Originally Posted by
Onebyone
I wanted a Speed Queen but the only dealer in the area didn't have the one I wanted, and for some reason wouldn't order one. I was too fed up to deal with him. I found a GE top loader that filled the tub full and my husband disconnected the lid lock. The only thing I don't like about it is only cold water for rinses. My husband connected a Y hose to the hot water to by pass that. I can tell a difference when rinsing in heated water instead of cold. The new washers are rather foolish with the settings, sensing, locking, and programming involved.
What a fool of a dealer. My husband always says, find a way to take the customer's money, especially if they're ready to give it to you. I would have asked to talk to the person who could fire him. Lol.
I think they all have lid locks now, and they all have only cold water rinses. My son disconnected the lid lock, and when I need a hot wash and rinse, I just swap the hoses and run a cold/cold cycle. The Y hose is a brilliant idea, I'll look into that.