stackable units have generally gotten bigger over the last decade, particularly in depth (due to bubble or other front windows). I wanted durability, simplicity, performance and a good warranty in a stackable, hence I was drawn to Speed Queen.
Thee ATE50 is performing like a champ. Installed to specifications with a right short vent to outside, it is a pleasure to run. I've done three to four loads a week since purchase and pretty much had its workings down within two weeks. It washes quickly and well and the clothes are not all balled in either washer or dryer up as with the Neptune, and are with minimal wrinkles and efficiently dried.
I have found this unit to adjust for load imbalance automatically: it doesn't rev up to higher rpm until on lower rpm it tumbles the clothes to a more balanced position. Bulky items like comforters are done on the bulky setting. I've only done a moderate weight queen comforter and no other item was needed for proper balancing: it came out spun out enough to go right into the dryer. Because of the above, vibration has not been a problem (it readjusts) nor has any walking occurred on my solid wood floor.
I hope this helps someone contemplating this washer/dryer maker. The SQ reminds me of my old 2000 Maytag, only better. The stainless interiors are incredibly smooth, the white finish is well done, and the windowed doors are heavy and stay shut and open. The electronic panel for the washer is on the front bottom behind a removal access panel.
Good luck with your W/D decisions everyone.
Here is a link that might be useful: Link:
We/I told you that you would like it. I'd bet this Speed Queen lasts longer than your 12 year old Maytag.
After purchasing my front load Speed Queen pair last year, I realized they were a lot heavier (100 + lbs) than my previous front load washer pair. I found out that it had a more heavy duty suspension, plus a lot more stainless steel internally.
We especially like the fact that a load of clothes washes in under 45 minutes. My washer does not waste a lot of time deciding when and how to balance loads, prior to the spin cycle.
Thanks best, yes you did and were correct.
It took me a while to pull the trigger because I'm slightly OTT on specs and installation thus pulled out the old stacked Neptune still attached (minus electric) and measured and measured until I was certain it would work. This after driving to the appliance center to listen and observe the spin cycle of their SQ. It doesn't take long for the ATE50 to proceed into spin either, just a two to three minutes if it senses auto-adjust is needed based on load. Normally it just moves right into spin.
Thanks again for your encouragement to buy: solid decision.
My Maytag washer has to be replaced . I got it in the early 1990s. I want a top loader. Am seriously considering the SQ 412 due to Made in the USA, no electronics to break, etc. However, I am wondering if people have found they are as easy on the clothes (meaning that clothes are treated as delicately as ones without agitators. I've read many compliments about Speed Queen's durability, cleanliness of clothes, but human in this house and want my clothes to last a long time. Most reviews I've read have been written by men who say the dirty clothes get clean and it's made to last. Anyone have any comments on how the machine treats their clothing? Also, I'd like to hear from the lady who has the maytag bravo. I have found only one store that carries speed queen and other brands. He suggested SQ first, then Maytag Bravo (due to warrantee- but he does not carry it) then whirlpool cabrio (last becasuse it does not have the same warranty) The reason he suggested ones he does not carry is because his store is too far, so he would not deliver to me anywya, he was being totally honest. He said SQ is the best, but one without an agitator might be more gentle. I'm so confused. Please help.
The SQ should wash very much like the Maytag. I have a relative that has one and she has never mentioned anything about damaged clothes. She likes hers a lot and it is about 4-5 years old and no problems.
On the TL HE models, have another friend that just bought a new set of TL Samsung. She is very pleased with them and she went from a 30 year old Maytag--never had a repair--to the Samsungs. Their house burned was the only reason she got the new ones.
If you want something like you are use to, then I would go SQ.
Thanks, Sparky823. I don't mind getting used to something new. But I'd like something that is very gentle on the clothing- maybe better than the Maytag. The Maytag was like all the other washers I've had in that regard. but I wonder if the new ones without agitators are more gentle? The maytag 412 I saw had a strange looking agitator that looked like it might be more rough. It was not as smooth i shape. but also I wondered if no agitator would be better. On the other hand I know the SQ is more long lasting- and better warranty. But taking good care of my clothes is very important.
@missylin personally I think the new HE top loader would be not as gentle...why...because they don't use enough water.
The way the new HE top loaders work is with minimal water and the wash plate flexes and rubs the clothes together to get clothes clean. Watch them on Youtube. The bottom bunch of clothes gets a beating while the top of the laundry barely gets wet and just sits there.
More water would cushion the load as in a traditional top load washer.
missylin, we have the Speed Queen AWN 432 top loader and it has been far gentler on our clothes than either of the HE top loaders we had before. The HE machines resulted in tangled, knotted clothes and frayed edges on towels; we don't have this problem with the Speed Queen.
ANOTHER thing I'm worried about is in 3 years I was told all washers will have to meet certain guidelines. The SQ dealer in town told me he does not know if they will continue making SQs or only front loading SQs or what. but they will no longer be able to make them as they are now. If only HE detergent is available- or most everyone uses it, the old fashioned kind will become very expensive- or we'll have to mkae our own. ??
I believe the 412 washes the same as mine; the only difference is the extra rinse button. I use a detergent (Country Save) in mine that has a line on the scoop for HE washers and a line for regular washers. I have also used Ecos and Seventh Generation - you just use more in a traditional top loader than you would in an HE machine. It does not matter if it says HE on the label.
Elbits, I see you have the 412. I am thinking of getting that one, but it does not have the fabric selector. When I called they said that it would be more gentle when washing permanent press if using the fabric selector. If you wash on gentle/delicate things will be wetter I think than washing on permanent press for permanent press. I'm not sure which one to get now. How does your 412 do with wear on your clothing. I have mainly somewhat delicate or truly delegate clothing. thanks.
oasisowner: Does your have the fabric selector? The 412 is the least expensive SQ (though not by any means inexpensive). It it an top loader and no fabric selector and extra rinse. It does not use HE. ARe you saying you can use HE detergent in a non-HE but you use more? Thanks so much. I am so stressed out not knowing whether to get SQ and if so which one.I was going to get the 412 as the others are so expensive, but now I'm worried about gentleness on my clothes. If it does not treat my clothes well, it does not matter if it lasts the rest of my life. I am a single woman, and do not have a lot of filthy stuff. Most of my stuff is light weight clothing or delicate or towels.
Sandy808, and others: which speed queen do you have? is it gentle on your clothing? I'm trying to decide if SQs are gentle enough on clothing and if getting one of the more expensive ones with the fabric selector is important. I called sQ and they said with a fabric selector it will be more gentle to clothing without having to put it on gentle/delicate if it is not really a delicate fabric. Things are not spun as dry as other machines I read on the SQ put on delicate. I'm not sure which one to get . Money is a factor- but if I get one and it does not take good care o fmy clothing, then it's a bad investment, even if it lasts a long time. I am so very stressed out with choosing a washer.
