washer dryer advice
 

So the wife wants a new washer and dryer, we are really looking for something quiet but I have heard about the front loads mildewing if you don't clean the front gasket between the door and basket. I have also heard a lot of problems with electronics going out, but it seems like the front loads are by far the quietest. So I guess I'm looking for a dependable, quiet top load washer and front load dryer. So pros, cons, and suggestions...bring em:help:

Shawn, in my personal opinion, i don't think it matters what you buy or how much you pay for it, but you'll be disappointed all the way around. All appliances are made in China these days and they will break. The companies know this and that's why you have to buy a warranty, because they don't stand buy their product. My Aunt furnished her kitchen with high end appliances last year and her dishwashers bottom seal is already breaking, well she called them to get it fixed and they said she didn't purchase the warranty, but they could send someone out to look at it for $225 dollars, and if they have to take it to fix it, it will be $125 to take and whatever it costs to fix it. Then once it's fixed they said she could purchase a warranty. She said screw that, it's not leaking yet, so she's gonna let it go until it does and just buy a new one. This was from Sears and i think regardless which way you go you'll get screwed. Just my $.02

agreed but trying to not get screwed as hard, still sore from the last one:rotfl:

red devil hit the nail on the head...get a warranty. My grandmaw bought a dishwasher a few years ago, it broke in 7 months.... she had a 6 month warranty.... she spoke with the customer care rep, they said it wouldve been cheaper to get a warranty, she said, well my arms aint broken, that'll be my dishwasher... I have a washer and dryer that sounds like wall street with all the banging and whistling, etc.... but it came with the trailer.... DONT DARE put too much clothes in the washer..... damn trailer like to have come off the blocks from the shaking.

I never bought the warranty on anything and have had good luck.
But I buy only things made in North America. US, Canada or Mexico.
If none are available, I will look for something from Japan.
Cost more, but lasts longer.

I hate Chinese crap.

Mother in law bought a window unit a/c from Korea, cheap, crapped out.
Next 2 she bought were from China, didn't last. All plastic and no name
brand crap installed all over it.

I bought her a good one, made in the US. No rattles, no funny noises, no
issues at all. Just had to pay twice the money for it. But for what she
already spent on the other 2, she could have bought a good one.

The only good thing about China is they have some nice lookin chicks.

I have had no problems with the LG front loaders. I just leave the door to the washer open for a few hours after doing the washing part and the gasket dries out. Have had them for 3 years now and no issues yet knock on wood.

4 years ago...........I had major problem when I bought a Sears kenmore dryer. I burnt up 3 motors on new dryers. First one worked for 2 or 3 loads. Next one, burnt up in 1 minute.

They delivered a 3 rd machine...... it was the wrong model but it worked for 5 or 6 loads until they brought the right model the next day. It also stopped working in a few minutes.

IMO.....the problem was a design flaw in the motor wiring. Two of the motors [I did not get to look at the second machine] broke a motor winding wire in the same spot. See pic......look at the end of the broken wire in the top of the picture. Also during the 3 or 4 day this took place, I replaced every bit of wiring and plugins from the breaker to the dryer.....and the 3 rd Dryer still burnt the motor wire.

Sears was not happy..... I was not happy.....wife was not happy...... got my money back and bought a Whirpool from Stines and it has worked for 4 years now.

My Kenmore washer is 21+ years old and had to get a switch and agitator gear stops [plastic parts] replaced last year.

we have the Maytag front load..........
Good stuff so far, only a couple years old though.
My sister has the older Maytag front load and yes it does mildew.

Get the warranty and swing for the fence is really all you can do

Yeah thats what im thinkin, hate to get rid of the old ones but they are just too loud for a utility room without a door and there is no way im gettin a door

Got front load washer & dryer....no problems.....got them at scratch & dent store for half the price, scratches are on the side, can't see them

Hell with that, Pookster how much ya want fer yer washer and dryer?
If that mutha will rock ya trailer, I can think of some fun I could have ridin dirty with the mrs on it!:D

Lots of new washer dryers have that shake control thing fixed.
My washer is 15 years old and it has the donkadonkadonkadonka
control. Just hafta pay extra for it.
I don't think them front load washers have to worry about that.

Well looks like I'll be trying out a front load set, anyone interested in my old set? I'll take pics and put them on here when i get home

Where is this store at?

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Best advice I have is get something basic with the knobs. Every appliance I see with the smart technology and the touch buttons, and digital screens all have some kind of ecectrical catastrophe happen. I will always have the knobs on my stuff. Just less that can break.

oh wow.... i'll take $300

They are so much fun to play with aren't they?:*****:

C&C is having a scratch and dent sale right now S/B might give them a try. Don't pay sticker, haggle withem a bit.

Some where in Baton Rouge, she found them & had them delivered....really couldn't say I was out of town

I just bought Kenmore front loading washer and dryer from Sears for less than $500/piece about 2-3 months ago and love em. I would recommend getting the pedestals($175/piece) for em. Your ole lady will be happy if she is the one doing all the laundry(like mine :) ) and not having to bend over to load and unload. I looked for a model on em for ya but all i see is about a 10 digit long number on the back for the model number. If you want it Ill post it.

http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_1...4&blockType=G4

This is the one I got.

stines here in sulphur has a Samsung washer and dryer on sale this weekend for 399/each, normally 599/each seems like a good deal. Is your Kenmore QUIET, that is the key here. Thanks

Yes very quiet. I almost bought the Samsung, prob the same ones you are looking at, but the kenmores were on sale. Little bit of advice, make sure you take the shipping bolts out the back of your washer if you buy one. I didn't realize I had to do this (being a man and not looking at directions). I ran it for the first time and it jumped across the floor and smashed into the wall. :pissed: Luckily i didnt break anything. I was about to return it but called customer service and they told me about my dumb mistake. They hold the drum in place for shipping. Took them out and it runs fine.

I'll have to remember that, was reading the reviews on yours and some complained of it vibrating bad on first wash may be the same thing lol

LOL that's prob exactly what happened!

I got the samsung front loaders they are pretty bad arse

We bought a front-load washer and dryer set a couple months ago. No problems with it at all. The washer runs longer than a top-load, but it spins the clothes until they are only barely damp, so our dryer only takes about 10 minutes where it used to take 30-45. If you leave the washer door open just a crack when not in use, or use the correct anti-mildew agent once a month in your laundry, you won't have any mildew. I paid $800 or so (would have been $50 less for electric dryer, but I wanted gas this time) for a good mid-range Whirlpool set I found on sale and am perfectly happy with them both. And I sold my 8 year old top-load set for $300, so I came out pretty good. The wife and our maid are both happy. :)

Y'all r a bunch of Homo's talking about washers. What next, a thread about pot plants and cats????

You don't ever have your clothes washed, Raymond? :p

Oh, I forgot to mention, if you decide to go the leaving the door cracked method, make sure your cats don't climb inside and track in dirt from the potted plants they knock over while doing cute little fuzzy kitten stuff. :thefinger:

Now dats funny!!!

Not true my friend we have a SPEED QUEEN Washer and Drier both made in USA with no issues wahtsoever doing 3 to 4 batches of laundry every day! http://www.speedqueen.com/home/