Posted on 10/24/2010 12:31:21 PM PDT by Frantzie
Sorry to post a vanity. I have been shopping for washers and possibly a dryer. The utility room is only 52" wide. The prior owner had found a 25" Whirlpool washer and 26" GE dryer. The dryer still works. I would like to get feedback from others.
So, I'm researching a replacement to.
I’ve heard that there’s a problem with mildew forming in the rubber seal area of front loaders because the water will settle there, as the door is upright.
My first Neptune had this problem, but the manufacturer replaced the moldy seal at no cost. Once replaced, I had no further problems. My current Neptune has a small drain hole in the door seal so water drains. I’ve had them for 5 years now with no mold at all.
Even Rush Limbaugh commented on the “odor/bacteria” aspect of front loaders a few months back.
The problem I have with leaving the door open is if there are small children or pets in the house, is the risk of suffocation.
Avoid “Asko” like the plague - they’re expensive and fail catastrophically after two years.
We have a Whirlpool Cabrio top loader (without the agitator) and we need to add water manually in order for it to get the clothes clean. Also, the lack of an agitator causes the clothes to constantly bunch up and the machine to stall.
Consumer Search -- washing machines.
Every time I have used the Consumer Search website for research on major purchases I end up pleased with the results.
My roommates just bought an LG Waveforce washer, and it does a noticeably better job at washing clothes than the previous Kenmore. They had 54” to work with. They also bought an LG dryer, which does a better job because it has better airflow — the old dryer would take 2 hours to dry a load, this one takes 43 minutes.
Maytag is owned by Whirlpool now, FYI. I have one of the HE Maytag top loaders, and it does a great job. I love not having the center agitator.
I have kitchen aid front loaders. So far no problems. I use a product called Winn detergent along with cheer or tide. So far no problems with smell and I do wipe the door dry.
I have also run a rag with some vinegar on it in a load of cleaning rags. No smell.
I’ve got a Fisher and Paykel washer and dryer about 4 years ago. We do 4 or 5 loads a week, week after week, never had a problem. Top loading washer, very water and energy efficient, and a top-loading dryer, too. It’s great not having to bend to put the clothes into the dryer and then take them out again. My wife wants one of the Fisher and Paykel drawer dishwashers next.
If you use cloths softener tissues make sure yoy clean the wax like build up they leave behind off your lint filter. We heard about this problem and checked our lint filter. Found it almost completely blocked with wax but lint free. Cleaned it with 409 and the dryer ran like new.
I have a regular, top-loading washer made by Whirlpool but goes by the name Estate. My parents had a Kenmore for nearly 30 years and currently own a Whirlpool. I think Whirlpool is pretty reliable.
We’d heard the same thing, so we’re careful to leave the door ajar when not in use to allow it to dry.
Even my crabby, penny-pinching brother-in-law is impressed with my washing machine. Whenever they come up from Southern California for a visit he will bring all of his dingy underwear and sports socks for a through cleaning in my machine. Everything comes out bright white and fluffy. As I see it the problem is that my sister overloads their cheap apartment size washer and adds too much laundry product. I also really appreciate the matching dryer for it will not allow me to over-dry laundry. I have had three years of trouble-free laundry experiences with my Whirlpool Cabrio.
Good idea. I leave my toploader open for 24 hours after the last wash so it can dry. I do the same to my coffee maker.
They need be wiped down every so often because hair can accumulate there, but I leave the door open after each use to let the gasket dry out so it won’t mold.
I have always been partial to the ones people put in the street when they buy new ones.
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