There is also(or was) a model below the 412 that is a single speed model.
The only difference with the fabric selector is you can make the machine wash/spin slow even on the Normal Cycle. With the 412 you will get regular wash/fast spin on Normal and gentle wash/slow spin on the delicate cycle. I believe the Perm Press is regular wash/slow spin so your clothes will be just as damp spinning on Perm Press as they will on Delicate. I think you are worrying for nothing. If you have something that is really delicate put it inside a mesh wash bag and use a little extra water for the load. If the clothes are too wet after the slow cycle, you can always turn it to Normal and do a short-fast spin. You will enjoy the SQ and they are also the best machine at handling unbalanced loads--no walking, banging or shaking. For the difference in the money I would go with the 412. HE detergent will work too, just less suds to rinse out.
Thanks, Sparky823. If it is spinning slowly on the perma press cycle, how would that cycle be different than the gentle cycle? . I read that the 542 or whatever teh number is about $100 more. You think it's not worth the extra money then. Do you have the 412? Thanks so very much. This is a big decision and i want to make the right one. My Maytag lasted a long time, but wonder what I could do in the way of a new washer to help my clothes stay nice longer. So I was wondering if the fabric selector or whatever would help with that. Thank you so much.
We own the consumer version of the commercial front load washer. I can't comment on the Speed Queen top loader. There have been no problems with delicate clothes or the way it handles them. A lot of my wife's clothes are washed on the delicate setting.
We owned a Sears front loader before this one. Like most other front loaders, the drum is angled so that most of the water is in the drum's back, and very little water is at the doorway. Like a lot of other front load washers, clothes came out in knots and twisted (especially mens pants legs). On this Speed Queen front loader the drum is a true horizontal axis. The water level is evenly distributed. We have not had the same problem at all. I did a poor job of explaining it, but I hope this makes a little bit of sense.
In addition, there are links on the internet explaining how to raise the water level used on Speed Queen front loaders. When I get pass the 3 year/ 5 year warranty, I may do this as well. With the government forcing manufacturers to use less and less water, this does not bode well for folks who really want to get dirty/smelly clothes clean in the future. I'll get off my soapbox now, and shut up.
The difference in Perm/Press and Delicate/Gentle is on Perm Press it will agitate fast/spin slow. Delicate will agitate slow/spin slow.
I wouldn't pay the difference because they are the same machine plus the 542 has the extra rinse and speed switch. For me, if I want Normal then I will put it on Normal. Then if I need Delicate I will put it on the Delicate cycle. With the speed switch you could use the Normal cycle but put the switch on Delicate for slow agitate spin, but you can get this on the 412 by just using the Delicate cycle. The only thing I see there is if you wanted to wash something for maybe 10 minutes on slow and Delicate only gives you maybe 6 minutes, then you could use the Normal cycle with Delicate on the speed switch to get slow wash but more wash time. To me not worth the extra money, but then I would be washing 90% of the time on the Normal cycle.
I think you are worrying way to much over clothes damage with this washer. If you think in the long run you will feel better by getting the 542 by all means get it. If not, years down the road you will always wish you had. Been there-done that on other things. I will say that I have also over spent before to get the better "whatever" I was buying at the time, only to find it was no better than the middle of the road one. Just a choice you have to make that you will feel most comfortable with.
I do not have a SQ, but have relatives who do and they really like theirs. If I had to buy a new Top Load washer it would be a SQ.
Thank you so much, Sparky823. You gave me a lot to think about. Can you explain what agitate fast and spin slow means? I don't know the difference I guess. Thanks for your advice. I'm going to look at the photo on the website of the dials to see if I can figure this out. Ok, maybe I am misunderstanding. there is no speed switch on the 412. Here is a photo of the dials. http://www.speedqueen.com/home/en-us/products/product.aspx?id=344 Can you explain again how I would wash more time on delicate/handwash? I have overbought before, too and I don't want to do that, either. Thanks again for your help.
When I said agitate fast/spin slow for the Perm/Press cycle it just means it will wash at the normal wash speed, but then spin at the slow speed (to get the water out).Using a slow spin keeps Perm/Press clothes from wrinkling so much. The wash time on the Delicate cycle will be either 9 or 6 minutes--you decide how long you want it to wash--this is for the 412. On the 542 you can get up to 15 min wash time by using the Normal cycle and set the Fabric switch to Delicate, but if you really have Delicate things you wouldnt want them to wash 15 min. For me 9 min is plenty of time for those. Delicate will also spin slow to help keep clothes from wrinkling.
Just picked up and started using our new SQ432, and am very impressed. There is/was a slight snag, and would like to know if anyone else has had a similar issue. After about 4 loads of laundry, the machine would fill, but not agitate. No amount of changing the timer knob to different positions would help. It would spin out the water however. When the clean cycle should have started, it would buzz/hum, until I believe the thermal would cut out for a few minutes. Unplugged, and now a day later, there are no issues. Not sure if we have a BOB (Bad Out Of Box) unit/timer or not. Unit works flawlessly beyond that. Not sure if we should return, or call for 3/3 free service.
I'd definitely call your dealer as well as Speed Queen itself. I'm a fellow front load owner. Speed Queen technical could be made aware and offer their take, as well as SQ customer service noting on your record for warranty reasons. I'd be running more loads to see if this problem repeats too. That is not right. Good luck.
I bought a Speed Queen TL 542 several months ago and love it.
However, I have noticed that during the rinse cycle the time it agitates is very short. Seems like it hardly sloshes the clothes around, pauses for quite some time and then goes into the final spin. I often use the extra rinse and that rinse agitation runs longer. Anyone notice this?
I have the top of the line Speed Queen toploader that I got last year. does that only rinse 3 minutes? Do I need extra rinse? My laundry room is at the end of my patio, so I don't hear my washer at all. BTW, I bought my washer from an online company that had good reviews online. (Angie's list helped me find this online review site) . They were much, much less than the local company. Unfortunately the only one "local company, the one in the next town delivered to my area .But their cost was over 150 higher than the next two nearest stores which said it was too far to deliver. One store 45 minutes away would have charged too much for delivery, although their price was 150 cheaper. The online company did not charge for delivery and their was no tax. They did not install for free, but I found an appliance repair guy who installed it for $45. Just a word to those who find maybe their local speed queen place to be high.. Check around. It is hard to find Speed Queen. I told the local guy I would much prefer to buy local. He would only budge 20 dollars. Any specifics anyone has to make my speed queen do it's best and be gentle on my clothes I'd love to hear.
