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Want my old washing machine back

wakefield64 — Wed, 19 Oct 2022 20:52:39 GMT

Am I the only one who cannot stand the new washers that wash your clothes in about 3 inches of water. I have been trying to think of the upside but It does not help. There is hardly enough water for it to slosh. Want my old Kenmore back. 😔

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Shelbelle — Wed, 19 Oct 2022 21:06:00 GMT

Dont blame you one bit, mine is 9 years old and is already less water.

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SilleeMee — Wed, 19 Oct 2022 21:25:11 GMT

Next time look for one with a 'deep-water setting'. That's what I plan to do when the time comes.

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santorini — Wed, 19 Oct 2022 21:27:44 GMT

Yes!!! I played around and did some stupid things after a google search. One article said to fill large water bottles with water and add to the load and that would fool the washer into thinking the load weighed more and that more water was needed. HA! It did not work and the lids came off of the bottles within a minute or two. Don't try it.

I finally discovered that when I use the delicate cycle (even if it's for non-delicate items), it uses more water. The lighter the load (on delicate), the more water it uses. A load of 5 towels won't get as much water as a load containing 2 shirts, but it is definitely more water than I get when I use all of the other cycles (normal, etc.).

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evelyner — Wed, 19 Oct 2022 21:29:27 GMT

Yes deep water setting is the way to go.

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shoesnbags — Wed, 19 Oct 2022 21:44:10 GMT

@evelynerI don't blame you for being unhappy. I couldn't live with those low water levels. My beloved Kenmore Elite died 10 months ago. We replaced it with a Speed Queen. I can set the water depth to low, med or high. There is also an Auto setting which I never use. Given how much I use the washer, the Speed Queen was worth every penny. Also has a 7 year warranty.

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ValuSkr — Wed, 19 Oct 2022 21:43:48 GMT

My washing machine (Whirlpool) is quite old. I get to select the size of the load (hand-washable up to ex-large, with many settings in between) and that determines how much water goes in. I can't imagine doing a load of linens, for example, in only 3" of water.

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Lucky Charm — Wed, 19 Oct 2022 21:50:52 GMT

Is there any way you can add more water? Like using a large jug or pitcher of water?

My last two washers were new, but give me plenty of water and they aren't Speed Queens.

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santorini — Wed, 19 Oct 2022 22:00:40 GMT

@Lucky Charm wrote:
Is there any way you can add more water? Like using a large jug or pitcher of water?

My last two washers were new, but give me plenty of water and they aren't Speed Queens.

Not if it's a front loading machine.

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speedy girl — Wed, 19 Oct 2022 22:02:28 GMT

I have to wash everything on large or extra large load, just to get enough water. I sure miss my old one, too!

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Bhvbum — Wed, 19 Oct 2022 22:05:43 GMT

@santorini wrote:
@Lucky Charm wrote:
Is there any way you can add more water? Like using a large jug or pitcher of water?

My last two washers were new, but give me plenty of water and they aren't Speed Queens.
Not if it's a front loading machine.

I do all the time, my Maytag has a warm/warm cycle, and a hot/cold cycle. I never want to rinse clothes in cold water, it simply doesn't get all the detergent out. So I often put a gallon of hot water in the rinse cycle. I keep an empty bleach bottle that I use and I pour the water into the drawer where you put detergent/softener/bleach. I also will set the washer on two rinses.

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deeva — Wed, 19 Oct 2022 22:06:45 GMT

My one year old Lg washer( top loader) uses less water, but I haven't noticed any difference in the cleanliness of my clothes.

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Kachina624 — Wed, 19 Oct 2022 22:11:47 GMT

I have a washer I bought in 1995. I baby it like it was my first-born. I'll feed it anything it wants and give it lots of love and affection. It uses lots of water and vigorously agitates. I say a little prayer every time I turn it on.

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on the bay — Wed, 19 Oct 2022 22:14:27 GMT

@Kachina624,

That's pretty amazing! It must know how much it is loved😄

Congratulations!

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Daludog — Thu, 20 Oct 2022 00:16:59 GMT

Mine has a glass see thru top, and a deep water load which is still not much water !! I know you are gonna laugh, but i have a water sink next to the washer, i got a short hose and attach to it. But I have to start washer, lift lid add water from hose, then close. I haven't figured out the rinse cycle cause it locks..... i guess i can just do a rinse cycle to add water. These new washers suck. There is no way to do towels and bedspreads with the water saver mode, even on deep water setting. i have stood and watched thru glass top and they do not add enough water.

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wakefield64 — Wed, 19 Oct 2022 22:24:59 GMT

Thanks for all the tops, really helpful.

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SilleeMee — Wed, 19 Oct 2022 22:31:25 GMT

My Maytag is around 35yo. I don't know how much longer it will be around. Still works really well. But I hat that feeling of 'uh-oh-what-was-that-noise-?' or finding water on the floor beneath the washer. Anxiety abounds.

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RedTop — Wed, 19 Oct 2022 22:47:05 GMT

I bought a new GE washer, used it 2 days and knew it was not for me, due to no full fill water option. The filling by sensor options are quite misleading.

I chose a Whirlpool commercial washer, no frills, exactly what you will find in a laundrymat. Basic wash cycles, water temp choices and a push button start; works great. Definitely a good choice for me and I would choose the same machine again in a heartbeat.

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BlueFinch — Wed, 19 Oct 2022 23:07:15 GMT

@wakefield64 Nope, you're not alone. I had a large load Whirlpool for about 20 years that performed fabulously. When it conked out, I searched and searched, finally settling on a top loading Maytag with an agitator. Top load with agitator was harder to find.

It's a really nice looking machine compared to my old Whirlpool, but for function --- it's a trial to adequately wash my clothes. On any sensor presets, I will have some clothes come out of the wash with dry spots on them. They don't even get fully wet.

I spend lots of time with workarounds to get more water. Including soaking the clothes with a bucket of water to trick the sensors for a higher fill. Also, for 'bedding' setting, it has higher fill, so I use it most often. I also use Lysol laundry sanitizer often now, when I never felt a need for such with my old machine.

I get why suddenly we're being bombarded with adds for all the products for making our laundry smell good. It's to cover up the fact our clothes are not fully cleaned with these water saving machines. I long for the day I used to love to smell my freshly washed laundry. Not now.

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happilyretiredgirl — Wed, 19 Oct 2022 23:28:56 GMT

Sometimes all the new technology is not as great as we think or at least me, I am old school and sometimes just prefer to turn a knob instead of everything digital and/or programmable....LOL