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Bridge
True Blue Farmgirl
814 Posts
Bridgette
Southern
Indiana
USA
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 Posted - Aug 15 2006 : 3:50:04 PM
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Yipee!! I have bonus money to get a new washing machine!!
What kind of a washing machine would you purchase?
Does anyone have a frontloader? Do you like it, has it had to have any service calls?
Now to decide which model???????
I have been using this as a reference: http://www.energystar.gov/index.cfm?..._products_html
I have checked on what is available in my area: Whirlpool Duet Sport, Staber, Maytag MAH2400, Fisher&Paykel EcoSmart
Does anyone have any of these models????
There are only 2 in my family and I want a water/energy efficient model. I am also concerned with the $ of Service if needed
~~Bridge's Boutique~~
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bboopster
True Blue Farmgirl
1140 Posts
Betty Jo
West Bend
Wisconsin
USA
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Posted - Aug 15 2006 : 3:59:56 PM
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Hello,
I have a pair of Whirpool Duets. Love them!!! I am a way back Maytag user and was not quite sure on this front load washer but I LOVE Them!!!! easy to use, less water and I swear my clothes are cleaner and my whites are whiter. One thing that I don't like but I'm sure this would be the case with any new washer or dryer you do not have as many options as with the older ones. I can't change some features without using a manual cycle but the manual cycle doesn't fit my need for that load.The machine does have more feature cycles then my old maytag. This machine also sets you load level for you so no guessinganymore. I use about 1/8-1/4 cup of soap. Which is at least 1/2 less then I did before. I would buy the Deuts again.
Pray for our troops to come home safe and soon.
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EagleNest
True Blue Farmgirl
192 Posts
Mary
Yakima
WA
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Posted - Aug 15 2006 : 4:46:38 PM
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I would never buy anything but a good quality front loader My mother has always had front loaders. Going clear back to the 1950's They use less soap and less water. Easier on the septic system too. They are easier to repair since they have fewer moving parts. And best of all you can even put silk in them. Since they tumble there is no stress on fabric. My first was a White Westinghouse (had it 18 years) but they are out of business. My new (5 year old) is a GE, they bought out part of White Westinghouse. The only down sides are the new higher prices (they use to be half the price of a top loader) and having to get down to unload but its worth the effort for all the savings.
Hope this helps.
Mary 
But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control. Gal 5:22 |
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Hideaway Farmgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
1553 Posts
Jo
Virginia
USA
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Posted - Aug 15 2006 : 4:49:15 PM
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Bridge, there is another recent post on this issue from _Rebecca_ -- there were lots of good recommendations in that thread. I have a MayTag Neptune set, love the front loader.
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TheSoapMaven
True Blue Farmgirl
691 Posts
Susan
LA
USA
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Celticheart
True Blue Farmgirl
811 Posts
Marcia
WA
USA
811 Posts |
Posted - Aug 19 2006 : 1:22:36 PM
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I was also a long time front load user-Westinghouse--like somebody else mentioned. Then when I couldn't get one I had a Maytag top loader for several years. It was OK but confirmed front loader users hate to change to top loaders. They just don't get your clothes as clean and use more water and soap, etc. Any way.....got to buy a new set in July. I also bought a GE, the biggest and most heavy duty one they sell. I love, love, love it! Yes, more expensive but worth every cent. Actually they were on sale so we paid $1499 for the set. My DD bought Whirlpool Duets last year and really likes hers too.
Marcia
"I suppose the pleasure of country life lies really in the eternally renewed evidence of the determination to live." Vita Sackville-West
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KarenP
True Blue Farmgirl
666 Posts
Karen
Chippewa Falls
Wisconsin
USA
666 Posts |
Posted - Aug 20 2006 : 05:48:39 AM
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Mary,
Having to get down to unload the washer....
What about building a riser platform to the washer and dryer
I know the ones you can get with the washers are expensive but I think a platform could easily be built to ease the bending over.
just my 2 cents
KarenP
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Mari-dahlia
True Blue Farmgirl
269 Posts
Marianne
Hoosick Falls
New York
USA
269 Posts |
Posted - Aug 20 2006 : 07:57:39 AM
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Bridgette,
I have the front loading Kenmore, advertised on TV. Mine are the blue ones, shortly after my sister got the white ones. WE love them!
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