Good to see a dependable top loader still made. The reason I purchased my original Neptunes in 2000 was the push button control panel. I chuckled at friends who purchased the electronic digital control panel models knowing how dependable my old maytag top loaders were with push button control panels.
Brother was I ever fooled by appearance. That machine had 2 control boards inside and the push buttons were just switches to those boards.
In this world where you cant buy a furnace without an expensive control board, or a car without MANY control boards, or just about any appliance without control boards, it is good to know that I can recommend a simplified machine for those who dont want to have to worry about high priced self service to what should be a very simplistic machine that has the same basic design for decades.
Lets just hope Speed Queen isnt taken over by the greedy one day and they dont become radically "modernized" by an out of control EPA.
Gates1 thanks for the info. When you say your rinse cycle lasts 3 minutes, does that include the agitation and spin time of the rinse cycle? What I worry about is the agitation time, seems like it's on 20 seconds or so, then it pauses maybe a minute (or more) and spins out the rinse water. Perhaps that's all it needs, it is less wear and tear on the clothes!
Another satisfied Speed Queen customer here also. Bought the washer in march. Model AWN 432 and gas dryer model ADG4BR last month. Both do their jobs very well and quickly too. Can't beat the warranty either. MADE IN USA!!!
Just hope like another poster stated, that Speed Queen doesn't get ruined by an way out of control EPA. Let the buying public have a choice in how much water and hot water their washers use. Were paying for it after all.
"Let the buying public have a choice in how much water and hot water their washers use. Were paying for it after all."
- It has nothing to do with if you can afford it or not, nothing to do with EPA, all of us need to conserve water and energy, since resource is not unlimited.
- I only buy GOOD products that are Made in USA. Just put a label "MADE IN USA" on a product won't convince me to pay for it.
AZ Mom, not sure what you are saying here. The Speed Queen is the best made washer. It is very solid construction, no electronics to break (I live in the lightning capital of the US- so electronics easily get messed up) and solidly make. The use of a little more water is a problem, but less water means your clothing rubs together making your clothing not last as long. However, you can choose to use less water in your speed queen by putting the water level lower on your dial.
I did a lot of research when shopping for a washer and dryer to replace a bosch nexxt 500 series set. Yes it used less (too much so) water and yes, I loved the on board heater. I had to always add 3 or 4 gallons of water to the wash cycle because there was only wet clothes slapping in the drum.EVERY THING came out twisted and tangled, some with creases that the POS dryer would not remove, pills, and towels so harsh. And the only cycle that would not shake the house was perm. press-even using gentle spin.
I never had any mechanical problems with them for the 5 years I had them. They were replaced with the 542 and 4gbr Speed Queen set. I could not be happier, laundry is not a chore anymore. Some of the shops told me that a lot of people are returning to the old school washers. They are selling more and more SQ's and having trouble keeping them in stock.
The TL vs.FL debate could go on for ever, It's a matter of one's opinion I suppose. They are many ways to conserve energy and water. Let's just hope the gov. won't have us all washing with a cup of water and a warm temp. of 60*!
Hi missylin, I am a Speed Queen fan. I did fair amount of research before being sold by the quality. I even wrote a few propaganda promoting the brand; it is a little out of my character.
I just do not agree with some people's "I can afford, therefore I could use whatever amount I like" kind of attitude. The limited nature resource should be shared by everyone, the rich are not entitled bigger share than the poor. Conserve nature resouce is our social responsibility, we don't need EPA to force it upon us.
We have Speed Queen dryer, but we only use it for large sized laundry. We take clothes out to dry, it is one way to conserve nature resource.
This post was edited by azmom on Tue, May 7, 13 at 1:43
Sorry azmom, didn't mean to come off like a snob. Not financially well off by any stretch. Yes water is a continually renewable resource. All a matter of where it falls. If I want to use machines that use a little more water, who's business is that but mine ? This sudden "go green" craze is a little much though. If our water supply is in jeopardy, we have a lot bigger problems than worrying about how much water washers use.
Sorry azmom, didn't mean to come off like a snob. Not financially well off by any stretch. Yes water is a continually renewable resource. All a matter of where it falls. If I want to use machines that use a little more water, who's business is that but mine ? This sudden "go green" craze is a little much though. If our water supply is in jeopardy, we have a lot bigger problems than worrying about how much water washers use.
I also researched Speed Queen on many forums from users and the reviews were overwhelmingly positive
Also had an Maytag bravos prior to the speed queen. I Iiked the idea of less water at first, but the lack of truly hot water,lid locks, balancing issues and electronic control board issues was getting frustrating
The machine only lasted 2 years. I think if people really want to go green we need to buy things that can be reused or repaired. These old school washers were "green" before any of this disposable junk we have today.
"Go green" is not a sudden craze. "Silent Spring" was published in 1962. I recall the subjects of "carbon foot print" and âÂÂSustainability" had already been extensively discussed when I was in B-School that is more than a decade ago. Only in recent years, the concepts have entered public awareness.
We do have global water shortage that is a lot severer than most of us realize.
I totally agree with you on buying products that are well built and long lasting. The go green should start at design phase by using renewable materials and easily disintegrated components and assemblies.
May be someday I need to sit down to fully understand the tradeoff between less water usage vs extremely long wash cycles promoted by front load machines.
Even before then, the quality of Speed Queen, and the time savings are plenty good for us to choose Speed Queen.
I like to think that water entering the city sewer where it flows back to a treatment location and put back into the reservoir is greener than using it to wash cars or water lawns. Water usage where it is not reclaimed is the real waste, in my opinion...
This is all really interesting. We have had a Fisher Paykel GWL15 washer for ~7 years, but it recently died and I tried replacing the rotary position sensor ($50) and then the unit apparently shorted out due to water on the pump (probably happened when I put it on its front to get to the sensor underneath) and now probably needs a new controller board--since the fuse is apparently soldered to the board. I've had it. I don't want to keep throwing money at this, and am drawn to the SQ's simplicity.
Regarding water efficiency, I realize the SQ will use more water than some of the other newer HE top-loaders, but if the machine lasts longer then what's the offset cost of landfill and materials versus water usage? FWIW here in southern california we are sensitive to water issues, and collect rain water for backyard landscape and gray water from upstairs shower for front yard landscape.
Though $800 delivered is a bit hard to swallow for the 412 when there are some other non-HE TL machines for about half the cost.
The SQ is the last of the top loaders that work pretty much like Grannys Maytag, Norge, Kelvinator, or Whirlpool.
I have one.
Do a search on youtube for manhoot I have 11 videos uploaded of this fine machine in action.
