Need a new washer and dryer -suggestions

[dwerten]

Originally Posted by Breeze

Ha ha, sound like me and my hubby. My hubby always wants the least expensive until we go to buy something and then he wants ALL the features.

lol we are 14 years apart and he hates change loll he says he is the grandfather clock and i am the timex lollll it is so fun around the house lollll I always tell him hmm i might have to trade you in for a younger model - we have been together for 10 years and i swear as we age it gets worse lollll

[dwerten]

Originally Posted by chattiesmom

My best advice would be to check the ratings on the specific model you are looking at. It depends on who manufacturers the one you are looking at. Several different manufacturers produce machines for the Kennmore (Sears) line -- it isn't a "brand name" anymore that you can go by, you have to know who actually makes the machine.

I would also suggest calling a repair company for advice on which brands/models are the most reliable.

ok thanks - yeah i was trusting my appliance part guy he is a genious that one everyone in town knows him and he told me maytag, kenmore or whirlpool and no i do not think it is because he wants me to buy parts lollll he is a very honest guy - ugh so bummed ok will keep investigating - i need one fast though as dh is emailing me at work saying the wee wee pads are piling up lol - no pressure lol

[dwerten]

Kenmore Elite Washer and Dryer...

there is a brand new set for sale on craigs list for this one

their tenants moved in and could not pay the rent so left these as collateral right in my town and the animal shelter needs a dryer so may donate my dryer to local animal shelter

[kjc]

Originally Posted by stovesj

We bought the Maytag front loader washer and dryer and have them on pedestals. I don't like them at all!!! It vibrates so bad it sounds like a helicopter is landing in my house and the washer walks across the floor everytime I use it. Another big dislike it with the water level. While they save on water you cannot adjust the level and because of that all of my clothes come out with dog hair still all over them. Yuck, I never had that problem with my top loader. At least it clean dog hair but I have better things to do than pick dog hair off of everything.

I'm feelin' you there!

Originally Posted by dwerten

ok here is another question

the dryer is a gas we have now and it works but there are some chips on the door so a little rust and i am sure it was bought at the same time as the washer so should i go for it and buy washer and dryer or just washer?

Whirlpool Duet Sport: Yuk!

Stinky clothes: bc HE detergent is 'green' so it's made with no or little scent, and you use less.

And the hair gets knotted up and sticks to everything. I used to get mad at my cat!

Must leave washer door open to dry between loads or overnight or bad mold smell, so I'm fighting with cats contantly!. I do a bleachy white load either every other or every second load. Has a 'clean washer' cycle that I haven't used yet.

Biggest thing I miss: soaking whites in bleach water. Has a soak cycle, but
doesn't dispense bleach until wash cycle.

Sounds and feels like you live on the train tracks with jets flying overhead during spin cycle. Spins really fast, except with heavy jeans loads (when you need it most!). Can only wash 4 pair size 46-48 mens jeans, more will not get clean.

So you use less dryer time as most clothes are spun dry in the washer. I quit using liquid softener bc it ruins washers and adds to the mold problem.

I use dryer softener sheets bc they make the stuck on hair and UFT (unidentified fuzzie things) smell better. It does not make then go away. I am now a leading authority on lint brushes.

The washer is not listed as Energy Star compliant, bc the idiots who designed it screwed up. When you power it up, it defaults to hot or warm water for all cycles, so if you want cold you have to change that setting for each and every load.

The dryer has a cheapo plastic door clasp (now broken) but dryer still works if you tape the door shut!

[dwerten]

Originally Posted by kjc

I'm feelin' you there!



Whirlpool Duet Sport: Yuk!

Stinky clothes: bc HE detergent is 'green' so it's made with no or little scent, and you use less.

And the hair gets knotted up and sticks to everything. I used to get mad at my cat!

Must leave washer door open to dry between loads or overnight or bad mold smell, so I'm fighting with cats contantly!. I do a bleachy white load either every other or every second load. Has a 'clean washer' cycle that I haven't used yet.

Biggest thing I miss: soaking whites in bleach water. Has a soak cycle, but
doesn't dispense bleach until wash cycle.

