GuyWithOpinions · 31-35, M
Ontheroad · M
Remember the KISS principle (keep it simple stupid). It very much applies to washers and dryers you find today. The repair rate on any of them priced at $3k (for the pair) and above is high. Front loaders especially.
Front loaders do use a lot less water.
So, whatever you decide to buy don't get one that does the laundry, steams, cooks dinner, mops floors and is a "smart" machine.. Keep it simple. Get one that has the basic wash and dry functions and leave it at that.
All the bells and whistles add complexity to the build, more boards to go bad and much higher repair costs.
Front loaders do use a lot less water.
So, whatever you decide to buy don't get one that does the laundry, steams, cooks dinner, mops floors and is a "smart" machine.. Keep it simple. Get one that has the basic wash and dry functions and leave it at that.
All the bells and whistles add complexity to the build, more boards to go bad and much higher repair costs.
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NeddyKelly · M
cherokeepatti · 70-79, F
Top load washers are less expensive but the front load washers are supposed to be a lot better cleaning clothes and don’t use as much water, you can put more clothes in them too. I have a top load. They were having problems with a moldy smell inside of the front loaders.
Musicman · 61-69, M
@cherokeepatti Yeah they learned you have to keep the door open between usage. The guy at the appliance store today put it like this. If you remember going to the laundry mat as a kid and even told the washers are all front load. He said they clean better and in a fraction of the time. My current top load takes almost 3 hours to run a load of laundry. How can three hours be energy saving.
saragoodtimes · F
FreeSpirit1 · 51-55, F
PenguinPuncher33 · 36-40, MVIP
I bought the Whirlpool 2in1 top load washer and the matching dryer. You can take the agitator out when doing blankets and then put it back and do your clothes. If you want a front load, just use a five gallon bucket and a stick. Same cleaning for a lot less money 🤣
Seriously though stick with top loaders that have an agitator, they clean the best and now you can get them with removable agitators for like $1,200 installed.
Now if you really want performance, get an ozone generator for the washer. I got one and have not purchased any soap, bleach or detergents ever since. It’s totally worth it
Seriously though stick with top loaders that have an agitator, they clean the best and now you can get them with removable agitators for like $1,200 installed.
Now if you really want performance, get an ozone generator for the washer. I got one and have not purchased any soap, bleach or detergents ever since. It’s totally worth it
cherokeepatti · 70-79, F
@PenguinPuncher33 My new washer has a removable agitator. Really good for blankets and other bulky items.
Gibbon · 70-79, M
@Musicman it's been great. I don't set anything it even does a spin and reverse spin before it starts to size up the load. It sets it's own water level also. It has a water wand for hand spotting and a glass cover for observing. I just get sad sometimes using it because Vickie never got to go to the basement to see or use it before she passed. She really disliked the Samsung because of the lousy spin down.
FreestyleArt · 36-40, M
cherokeepatti · 70-79, F
@Musicman I don’t know. We’ll see how long this one lasts. I think most appliances have been engineered to break down and need to be replaced in a much shorter time than the older machines. The old Kenmores were really good. My ex’s mother had 8 children and doing laundry for 10 in that household those machines held up really good. She bragged on them and she didn’t brag on much, lol.
onewithshoes · 26-30, F
Musicman · 61-69, M
@onewithshoes Any suggestion on a brand?
Renkon · M
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NativePortlander1970 · 56-60
Musicman · 61-69, M
@NativePortlander1970 That is what all the professionals say too.