Extra Rinse
Here is a link that might be useful: Speed Queen in action
Speed queen is built like a tank! When it if full of water, and something heavy...like blankets or comforter, it DOES NOT move, wiggle or wobble at all. Not even in the spin cycle. You can see and feel the difference in this washer, compared to other Non HE toploaders.
After reading everything here I've pretty much decided on a SQ TL. My question is about wrinkling of the clothes. I normally line dry my clothes outside. The machine I have now wrinkles the clothes horribly making most line dried items need ironing. How wrinkled are your clothes coming out of the washer?
I've had a Speed Queen toploader for 3-4 years--no regrets getting it.
Pam, I wouldn't say that the machine 'horribly' wrinkles clothes. But then, most of my wash is tee-shirts and jeans. I line dry most everything that isn't a knit. A lot depends on the fabric--one set of sheets is decidedly more wrinkled coming out of the washer than any of the others.
Emily, you could probably squeeze a king comforter inside the SQ but I wouldn't. Especially if it's a really nice (expensive) one. Reason for saying that is that I did squeeze a very bulky comforter into my SQ but the rope edging took a beating. Never mind that the tag on the comforter said 'Dry Clean Only'. :-)
Big Plus for the SQ is that I have never had to make a flying trip to the basement to reposition an unbalanced load--unlike the old Whirlpool that the SQ replaced.
I have decided to buy a SQ, after having a Maytag Neptune Front Loader for 11 years. A few questions for SQ owners: How does the Delicate/Hand wash cycle work on the 432 or 412? Are your clothes damaged, stretched out, etc? I do a lot of hand washing loads. I noticed the Hand wash cycle is a separate choice (from Delicate) on the 542. Was wondering if I should spend the extra money on that feature. Hoping I won't have to do so.
Thanks to all of you for your previous posts. I am new to this forum.....lots of worthwhile info shared.
Your messages have been very helpful. The major concern I have about purchasing a SQ are: Will I be able to wash a Queen size comforter?; What condition (wrinkled?) do the clothes come out. Would greatly appreciate any feedback on these 2 items. Thanks in advance.
ger1234, I have the tol top load Speed Queen and I can wash my queen size quilt in it. You can wash your comforter, depending on how thick it is. There is a reset feature on the loads size knob, that you just hold it down until you get the water level you want, if you need to add more. Just be careful that you don't add too much.
As for the wrinkles, my clothes come out less wrinkled than they did in the Bosch 500 I had. Pants and long sleeve garments do not come out all twisted and tangled like they did in the fl. In the fl I would get out a shirt and wind up pulling half the load out because they were all twisted together. I feel no, I know that my clothes are cleaner. Alot of people will disagree with that but to each his own.
Another thing I noticed with the Bosch, the hems of my jeans started to fray, have not had that happen with the Speed Queen top loader, and my clothes don't pill like they did in the FL.
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Public transport in Toronto is fast, safe and reliable, consisting of an integrated system of subways, buses and streetcars that reach every part of the city, as well as a light rapid transit (LRT) line extending to the Harbour. The subway is easy to use, with only two major lines, and the buses and streetcar stations are next to every major stop, taking over where the subway leaves off. Fares are standard and a single fare will take you anywhere on a single trip; tokens can be used to avoid the hassle of having to pay with exact change. To freely change from one form of transport to another, get a transfer slip when paying for the fare. The subway operates from 6am to 1:30am, the buses and streetcars from about 5am to 12:30am (both start at 9am on Sundays), and the Blue Night Network services main street routes after 1:30am. The Request Stop Program allows women travelling alone late at night to get off the bus anywhere in between stops. Taxis are always available and ferries travel to the Toronto Islands. Driving a hired car is not recommended due to traffic congestion and expensive parking.
GMT -5 (GMT -4 from the second Sunday in March to the first Sunday in November).
Electrical current is 110 volts, 60Hz. American-style flat two-pin plugs and a plug with a third round grounding pin are standard.
The currency used is the Canadian Dollar (CAD), which is divided into 100 cents. Banks and bureaux de change will change cash, as will some hotels. Major credit cards are widely accepted and ATMs are widespread. US Dollars are largely accepted.
The international access code for Canada is +1. The outgoing code is 011 followed by the relevant country code. The outgoing code is not necessary for calls to the US and the Caribbean. Internet cafes are widely available. Most international mobile phone companies have roaming agreements with Canadian operators, however it will be cheaper to buy a pay-as-you-go SIM card if visiting the country for long periods.
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The LINK Train offers free transportation between Terminals 1 and 3, the Sheraton Gateway Hotel and Viscount Station. Several companies, including Coach Canada and Greyhound Canada, provide bus and shuttle transit services to and from the airport into Toronto and surrounding areas. The airport is also easily accessible on various public transportation routes with providers such as Toronto Transit Commission (TTC) and GO Transit. The 24-hour Airport Express bus picks up passengers from the arrivals level of all terminals and services the downtown bus terminal and major downtown hotels.
Car rental is available on Level 1 of the parking areas adjacent to each terminal. Rental companies include Avis, Budget, Dollar, Thrifty, Hertz, National and Alamo.
There are authorised taxis available outside the arrivals halls. A taxi to the city centre will take approximately 40 minutes and cost about C$50.
A 24-hour courtesy shuttle bus links the three terminals. The Airport LINK train system also operates a 24-hour free service between Terminals 1 and 3, as well as to the Value Parking Lot.
All three terminals are well-supplied with facilities, including bureaux de change and ATMs, internet access, shops and duty-free outlets, hotel reservation services, bars and restaurants, and children's play areas.
Parking at Toronto B. Pearson International Airport ranges from C$3 for 20 minutes, or C$90 per day in the Express Car Park, to C$15 per day or C$70 per week in the Value Park Lot. The Daily Park Lot costs C$28 per day and is within walking distance of Terminals 1 and 3.
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On the night of February 11, 2011, the Mono County Sheriff Search and Rescue (SAR) Team was called out to assist Betsy Rieke, 67, of Carson City, Nev., who became lost and stranded above a cliff while on a solo hike in the Mono Craters.
She made cell phone contact with the persons with whom she had discussed the hike with, who in turn, reported the situation to the Sheriff's Department before they began to hike to Ms. Rieke's location.
The Sheriff's Department dispatched personnel to the area where it was determined that SAR should also respond.
Cougar Gold, a gold mining exploration company with claims in the Bodie Hills Wilderness Study Area, said yesterday that they won't continue their exploratory drilling until the "regulatory purgatory" of the Wilderness Study Area designation is removed from the hills.
Despite their request for support for this from the Mono County Board of Supervisors, who, regardless, cannot change the designation (but could support a bid by Congress to do so) the supervisors gave the mining company executives who attended the meeting no clear answer.
The Whitmore Track project has been stopped in its tracks.
