[Baby Blessing]

Originally Posted by TLC

We are getting a Front Loader Washer and Dryer.

All I know is that I want the Cherry Red Color, but everything is so high tech, I don't even know where to begin....

Any Experience to Share...please

We had a new top loader Kitchen-Aide top of the line, turned out to be a real lemon, during its warranty had many repairs done, finally being so discouraged with it, pushed it aside and junked it. This machine didn't have that much use and the store wouldn't take it back.

I had to buy a replacement, right away it started leaking and the repair technician had to replace the transmission with a new one the very next day it did the same thing leaking (the technician said that there was a problem with the transmissions and that it is an on going problem with many of the newer top loaders) luckily we was able to get our money refunded on this machine.

A month ago we purchased the front loader (4.0 cu.ct. 10-cycle) larger model washer of the whirlpool duet and absolutely love it, I use far less detergent (HE brand, this is very important, we also was told that if we used other detergents it could and most likely would void the warranty) noticed on our recent water bill being much lower, being on propane am sure we will notice a difference on that bill too even Jack commented how much whiter our whites are. I will eventually get the drier to match after we get moved.

I will say, I did just take out the extended warranty yesterday before my 30 days was up to get it, only because of my past experience with the Kichen Aide and also the Sears Kenmore that were lemons Sadly to say things just aren't made like they use to be.
Years past I wouldn't spend the extra money on extended warranties but not today, for us they are a must.

Good luck on your choice of machines.

Patti and Jack