SQ has no onboard heater. Water temperatures will be close to what your hot water heater is set to. You didn't say SQ toploader or frontloader. I believe the frontloader will do a queen quilt, but not a king. Electrolux has the on board heater and many cycles depending on the model you choose. If I were you with this choice, I would go with the Electrolux. Remember there is a learning curve with any new appliance. Good hunting.

thank you.

Whatever you do, do not get a TL that doesn't have the agitator! They are a nightmare.

Re: Washing machines and most appliances: KISS rule, keep it simple. Skip the bells and whistles and go for the one with the good motor.

I will never own a FL. I really dislike them. If you get a front loader, the only way to do so is to go whole hog and get an industrial one, which will set you back thousands. The ones made for homes, I think are poorly made. I know many here will disagree with me, vehemently in fact, so take it just as this one person's opinion.

Good article on large capacity machines

http://www.consumerreports.org/cro/news/2014/06/large-capacity-washers-redefine-a-full-load-of-wash/index.htm

Like mentioned above the SQ FL has no heater so only what your water tank is set at. Than factor in the reduced amount of water comming into contact with cool clothing and a cool drum, I would think at best slightly warm washes with this machine.

'Stores" meaning big box stores? They do not carry Speed Queen. Speed Queen is sold by local dealers. If looking at front loader look at whirlpool or LG, ask around to see if you have A service provider for LG. Depending were you live service might be an issue.

Here is an article written by a GW poster. Great info.
http://www.atticmag.com/2016/06/best-front-load-washing-machine/

I have a newish Whirlpool Duet, LOVE IT. I'm an old hag and have always used TL'ers so for me to love this Duet is a great testamount to its abilities. That being said I think the newer Duets don't have the heat on sanitize so if that's important check carefully.

I guess I'm an old hag too...I've always used top loaders ;-)

Coming from a background of commercial pocket washers and industrial front loaders, the new residential FL's have definate advantages in the home upstaging even the best old school TL's. Larger capacity, onboard heat, lower water consumption, excellent cleaning and water removal. It does come at the expense of increased maintainence costs and repair. Even the best of the best won't be problem free nearly as long as those old school TL machines, nor will they last as long without major overhaul. If you get ten years old of a modern machine with negligible repairs, then you have done well. I wouldn,t remotely consider a HE agitatorless machine.

Thank you for your input. A top loader without an agitator was never a consideration. I had planned on a Speed Queer FL but from this forum i learned they don't have an on board heater. They are supposed to be built to last. I would have hoped so given their prices. Still have not decided what to buy.

Measure your available space carefully, some of the new machines are big, big, big.