Fast-tracked by the Mammoth Lakes Town Council for an anticipated construction and completion by the end of the dry season, the project has no chance of that, due to a request by the Department of Fish and Game for a new plant survey.
The DFG, which regulates habitat issues in addition to critters, said it wants the survey to determine if the construction of the track would harm three "rare species" of blooms.
"We're not happy about it," said Elaine Smith of the High Sierra Striders, "but we're going to accommodate the DFG.
Mark Wardlaw likes to tell the story about Arnold Schwarzenegger's latest visit to Mammoth.
"This place hasn't changed since the 80s!"the former California governor was to have said.
Well, that's obviously stretching it, the town's community development director said. Then again, Wardlaw said that maybe Arnold was merely looking at the town's signs and condos, which haven't changed much since, um, the '80s.
Mammoth speed racer Stacey Cook this week crashed out of the World Super G in the World Ski Championships in Garmisch-Partenkirchen, in fast-fast-fast conditions. After a cycle of freeze-thaw-freeze days, the Super G course was so slick that she said, "It was the first time I could see my reflection in the snow." ...
Olympic champion Julia Mancuso of Squaw Valley finished second, BTW, behind Austria's Elisabeth Goergl. ...
A mining company that said it can create hundreds of jobs in Mono County if a potential gold mine in the Bodie Hills goes forward will be in Bridgeport next week.
Cougar Gold, a mining exploration company with ties to a global financial company Tigris Financial Group, will be in Bridgeport Feb. 15, talking to both the Mono County Board of Supervisors in the afternoon, then holding a "town hall" meeting later that evening.
Cougar Gold got permission from the Bureau of Land Management in 2009 to do some exploratory drilling in the BLM's Bodie Hills Wilderness Study Area.
Does Mammoth need another entrance sign?
Or just a better one?
According to some residents, the answer is both.
Elizabeth Tenney, the woman behind the post office flower garden and landscape miracle, is turning that same attention to design toward another project: giving Mammoth more of a definite entrance.
The fact that the new sign would act to also soften the appearance of the under-construction, block-like courthouse, regarded by many as out of place in a small alpine town, doesn't seem like a bad idea.
The discovery of geothermal energy literally right below the Shady Rest Park area has only complicated an already very complicated issue in Mammoth – how best to utilize one of Mammoth's favorite locations.
The Shady Rest area includes the park and surrounding forest service land. About two years ago, with the discovery of geothermal energy under the site, the area opened up via a plowed road as far back as the park itself, allowing access to the geothermal developments and adding yet another demand to the already highly used area.
Mammoth welcomed back a couple of its in-the-news athletes on Sunday, giving locals a chance to meet and ski with ski cross mega-star Johnny Teller and slopestyle skier Kaya Turski.
Hundreds of people jammed the Main Lodge sun deck for autographs, handshakes and high-fives, and if there were passers-by or out-of-towners who wondered what the fuss was about, here's why:
Teller, coming off an X-Games gold medal and a couple of World Cup podiums, was just back from the FIS World Championships in Utah, where he placed fifth but won the so-called "small finals" in his event.
Disabled Sports Eastern Sierra (DSES) and Mammoth Mountain Ski Area hosted the fifth annual winter Wounded Warrior Disabled Sports Project.
Thirty-five wounded marines, soldiers and veterans, their family members and military staff enjoyed five days of recreation catered by DSES.
Participants joined DSES from hospitals and rehabilitation centers at San Diego and Arizona and Hawaii.
Veterans joined the program from as far away as Washington and Virginia.
The relatively recent discovery of geothermal energy literally right below the Shady Rest Park area has only complicated an already very complicated issue in Mammoth – how best to utilize one of the town's visitors and locals favorite locations that is already highly popular with snowmobilers, cross country skiers, dog-walkers and more.
The bottom line is that the Shady Rest area is literally in danger of being loved to death, with locals and visitors alike piling into the area to cross-country ski, snowmobile, walk dogs, hike, mountain bike, walk, snowshoe, skate ski.
The Mammoth daycare provider arrested in October for sexually abusing at least four children in his care, Lupe Almaguer, will not face a judge again until March 8, after his sentencing was continued at his attorney's request yesterday.
Judge Stan Eller granted the request, according to an investigator for the Mono County Deputy Attorney's office, Wade McCammond.
The sentencing was originally set for next week, Feb. 15, at 1:30 p.m., in Bridgeport.
"Mr. Almaguer is expected to be present for the pronouncement of sentence," McCammond said.
The body of an Elk Grove man that was discovered by a National Forest Service employee on patrol at Mt Morrison Cemetery Saturday was likely a suicide, according to the Mono County Sheriff's Department.
According to the sheriff's department, the details go like this.
Even as Mammoth's town council moved to approve an agreement to subsidize some air service flights this week, county supervisors had three words to say:
"Not so fast."
At a Tuesday discussion centered around Mammoth Mountain's request that the county help subsidize air service, splitting it three ways with the town government and the Mountain, it was clear the supervisors aren't ready to go there, not yet and perhaps, not at all.
Herre's the latest in gossip, news and idle speculations from our cozy little burg.
Hot rumor around town is that by 2012 we'll have a state-of-the-art 10- to 12-lane bowling alley, with restaurant and lounge and three upstairs bays for simulated golf. How hot is the rumor? Scalding. ..
Why the S.F. flight matters: John Eastman was at the airport this past week, catching a flight to L.A., when he ran into a passel of New Jersey club skiers who always wanted to try Mammoth. One connection to SFO, then the non-stopper to Newark. ...
Police Chief Dan Watson didn't get exactly what he wanted from the Town Council Wednesday evening, but at least he got something.
That's more than he got in his first two tries before the council, on Dec. 15 and Jan. 19, when the chief tried to figure out a way to add some muscle to his force.
On both those occasions, the council turned him down flat.
But on Wednesday, after yet another proposal from Watson, the council approved filling the MLPD's open lieutenant position from within and adding a sergeant.
While much of the rest of the country got walloped by a massive winter storm this week, the Sierra remained stuck in a stubborn dry pattern that shows no signs of breaking anytime soon.
Even the groundhog in Punxsutawney didn't see his shadow meaning, if groundhogs can be believed, that winter will end soon.
But the huge snows that hit the Sierra back in December were enough to, so far at least, protect the state of California, which gets 30 percent of its water from the Sierra Nevada mountains.
How do we know?
Members of the Recreation Commission began to wrap their heads around implementing the town's recreation vision on Wednesday afternoon.
The commission met with Carl Ribaldo and Austin McInerney of the Strategic Marketing Group, along with facilitator, former Tourism and Recreation director Danna Stroud.
The consulting group walked the commission through the steps and guidelines that would make the so-called "RecStrats" document a viable recreation road map by August.
