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New Washer Top Load?

caf in va — Wed, 19 Feb 2014 21:41:12 GMT

Let me preface this with the facts I am looking for a new washer only or was.

My five year old front loader from Samsung started flooding all over the place and could not be repaired. I do the research but go with another Samsung just to match the dryer ans reuse my pedestal- mistake the new one wouldn't put in hot water. I switch to LG front loader, I can't close the door incrementally when not in use to prevent mold, and the detergent dispenser doesn't empty out the detergent and leaves behind water I must empty by hand. I checked with the manufacturer and was told that is the case.

When we went to look at washers we found out the government will no longer allow warm rinses,and the temperature of the water is also controlled as well. The good old days of a hot white wash are gone-I checked my hot sanitize load I ran in the LG and I could put a child into what is now called hot water! At this point I am done with a front loader, they keep telling me it saves water,but I pay the electric bills for a very long laundry cycle.

Long story short, does anyone have anything to say about their top load, I am even consider one that still has an agitater, they still make them. Help!

Re: New Washer Top Load?

Shelbelle — Wed, 19 Feb 2014 21:51:51 GMT

I still love my top loader, agitator and all, and if I was to replace it today, would still get same thing, I am partial to Whirlpool, given me lots of longevity. My friend also had to replace her Samsung front loader quickly, also died on her and no repair place would even come near it.

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icuryy — Wed, 19 Feb 2014 21:53:02 GMT

I never fed into the front loader hype. It just didn't make sense to me with the water/gravity/the door. So when I bought my washer a few years back I insisted on a top loader. I love it and though I NEVER run my washer and dryer if I leave the house I always feel secure.

Now my only regret is that I thought I would try one without the agitator. I guess in my mind I thought it would never go off balance. Well it does occasionally. If I were to do it over again I would get one with the agitator and would probably look for a very simple machine. Now I have to look for specific HE detergent.

Good luck in what ever you decide and just keep in mind if you don't completely like what you bought chances are you will be replacing sooner that you think. Unfortunately we are in a throw away society with built in obsolescence

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Windycity — Wed, 19 Feb 2014 22:41:21 GMT

I never wanted a front loader, and replaced my "older" (16 yrs) Whirlpool with one from the Maytag Bravos HE top load choices. Regrettably the companion dryer would not fit past my basement door. I ended up buying a very nice Electrolux dryer and have gotten over the fact that they do not match. Oddly enough the Electrolux washer would not have made it past my basement door so this just seemed that it was one of those "meant to be" things!

I have been delighted with both items and I've had them for about 2 or 3 years now. I'd select them again in a minute. HTH.

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Zag — Wed, 19 Feb 2014 22:51:06 GMT

I too have had issues with wash machines....I had 2 Samsung front loaders, both of which did not work properly....the store replaced the first one with a second one....and then, the second one didn't work right either....so I went with the store brand (very popular department store!) front loader 3rd time only to have that one replaced with another store brand front loader and threaten them if they didn't refund when that one wouldn't work right...(4 front loaders all within span of 9 months)...so, the last time around, the store refunded my money and i replaced with a Whirlpool Cabrio (top loader - no agitator) from ANOTHER STORE! I have had it now for about 5 years and have been very happy with it. I like to wash my bedding a lot, so it is nice for this (bulky items)...I've been very pleased with my Cabrio set...no complaints. Before I bought the first Samsung front loader, I had a pretty generic Whirlpool top loader for about 20 years....worked just fine.....I just had to get a new dryer, and I thought since the set was getting pretty old that I would go ahead and purchase a new set......should have stuck with the top loader then. Good luck!

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Mominohio — Thu, 20 Feb 2014 16:34:47 GMT

I replaced my washer last year. I have so many friends that hate their front loaders and all the trouble, so while I was tempted, I knew better.

This may sound awful to those who really ramp up on their appliances, but I ended up with one of the most basic top loader washers I could find. I wanted to be able to fill the tub completely, and it has a hot cycle for the wash. Only cold rinse, but you can fool it if you have time to catch the load after the wash spins out, just turn the dial to another wash cycle using hot or warm. Catch it after that cycle, and set it to spin. Yes, because the bleeping government has to stick their nose in how I use the energy I pay for, I have to jump through hoops to get a full tub of hot water twice, but it can be done when I want to. I bought a GE at Sears, and no electronic pad, but old fashioned turning knobs, less to break, cheaper to fix. It still has a full agitator, and they said those are going away too.

We are now looking for a good used washer, hopefully a decade old or more, and will put it back for when this quits. When we were looking and buying last year, most places told us the washers that fill a full tub of water are very limited and probably going away soon. No one will change my mind on the fact that you cannot get clothing clean with a partial tub of water. Not the farm clothes and mechanic clothes and machinist clothes I have to wash everyday!

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patticakes — Thu, 20 Feb 2014 16:53:01 GMT

I just replaced my 7 yr old front loading GE with a Maytag Bravos and absolutely love, love, love my new machine. Large capacity, quiet and it does a great job cleaning. It's everything I expected and more. I did a lot of research before buying since I wasn't planning on replacing a 7 yr old machine; which, by the way I was never happy with, and didn't want to find myself in the same situation. I kept my matching GE dryer, which is on a pedestal and intend to use it until it needs replacing. Also, the Maytag Bravos does not have an agitator. If you load these machines as stated in the instructions and shake out the clothes as you are putting in dryer or hanging to dry, the clothes come out wonderfully.

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gidgetgh — Thu, 20 Feb 2014 17:01:49 GMT

Here's a 3rd vote for the Maytag Bravos. Ours is 3 years old. We love it.

