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@drizzelllawrote:

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@kelsey17wrote:

I always bought  Sears Kenmore washer dryers...never had a problem....i had to replace my washer a few years back and ended up going with a

Maytag Bravos.....and i have found times when the a few of the clothes coming out seem partially dry......and i was never sure if it was just not getting wet enough or the spin cycle squeezed it so well that it almost

dried out the piece of clothing.....and i bought "X Large Capacity" so that i could do large washes and not have to worry about my bedspread washes

being too large for the machine...my old  Large capacity Kenmore worked great with the bedspreads and i wanted to make sure when i purchased the newer washer it would do the same........WELL...it ALWAYS seems to mess up the machine when i put the bedspreads in...goes into UL(unbalanced mode)...the timing gets messed up, etc...........................so next time i may go back to Kenmore...and DEF get a washer with an agitator...i think part of the problems with the larger loads is the agitator isn't there to help keep the clothes arranged equally and it get the machine weighted down on a certain side and then creates the UL cycle......

good luck....i think these days it is all hit and miss

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I have never been to the laundromat as many times as I have until recently. My new washer can't handle quilts, sleeping bags etc. So I end up going to the laundromat to get them cleaned. And as I am sitting there waiting in the laundromat, I keep thinking I might as well just bring the regular stuff and do it all at once. 

@drizzellla  You can buy those  laundromat machines, they are called Speed Queen.They are made for home use with no goverment regulations..

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[CelticCrafter]

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@drizzelllawrote:

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@Puppy Lipswrote:

So if I am interpreting this correctly, a part of his clothing never even got wet?  Just asking because my washer is experiencing a long and painful death, and I will be in the market soon.  I have no idea what kind of washer to buy.

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Yes - you are right. Part of his pants never got wet. PLEASE keep your washer you have now as long as possible. I had a Maytag for 35 years. It rusted out in a spot so I got a new washer. I am so disappointed in the new washer, I wish I got my 35 year old Maytag repaired.

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As much as I dislike my top loading, old fashioned agitator GE because it too noisy I'm thinking I would look into having it repaired should anything happen to it.  

[drizzellla]

GAcat123

I do have a locking lid. It is a pain.

I put the wash on the Casual Cycle because it doesn't wrinkle the clothes as much. I can select a deep water wash but it spins the clothes so much they are a wrinkled tangled mess when the wash is finished.

So I have a choice of dry clothes or wrinkled tangled clothes.

And yes - I will Keep Calm and Wash On 

[drizzellla]

Panda123

I am SO TEMPTED! I really like them.

When I was in Disney in November I used them. I could not believe how they washed the clothes and did such a nice job! I kept raving about the Speed Queen. Who in their right mind raves about a washer on Vacation! ME!

Then we went to the laundromat and they had them. They did such a nice job on the bulky things. The stuff came out clean and not all twisted. 

I wonder what they cost. Guess I have to wait for this "new" washer to die. And the way they make washers now - shouldn't take too long.


PS - Just looked up Commercial Speed Queen - the 2 models I looked at $2,600 - $2,700. That is a whole lot of washing. 

[SilleeMee]

I have an old Maytag top-load. It's never had anything go wrong with it. If and when things do go wrong with it then I will repair it. They just don't make them like they used to anymore.

[Twins Mom]

It appears with the regulations made a few years back forcing us to use less water per load, quality of washing results and washing machines has suffered greatly. Why should this task have become so difficult? No matter what one buys, it appears that if the machines have to comply, they don’t do the job or last no matter the cost. To have to go to laundromat fir queen set of flannel sheets is absurd!

[drizzellla]

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@SilleeMeewrote:

I have an old Maytag top-load. It's never had anything go wrong with it. If and when things do go wrong with it then I will repair it. They just don't make them like they used to anymore.

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I also had an old Maytag and never had to have it repaired. If I knew then what I know now - I would have had the 35 year old machine repaired.

[PA Mom-mom]

@drizzellla Your story reminded me of an experience I had in Germany 40 years ago. The laundramat I used had, like everyone in Germany, water saving washing machines. On my first visit, I noticed people carrying small pails of water from the sink to the washing machines. I quickly realized the machines didn't use enough water, because they were "water saving" machines!

[Lilysmom]

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@Gourmetwrote:

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Hi,  I have a Kenmore Elite HE washer and all my clothes get wet.  Even adjusts the water use for the size of the load.  I can do one towel or a whole bed set and everrything is wet.  Be sure to use HE detergent and fabric softner.  Anything else will gum up the machine.  Make sure the clothes are not wraped around each other.  I love my Kenmore and wouldn't change for anything.  Hope this helps.

 @Gourmet, I have a Kenmore Elite HE also.  I bought mine 12 years ago when we built our house. Still going and I have been satisfied with it’s performance.

 I have Bosch (dual fuel range and dishwasher) and I LOVE them both.  Fridge is Kenmore Elite.  Compressor went first year while it was still under warranty.  I think it will die soon, to be followed I think by the washer.  I know my appliance repair person and will ask him what to buy.  LM

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[deeva]

I’ve owned a LG top load he washer for five years and have been very happy with it. It’s not noisy and doesn’t smell like the front loaders.