Need Suggestions/Opinions on Washer/Dryer
#22
Super Member
Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: At my LQS
Posts: 2,326
I have Whirlpool Duet -w-Steam front loaders. They are high efficiency and require the HE detergent. I love them. The cycles are longer (unless I use Quick Wash cycle) but they require less water, less detergent, and they clean our clothes better than my old Maytags. My Maytags were great but were 25 years old when we replaced them.
My new frontloaders can do LARGE items very easily, like King size comforters and blankets. They also have dispensing units for Oxyclean, bleach, and fabric softener so I don't have to go back to add anything.
The frontloaders are larger than the standard top loaders so if you think you will buy frontloaders, check to be sure your space is large enough.
Lastly, they do cost more, but I really love the features and how much cleaner they get my laundry.
My new frontloaders can do LARGE items very easily, like King size comforters and blankets. They also have dispensing units for Oxyclean, bleach, and fabric softener so I don't have to go back to add anything.
The frontloaders are larger than the standard top loaders so if you think you will buy frontloaders, check to be sure your space is large enough.
Lastly, they do cost more, but I really love the features and how much cleaner they get my laundry.
#24
Originally Posted by purplemem
I have a Fisher and Paykel Washer and Dryer and they are fantastic!
You can purchase them at Lowe's or Sears.
I got them 3 years ago and they changed my life! They are quiet, use much less energy, and I have never had a problem.
They were created by Aussie engineers and are a little different from American makes, and oh, I can't say enough good about them.
You can purchase them at Lowe's or Sears.
I got them 3 years ago and they changed my life! They are quiet, use much less energy, and I have never had a problem.
They were created by Aussie engineers and are a little different from American makes, and oh, I can't say enough good about them.
My sister recommended this set to me after she bought hers. She loves it. I went to Sears on Black Friday and bought a set for my son and DIL for their housewarming present. They love them.
Wait until Black Friday if you can.
#25
I bought a set of Whirlpool Cabrio (top loading) about 5 years ago.
They have not given me a minutes trouble; however, I am not happy with them. First... it takes FOREVER for any cycle to complete (typically 50+ minutes). I always rince my husband's work clothes before washing..... it takes nearly 40 minutes to simply rince. ON TOP OF THAT..... my clothes do not get as clean or when I put it on a heavier cleaning cycle.... it rips my clothes.
I wished I just bought a simple top loading set. It would have been a lot cheaper and I would have clean clothes.
My advice.... stay away from these.
They have not given me a minutes trouble; however, I am not happy with them. First... it takes FOREVER for any cycle to complete (typically 50+ minutes). I always rince my husband's work clothes before washing..... it takes nearly 40 minutes to simply rince. ON TOP OF THAT..... my clothes do not get as clean or when I put it on a heavier cleaning cycle.... it rips my clothes.
I wished I just bought a simple top loading set. It would have been a lot cheaper and I would have clean clothes.
My advice.... stay away from these.
#27
I was in this predicament a yr. and a half ago. and I shopped and hunted and read reviews etc. and we have a Sear's scratch and dent near where I live and finally settled on a Whirlpool Cabrio. It is HUGE inside! bigger than a front loader! I can wash a qn. bedspread in it, not a problem! And it is SOoooo quiet!!! Washes really great even a blanket with pet hair! I have loved it from day 1 !!!!!!
#28
Originally Posted by Glassquilt
We have well water with iron. My only requirement was a stainless steel drum - no chipped enamel with rust.
Another thing I dont like about the front loader is you MUST keep the door open to avoid a smelly washer..who wants to have that, luckily mine is in the basement so no one has to see the door ajar all the time...Also the cycles take forever shortes is 27 minutes which isnt too bad but I sometimes dont think sucha short cycle and a large load will get clean, next one is 57 minutes at that rate it takes forever to do laundry !
#30
Super Member
Join Date: Apr 2011
Posts: 3,812
I will never ever buy another maytag anything! Our first washer and dryer were maytags. Loved them and they lasted for years. Well worth the more expensive price. Our second set were Maytags...they lasted less than six years... And when the repair man came it turned out that it was almost as expensive to replace the washer than to repair it. The whole panels to run them are off of two main boards. They can't even change a fuse. He told me they used to be able to change the fuses but now they are part of the main boards. Obviously it was done so you had to buy new machines even thought the rest of the machines would probably last for years. Oh and the repair visit cost a minimum of $140.00 just for him to come (ok, Sears doesn't technically own the repair company, it just has contracts with this company only in our area) No other repair company would come due to the parts no longer being available to anyone but the one company with the Sear's contract) And I called every company that advertised as selling washer and dryers in both of our phone books. No one would come touch a repair on Maytags that were that model.
Also be aware that Maytag is now owned by Sears as are most of the big brands. They are making the repairs so expensive that people are trashing perfectly good machines.
Guess what we ended up doing-we bought a cheap still mostly mechanicly run washer. No, it's not as quiet as a maytag, but at roughly 1/4 the price of a new maytag I figure I can replace it 3 or 4 times before I spend as much as just buying that Maytag. It cleans just as well, and it's been two years and so far no need for repairs. So ask me in another four years how often I have had to replace it? Right now I think I will be much happier with this cheap machine over my beloved Maytags.
OOps, forgot to mention it's a toploader.
Also be aware that Maytag is now owned by Sears as are most of the big brands. They are making the repairs so expensive that people are trashing perfectly good machines.
Guess what we ended up doing-we bought a cheap still mostly mechanicly run washer. No, it's not as quiet as a maytag, but at roughly 1/4 the price of a new maytag I figure I can replace it 3 or 4 times before I spend as much as just buying that Maytag. It cleans just as well, and it's been two years and so far no need for repairs. So ask me in another four years how often I have had to replace it? Right now I think I will be much happier with this cheap machine over my beloved Maytags.
OOps, forgot to mention it's a toploader.
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
LadyElisabeth
Main
14
10-03-2012 08:58 AM
ShowMama
General Chit-Chat (non-quilting talk)
20
05-27-2010 07:08 PM