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author — Thu, 20 Feb 2014 17:08:55 GMT

I needed a new washer a year ago and was dismayed at all the electronics and "no control" controls. Ended up with a new (at that time) GE Hotpoint top loader that is basic, really basic. Does a fantastic cleaning job, easy to use, can have hot washes (need those for my allergies) and can manually override things, open the lid, readjust load, switch cycles, etc. Couldn't be happier. It spins so well that dry time is minimal.

Don't know about the longevity, as new appliances are not like the ones from years ago. I think this one might come close though.

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Meeras — Thu, 20 Feb 2014 17:18:55 GMT

i m using frontloader and i m happy with it

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Annabellethecat66 — Thu, 20 Feb 2014 17:33:15 GMT

After reading this I figured out I'd better stand over my top loader and ask the LORD to keep it well and running.

I remember years ago when we spent 1 month traveling all over Europe. Of course traveling with a husband and 3 (2 teenagers and a 6 year old) daughters, we often had to wash clothes.

Finding a laundromat wasn't easy. When we did they were all front loaders. I've always had a top loader! I would stand in front of that stupid machine and watch it. It would go for 2 minutes and stop! Then it would go again....and stop!

We had to take something called a "Hydrofoil" (probably wrong word) from Dover, England to Brussels. Here I am watching this stupid machine go...stop...go (well you get the idea) and the Hydrothingy is about to take off!

When we finally got back home to the states, I had to throw away the clothes. They were dull looking and just had a stinky smell.

I can't say it was the fault of the washer....but I suspect that it is.

When I read where someone said the government stuck their business in my business I knew immediately we were doomed.

Everything the government touches turns to mess! Why in the world are they messing in my business.

This is just one more example I am no longer a Democrat or Republican. I have no party. There are a lot of people like me out here.

Just think, the government messing with my washing machine. I think I have the right to determine how hot I want to wash my underwear in.

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Annabellethecat66 — Thu, 20 Feb 2014 17:34:23 GMT

Forgot to say the past 3 washers I've had (and the one I now have) are Matag washers.

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ive been framed — Thu, 20 Feb 2014 18:04:48 GMT

We also have a Maytag Bravos top loader, about 3 years old. It doesn't have the old school tall agitator with 'wings' to shift clothes around, but has a very short post. I haven't had any trouble with how it cleaned delicates. I do miss the manual controls! The drum is large and accommodates quite a large load as well. Of course, we replaced a 25 year old Kenmore- so anything would be quite a step up! One thing that took me awhile to adjust to was the small amount of water usage, hardly enough to agitate the clothes (the washer has a glass top). But all comes out great. I can also adjust spin speeds, which I've found is nice.

I do leave the top opened when it isn't in use, just helps it dry out thoroughly between washes. Never have a problem with odors.

I always have washed necessary things in hot but rinsed with cold or warm. Just cold rinsing wouldn't bother me personally but it is too bad the choices won't be there.

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luvdoodles — Thu, 20 Feb 2014 19:47:25 GMT

We bought a Whirlpool Cabribo top loader about 3 years ago and I am very happy with it. My husband wanted the front load because it looked new and modern, I didn't. It seemed that putting in and taking clothes out of the washer would be a pain. Since I do the laundry, I got my way. There are several different settings also. It has all that I need. My mother has a front load, not by choice, and she hates it.

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Brittle — Thu, 20 Feb 2014 20:58:08 GMT

Replaced my old top loading with a Speedqueen. They have a much longer warrantee for the drum. They use them in laundrymats. Works well...have had no problems....not fancy but just a basic washer.

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Cyndog — Thu, 20 Feb 2014 21:10:43 GMT

I too have a basic top loading agitating washer. I always need to throw in things after it starts and I occasionally dye things and I have to open the washer to check color when they're soaking. I use all temperatures of water, different for different things, no hot water if you want it, that's ridiculous.

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terrier3 — Thu, 20 Feb 2014 21:12:30 GMT

On 2/20/2014 luvpoos said:
We bought a Whirlpool Cabribo top loader about 3 years ago and I am very happy with it. My husband wanted the front load because it looked new and modern, I didn't. It seemed that putting in and taking clothes out of the washer would be a pain. Since I do the laundry, I got my way. There are several different settings also. It has all that I need. My mother has a front load, not by choice, and she hates it.

I helped my aunt pick this one out and now I am getting one for myself.

I love the lack of an agitator in the middle. Quilts wash up great. Plus I found that it spins so efficiently, drying time was way reduced.

Double PLUS - Made in America!

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sunnysw — Thu, 20 Feb 2014 21:56:44 GMT

I will only buy front load washers! My first front loader was a Maytag Neptune in 2000 - I still have it! I put it in our vacation home! I have NEVER had a problem with it! No musty odor, no service calls, Nothing! My husband bought the washer for our primary home when we put the Neptune in our vacation home! It was a Maytag top loader, also a Neptune! It did not have an agitator, it had what were called Paddles! The first service call was less than a year after he bought it! It constantly went off balance & shook itself to death! We just replaced it with a Samsung front loader - Love it!!! I do not use fabric softener - I use white vinegar as a softener! This may be the reason I have never had an odor from my original Maytag front loader! Also, the white vinegar completely removes any residue from clothes!

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Silver Lining — Thu, 20 Feb 2014 22:05:49 GMT

I like my old top loader. My older sister has the latest and greatest front-loader washer and dryer. I think they are a little temperamental. She calls them the evil twins.

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Montana — Thu, 20 Feb 2014 22:08:33 GMT

I replaced my Kenmore with a no-frills Speed Queen. This is the brand they use at my hairdresser's so I figured it would have to be reliable to handle all the salon washing.