re: Speed Queen washers

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That direct drive is what makes it so much quieter.

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No Speed Queen is a direct drive, the motor still works though a belt whether though a transmission or a clutch assembly that is controlled by a control board. Direct drive is when the motor is coupled directly to the transmission with nothing in between except a drive hub.

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That 15 year tranny warranty is parts only year 4-15. Not bad if your willing to work on it yourself.

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Given what most techs will tell, the transmission is going to be less likely of a problem than an electronic control board. The TC5 can be serviced as easily as any old-school direct drive, if needed. The transmission is why the TC5 only needs a 1/2hp motor because there is torque and speed multiplication as needed vs relying solely on the power of the motor.