How popular isSpeed Queen?
In September 2026, people searched for Speed Queen by name about 292,000 times in the United States, about the same as the previous year. These searches made up 49.9% of all United States washing machine brand searches, placing Speed Queen first out of 14 brands. When we asked both ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about washing machine brands, Speed Queen appeared in two of the five answers and was the fifth most recommended of the 14.
Speed Queen is the most searched of 14 competitors and the fifth most recommended in AI answers.
Speed QueenShare of searches 49.9%Mentioned in 2 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 5th
MaytagShare of searches 10.4%Mentioned in 2 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 6th
WhirlpoolShare of searches 10.4%Mentioned in 2 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 3rd
GE AppliancesShare of searches 6.3%Mentioned in 2 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 4th
LGShare of searches 5.7%Mentioned in 4 of 5 AI answersPlace in AI recommendations 1st
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Top washing machine brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Speed Queen was mentioned in two out of five: in two of the three ChatGPT answers, but not in either of the two Google AI Overviews. Speed Queen is the fifth most recommended of the 14.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
LG1st
Electrolux2nd
Whirlpool3rd
GE Appliances4th
Speed Queen5th
Maytag6th
Samsung–
Kenmore–
Amana–
Midea–- +4 more
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
LG4 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Electrolux3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Speed Queen2 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Maytag2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Whirlpool2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
GE Appliances2 of 5Named in 1 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Samsung1 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
Kenmore0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Amana0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
Midea0 of 5Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about washing machine brands
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which washing machine should I buy?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the most reliable washer brands?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What is the best washer and dryer set?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“washing machine”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“washer and dryer”
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in United States on October 26, 2026.
Which washing machine brands compete with Speed Queen?
Share of searches by month for Speed Queen, Maytag, Whirlpool, GE Appliances, LG, Samsung, Kenmore, Amana. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Speed Queen | Maytag | Whirlpool | GE Appliances | LG | Samsung | Kenmore | Amana | Electrolux | Midea | Miele | Frigidaire | Bosch | Haier |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 47.8% | 9.9% | 12.1% | 6.9% | 6.6% | 5.4% | 4.4% | 3% | 1.6% | 0.48% | 0.59% | 0.48% | 0.39% | 0.31% |
| Nov 2025 | 50.3% | 9% | 11.1% | 6.8% | 6.1% | 6.1% | 4.1% | 2.7% | 1.8% | 0.54% | 0.54% | 0.36% | 0.43% | 0.28% |
| Dec 2025 | 51.3% | 9.2% | 11.3% | 6.1% | 6.2% | 5% | 4.1% | 2.8% | 1.8% | 0.55% | 0.55% | 0.37% | 0.37% | 0.24% |
| Jan 2026 | 50.9% | 9.2% | 11.2% | 6.8% | 6.1% | 5% | 4.1% | 2.7% | 1.8% | 0.54% | 0.54% | 0.36% | 0.36% | 0.29% |
| Feb 2026 | 51.1% | 8.7% | 10.6% | 6.5% | 5.8% | 5.8% | 3.9% | 3.2% | 2.1% | 0.63% | 0.63% | 0.42% | 0.42% | 0.28% |
| Mar 2026 | 51.7% | 9.3% | 11.4% | 5.7% | 5.1% | 5.1% | 4.2% | 3.4% | 1.9% | 0.55% | 0.68% | 0.37% | 0.37% | 0.29% |
| Apr 2026 | 55.8% | 7.8% | 9.5% | 5.8% | 5.2% | 5.2% | 3.5% | 2.8% | 1.9% | 0.56% | 1% | 0.38% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| May 2026 | 51.1% | 8.7% | 10.6% | 6.5% | 5.8% | 5.8% | 3.9% | 3.2% | 1.7% | 0.63% | 0.95% | 0.42% | 0.33% | 0.33% |
| Jun 2026 | 49.8% | 9% | 11% | 6.7% | 6% | 6% | 4% | 3.3% | 1.8% | 0.65% | 0.8% | 0.34% | 0.34% | 0.34% |
| Jul 2026 | 51.3% | 8.7% | 10.6% | 6.5% | 5.8% | 5.8% | 3.9% | 3.2% | 1.7% | 0.63% | 0.77% | 0.33% | 0.33% | 0.28% |
| Aug 2026 | 54.8% | 9.3% | 9.3% | 5.7% | 5.1% | 5.1% | 4.2% | 2.8% | 1.5% | 0.55% | 0.68% | 0.37% | 0.29% | 0.25% |
