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Posted on 12/7/25 at 7:32 pm
Posted by KRobinson
Member since Jun 2016
248 posts
Posted on 12/7/25 at 7:32 pm
Just bought a new house and I'm going to need to invest in a washer, dryer and refrigerator. What brands are the most reliable with the least amount of repairs?

I see a lot of people talking about the speed queens for the washer/dryer. Are they worth the money?
Posted by bengalman
In da Country
Member since Feb 2007
3973 posts
Posted on 12/7/25 at 7:33 pm to
Yes indeed
Posted by soccerfüt
Location: A Series of Tubes
Member since May 2013
72752 posts
Posted on 12/7/25 at 7:34 pm to
I have entry level SQs at two residences since 2017 that work wonderfully and haven’t needed any maintenance or repairs.

Thanks Napoleon for the recommendation!
This post was edited on 12/7/25 at 7:36 pm
Posted by Gifman
Member since Jan 2021
17302 posts
Posted on 12/7/25 at 7:35 pm to
The simpler the better. Don’t get wifi appliances… they’ll be dead in a year
Posted by TigerChick2018
Mobile, AL
Member since Jun 2018
337 posts
Posted on 12/7/25 at 7:39 pm to
LG and Samsung both suck. Bought the Samsung W/D set (about $6K for the set). Lasted about 5 years. Replaced with GE set for about $1,500 and been kicking for about 4 years now.
Posted by TheGhostOfBigLee
Member since Oct 2018
1059 posts
Posted on 12/7/25 at 7:40 pm to
Love my Bosch washer and dryers. If you’re an OT baller get a subzero. Frigidaire and Kitchenaid are good alternatives if you’re looking for something cheaper.
Posted by Red Stick Tigress
Tiger Stadium
Member since Nov 2005
20180 posts
Posted on 12/7/25 at 7:40 pm to
I just bought a French door Frigidaire refrigerator with a drawer above the freezer compartment that can be used to freeze or cool.

Love it. Got at Best Buy for about 1/2 price which was $2K.
Posted by CaptainZappin
Acadiana
Member since Oct 2016
275 posts
Posted on 12/7/25 at 7:45 pm to
Speed queen washer and dryer. I’ll never own anything different
Posted by LSUDad
Still on the move
Member since May 2004
61840 posts
Posted on 12/7/25 at 7:53 pm to
Speed Queen, will last longer than most for sure. Worth the money.
If in the BTR area, go to Stanton’s, call first, make an appointment with Kathy, she handles all my accounts. Tell her Dad sent you.

Stanton’s (225) 275-6220
Posted by kew48
Covington Louisiana
Member since Sep 2006
1543 posts
Posted on 12/7/25 at 7:57 pm to
Speedqueen or if you got the cash, Miel. We have the Miel washer and dryer and they are super quiet and extremely heavy and well built!
Posted by OweO
Plaquemine, La
Member since Sep 2009
120046 posts
Posted on 12/7/25 at 7:58 pm to
Frigidaire is where its at.
Posted by SlickRick55
Member since May 2016
2709 posts
Posted on 12/7/25 at 7:59 pm to
Here’s the deal with washer and dryers - either spend the money and get Speed Queen, or buy the cheapest thing out there and just expect to replace in a few years. If you talk to people who do repairs for a living, they will tell you other than Speed Queen, they all are made up of the same parts on the inside.

As far as refrigerators, who knows. I’m in my 50’s and my grandma’s refrigerators are probably still around somewhere. What the hell happened to appliance quality?
Posted by FreeState
Member since Jun 2012
3518 posts
Posted on 12/7/25 at 8:00 pm to
Stay clear of Samsung appliances.

Speed Queen washer. I’ve been satisfied with G. E. refrigerator.
Posted by 632627
LA
Member since Dec 2011
14652 posts
Posted on 12/7/25 at 8:02 pm to
Love my Bosch dishwasher and my Frigidaire fridge is over 13 years old.
Posted by runforrestrun
Baton Rouge
Member since May 2013
994 posts
Posted on 12/7/25 at 8:05 pm to
Because of this board, I bought a speed queen washer. Wife thought I was crazy to pay that much for an old school washer. We've had it for a couple years now & she's a speed queen fanatic. She can't wait till our Maytag dryer dies!
Posted by Hangit
The Green Swamp
Member since Aug 2014
45331 posts
Posted on 12/7/25 at 8:09 pm to
I have a GE fridge that I bought in 1997. It has never broken down and is still my household fridge. They still look the same, but rumor has it they are worse now. I did have to replace the fridge side bulb this morning. First time.
Posted by OK Roughneck
The Sooner State
Member since Aug 2021
17353 posts
Posted on 12/7/25 at 8:16 pm to
quote:

see a lot of people talking about the speed queens for the washer/dryer. Are they worth the money?

YES !!!!


Stay away from Samsung appliances. Dont buy Kenmore washers and dryers either they will 4rk you to death on the repair cost when they are out of warranty.
Posted by Major Dutch Schaefer
Location: Classified
Member since Nov 2011
38162 posts
Posted on 12/7/25 at 8:17 pm to
quote:

I have entry level SQs at two residences since 2017 that work wonderfully and haven’t needed any maintenance or repairs.

Thanks Napoleon for the recommendation!


Which ones do you have?
Posted by sportsaddit68
Hammond
Member since Sep 2008
6418 posts
Posted on 12/7/25 at 8:19 pm to
Years ago when I sold appliances, I would tell customers the same thing for fridges... If you are getting the top mounts with freezer on top, all of them are good and about the same. Find the one with the right measurements and ice maker and go with it. It's not until you get to the French doors and side by sides that brands start getting better or worst.

I personally like GE for my appliances, though my first GE dishwasher sucked and was a lemon.

They got really bad for awhile and listened to their customers and made some changes. My GE fridge I got from the flood has lasted through storms and Ida. It works well.

Washer and dryer I recommend speed queen, but they had a 6 month back order when I tried to get one after the flood so I went with a HE GE that still had an agitator and it's working great. Dryers are all mostly basic if you know how to change a fuse and a belt. Though, I have not had to do either yet with mine.
Posted by RealDawg
Dawgville
Member since Nov 2012
11184 posts
Posted on 12/7/25 at 8:24 pm to
Washer / Dryer Speed Queen

Refrigerator- IMO they all equally suck now and can go out randomly.
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