Speed Queen’s washer and dryer pair were the laundry stars of The Block 2026, sold on capacity and durability. Here is where they turned up, what they cost and what owners say.
Speed Queen at a glance
- What it is: an American laundry brand known for commercial-grade machines for the home.
- How it got on the show: the washer and dryer were part of the e&s upgrade package.
- What we spotted: a 10 kg front-load washer and a 9 kg vented dryer.
- Australian site: speedqueen.com/au.
Seasons seen: The Block 2026.
The Block Head’s take
The first thing anyone said about the Speed Queen was that the capacity is huge, followed shortly by the question of whether it could come back to their place right now. This is the standard reaction to any appliance that appears to have been designed to wash a boat.
By episode 33 the judges were praising the upgraded Speed Queens and noting that the doors open the right way, which is more than can be said for some of the doors in the show.
Every time Speed Queen turned up
| Episode | What happened |
|---|---|
| 7 | e&s presents the Speed Queen washer and dryer pair, with the capacity singled out |
| 33 | The upgraded Speed Queens are praised in the laundry reveal, including the size of the dryer |
What Speed Queen makes
Front-load washer and vented dryer. e&s lists the AFNE9BMB 10 kg matte black front loader at $5,995 and the ADEE8BMB 9 kg vented dryer at $3,795. Speed Queen Australia states a 5 year warranty covering parts and in-home labour, and the washer has a stainless steel tub with a 1200 rpm spin. Retailers describe the machines as made in the USA.
What owners say
ProductReview.com.au lists the Speed Queen AWNA62 top loader at 4.8 out of 5 from 249 reviews, with 95% positive. That is a different model from the front loader on the show, so it is a guide to the brand rather than the machine. These are self-selected owner opinions, not a test.
If you are thinking of buying
- Check the dimensions: the washer is about 1027 mm high and weighs 120 kg.
- Confirm the electrical requirement, since a 20 amp connection is listed for some models.
- Compare the price with front loaders from other brands, because this is a premium product.
- Compare with the other brands in our appliances guide.