| Sep 2026 | 49.9% | 10.4% | 10.4% | 6.3% | 5.7% | 5.7% | 4.6% | 3.1% | 1.7% | 0.62% | 0.62% | 0.41% | 0.33% | 0.33% |
| Rank | Brand | Share of searches | Estimated monthly branded searches | vs prior month | Share change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1, held 1st | 49.9% | 292K | -18.1% | -4.9 points | |
| 2, held 2nd | 10.4% | 60.5K | 0% | +1 points | |
| 3, held 3rd | 10.4% | 60.5K | 0% | +1 points | |
| 4, held 4th | 6.3% | 37K | 0% | +0.6 points | |
| 5, held 5th | 5.7% | 33.1K | 0% | +0.6 points | |
| 6, held 6th | 5.7% | 33.1K | 0% | +0.6 points | |
| 7, held 7th | 4.6% | 27.1K | 0% | +0.5 points | |
| 8, held 8th | 3.1% | 18.1K | 0% | +0.3 points | |
| 9, held 9th | 1.7% | 9.9K | 0% | +0.2 points | |
| 10, moved from 11th to 10th | 0.62% | 3.6K | 0% | +0.1 pointsmoved from 11th to 10th | |
| 11, moved from 10th to 11th | 0.62% | 3.6K | -18.2% | -0.1 pointsmoved from 10th to 11th | |
| 12, held 12th | 0.41% | 2.4K | 0% | 0 points | |
| 13, held 13th | 0.33% | 1.9K | 0% | 0 points | |
| 14, held 14th | 0.33% | 1.9K | +18.8% | +0.1 points |
49.9%
Held 1st. 292K estimated branded searches, -18.1% vs prior month. Share -4.9 points.
2.
Maytag10.4%
Held 2nd. 60.5K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +1 points.
10.4%
Held 3rd. 60.5K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +1 points.
6.3%
Held 4th. 37K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.6 points.
5.
LG5.7%
Held 5th. 33.1K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.6 points.
6.
Samsung5.7%
Held 6th. 33.1K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.6 points.
7.
Kenmore4.6%
Held 7th. 27.1K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.5 points.
8.
Amana3.1%
Held 8th. 18.1K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.3 points.
1.7%
Held 9th. 9.9K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.2 points.
10.
Midea0.62%
Moved from 11th to 10th. 3.6K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share +0.1 points.
11.
Miele0.62%
Moved from 10th to 11th. 3.6K estimated branded searches, -18.2% vs prior month. Share -0.1 points.
12.
Frigidaire0.41%
Held 12th. 2.4K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
13.
Bosch0.33%
Held 13th. 1.9K estimated branded searches, 0% vs prior month. Share 0 points.
14.
Haier0.33%
Held 14th. 1.9K estimated branded searches, +18.8% vs prior month. Share +0.1 points.
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How has branded search demand for Speed Queen changed in the United States over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, estimated monthly branded searches for Speed Queen in the United States held steady at 292K.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Speed Queen’s share of searches among washing machine brands in the United States increased from 47.8% to 49.9%.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Speed Queen’s share of searches among washing machine brands in the United States peaked at 55.8% in April 2026 and was lowest at 47.8% in October 2025.
How did search popularity change for United States washing machine brands in September 2026?
6 changes

In September 2026, Maytag gained share of searches among washing machine brands in the United States, from 9.3% to 10.4%.

In September 2026, Whirlpool gained share of searches among washing machine brands in the United States, from 9.3% to 10.4%.

In September 2026, GE Appliances gained share of searches among washing machine brands in the United States, from 5.7% to 6.3%.

In September 2026, LG gained share of searches among washing machine brands in the United States, from 5.1% to 5.7%.

In September 2026, Samsung gained share of searches among washing machine brands in the United States, from 5.1% to 5.7%.

In September 2026, Speed Queen lost share of searches among washing machine brands in the United States, from 54.8% to 49.9%.
How are Speed Queen’s branded searches counted?
2 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Speed Queen’s name. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for these branded terms can be used to understand whether interest in the brand is growing, holding steady, or fading.
- speed queen
- speed queen washer
Who owns Speed Queen?
Speed Queen is owned by Alliance Laundry Systems. Brandwave does not track any other brands owned by Alliance Laundry Systems.
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