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Washer/Dryer Recommendations Requested

World Traveler — Tue, 16 Mar 2021 18:40:41 GMT

My dryer died on me and the part that is needed doesn't even exist anymore. The repairman even tried to get a refurbished part, but was flat out of luck. So I will be purchasing a new one (and probably a matching washing machine!).

I am open to recommendations for or against a brand you have/had. Mine was a Samsung, top of the line, with front loading for the washing machine. Beautiful set but I can't tell you how long I have had it; don't recall when I purchased it. So I am not sure if it lasted as long as most do.

Anytime a workman has come to do a repair over the years, they all say I must have a big family because indications are that they were both used a lot. I have come to the conclusion after hearing that a number of times that I am either very dirty or very clean. I'd like to think it is "very clean" as my description.

I do know that I want to do away with the "under" drawers....the pedestals you can get to raise your machines up about a foot, thus providing storage. I have so much storage already in my utility room that the pedestals are not necessary. However, having them raised on the pedestals has meant I didn't have to bend over when putting clothes in and out of the machines.

Anyway, if you have the time and want to relay your experience with what you would designate as the worst brand for washing machines/dryers or the best brand for the pair, I would be interested in reading your thoughts.

Thanks in advance!

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Katcat1 — Tue, 16 Mar 2021 18:42:57 GMT

I always had luck with Magtag.

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Abrowneyegirl — Tue, 16 Mar 2021 18:46:23 GMT

After 2 top of the line, Consumer Reports top-recommended HE W/D I am done!

I am back to a traditional top-loading, as much water as I want W/D. My clothes and linens are so much cleaner and bright.

When this set goes I plan to get a Speed Queen top loader with no fancy settings set.

Buy whatever is on sale and has the least features to malfunction.

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kaydee50 — Tue, 16 Mar 2021 18:47:19 GMT

I've had GE w/d for the past 20 years (2 different homes) and have found them to be very reliable. I would not get a front loader washer.

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World Traveler — Tue, 16 Mar 2021 19:06:42 GMT

@Abrowneyegirl I totally agree on the least number of features that could go amiss. Mine has a lot on the washing machine; and I guess it has a lot on the dryer too. But I have found that to be true on other things, like a blender. I don't need nine levels for blending. ha!

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World Traveler — Tue, 16 Mar 2021 19:08:04 GMT

@kaydee50 Is GE the brand that used to advertise that their repairmen were bored because they didn't have many calls to go fix their machines? Or maybe that was Maytag?

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World Traveler — Tue, 16 Mar 2021 19:09:38 GMT

@Katcat1 Thanks! I have good things about Maytag in the past. Then I heard that so many companies merged, I wasn't sure if they are all using the same parts now, just different names? Do you know if they were bought out by another company or still solely owned?

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ECBG — Tue, 16 Mar 2021 19:12:16 GMT

I have had a top loading LG pair for a year. Totally loving them and the washer takes a BIG load!

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World Traveler — Tue, 16 Mar 2021 19:14:24 GMT

@ECBG Oh, that is a good point. I want a washer that will take a big load. I used to have a refrigerator made by LG; it was very good. I should look at their washers/dryers.

Thanks!

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sunshine45 — Tue, 16 Mar 2021 19:14:43 GMT

have had a speed queen for almost three years now and love it.

it has a 7 year warranty, is a top loader, and i can adjust the water settings. they are pricey, but worth it. super quiet also. i have the matching dryer.

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ECBG — Tue, 16 Mar 2021 19:16:59 GMT

@World Traveler wrote:
@ECBG Oh, that is a good point. I want a washer that will take a big load. I used to have a refrigerator made by LG; it was very good. I should look at their washers/dryers.

Thanks!

@World Traveler

With all of the safety now, I can no longer add the water, open the top and stir in my powdered oxyclean for my white clothes.

I just changed to Oxyclean liquid. That was simple!, lol!!!

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World Traveler — Tue, 16 Mar 2021 19:27:53 GMT

@sunshine45 Quiet is always good.

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ECBG — Tue, 16 Mar 2021 19:40:59 GMT

@World Traveler wrote:
@sunshine45 Quiet is always good.

@sunshine45

Mine is very quiet!

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World Traveler — Tue, 16 Mar 2021 20:04:32 GMT

Just got a text from the guy who came out to repair my dryer and couldn't get the part anymore. I asked him which brand he has the least calls on and which one he recommends. He said any Whirlpool made units are good; guess Whirlpool makes others and puts different names on them. Think that includes Maytag, Jen Air, etc.

When I asked which brand to avoid, all he said was "less is better." When I questioned him more, he said "less options." The more bells and whistles, the more it costs to fix, which we already talked about on this thread. Makes sense.

But......I also want a good looking set in my utility room.

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Nightowlz — Tue, 16 Mar 2021 20:20:21 GMT

@World Traveler

I can say we had a Whirlpool dryer for 31 or 33 years before we had to replace it. We now have another Whirlpool dryer.

My washer died several months ago. It was a Whirlpool. I can say it did not last as long as my other washer.

I did some research before I bought another washer & chose not to buy another Whirlpool. I did not research dryers since I'm not replacing it until it stops working.

I don't care if they match or not they are behind closed doors. LOL!!!

I ended up buying a top loading Samsung. So far so good.

I did not want to end up with a machine that eats clothes, or fill with enough water to get the job done.

Decide which model you like so you can research plus read some reviews before making your final decision.

At any rate whatever you buy you will be lucky if it lasts 10 yrs.

I research everything before we buy it.

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World Traveler — Tue, 16 Mar 2021 20:24:40 GMT

@NightowlzInteresting that you say that about the 10 years. I just went online and asked about best/worst brands, and someone asked how long should you expect the washer/dryer to last. The answer was ten years. That really surprised me. They used to last longer. Same with cars. I know my 55 Chevy is still humming along somewhere! LOL!

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World Traveler — Tue, 16 Mar 2021 20:31:29 GMT

@Nightowlz Oh, I have to have them match! ha! That would surely screw up my senses if I walked into the utility room and one was a different color or if one was really big like I have now, and the other one was the smaller size.

That's just one of my idiosyncrasies.

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AspenGrove — Tue, 16 Mar 2021 20:38:38 GMT

Whirlpool Duet—front loading. Bought the washer/dryer set about 5 or 6 years ago, at the same time two friends also did since our old respective washers all died about the same time. Each of us is still really happy we bought them. Zero problems.

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Nightowlz — Tue, 16 Mar 2021 20:38:59 GMT

@World Traveler wrote:
@Nightowlz Oh, I have to have them match! ha! That would surely screw up my senses if I walked into the utility room and one was a different color or if one was really big like I have now, and the other one was the smaller size.

That's just one of my idiosyncrasies.

@World Traveler

I won't replace it if it's not broke. The only thing I will replace before it quits is our AC. I keep telling DH we need to replace it. It seems to cool ok but does not remove humidity like it should. That's telling me it needs to be replaced. When we bought it they told us it would last 8-10 yrs. It's 20 yrs old or so now.

When we updated the kitchen 21 yrs ago we left the stove/oven in the kitchen because it still worked. It still works today.

Hoping to get kitchen remodel done this year.

I have no idea what to look for since my stove is so old. I don't know what's out there.

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World Traveler — Tue, 16 Mar 2021 20:42:12 GMT

@AspenGrove Thanks! I have enjoyed the front loading because it uses less water and it doesn't beat the H*** out of my clothes! And it is quieter; at least compared to the top loading/agitator I had prior to the current machine.