Front Loading Washers??

CDN2 · ‎03-09-2010

Once again, any reccomendations, preferences, comments?

I think I should replace my 28 year old Kenmore before it dies!!!!!!!!

I'm considering a Frigdaire with not too many bells & whistles. Thanks

henderson · ‎03-18-2010

My neighbor has a Kenmore washer and dryer and the washer was leaking and not draining and the dryer wouldn't dry. It's only a few years old and trying to get a service technician out that was difficult. I was to let him in and service was scheduled from 8 to noon. I called about 9 and they didn't have the scheduling done. Then another call and said they would be out first thing in the morning. Next morning I called and said they're on there way in 20 min. Then I called back and got another dispatcher (who was in Calif. and we live in Nevada) and said that wasn't true. Then another call and instead of calling the contact number (myself) they called her husband who was in rehab and he said to cancel because his wife was at work. I blame that on my neighbor for not telling them I was going to be there. I've only heard bad things about the new Kenmore's.

circle2 · ‎03-10-2010

I have a Frigidaire Affinity set. I have had this set for abot 6 years and love.Just remember, you can't open the door and throw a forgotten item in once the washer

has started. If you get any brand of front loading,make sure to wipe the rubber

seal when you finish doing the laundry. Leave the door open for a while. Good

luck in your search.

jlkz · ‎12-02-2013

@henderson

From your post it is obvious that Sears still has the same miserable operation for customer service on appliances.

A few years back, we ordered a dishwasher to be delivered and installed when we got back from vacation. On our 2-day drive home, I get a call that the delivery would be later on our day 2. We couldn't get through to anyone across the country to postpone the work.

Called our our neighbor and was told there was a truck sitting in our driveway. Told him to tell the guy it would be at least an hour and a half before we got there. He waited and did a great job.

What a nightmare...and then the unpacking after two days on the road and vacation.

You would think after all the complaints that they would fix their system. Maybe this is why they have gone downhill.

We make a living by what we get. We make a life by what we give.
Sir Winston Churchill

luvknines · ‎08-09-2013

I have a maytag frpmt loader for 8 years no problems at all My mom always had maytag only three in her 61 years of marriage So I went with maytag. whirlpool is also a good brand both my sons have whirlpool and have had them for abt 10 years of washing 3 loads a day every day. whirlpool is p[art of the maytag brand.

Nataliesgramma · ‎03-28-2015

I have an LG front loader and I really like it...

I think I woud stay away from Sears and Kenmore now though....I just don't see them being in business a too much longer....

Fressa · ‎03-20-2012

I purchased a Samsung front loader washer and gas dryer about 4 years ago. I like it. I got the storage drawers for underneath mainly for the ease of not bending over so far to get the clothing from the machines. Remember to check this when you are looking at them in the stores. The model I have has a "pure" cycle which I LOVE! It will let you know when it needs to run thru a cleaning cycle. It's great. My friend had purchased a set 6 months prior to me and opted for the model that had a steam cycle. She likes her's as well but would have preferred the "pure" cycle.

Here are the main reasons why I converted to the front loading models:

I have king size bedding which I wash oftern. (sheets weekly and blankets & comforters monthtly)

I have a ton of throw covers in a variety of weights because we have dogs. I wanted to be able to reduce the number of loads for these items.

I only found a few models that were not front loaders that could handle king size bedding.

My advise is to make a list of the features that you need (delicates, perm.press, etc) and features that you would like to have (if possible) Check the warranties on the machines. Check the reviews. Keep your budge in mind.

fthunt · ‎12-24-2010

You'll go dizzy asking us LOL However, my neighbor bought an LG and hated it from the start. Limited water allowed and it broke down after 14 months. I have a Whirlpool and it did need a replacement part ???? down in the bottom section, but otherwise it's a great machine.

Happy sorting out a brand!