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What is a trustworthy washing machine brand these days?

PilatesLover — Sat, 08 Oct 2022 13:09:01 GMT

My 30 year old Whirlpool has reached the point of no repair. So I'm on the hunt for a new washing machine.

I don't need bells and whistles. I just need something trustworthy. What are the current good brands?

Thank you.

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Shelbelle — Sat, 08 Oct 2022 13:36:08 GMT

With the longevity you got from your Whirlpool, I would certainly have faith in another one.

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cozyseeker — Sat, 08 Oct 2022 13:39:00 GMT

Speed Queen, hands down. Pricey, but so worth it.

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Shelbelle — Sat, 08 Oct 2022 13:46:41 GMT

Sadly, no machine made today will give you 30 years of service.

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SeaMaiden — Sat, 08 Oct 2022 13:47:17 GMT

My last two have been Kenmore....the first top load washer lasted 15 years.... my current front load is still working great now for going on 12 years

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pietook — Sat, 08 Oct 2022 13:49:26 GMT

Do NOT buy Samsung appliances---- no one will work on them---not even the retailer where you purchased them! Plus, they give lots of trouble! My son has an appliance repair business is how I know this.

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SilleeMee — Sat, 08 Oct 2022 14:03:55 GMT

I've got a super-old Maytag that just won't die. But when it does I'll be looking at Amana's washer/dryer set. I've been eyeing the reviews for a couple of years now and they have been top-rated so far. Amana is a no-frills subdivision of Whirlpool. Their washer/dryer set has basic operation features which I like...also a deep-water setting.

Basic and simple!

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Jane Roberts — Sat, 08 Oct 2022 13:57:19 GMT

I have a Speed Queen washer and dryer. So far, so good!

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vermint — Sat, 08 Oct 2022 14:01:29 GMT

After having only GE's for 47 years...and being pleased with them all..I just bought an LG front-loader a week ago. The reason? It would have taken a month, or more, to get a new GE, similar to what I had, and the LG was available for immediate delivery. I couldn't go a month or more without a washing machine so LG it was. So far, so good.

I don't expect any newer machines to last but 5-10 years. Seems like they all have "computers" in them, and after about 5 years that part isn't available any longer.

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YouGoGirl1 — Sat, 08 Oct 2022 14:03:03 GMT

I have a Speed Queen, I love it, best machine ever.

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lgfan — Sat, 08 Oct 2022 14:05:55 GMT

I also had an old Whirlpool that broke down after more than 21 years of service. I just bought another Whirlpool washer and dryer. I was happy with Whirlpool so why experiment with other brands.

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cactusgal — Sat, 08 Oct 2022 14:08:32 GMT

@PilatesLover The way things are cheaply made now a days. I would get one of these

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millieshops — Sat, 08 Oct 2022 14:08:50 GMT

I have a Maytag washer/dryer combo that was installed in my condo in 1993. It's still working. I'm taking the advice of a salesman at my favorite local appliance retailer. "Use what you have until it dies."

If he's willing to forego a sale, I'm taking his advice.

I would like to buy another matching pair when one of the machines dies - repair won't be much of an option. However, because my laundry space is severely limited, I know my choice will all be limited because so many of the many products available do not begin to fit into 1993 space.

I do my "research" pretty much within my own development because many of the original machines have long ago had to be replaced. Even the small changes the best of our local remodelers suggest doesn't give us much more choice and adds hundreds of dollars to the cost.

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Group 5 minus 1 — Sat, 08 Oct 2022 14:11:05 GMT

Be careful!!!!

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Imaoldhippie — Sat, 08 Oct 2022 14:24:34 GMT

I have only Kenmore appliances. Thats the only brand I trust, had a Whirlpool washer at one time and it was a piece of junk got rid of it for a Kenmore.

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piperbay — Sat, 08 Oct 2022 14:56:19 GMT

@PilatesLover I asked our appliance repair guy what his picks would be for a new washing machine since I am looking for one too.

Top loader : Frigidaire, KitchenAid, LG

Front Loader: LG Tromm

I prefer top loaders myself. Also, as was mentioned here, Samsung is not a good brand of appliances. No one wanted to repair our Samsung fridge.

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panda1234 — Sat, 08 Oct 2022 15:06:55 GMT

@cozyseeker wrote:
Speed Queen, hands down. Pricey, but so worth it.

@cozyseeker ABSOLUTELY.........makes washing a pleasure. So worth the money.

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elated — Sat, 08 Oct 2022 15:08:00 GMT

I bought a brand new LG washer and dryer. The dryer works perfectly. The washer softener dispenser doesn't work. It took me three plus hours to get customer service to issue a repair warranty. My son had to get on the phone and insist upon repair. They gave me suggestions on how to fix it myself including sending me a new dispenser. It would have taken three weeks. The repair is suppose to happen on 10/13. I received my washer and dryer on 9/6.

This is my experience which has been very disappointing. So this is just a forewarning in case of problems.

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PilatesLover — Sat, 08 Oct 2022 15:19:03 GMT

@cactusgal wrote:
@PilatesLover The way things are cheaply made now a days. I would get one of these

Ha ha! The way things are going I might have to do just that!

Re: What is a trustworthy washing machine brand these days?

PilatesLover — Sat, 08 Oct 2022 15:19:46 GMT

Thanks so much everyone, I really appreciate your input!