Go find a guy in your area that rebuilds washers and dryers. They’re usually found in the want-ads. We bought a washer and dryer from one of these type guys and they lasted longer than the new ones will. The old machines agitators were strong and built well. These new ones really suck............
I have a buddy who bought a washing machine and dryer from an old laundromat.No frills, no computer programs to make the clothes get cleaner. Says it’s the best working laundry machines ever!
That’s exactly what my repair guy told us to do, the new ones are junk and he is our town’s Maytag dealer also.
My mom finally gave up her old washer a couple of years ago, she almost cried that day too.
She had it for decades, it was one of the old ones (I think whirlpool, not sure) that agitated up and down. It literally BEAT the dirt and grime out of the family’s work clothes since I was a kid.
I would put it up against any washer made these days if you actually work and get dirty, the new ones can’t touch that old beast.
Yep.
The replacement transmission on my old Sears washer was around $200, so I figured I’d just buy a new one and I chucked it (Goodwill).
Then, I saw the quality of the new washers and wished I hadn’t. Ugh.