Old 11-28-2018, 08:26 AM
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sewnclog
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My appliance repairman told me not to buy a front loader. The ads used to say "can wash 16 pair of jeans" at one time. They hold a lot less water so - just how clean are those jeans getting in a bit of water. I loved my old GE 1974 model; it had the agitator and a top lint tray; the water recycled through it removing lint (was SUPER for making raggy quilts) and tissues left in pants; grass picked up when working in the yard, etc. Well it died and the repairman at the time could no longer fix it. I LOVED that machine (must have since I had it for over 40 years) and still have the dryer. I got a Roper brand which was supposed to be akin to what I had; not; I HATE it; the front edges the paint has already started to come off. It does have the agitator but don't think it'd accommodate anything more than a twin quilt. I've heard Speed Queens are good but don't know anything about them personally; just know they are pricey.
I wish I still had the old GE machine; the repairman I have now could probably have fixed it. Makes me sad. I even wrote to GE; asking why they discontinued making THE best washer ever siting all the great features. Got a message back that they'd pass it onto whoever designs them. Yea right! Good luck with your search. I hope you find something adequate.
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