A Crowley Lake local, Jeff Wheeler, died from a self-inflicted gun shot wound last Thursday, according to the The Mono County Sheriff's Department.
On Thursday, Jan. 27, at approximately 8:20 am, a Mono County Sheriff's Deputy was dispatched to 325 Sierra Springs Drive for a welfare check. Jeff Wheeler, 40, was found deceased in his bed from a self-inflicted gun-shot wound to the head.
Further death details are under investigation.
Source: Mono County Sheriff's Department
Local climber and June Lake resident Doug Nidever is in a Reno hospital after suffering a stroke and possible heart attack last week, according to a climbing partner, Bruce Bartlett.
Bartlett said Nidever, also known as "Flanders" by his climbing community, was awake and responsive, but is in serious condition. Nidever can speak, but still is battling blood clots and other complications.
Bartlett was headed to Reno to visit Nidever, with another climbing partner.


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Operate one or several types of power construction equipment, such as motor graders, bulldozers, scrapers, compressors, pumps, derricks, shovels, tractors, or front-end loaders to excavate, move, and grade earth, erect structures, or pour concrete or other hard surface pavement. May repair and maintain equipment in addition to other duties.
Sample of reported job titles: Back Hoe Operator, Engineering Equipment Operator, Equipment Operator, Heavy Equipment Operator, Loader Operator, Machine Operator, Motor Grader Operator, Operating Engineer, Operator, Track Hoe Operator
Tasks | Tools & Technology | Knowledge | Skills | Abilities | Work Activities | Work Context | Job Zone | Education | Credentials | Interests | Work Styles | Work Values | Related Occupations | Wages & Employment | Job Openings | Additional Information
- Learn and follow safety regulations.
- Take actions to avoid potential hazards or obstructions, such as utility lines, other equipment, other workers, or falling objects.
- Locate underground services, such as pipes or wires, prior to beginning work.
- Monitor operations to ensure that health and safety standards are met.
- Adjust handwheels and depress pedals to control attachments, such as blades, buckets, scrapers, or swing booms.
- Start engines, move throttles, switches, or levers, or depress pedals to operate machines, such as bulldozers, trench excavators, road graders, or backhoes.
- Coordinate machine actions with other activities, positioning or moving loads in response to hand or audio signals from crew members.
- Load and move dirt, rocks, equipment, or other materials, using trucks, crawler tractors, power cranes, shovels, graders, or related equipment.
- Check fuel supplies at sites to ensure adequate availability.
- Drive and maneuver equipment equipped with blades in successive passes over working areas to remove topsoil, vegetation, or rocks or to distribute and level earth or terrain.
Tools & Technology
Tools used in this occupation:
|Dump trucks — Belly dumpers; Heavy dump trucks; Single axle dump trucks; Tandem axle dump trucks
|Front end loaders — End loaders; Tracked loaders
|Hydraulic truck cranes — 18-ton hydraulic cranes; Hydraulic boom trucks; Hydraulic cranes
|Land drilling rigs — Churn drills; Vertical drills
|Power saws — Chain saws; Circular saws; Concrete saws
|Scrubbing machines — Mechanical sweepers; Multipurpose vacuum catch basin cleaners; Sweepers
|Skid steer loaders — Skid steer machines; Skip loaders
|Water trucks — Road watering equipment; Tankers
Technology used in this occupation:
|Facilities management software — Maintenance record software
|Time accounting software — Work record software
|Building and Construction — Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in the construction or repair of houses, buildings, or other structures such as highways and roads.
|Mechanical — Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
|Operation and Control — Controlling operations of equipment or systems.
|Operation Monitoring — Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly.
|Monitoring — Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
|Coordination — Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.
|Equipment Maintenance — Performing routine maintenance on equipment and determining when and what kind of maintenance is needed.
|Troubleshooting — Determining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it.
|Control Precision — The ability to quickly and repeatedly adjust the controls of a machine or a vehicle to exact positions.
|Depth Perception — The ability to judge which of several objects is closer or farther away from you, or to judge the distance between you and an object.
|Multilimb Coordination — The ability to coordinate two or more limbs (for example, two arms, two legs, or one leg and one arm) while sitting, standing, or lying down. It does not involve performing the activities while the whole body is in motion.
|Near Vision — The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
|Far Vision — The ability to see details at a distance.
|Manual Dexterity — The ability to quickly move your hand, your hand together with your arm, or your two hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble objects.
|Problem Sensitivity — The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing there is a problem.
|Rate Control — The ability to time your movements or the movement of a piece of equipment in anticipation of changes in the speed and/or direction of a moving object or scene.
|Arm-Hand Steadiness — The ability to keep your hand and arm steady while moving your arm or while holding your arm and hand in one position.
|Reaction Time — The ability to quickly respond (with the hand, finger, or foot) to a signal (sound, light, picture) when it appears.
Work Activities
|Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment — Running, maneuvering, navigating, or driving vehicles or mechanized equipment, such as forklifts, passenger vehicles, aircraft, or water craft.
|Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material — Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects.
|Getting Information — Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.
|Controlling Machines and Processes — Using either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines or processes (not including computers or vehicles).
|Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings — Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment, to detect or assess problems.
|Handling and Moving Objects — Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials, and manipulating things.
|Making Decisions and Solving Problems — Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
|Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates — Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.
|Processing Information — Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying information or data.
|Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment — Servicing, repairing, adjusting, and testing machines, devices, moving parts, and equipment that operate primarily on the basis of mechanical (not electronic) principles.
Work Context
|Outdoors, Exposed to Weather — 88% responded "Every day."
|Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets — 73% responded "Every day."
|Face-to-Face Discussions — 76% responded "Every day."
|Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls — 64% responded "Continually or almost continually."
|Very Hot or Cold Temperatures — 52% responded "Every day."
|Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable — 64% responded "Every day."
|In an Open Vehicle or Equipment — 61% responded "Every day."
|Work With Work Group or Team — 50% responded "Extremely important."
|In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment — 66% responded "Every day."
|Exposed to Whole Body Vibration — 60% responded "Every day."