Sounds and feels like you live on the train tracks with jets flying overhead during spin cycle. Spins really fast, except with heavy jeans loads (when you need it most!). Can only wash 4 pair size 46-48 mens jeans, more will not get clean.

So you use less dryer time as most clothes are spun dry in the washer. I quit using liquid softener bc it ruins washers and adds to the mold problem.

I use dryer softener sheets bc they make the stuck on hair and UFT (unidentified fuzzie things) smell better. It does not make then go away. I am now a leading authority on lint brushes.

The washer is not listed as Energy Star compliant, bc the idiots who designed it screwed up. When you power it up, it defaults to hot or warm water for all cycles, so if you want cold you have to change that setting for each and every load.

The dryer has a cheapo plastic door clasp (now broken) but dryer still works if you tape the door shut!

lol omg this was funny gf - dang sounds like a ton of problems with the front loads yikes

[judylynne]

I bought Samsung front load with steam and silver care features, along with the matching steam dryer. The nice thing about the silver care feature is it prevents the moldy musty smell that people complain about in front washers. I use this on towels and heavy stuff ocasionally to rid of the smell-works great on athletic wear as well! Yes, the clothes do take longer to wash(1 hr 15 mins) but they come out amazingly clean and in my thinking-still is quicker than having to re-wash the load again because it didn't come clean the first time. My whites have never been cleaner-especially the stinky soccer socks! The washer is huge-you can pack a ton of clothes in there(it has one of the biggest capacities available). When I was doing my research prior to picking a washer, this one was one of the highest rated. Love the dryer as well, very quick. Love the steam feature-to 'fluff' things up, or take out wrinkles.

[BaxtersMommy]

WOW.I bought maytag 6 years ago, and love it. it has worked perfectly. I guess that was before they sold out.

[Micah my love]

Originally Posted by BaxtersMommy

WOW.I bought maytag 6 years ago, and love it. it has worked perfectly. I guess that was before they sold out.

My maytag is 7 yrs old and used everyday.. but like everything else the next one may not last very long.. the first water filter replacement for my fridge lasted a year the last one lasted 3 months.

[dwerten]

ok still have not pulled the trigger lolll can you say analysis paralysis - I am so confused lolll

any more input as the wee wee pads are piling up lolll now on to disposables lol

[dwerten]

just learned a few things.

LG makes kenmore now and inorder to work on LG you have to be a LG technician so alot of the old appliance repair guys would prefer maytag, whirlpool, etc so they can work on the machines as they have to be certified to work on LG products

Maytag was bought buy whirlpool 3 years ago and then they did not do anything until about a year ago so the newer models are built buy whirlpool now with commercial quality parts. They are suppose to be better built now like the old Maytag's were since whirlpool now owns them

Also read in consumer reports that alot of people are going back to top loads but when i go to places they say 80% buy front loand and 20% top load

still looking and trying to narrow down.

also some have plastic in the area where the water drains off the rubber and no lip so helps with the mildew issue

just curious though if they know they are too low and have to sell risers for the frontloads why do they just not make them taller ? Why do consumers have to pay 190-220 for a riser lolllll

[brendah]

I do like the front load, I always keep the door open or it will get smelly. I recently changed from whirlpool over to kenmore because of my dryer fire. I am very happy with the kenmore

[dwerten]

Originally Posted by brendah

I do like the front load, I always keep the door open or it will get smelly. I recently changed from whirlpool over to kenmore because of my dryer fire. I am very happy with the kenmore

dryer fire what happened???

[brendah]

Originally Posted by dwerten

dryer fire what happened???

It was about a month ago. It was electrical within the dryer. Here is my post from it.
http://www.yorkietalk.com/forums/off...on-tonite.html

[dwerten]

Originally Posted by brendah

It was about a month ago. It was electrical within the dryer. Here is my post from it.
http://www.yorkietalk.com/forums/off...on-tonite.html

wow that is scary - our washer was smoking when it died i told dh we should never leave the house or go to bed and run appliances - so glad you are all ok

[brendah]

Originally Posted by dwerten

wow that is scary - our washer was smoking when it died i told dh we should never leave the house or go to bed and run appliances - so glad you are all ok

It was a nite I will never forget. I will never do laundry or leave any appliances on at nite or if I am leaving again.