Eleven Must-Have Insights for Selecting Commercial Laundry Equipment for Hospitality

by Speed Queen Team | Feb 26, 2024 | on Washer, Advice

In the vibrant world of Australian hospitality, where every detail counts towards guest satisfaction, the often-overlooked laundry room holds significant operational importance. From bustling city hotels…

5 Reasons to do your laundry in-house vs outsourcing

by Speed Queen Team | Feb 5, 2024 | on Washer, Advice

The never-ending debate!

Maximise Space and Efficiency with a Stacked Washer Dryer

by Speed Queen Team | Jan 31, 2024 | on Washer, Dryer

Discover the mind-blowing potential of a stacked washer dryer to revolutionize your space and turbocharge efficiency. Here are some key factors to keep in mind when considering this space-smart solution.

A Comparison: Commercial vs. Consumer Washing Machines

by Speed Queen Team | Dec 20, 2023 | on Washer, Dryer, Advice

Discover the key differences between commercial and typical consumer washing machines and make an informed decision for your laundry needs.

Liquid Gold: Which Detergent Works Harder?

by Speed Queen Team | Nov 28, 2023 | on Washer, Advice

Getting the right commercial laundry equipment is only one part of an efficient operation. While the equipment does a lot of the heavy lifting (or in our case spinning), they are not meant to be used in…

Litres don't lie - the only true way to compare washer capacity.

by Speed Queen Team | Nov 21, 2023 | on Washer, Advice

If you've ever shopped for a washing machine, you've likely come across the Water Efficiency Labelling Standards (WELS) label. WELS is a system designed to help consumers make informed choices about…

How to pick the right washer for your business

by Speed Queen Team | Oct 25, 2023 | on Washer

Picking the right commercial washer for your business can be hard. There are so many options to choose from, each of which are great for specific situations. Should you pick a hard or soft mount? Front or…

Why aren't there stacked washers?

by Speed Queen Team | Aug 30, 2023 | on Washer, Dryer

Stacked washer-dryers and stacked dryers have been available in the commercial space for many years. They are a staple for any environment where the floor space of a site must be optimised. However,…

Military Grade Machines

by Speed Queen Team | Dec 9, 2022 | on Washer, Dryer

When you think of our defence force, your first thought might not be about laundry. Instead, you'd probably picture one of two things; soldiers caked from head to toe in a layer of mud, or rows upon rows…

50 shades of greyness

by Speed Queen Team | Aug 24, 2022 | on Washer, Advice

We've all had it happen. You take your beautiful new white garment out of the wash, and its colour has more in common with a patchy lump of rock than the clean snow that went in. Much like a fine woman…

The four variables of successful washing

by Speed Queen Team | Jul 31, 2022 | on Washer, Advice

Laundry companies like ourselves have spent decades refining our equipment to be as easy to use as possible, but this can sometimes make a successful wash look far simpler than it actually is. There are…

Silly ways to kill your Speed Queen

by Speed Queen Team | Jun 30, 2022 | on Washer, maintenance, Dryer, Advice

Our machines are some of the toughest out there, and they can handle almost anything you throw in them. Almost. For example, horse blanket buckles won't do dryers any good at all... Unfortunately, our…

What's the difference between hard and soft mount commercial washers?

by Speed Queen Team | May 11, 2022 | on Washer, maintenance, Advice

Here at Speed Queen, we pride ourselves on having the best solutions to commercial laundry problems. We have a lot of options, which is great when you have an expert to help, but can be overwhelming if…

Better be safe than sorry! Preventing spontaneous combustion.

by Speed Queen Team | Mar 29, 2022 | on Washer, maintenance, Dryer, Advice

You've probably never heard of spontaneous combustion in dryers. Good. It's rare - but does happen. Speed Queen dryers are built to last and designed to minimise the risk of fire, but there are 3 simple…

Out with the old, in with the old.

by Speed Queen Team | Mar 24, 2022 | on Washer, Dryer, Advice

On Tuesday 1 March 2022, Speed Queen Equipment Sales (SQES) was purchased by the father and son team of Ross and Duncan Gardiner. SQES was established by the Cameron family in 1962 and was not only one of…