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Ladies and Betas of the OT: Top or Front-Load Washer/Dryer?
Posted on 8/10/14 at 6:55 pm
Posted on 8/10/14 at 6:55 pm
So I get an out-of-the box surround sound, she gets a new washer/dryer combo....
Seems like the front-loads are worth spending a few hundred dollars more for, but what says you?
Seems like the front-loads are worth spending a few hundred dollars more for, but what says you?
Posted on 8/10/14 at 6:56 pm to Cmlsu5618
top load washer, front load dryer
Posted on 8/10/14 at 6:57 pm to Cmlsu5618
Front load washers are for dumb trophy wives that just want to keep up with their bitch friends
They are terrible
They are terrible
Posted on 8/10/14 at 6:57 pm to Carson123987
quote:
top load washer, front load dryer
Posted on 8/10/14 at 6:58 pm to Carson123987
Don't buy a front load washer she will hate you.
Buy a top load H/E washer...front load dryer..
good luck
Buy a top load H/E washer...front load dryer..
good luck
Posted on 8/10/14 at 6:58 pm to Cmlsu5618
those front load washers are prettier than the top loads
that's about where the advantages end....just read reviews on them online
that's about where the advantages end....just read reviews on them online
Posted on 8/10/14 at 7:01 pm to Cmlsu5618
top load washer is the only way to go. I don't need my laundry room to look like a laundromat.
Posted on 8/10/14 at 7:03 pm to Cmlsu5618
Front loaders won't rip your clothes
Posted on 8/10/14 at 7:04 pm to lsu480
neither will top loaders. just know what cycle to put your machine on.
Posted on 8/10/14 at 7:06 pm to Cmlsu5618
Top load... I have Cabrio
Posted on 8/10/14 at 7:10 pm to CaliforniaTiger
I have front load. They're nice, but not worth the extra money. If I did it again, I'd go HE top loader.
Posted on 8/10/14 at 7:14 pm to Cmlsu5618
I agree with top load washer and front load dryer.
Posted on 8/10/14 at 7:14 pm to Cosmo
quote:
Front load washers are for dumb trophy wives that just want to keep up with their bitch friends
They are terrible
You may save $30-50 a year in utility costs with front loaders, but you will incur a greater rate of failure, and much more costly repairs.
I typically advise against front loaders, though I currently have a set myself (Only because they are LG Tromm units I paid less than $150 for)
The best you can get as far as washing ability and long term lasting. Would be a Whirlpool or Frigidaire set with a manual timer and knobs on the front. It will give you 20 years if taken care of.
Posted on 8/10/14 at 7:17 pm to Mom2KandK
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front load dryer.
All dryers with the exception of the Fisher/Paykel
are "front load"
if you mean "glass or clear door" then actually the units are almost the exact same under the panel and drum. I do agree that the higher end dryers are more efficient and give more control. Also dryers cost a lot less to repair.
Posted on 8/10/14 at 7:17 pm to Cmlsu5618
Did a lot of research on this back six months ago, unless you have limited room for the washer and dryer and plan on stacking them, a top load washer is the best option. Front loaders continue to improve, but top loaders improved their capacity and water efficiency to match.
Posted on 8/10/14 at 7:28 pm to HickoryofOld
also
stay away from the Cabrio/Oasis/Bravos line. (all made by Whirlpool but sold under Kenmore, Whirlpool and Maytag.)
Holy crap. These things have a long list of expensive issues.
Bearing failure - $300 (requires lengthy rebuild)
Control failure - $250
Motor control failure - $225
Stator failure - $195
And it seems that every single unit will have one of these go wrong.
And then on top of that, you will over time stretch the supports and then the supports will need to be replaced. This happens quickly if a lot of heavy loads are used.
The drain and circulation pump are separate and each cost about $150 to replace. Fail rate is high on the drain pumps as well.
These units are lemons for the most part.
If you get a top loader you want direct drive.
It's a shame too, because I like what Whirlpool had designed, but they are just so finicky.
stay away from the Cabrio/Oasis/Bravos line. (all made by Whirlpool but sold under Kenmore, Whirlpool and Maytag.)
Holy crap. These things have a long list of expensive issues.
Bearing failure - $300 (requires lengthy rebuild)
Control failure - $250
Motor control failure - $225
Stator failure - $195
And it seems that every single unit will have one of these go wrong.
And then on top of that, you will over time stretch the supports and then the supports will need to be replaced. This happens quickly if a lot of heavy loads are used.
The drain and circulation pump are separate and each cost about $150 to replace. Fail rate is high on the drain pumps as well.
These units are lemons for the most part.
If you get a top loader you want direct drive.
It's a shame too, because I like what Whirlpool had designed, but they are just so finicky.
Posted on 8/10/14 at 7:29 pm to Cmlsu5618
This thread happened already. Top loader won.
Posted on 8/10/14 at 8:07 pm to Napoleon
I have that unit and it's been great for the past few years.
Posted on 8/10/14 at 8:08 pm to Cmlsu5618
the only reason I would go front load is to have some work directly above.
Other than that I have never heard people that have one being happy with it.
Other than that I have never heard people that have one being happy with it.
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