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Electrolux or Speed Queen washer?
Posted on 7/27/16 at 5:47 pm
Posted on 7/27/16 at 5:47 pm
After a decade of fighting with a crappy wirlpool, an overpriced front load Samsung, and then an always unbalanced LG I'd like to have a washer to last more than a few years.
What is the most reliable brand? Does Napoleon visit this board?
ETA: don't care the cost if it's a good product.
What is the most reliable brand? Does Napoleon visit this board?
ETA: don't care the cost if it's a good product.
This post was edited on 7/27/16 at 5:49 pm
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Posted on 7/27/16 at 5:51 pm to DevilDogTiger
Speed Queen AFN50FS
Posted on 7/27/16 at 6:25 pm to DevilDogTiger
It is most likely you that's the problem to be honest
Posted on 7/27/16 at 6:40 pm to Hu_Flung_Pu
What could I be doing wrong? I level them. I (the wife) don't use too much detergent. Put laundry in and press start.
The wirlpool I had was cheap and used and sounded a bomb every spin cycle. The Samsung did fine for 3yrs then the drive broke and would cost $500 to fix. The LG I bought on sale, floor model, discontinued, military discount, cheap. It has a million reviews about the unbalancing problems and no real solutions.
The wirlpool I had was cheap and used and sounded a bomb every spin cycle. The Samsung did fine for 3yrs then the drive broke and would cost $500 to fix. The LG I bought on sale, floor model, discontinued, military discount, cheap. It has a million reviews about the unbalancing problems and no real solutions.
Posted on 7/27/16 at 7:24 pm to DevilDogTiger
I'm not sure man but LG and Samsung make good units. Properly balancing them and making sure not to overload them are important. I've had my Kenmore Elite (LG) front load for about 6 years without a single issue. Most of the time, the drives are under warranty for like 10 years. My point is, you don't have to go super expensive on these. I'd buy a new unit and probably go top load. Those seem a tad bit more durable than front load. Just watch out for gimmicky stuff.
Posted on 7/27/16 at 7:39 pm to DevilDogTiger
Either get a really cheap, reliable one, or spend the big bucks and get a Speed Queen. That's the only way you're gonna get a decent amount of hours out of one
Posted on 7/27/16 at 8:56 pm to DevilDogTiger
Just bought a speed queen washer for my wife's work which washes a ton of towels.
Posted on 7/27/16 at 9:28 pm to DevilDogTiger
And learn how to fix it yourself.
Basic hand tools can fix most problems. YouTube can show you most fixes.
Basic hand tools can fix most problems. YouTube can show you most fixes.
Posted on 7/27/16 at 11:55 pm to kengel2
Yep, just replaced the timer and lid switch on my old Whirlpool direct drive washer. Purring like a champ as we speak.
Posted on 7/28/16 at 9:38 am to WylieTiger
Posted on 7/28/16 at 9:54 am to lsujro
lol-ers at this thread.
if you TRULY read up on washers/dryers you'd go find yourself a used $100 1980s maytag set on craigslist and they'll last you another 50 years.
its sad speed queen gets all the kudos for doing nothing but going 'old school' on the mechanical washers & dryers and charging $1000.
i will never ever EVER buy a fancy front loader or HE ENERGY STAR bullshite fake agitator w/d again.
after ditching those problematic expensive sons-of-bitches 2 years ago my wife sings my praises every day. she was the one dealing with that mildew-causing stupid-arse-$300 'optional base' expensive fricked-up electronic shitshow.
never again. some things just need to be simple and reliable.
if you TRULY read up on washers/dryers you'd go find yourself a used $100 1980s maytag set on craigslist and they'll last you another 50 years.
its sad speed queen gets all the kudos for doing nothing but going 'old school' on the mechanical washers & dryers and charging $1000.
i will never ever EVER buy a fancy front loader or HE ENERGY STAR bullshite fake agitator w/d again.
after ditching those problematic expensive sons-of-bitches 2 years ago my wife sings my praises every day. she was the one dealing with that mildew-causing stupid-arse-$300 'optional base' expensive fricked-up electronic shitshow.
never again. some things just need to be simple and reliable.
