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re: Appliances - Throw Away
Posted on 4/9/24 at 11:51 am to AlumneyeJ93
Posted on 4/9/24 at 11:51 am to AlumneyeJ93
We have a 17 year old super basic Kenmore top loading washing machine that’ll probably need to be replaced soon. I’d really like a higher capacity fancy top loader without an agitator because they look cool and seem to wash more, but the reviews on every one are terrible. The washers with positive reviews are largely from “incentivized” people who received free machines, making it even harder to compare. I know I’ll be so annoyed if we spend $1,300 and it breaks in 2 years, so I haven’t been able to bring myself to buy one.
I know the answer here is to buy a Speed Queen with an agitator and smaller capacity, but even the reviews on those aren’t great lately. I’ll keep my fingers crossed that the old one we have lasts until I can make up my mind.
I know the answer here is to buy a Speed Queen with an agitator and smaller capacity, but even the reviews on those aren’t great lately. I’ll keep my fingers crossed that the old one we have lasts until I can make up my mind.
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Posted on 4/9/24 at 11:53 am to Evil Little Thing
My speed queen is front load. Agitator machines are fine, but I'm not a fan.
Posted on 4/9/24 at 12:08 pm to Evil Little Thing
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I’d really like a higher capacity fancy top loader without an agitator because they look cool and seem to wash more, but the reviews on every one are terrible.
If you read the manual they are supposed to only be loaded 1/3 of the way. The machine uses the clothes as the agitator (the clothes rub against other clothes) and over filling the machine will result in poor performance.
You are better off keeping the old one, most can be repaired cheaply.
Posted on 4/9/24 at 4:06 pm to Evil Little Thing
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I know the answer here is to buy a Speed Queen with an agitator and smaller capacity, but even the reviews on those aren’t great lately. I’ll keep my fingers crossed that the old one we have lasts until I can make up my mind.
Yep, but I've had no trouble with my LG washer and dryer. The first LG washer I had (a front load) lasted us for 15 years and even then, it just had a small leak that could have been fixed. I had just never owned a matching washer/dryer set and really wanted to buy a new set then.
I much prefer the front loads and have had no trouble with it if you leave the door open and wipe out the rubber seal every few months or so. Agitators are very hard on your clothes and my front load got stains out of my clothes that the old Kenmore with an agitator never would.
Posted on 4/9/24 at 5:23 pm to Evil Little Thing
quote:I have a family of 6. I was worried about the capacity of the Speed Queen washer, but it has not been an issue at all since we purchased a year ago. We have the TC5. The cycle is quick and clothes are clean.
I know the answer here is to buy a Speed Queen with an agitator and smaller capacity, but even the reviews on those aren’t great lately. I’ll keep my fingers crossed that the old one we have lasts until I can make up my mind.
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