Buying New Washer/Dryer

Samsung or LG

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I got a used set on craigslist for a few hundred bucks. Don't know what kind they are but they work and didn't cost me an arm and a leg.

Bought the Maytag Centennial washer and dryer about 2 years ago. zero problems as of yet.

Consumer Reports Best Buy washing machines(top load) fwiw

LG WT1101CW
Samsung WA422PRHD[WR]
LG WT1001CW
GE GTWN7450DWW
Kenmore 28102
Maytag Bravos XL MVWB725BW
Maytag Bravos XL MVWB700BW
Samsung WA400PJHD[WR]

We just bought a Maytag top loader set and my wife loves them. Threw out the 7 year old GE.

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quote: Go front load. They are mildew magnets and make your clothes smell like monkey shite. Congrats

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Not if you take care of them. I clean mine once a month and let it air out between loads to make sure it dries before I close the door. I've not had a problem yet, but I was told the same thing so I've tried to prevent it from becoming an issue.

Buy the cheapest washer you can.

It will last the longest. Do not get a front load unit.

They look good and save on power, but man they break, and they cost a lot to fix.

Everyday I get asked what is the "best" and if you aren't going with a ultra -high end product, then just get the cheapest you can find.

Why?

The cheapest items use old proven technology and parts. I can fix most older dryers for $100 and washers for around that. My average repair charge for a LG or Samsung is $250. But it can be much highers. While a tranny swap at $320 is the absolute highest priced repair on an old style unit.


But hey, people who want the best looking appliances is why my job is lucrative. SO get what you like.

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I have an older set of Kenmore Elites that have treated me right.

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And I see 30 year old Kenmores all the time that just need a belt or a $2o part to keep going.

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Maytag seems to make the best quality washer and dryers.

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Maytag is Whirlpool now.
Maytag is far from the best quality and their electronics and motors are problematic.

As while they are whirlpool for laundry, they still sub out many parts to be different.
But make no mistake it's FSP parts all inside. But Maytag today, isn't the Iowa Maytag of 10 years ago.


I have an LG front load washer right now, and a Whirlpool front load style dryer. But I got them for free, and I don't care about coordinating my laundry room.

I will say that a taken care of LG will last, but I just know that I really hate the idea that if the control breaks it will cost me wholesale $240 for a new one.