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Your points are legit but I have to question the "clean better". They all clean but to say it's better is just not accurate. Clean is clean. With as much perfume in detergent and fabric softener I...
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I haven't had an issue with my front load washer in the past 4 years, whirlpool
no mold or anything
I can't claim it is better or worse, but it seems that some really have a strong opinion. ...
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find a local scratch and dent shop. Research the best brands. If you read the fine print and follow the rules, the 0% interest cards are a pretty good way to go, but I would also stay away from...
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Another one for "normal" washer/dryer.
This is what I know. All friends who have bought the HE units for 1-2k have them sitting in the garage unplugged and old style in the laundry room. One told...
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I paid about 1100 for my front load washer/dryer. I never noticed the clothes being less clean or more clean what I did notice though is the clothes being less wet afterwards. This is a big deal...
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One of the biggest scams is washers (appliances in general). Get a cheap one. Take it from someone that HAD an $1800 and a $1500 washer. BOTH broke requiring expensive repairs. They had all the bells...
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I wasn't speaking about stackable/all-in-one units, we just need both. Thanks for the tip about the rebate potential.
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I agree with dealgate. They aren't worth it. Get a traditional model and be happy.
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sears outlet. they sell dinged ones. plain white/cream. top loading. Nothing fancy.
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IMO, a traditional top loader washer and dryer is fine. The cost is far less than those front loaders will all the bells and whistles that YOU DO NOT NEED. Like anything else a little common sense...
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Want some advice, didn't know where to put this. I'm moving into a new place soon and was thinking of two options for the washer/dryer.
1) open a BB credit card and purchase a new front load...
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dont buy lg or samsung
just back from europe front loaders are 250 dollars
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No need to justify your purchase to me. I must have missed all the torn, dirty cloths that everyone wore before he machines.
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Oh, nice comeback champ. Wanna try again? Cause if that is the best you can come up with to answer a detailed post, well, that is kinda sad and pathetic. Oh, and hyperbole much?
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No, it is not. You got kids? I don't think so. Go hit up some of your neighbors and offer to do their laundry, see what a difference it makes. Washing your clothes is trivial, if all you do is sit in...
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Thanks for the responses.
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Another vote for Speed Queen. Have a Speed Queen washer (regular, top load, nothing fancy) since 2006 without a single issue, even the 'timer' is still good, which always tends to go in...
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Be sure it is dinged new item and not returned item when buying from them. I've wasted a whole day once because the returned and "tested" item was broken and missing parts.
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Bad post^^
Op,
If you want a washer that's going to use more water and tear up your clothes, then go ahead and get an old school washer. If you want a new HE washer and dryer set then I would...
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I bought Mid Range Samsung Washer and dryer in 09. They use HE detergent, front loader and all.
They work great, you can fit larger loads, use less water and they clean better. I don't like how...
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I kind of have to agree. My parents had the top of the line front loader and had to recently replace it. It was 5 years old. Repairs cost more than the machine did. It seemed to break every 2-3...
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Stay away from Home Depot, had a really bad experience with appliance delivery. I'd recommend Lowe's, maybe Sears if you're going to buy new.
The HE washers especially take much longer to wash...
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https://slickdeals.net/f/5816028-LG-Electronics-4-0-cu-ft-High-Efficiency-Front-Load-Washer-887-40-FS
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I have to disagree. I have had a front-loader for about 18 months now and I love it. Bought a Consumer Reports "Best Buy" model from Sears for under $1k ($7xx if I recall) and it has been great....
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Ditto
We researched and ended up purchasing ours from Costco w/rebate.
We've had ours almost 5 years now and I've been very happy. No problems (including no mold/odors).
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No need to justify your purchase to me, Ace. Besides, I have to go sew up all the holes in my cloths from that damn washer.
I do that with towels and most shirts. On a sunny day it doesn't...
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Get a speed queen TL washer.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eLBMUEQKvhY
you can search speed queen on youtube for more videos of the speed queen in action.
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Last year 2012, I thought about going "green", especially when my 13 year old top loader was going out. I figure I can save money by using less water and less detergents. I wanted to switch out my...
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if you wanna go green and save some $....get a clothes line and hang your clothes outside to dry when its sunny.
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Thanks for all the replies guys, and by all means continue debating/throwing ideas at me, but I had decided on going to a local place and getting a very inexpensive refurbished pair by about post 4....
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Please stop using that tired excuse that a washer will shred cloths to death. That's not true. I've never had a HE is my over 40 years and until the last few years none of my friends either. Nobody...
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:lmao: i'm laughing, b/c this is what happened to my very expensive HE frontloader.
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I recommend going towards the lower price range for washer and dryer. You will never save enough water in the washer and electricity or gas (in the dryer) to justify the front loader versus the top...
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The key is you have only had it for 18 months. Wait until the 4-5 year mark, better get saving now.
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I also agree with dealgate.
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Just to clarify are you saying you are getting one of those combo units where the washer and the dryer are attached and one solid unit?
The only thing I would say about that is that if one goes...
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How does Europe front loaders washer relates to the op's? Shipping would be expensive if he buy the FL from europe and ship it back to the states. And beside the voltage in Europe is 220 V vs 120 V...
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Agreed but what the hell are you guys buying for $700+ for each? You can get $800-900 for both. After $600 the features just got pointless and more things to break.
HE front-load washer - less...
