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Washer/dryer brands to stay away from

Posted on 4/25/24 at 8:04 am
Posted by weisertiger
Lake Charles, LA
Member since Sep 2007
2480 posts
Posted on 4/25/24 at 8:04 am
Have to get a new washer and dryer. What brands should we stay away from?
Posted by geauxtigers87
Louisiana
Member since Mar 2011
25195 posts
Posted on 4/25/24 at 8:04 am to
our samsung washer and dryer have been a pain in the arse
Posted by madamsquirrel
The Snarlington Estate
Member since Jul 2009
48555 posts
Posted on 4/25/24 at 8:05 am to
Any company that also makes TVs is what I have heard
Posted by Trevaylin
south texas
Member since Feb 2019
5875 posts
Posted on 4/25/24 at 8:05 am to
expensive.....they will all fail in 5 years anyway
Posted by kciDAtaE
Member since Apr 2017
15759 posts
Posted on 4/25/24 at 8:05 am to
All about the same if you change the oil regularly and keep up with the scheduled maintenance.
Posted by el Gaucho
He/They
Member since Dec 2010
52971 posts
Posted on 4/25/24 at 8:06 am to
Get you a used white set from 20 years ago for like $150 on fb and it’ll last you the rest of your life
Posted by Buga_Scores
L.C
Member since Jul 2014
1834 posts
Posted on 4/25/24 at 8:07 am to
Stay away from Samsung. I would also highly recommend using C&C Home Appliances. Their customer service is top notch and they price match.
Posted by Dadren
Jawja
Member since Dec 2023
935 posts
Posted on 4/25/24 at 8:07 am to
People swear by Speed Queen, but the dryer/washer combo that I have (six years old) needs constant repairs. They have a long warranty but shops don’t seem to want to fix them so I’ve had to do a lot of the repairs myself.

When we need to buy again it definitely won’t be Speed Queen.
This post was edited on 4/25/24 at 8:08 am
Posted by BregmansWheelbarrow
Member since Mar 2020
2626 posts
Posted on 4/25/24 at 8:08 am to
Everyone I know with a front load washer has had their main board go out on them…it costs more to fix them than get a new one. The more expensive they are, the shittier they are. I’m sticking with my old top loader.
Posted by TDsngumbo
Alpha Silverfox
Member since Oct 2011
41578 posts
Posted on 4/25/24 at 8:09 am to
I bought a Kenmore washer and dryer set back in March 2016 and the only thing that’s happened is the heating element in the dryer went out. Took me about 5 minutes switching it out and like $20 on Amazon then it was good as new. You can still buy Kenmore stuff online but it is getting harder and harder to find. I believe Whirlpool is pretty much the same thing and it’s a decent brand, may want to look into those too.
Posted by fallguy_1978
Best States #50
Member since Feb 2018
48498 posts
Posted on 4/25/24 at 8:11 am to
quote:

our samsung washer and dryer have been a pain in the arse

Our LG front loaders were terrible. I tossed them and bought Speed Queens a year or two back. They are more expensive but worth it.
Posted by CleverUserName
Member since Oct 2016
12612 posts
Posted on 4/25/24 at 8:12 am to
A bit of advice you may or may not take but it’s right.

Top load with the minimal amount of settings. No efficiency anything. Tell them you want the loudest damn washer that uses the most water. If you wanna splurge a little.. buy Speed Queen top load.

NO front loaders. NO South Korean brands. NO bells and whistles.

It’s hell to get anything worked on nowadays if you buy from a box store. Try to find a local place.
Posted by Chad504boy
4 posts
Member since Feb 2005
166246 posts
Posted on 4/25/24 at 8:13 am to
i might buy a true commercial grade washer machine next time. dryers are whatever.
Posted by madamsquirrel
The Snarlington Estate
Member since Jul 2009
48555 posts
Posted on 4/25/24 at 8:14 am to
I have had the opposite experience. Speed queen has been solid for us since 2016.
Posted by DownSouthJukin
Coaching Changes Board
Member since Jan 2014
27244 posts
Posted on 4/25/24 at 8:15 am to
Speed Queen will be my next purchase. Second tier. Research that and there is a setting that basically allows you to fill your washer up like old times. So your clothes actually get clean.
This post was edited on 4/25/24 at 8:15 am
Posted by Fat and Happy
Baton Rouge
Member since Jan 2013
16994 posts
Posted on 4/25/24 at 8:15 am to
Get normal looking washer and dryers and don’t get sucked into the fancy looking stuff and that it’s better.

The more simple, the better
Posted by fallguy_1978
Best States #50
Member since Feb 2018
48498 posts
Posted on 4/25/24 at 8:16 am to
We've never had problems with ours. I bought the most basic models. Our dryer has 2 knobs and a start button, which is all they should have.
Posted by DougQuaid
Member since Oct 2018
65 posts
Posted on 4/25/24 at 8:16 am to
Same here. We’ve had our Speed Queen set for ten years with zero problems. That washer will clean ANYTHING.
Posted by crash1211
Houma
Member since May 2008
3136 posts
Posted on 4/25/24 at 8:17 am to
Samsung
Posted by cubsfan5150
Member since Nov 2007
15760 posts
Posted on 4/25/24 at 8:18 am to
If you’re not spending speed queen money, get an LG.
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