Job Zone
|Job Zone Two: Some Preparation Needed
|These occupations usually require a high school diploma.
|Related Experience
|Some previous work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is usually needed. For example, a teller would benefit from experience working directly with the public.
|Job Training
|Employees in these occupations need anywhere from a few months to one year of working with experienced employees. A recognized apprenticeship program may be associated with these occupations.
|Job Zone Examples
|These occupations often involve using your knowledge and skills to help others. Examples include sheet metal workers, forest fire fighters, customer service representatives, physical therapist aides, salespersons (retail), and tellers.
|SVP Range
|(4.0 to < 6.0)
Percentage of Respondents
|Education Level Required
|High school diploma or equivalent
|Post-secondary certificate
|Less than high school diploma
Interest code: RCI
|Realistic — Realistic occupations frequently involve work activities that include practical, hands-on problems and solutions. They often deal with plants, animals, and real-world materials like wood, tools, and machinery. Many of the occupations require working outside, and do not involve a lot of paperwork or working closely with others.
|Conventional — Conventional occupations frequently involve following set procedures and routines. These occupations can include working with data and details more than with ideas. Usually there is a clear line of authority to follow.
|Investigative — Investigative occupations frequently involve working with ideas, and require an extensive amount of thinking. These occupations can involve searching for facts and figuring out problems mentally.
Work Styles
|Attention to Detail — Job requires being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks.
|Dependability — Job requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations.
|Cooperation — Job requires being pleasant with others on the job and displaying a good-natured, cooperative attitude.
|Concern for Others — Job requires being sensitive to others' needs and feelings and being understanding and helpful on the job.
|Independence — Job requires developing one's own ways of doing things, guiding oneself with little or no supervision, and depending on oneself to get things done.
|Self Control — Job requires maintaining composure, keeping emotions in check, controlling anger, and avoiding aggressive behavior, even in very difficult situations.
|Adaptability/Flexibility — Job requires being open to change (positive or negative) and to considerable variety in the workplace.
|Initiative — Job requires a willingness to take on responsibilities and challenges.
|Persistence — Job requires persistence in the face of obstacles.
|Innovation — Job requires creativity and alternative thinking to develop new ideas for and answers to work-related problems.
Work Values
|Support — Occupations that satisfy this work value offer supportive management that stands behind employees. Corresponding needs are Company Policies, Supervision: Human Relations and Supervision: Technical.
|Relationships — Occupations that satisfy this work value allow employees to provide service to others and work with co-workers in a friendly non-competitive environment. Corresponding needs are Co-workers, Moral Values and Social Service.
|Working Conditions — Occupations that satisfy this work value offer job security and good working conditions. Corresponding needs are Activity, Compensation, Independence, Security, Variety and Working Conditions.
Related Occupations
|Paving, Surfacing, and Tamping Equipment Operators
|Pile-Driver Operators Bright Outlook
|Highway Maintenance Workers
|Rail-Track Laying and Maintenance Equipment Operators Green
|Control and Valve Installers and Repairers, Except Mechanical Door
|Drilling and Boring Machine Tool Setters, Operators, and Tenders, Metal and Plastic
|Crane and Tower Operators
|Excavating and Loading Machine and Dragline Operators
|Loading Machine Operators, Underground Mining
Wages & Employment Trends
|Median wages (2014)
|$20.92 hourly, $43,510 annual
|State wages
|Employment (2012)
|351,000 employees
|Projected growth (2012-2022)
|Faster than average (15% to 21%)
|Projected job openings (2012-2022)
|State trends
|Top industries (2012)
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics 2014 wage data and 2012-2022 employment projections . "Projected growth" represents the estimated change in total employment over the projections period (2012-2022). "Projected job openings" represent openings due to growth and replacement.
Job Openings on the Web
Sources of Additional Information
Disclaimer: Sources are listed to provide additional information on related jobs, specialties, and/or industries. Links to non-DOL Internet sites are provided for your convenience and do not constitute an endorsement.
- Construction Equipment Operators . Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor. Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2014-15 Edition.
- Associated General Contractors of America (AGC) , 2300 Wilson Blvd., Suite 400, Arlington, VA 22201. Phone: (703) 548-3118. Fax: (703) 548-3119.
- International Union of Operating Engineers (IUOE) , 1125 17th St. NW, Washington, DC 20036. Phone: (202) 429-9100.
- National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER) , 3600 NW 43rd St., Bldg. G, Gainesville, FL 32606. Phone: (888) 622-3720. Fax: (352) 334-0932.


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Chocolate Cake
Contributor: Ho Siew Loon
Since young, I have always been a chocolate lover and eating chocolate always make me feel happy. Chocolate Cake is of course one of my favorites but I have been putting off the idea of baking it as it can get quite messy at times. I came across the lovely chocolate cake on Little Teochew and decided to put my hands into baking it.
Chocolate cake is a very rich cake. To get a good chocolate cake you must use very good quality chocolate. I used Valrhona Equatoriale 55% as suggested by Little Teochew and the cake turned out heavenly. The taste is just so perfect, you get the texture of a moist chocolate cake and not too sweet. Give this chocolate cake recipe a try over the weekend and you will definitely get lots of gleeful smiles from your loved ones.
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I was the ones asking for the chocolate cake recipe. Thanks for sharing.
That looks wonderful.
Looks like a great recipe, but I wish it had conversion measurements for those of us who aren't on the metric system. I know we're in the minority, but we don't have a clue about how to convert. Still, a great looking recipe!
Try this online conversion. http://www.convert-me.com/en/convert/cooking
What a chocolate delight! The colour of the sauce compliments the cake beautifully.
Thanks Rasa, Please post white cake recipe.
love anything chocolate! no wonder i'm fat! hahahaha….
It was so tempting! Thanks for sharing. Just need a clarification. What's the difference between chocolate powder and cocoa powder?. Thank you.
It is the same.
Do you know which stores carry Valrhona Equatoriale 55%?
hehe…me too
That looks divine!!!!
Perfect indulgence……..
The cake looks AMAZING! Velvety and rich. Thanks for the link love. ♥
is there anything better in the world than a thick, dense slice of chocolate cake? maybe a glass of milk with it.
is there missing instructions here? lil teochew website mentioned that flour, baking powder etc need to be sifted… vanilla is also required but nothing was mentioned here…
wow ! this cake looks delish…love the texture
I have just tested this recipe and I must say it is an excellent cake! I had to bake it a little longer than 50 mins and used a 6″ round tin, which I had some left over batter. I think an 8″ tin would be perfect. I didn't have cake flour and used plain flour instead and it worked out fine. It's a fool proof recipe. This is definitely gonna stay in my recipe collection for a long time. Thanks for sharing the recipe. :) my friends and I truly enjoyed the cake.
is the dark chocolate used for the cake the same type as the one used for the ganarche topping?
I made this a couple of nights ago and it turned out brilliantly – even if do say so myself!
For those in the UK, self raising flour is fine in place of cake flour and I sifted the flour, baking powder, bi-carbonate of soda and chocolate powder (cocoa) into a separate bowl and used that combination where the recipe calls for the flour to be folded in.
I used a round 9 inch (or so) spring-form baking tin. I reckon mint chocolate would be a nice topping.
The butter is using unsalted butter or salted butter?
