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Best washer that’s not Speed Queen
Posted on 3/3/21 at 1:33 pm
Posted on 3/3/21 at 1:33 pm
Time to replace my washer/dryer. What’s worth a damn these days that’s not a Speed Queen (I know they’re built like tanks, but I don’t need a tank.)
Looking for reliable, excellent cleaning.
Don’t want a front load unless someone can convince me that they don’t stink in high humidity areas where they won’t necessarily dry out between uses.
TIA
Looking for reliable, excellent cleaning.
Don’t want a front load unless someone can convince me that they don’t stink in high humidity areas where they won’t necessarily dry out between uses.
TIA
Posted on 3/3/21 at 2:18 pm to hungryone
Whirlpool gets high marks, just don't expect it to last 20 years. Hell, 10 years is iffy.
I'm on year 10 of a Cabrio, and it's on its third set of drum bearings, plus a few other misc parts.
I'm on year 10 of a Cabrio, and it's on its third set of drum bearings, plus a few other misc parts.
Posted on 3/3/21 at 2:50 pm to hungryone
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This post was edited on 10/26/22 at 11:37 am
Posted on 3/3/21 at 2:57 pm to hungryone
My old Kenmore Elites performed nicely for over 15 years. Recently crapped out. I got more Kenmore Elites. I'm pleased with so far.
Posted on 3/3/21 at 3:13 pm to footballdude
See, the dang LG machines are highly rated in practically every online analysis, but I’ve heard zero good things from actual owners.
Going to look at the Ken,ore Elites now.
Going to look at the Ken,ore Elites now.
Posted on 3/3/21 at 3:20 pm to hungryone
We've got LG. They are cheaply made, dents all over it (wife standing on it to get something off the top shelf in the LR), make weird noises. It was my wife's choice and she paid for them so I wasn't going to question it. So in a very few years I'm planning on going back with Maytag. We had those for 15 years and with the exception of the drum bearings that I replaced once, they were great.
Posted on 3/3/21 at 3:26 pm to hungryone
Maytag
I have the older version of this. Wanted a toploader with an agitator instead of an impeller. It had the largest capacity and very good reviews. I think we've had it about 3 years now, no complaints. Bought the matching dryer. We have some cabinets we built over our washer/dryer back when we had frontloaders, so I wanted something that would let me access the controls easily, and fit under the cabinets.
I have the older version of this. Wanted a toploader with an agitator instead of an impeller. It had the largest capacity and very good reviews. I think we've had it about 3 years now, no complaints. Bought the matching dryer. We have some cabinets we built over our washer/dryer back when we had frontloaders, so I wanted something that would let me access the controls easily, and fit under the cabinets.
Posted on 3/3/21 at 3:46 pm to TU Rob
i also have a top loading maytag with an agitator that i really like, try to get one . it may not last as long as my old simple kenmore but man it is so much more quiet.
Posted on 3/3/21 at 5:09 pm to hungryone
Whirlpool top loading washer, model WTW4955HW
Whirlpool dryer, model WED49STBW, this model has a drop down door that I prefer to a swing door because the drop down door doubles as sort of a work shelf when adding or removing clothes. This model also has a steam setting which I think is sort of odd and unnecessary, and I don't like the idea of connecting a water hose from the washing machine cold water hose to the dryer. So, I did not run a water hose to the dryer, and we don't use that setting on the dial. Whirlpool has two 7-cu.ft. dryer models with a swing door (as opposed to drop down door) and no steam setting for about $50 less.
All at Lowe's.
We really like the washer and dryer a lot.
Whirlpool dryer, model WED49STBW, this model has a drop down door that I prefer to a swing door because the drop down door doubles as sort of a work shelf when adding or removing clothes. This model also has a steam setting which I think is sort of odd and unnecessary, and I don't like the idea of connecting a water hose from the washing machine cold water hose to the dryer. So, I did not run a water hose to the dryer, and we don't use that setting on the dial. Whirlpool has two 7-cu.ft. dryer models with a swing door (as opposed to drop down door) and no steam setting for about $50 less.
All at Lowe's.
We really like the washer and dryer a lot.
Posted on 3/3/21 at 6:27 pm to Hamma1122
Maytag is now owned by the Whirlpool Corporation.
Must are direct copies with exact same internals.
Nearly all new top-load Kenmore washers and matching dryers are made by Whirlpool Corp.
Must are direct copies with exact same internals.
Nearly all new top-load Kenmore washers and matching dryers are made by Whirlpool Corp.
Posted on 3/3/21 at 8:17 pm to Teddy Ruxpin
2nd for Maytag commercial, was ordering speed queen but it was the year they changed design so went with Maytag instead
Posted on 3/4/21 at 9:31 am to hungryone
I have LG. Both work awesome. My wife does at least 2 loads a day. Front load has little magnet that props door open so it doesn't stink at all. Avoid top load GE like the plague.
Posted on 3/4/21 at 9:40 am to lsujro
I'm sure LG is fine too but I heard of it breaks there isn't a huge stockpile of parts somewhere like other brands. Could take a few weeks to fix. This might not still be the case.
Posted on 3/4/21 at 9:40 am to Matt225
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Maytag is now owned by the Whirlpool Corporation.
Must are direct copies with exact same internals.
The parts are interchangeable when you go to repair them. The parts are cheap and easy to fix. I kept my Whirlpool alive for a long time until the mother board went out.
Posted on 3/4/21 at 1:16 pm to hungryone
If I didn't have a Speed Queen, I would consider Whirlpool or Maytag, and with as little digital and electronic stuff as possible. We have a Speed Queen washer and a Whirlpool drier, and both are rock solid.
Posted on 3/4/21 at 1:54 pm to hungryone
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See, the dang LG machines are highly rated in practically every online analysis, but I’ve heard zero good things from actual owners.
We have an LG top load high efficiency that is fantastic. Had it for almost 6 years now and no issues(knock on wood). It's huge. It spins so fast that the clothes are mostly dry when you put em in the dryer.
Posted on 3/4/21 at 2:09 pm to kage
We had 25 years on a Kenmore set in the home we just sold.
For out new house we bought a set of Maytag just like the one TU Rob posted. Comforting to hear the positive reviews
For out new house we bought a set of Maytag just like the one TU Rob posted. Comforting to hear the positive reviews
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