Washing Machine queston - Page 2

gertrudecloset · ‎02-13-2021

@lulu1 wrote:
@songbird wrote:
@gertrudecloset Our old one is a Maytag. It's about 20 years old. About average for a washing machine. They carry (Best Buy, Home Depot) that line Whirlpool too. What I loved about the Kenmore was detailed types of washes it did. One for blankets, etc. I wanted to get a Speed Queen but having trouble find one. I just wanted to try something different this time.
The days of washing machines, or for that matter any appliances, lasting 20 years on average, are long gone. When we bought our last washer and dryer, (actually we bought all new kitchen appliances) we were told by the owner of the appliance store, we'd be extremely lucky to get 10 years of use out of any of them.

@lulu1it's called planned obsolescence.

Especially cellular phones other electronic gadgets. I don't want an "electronic washing machine." I hope we don't get stuck with them as other model types disappear. I don't need to set it from an app. GE, Whirlpool, Maytag without the fancy stuff that won't cost of $1,000. That's what the new fangled Samsung and LG stuff costs. I'm looking at prices right now.

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Cakers3 · ‎06-17-2015

@songbird wrote:
Our old washing machine has had it. The ball bearings on the motor have worn down. We need a new one. We are looking for 4 cubic feet and up machine. There is a Samsung 5 cubic feet one that we like. Anyone ever have this? Lots of LG models too. My husband doesn't like their products, but they seem OK to me. Anyone have one of those? They don't offer Speed Queen or Kenmore. We tried the Kenmore (used to be Sears) but they are very expensive and no free delivery. We want free delivery and haul away old washer. Our price range is $600.00 to $750.00. We prefer a top loader. Front loaders have a rep for not cleaning clothes well. Stores we've tried are Best Buy and Home Depot.

@songbird I am not sure where you are getting this info but we researched very carefully and went with a front loader-Whirlpool Duet.

We found in our research that the front loaders do clean better and also spin out more water, making your dryer more efficient.

Also consider the lesser amount of water the front end loader uses.

It's your choice, of course, but I suggest you read reviews of any and all washers you are interested in buying.

Most of the companies such as Maytag, Whirlpool, etc. have bought into each other so parts from one company may be put in the machines of another brand.

DS has an LG front loader washer and they have had no problems with it for quite a few years, now.

Samsung is great for phones and TV's but their refrigerator of only 2 years broke down with a problem known to Samsung.

Good Luck

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Sooner · ‎03-10-2010

I would never in this life have another agatator-less washing machine. It twisted clothes into a tight rope, could not wash king sheets, and was off balance during most of the loads and had to go dig around in it.

We have had top load LG since 2016 and so far love them. We have a laundry room and can leave the washer door open, and it's pretty dry here not too humid, so we haven't had problems with smells.

I love not having to lean over and dig the clothes out.

decaf · ‎05-13-2021

@songbird Speed Queen is only sold by local independent appliance stores. Go to the Speed Queen site and look for " Where to Buy". Enter your zip code for a dealer close to you.

Speed Queens do last 20- 25 years. The others may last 5 or 8 years now, many parts are just plastic.

Cakers3 · ‎06-17-2015

As far a bending to load/unload a front end, there are platforms (DH made ours).

I have no problem and I have a back issue.

You still have to front load any dryer anyway - are there top loading dryers?

I have never seen one.

"" Compassion is a verb."-Thich Nhat Hanh

River Song · ‎03-15-2010

I've had a Whirlpool Duet front load washer and dryer for nine years. The washer cleans clothes just fine, as well as any top load washer I've owned. The dryer has never given me one bit of trouble.

The washer was fine for the first two years, then started giving a door lock error code. Had the door lock mechanism replaced, twice. This washer has two computer boards in it and I've had the boards replaced several times. This washer is definitely finicky. The best thing I ever did was buy the extended warranty!

The extended warranty ran out and the washer still has occasional tantrums with the door lock. I'm pretty sure its not the door lock mechanism but the computer boards that are being tempermental. And sometimes the washer doesn't complete the cycle and I have to start it again. I'm not paying a repair man to replace the computer boards again because that would cost me as much as a new washer. So, I'm nursing the washer along until I can afford to buy a new one. I wouldn't hesitate to buy a front load washer again but would get the pedestals, less bending down.

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Mistreatedbycs · ‎03-10-2010

@songbird

The first question should be, who has the best service. You can have the greatest machine on the market but if you don't have the "support" what good is it? Service does not necessarily mean it doesn't work, it means that there might be a tiny bit of fine tuning that needs to be done and when will these people come to look at it/fix it even under warranty.

The second question is how much do I want to spend

The third question is that you want a top loader and will I be able

to reach down to the bottom of the machine and retrieve my clothes.

Sounds silly but I didn't check that and I have to really stretch to reach down to get those small items. I do have a step stool but I think to myself, why didn't I check something like that when I was at the store.

You have the rest, will they pick up and take away my old unit.

Will they deliver to free. When can they deliver or do I have to wait weeks. I know you don't have time but the best time and best deal to buy appliances is Black Friday week.

KingstonsMom · ‎03-09-2010

I have a Whirlpool Cabrio HE washer and dryer and I absolutely HATE the washer, can't wait for it to die!

Besides no soak cycle possible, I have to wash every half a load with a second rinse to get anything clean.

The only other option is to use the 'bulky', setting, in which case it adds more water to the load, but it doesn't spin them out enough, you have to use a second 'spin and drain' cycle.

Anything I may be doing to save water is dwarfed by the energy usage at this point.

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Tinkrbl44 · ‎08-23-2010

@songbird wrote:
Our old washing machine has had it. The ball bearings on the motor have worn down. We need a new one. We are looking for 4 cubic feet and up machine. There is a Samsung 5 cubic feet one that we like. Anyone ever have this? Lots of LG models too. My husband doesn't like their products, but they seem OK to me. Anyone have one of those? They don't offer Speed Queen or Kenmore. We tried the Kenmore (used to be Sears) but they are very expensive and no free delivery. We want free delivery and haul away old washer. Our price range is $600.00 to $750.00. We prefer a top loader. Front loaders have a rep for not cleaning clothes well. Stores we've tried are Best Buy and Home Depot.

@songbird

If you haven't yet checked the ratings for washers in Consumer Reports, make the time to do so. Reading all the pros and cons can help you easily sort through what will work for you.