This post was edited on 7/28/16 at 9:57 am
Posted on 7/28/16 at 9:59 am to CAD703X
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some things just need to be simple and reliable.
It needs to fill with water, agitate, drain and spin. That's it. What else does a washing machine need to do? Tweet me when the clothes are done spinning?
Posted on 7/28/16 at 10:01 am to SSpaniel
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It needs to fill with water, agitate, drain and spin. That's it. What else does a washing machine need to do? Tweet me when the clothes are done spinning?
you can use IFTTT and a $100 power monitoring device for your house to do that
that works even with a 1950s washer.
Posted on 7/28/16 at 10:32 am to CAD703X
one of the things that has me considering a HE washer is my wife's washing habits. as soon as some clothes hit the hamper, it's going in the wash. she does at least 3 loads a day. that woman hates some dirty clothes. i'm interested to see if the auto water sensing and reduced power usage reduce my utility bills any. since the price of that top loader i linked is about the same as a bargain old school washer, i think it's worth a shot.
i'm also wondering if the newer models are easier on your clothes. my old one gets after it.
i'm also wondering if the newer models are easier on your clothes. my old one gets after it.
Posted on 7/28/16 at 10:52 am to lsujro
quote:Yall plan on separating any time soon? I could use someone like this
as soon as some clothes hit the hamper, it's going in the wash
Posted on 7/28/16 at 11:06 am to CAD703X
I'm in the minority, but I've had my maytag front loaders for about 8 years now and love them. They still run perfect, with no mildew or smell problems at all.
(knock on wood)
(knock on wood)
Posted on 7/28/16 at 11:21 am to lsujro
quote:
one of the things that has me considering a HE washer is my wife's washing habits. as soon as some clothes hit the hamper, it's going in the wash. she does at least 3 loads a day. that woman hates some dirty clothes. i'm interested to see if the auto water sensing and reduced power usage reduce my utility bills any. since the price of that top loader i linked is about the same as a bargain old school washer, i think it's worth a shot.
the maytag set has a water level switch you can raise and lower, and 2 cycles + pre rinse. Neither of the 2 cycles runs longer than 20-30 minutes MAX. the bottleneck is the dryer takes at least an hour or more.
my fricking front loader would randomly swoosh clothes around for what seemed like 2 or more hours.
quote:
i'm also wondering if the newer models are easier on your clothes. my old one gets after it.
frick yeah it does. new ones dont have a real agitator. it LOOKS like an agitator but does not 'get after it' like the old ones. i want the poison ivy oils, dirt, grease, whatever scrubbed like a fricking poor woman on a washboard in the river, not swooshed around with a feather for 2 hours.
This post was edited on 7/28/16 at 11:25 am
Posted on 7/28/16 at 11:24 am to AnonymousTiger
quote:
I'm in the minority, but I've had my maytag front loaders for about 8 years now and love them. They still run perfect, with no mildew or smell problems at all.
(knock on wood)
you are, but remember when something goes out..its going to be a damn logic board replacement that will cost your $500+ to repair. until that happens, enjoy the fact its runnning troublefree. constant vibration + circuit boards = terrible idea.
also plan to replace that yourself. you can find your model online and save a fortune just ordering the part and then its just pulling the old harnesses off and putting the new one in. very simple (albeit expensive) to swap. no, you cant fix the software in your old one or solder it back together. i've tried.
This post was edited on 7/28/16 at 12:10 pm
Posted on 7/28/16 at 12:06 pm to CAD703X
*knocks on wood
Kenmore model i bought from Sears when I got married 23 years ago still going strong. Turning out to be one of best purchases I have ever made!!
Kenmore model i bought from Sears when I got married 23 years ago still going strong. Turning out to be one of best purchases I have ever made!!
Posted on 7/28/16 at 12:11 pm to LSU$$$
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Kenmore model i bought from Sears when I got married 23 years ago still going strong. Turning out to be one of best purchases I have ever made!!
does it have a dial that 'pops out' and clicks when turning it?
if so then welcome, brother to the old days of mechanical switches which is the top of the tech for washers & dryers.
my 1985 dryer has a blower, motor, heating element, drum and a dampness sensor. thats all the new ones have too but when they throw a computer in there to control it, you are going to be living up to your TD screenname.
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