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Thanks for sharing this tip. "Ounce of prevention..."

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Originally Posted by Jingle (Post 5249734)

I use them and have never had a problem. The cost can't be much, some time you just have to foget about cost and look at the benefits.

I'm not sure what cost you think can't be that much; just to come to the house a repair service can cost 100 and that's not with the work being done. Even though I have a warranty, they still give you the bill but mark it paid and trust me it would have cost me a few hundred dollars, so I don't know about you, that is alot of money that I don't have. There would be no benefit with that one. That's why I posted this; no ones saying quit using the color catchers. They work great; just take measures to protect your washer just in case.

Hmmmm I very seldom use them but come to think of it I do not think the last one was ever found. I will have my DH look.

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Originally Posted by bglock1 (Post 5249527)

My husband is a Sear's appliance repairman and he works on all types of washers. I asked him his preference. He said the front loaders pumps DO get clogged more often and a lot easier than the top loaders. He prefers the top loading machines. However, he said that clothes come out clean no matter which type you use, but the front loaders do tend to have that awful smell after a while. He said its really six of one, half a dozen of the other! Lol He doesn't get more calls from one vs. the other. Just thought I'd pass along a professional's opinion! : )

For the smell you can either get the stuff at the store to run thru the washer everyone in a while or what I find that works better is cheaper and I don't have to waste a whole washer load of water to do it. I put vinegar (white or cider) in your bleach area and run it thru with your clothes about once a week. I normally have at least one load of baby clothes each time I do laundry so I use the vinegar with it because it brightens and freshens the clothes and takes care of my washer as well. I don't have any problems with oders. I can't leave the doors opened because my cat thinks it's her "cat cave" when I do and she'll be in there sleeping and then I have to clean out the cat hair.

Thanks for the idea of the mesh laundry bag. So simple and useful idea!

Thank you for posting the warning. I had no idea.

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Originally Posted by jaciqltznok (Post 5246504)

another reason to NOT buy a front loader! BUT if you have one, then by all means pin or baste the color catchers onto the fabric....and remember, you can tear the CC's into 1/4's and pin to several pieces

I don't get the point of tearing them into 1/4s.[

Thanks for posting this. I'll be pinning mine to a fabric from now on even though I don't have a front loader.

Thanks for the info. I've never thought about it. Will use a mesh bag.

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Originally Posted by Edie (Post 5250398)

I... I have a tendency to get underwires caught in mine. So embarrassing when the repairman says "I found your problem." So now I have a nice, no problem washer and saggy boobs!!!!!! I just consider the trade-off. Edie

i have washed my lingerie in mesh bags for many years now so no lost underwires. there is also another cure for saggy boobs..... it involves a doctor and a coupla of snips. i got my funds set aside for the day when...:D