If im using unsalted butter, should i add 1/4 teaspoon of salt?
Are you using 8″ pan for this chocolate cake? Tks.
Made this today. Awesome recipe, the best chocolate cake I've tried to date. I'm a beginner in baking and heck if I can make this turn out great imagine how awesome the cake you pros would've made! Thank you for sharing :)
Can we substitute 120gms of oil instead of using butter
Thank you for sharing this wonderful recipe. It was really delicious. Nearly finish half the cake all by myself…. really a delicious sin.
I couldn't get baking soda in Switzerland, so i just add another half tsp of baking powder.
Thanks for sharing! I will try ur recipe.
Can I know what cake flour is? Is it plain flour?
Hi! Can I substitute cake flour with self-raising flour instead? TQ
Follow the recipe the cake found a little hard, may be the flour hv to be reduce., I use 56% cocoa dark choc. With added 1tp cocoa powder. With the 50mins of baking the cake is ready, I've to Prolong the baking period to 1hr15mins. The taste is good, can I separate the whisk of egg yolk and egg white? Thanks.
I made this chocolate cake for a friend's birthday and it was a big hit. The best chocolate cake I have ever made. It may look a bit dry but it is moist, dense and rich in chocolate flavour. I used 99% dark chocolate from Germany and it really made a difference. I don't think I can find richer chocolate cake than this. Double thumbs up for this recipe. Bravo!!!
I made this cake few days ago and i found that the 250 ml milk was way too much. Isnt it so? The cake came out all cracked probably due to too much liquid? Can u help? Thanks
If I bake my choc.cake for 50 mins, the middle part would still be soggy but when I bake for another 10 mins the face of the cake would crack. My cake would be hard if it's in the fridge, only in room temperature then it would be soft n nice. I think it is a bit oily as I can feel the oil in my mouth. By the way I used plain flour.
HI.i am a teenage girl…this will be my first time baking.. and i specially for my godpa, so i'll like to know how many people does this cake serve? Thanks rasa
P.S. your cakes jus look aweshum! im luvin it
Oh! and i would like to know if the milk can directly be mixed in the cake or even better can i remove it? like wats the use of the milk?
i love all your cakes and the best is chocolate cake, my family love it.
Hi, may I know what size of cake tin is used for this recipe? Thanks
Hi, the butter 250g weight is different from Little Teochew's 225g.
Should it be a typing error?
May I know how much in ml is 1/2 cup whipping cream?
Hello, can I use Lindt cooking chocolate 70% cocoa for this recipe. Thanks


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This is a huge, mural size fine art print on a thick, heavy coated quality satin finish stock. It is printed with a rich, brilliant gold metallic ink. It is a work by contemporary artist, Eric Waugh. This beautiful abstract work of art is entitled "Dance". It is new and in perfect condition. This looks wonderful framed and the quality of the print is outstanding!


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Apples don't get the same buzz as popular "superfruits" such as goji berries, acai berries or pomegranates. But don't overlook them. They are chock-full of powerful disease-fighting nutrients and health benefits, in addition to being affordable and portable.
— Apples help keep you hydrated: 84 percent of an apple's content is water. This means apples not only satisfy your hunger but can satisfy your thirst as well.
— They are low in calories (a medium-size apple has only 80), fat-free, sodium-free, cholesterol-free and full of fiber.
— They contain immune-boosting citamin C, which is important for the growth and repair of all body tissues. Vitamin C also helps to heal cuts and wounds and keeps teeth and gums healthy.
— They help you meet your daily fruit intake. The USDA recommends about 2 cups of fruit per day for most adults. A medium apple counts as a cup of fruit, putting you halfway to meeting your daily fruit intake.
Ready to start looking for apple recipes? Be careful. Many apple recipes contain loads of butter and refined sugar (think traditional apple pie) and advise you to remove the skin, stripping away important dietary fiber and nutrients. With apple season in full swing, find out how to maximize your apple a day.
Most of the fiber in apples comes from the skin and the pulp. When you remove the skin, you remove about half the fiber. A medium apple with skin contains 3.3 grams of fiber, whereas a medium without skin has only 1.7 grams. Dietary fiber is important for weight management, because it keeps you fuller longer. Dietary fiber from fruit, as part of an overall healthful diet, helps reduce blood cholesterol levels and might lower the risk of heart disease, obesity and Type 2 diabetes.
An apple's skin is also incredibly nutrient-rich. According to the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, apples are loaded with the powerful antioxidant quercetin, which is found predominantly in the skin. Quercetin is a phytochemical with anti-inflammatory and heart-protecting qualities, and may reduce the growth and spread of cancer cells.
Choose apples with the stem intact. Also try smelling them — you should be able to actually smell the freshness. Apples can stay fresh in your refrigerator for up to three weeks.
Consumed whole, apples make for a mess-free and convenient snack. For a more filling option, slice them up and dip them into yogurt or nut butter. Diced apples also make a great topping for your morning oatmeal or lunchtime salad.
Apple pie bites
Makes 12 to 16 mini-muffin-size tarts
Note: For best results, use an apple variety that is firm enough to hold its shape and has a combination of sweet and tart flavors. We like Jonagold or Braeburn.
MAKE AHEAD: The apple pie bites can be refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
For the crust:
1/2 cup brown rice flour
1/2 cup almond flour or almond meal
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 tablespoons brown rice syrup (may substitute other liquid sweetener, such as light agave syrup or maple syrup)
2 tablespoons unsweetened applesauce
1/4 cup ice water
For the filling:
1 cup finely diced, skin-on apple
2 tablespoons unsweetened applesauce
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon brown rice syrup (may substitute other liquid sweetener such as light agave syrup or maple syrup)
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees. Use cooking oil spray to grease the wells of a 12-portion mini muffin pan.
2. For the crust: Whisk together the brown rice flour, almond flour or meal and the cinnamon in a medium bowl. Add the brown rice syrup, applesauce and water; stir to form a soft dough. Divide evenly among the wells of the mini-muffin pan. Use your fingers to press in the dough so that it lines the bottom and sides of each well.
3. For the filling: Stir together the apple, applesauce, vanilla extract, brown rice syrup and cinnamon in a separate medium bowl. Divide evenly among the dough-lined muffin pan wells, pressing down the filling so it is firmly packed.
4. Bake for 15 to 18 minutes; the edges of the tarts will be lightly browned and the filling will have settled a bit. Cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then use a fork to gently dislodge and transfer each tart to a wire rack to cool.
Serve warm or at room temperature.
Gordon, a master of public health professional and a master certified health education specialist, is creator of the healthful recipe site EatingbyElaine.com. Find her on Twitter at @EatingbyElaine.Copyright © 2015, Orlando Sentinel


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