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Actually an easy repair that won't take much time to complete.
Loading the machine properly to maintain balance means putting in two similar pieces at a time, at opposite sides. My parents had a...
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I'm a gadget person as lots of us here are. However, this is a case (to me) of keep it simple. We have a large capacity, top loading, standard twist type manual controls, 4 cycle options. Our...
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Actually I got a good deal. I waited for a sale at Lowe's and they let me stack a 10% off coupon. I think the washer was about $450 on sale. The equivalent Whirlpool was 700-800! :eek: The nicest...
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I've already asked my question in that thread and unfortunately there was no response other than bolting some unistrut to the floor. There are 6 springs on this model and all appear to be in working...
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Yeah, the guy should have shown you if it was balanced or not & set it right for that price.
I noticed those $1000 fancy computerized washing machines use $16 per year of energy (gas), but regular...
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Your washer can probably be fixed by adjusting the feet and leveling it really well, and I don't mean just so it doesn't rock against the floor but so the machine is perfectly horizontal because some...
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Usually a walking washer is caused by one or more of the suspension/balance/counter-balance springs either breaking or coming loose. I wonder what the repair guy said was wrong with it ? You might...
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My MIL has one of those too and said she would buy it again. May have to look into that one for sure, thanks!
Thanks for sharing your experience, that certainly helps. I have heard some horror...
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We love it: http://www.fisherpaykel.com/product/laundry/
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Have you actually checked to see if the unit you currently have is level? Get a level and put it on the top of the machine and check it -- side to side and front to back. If it isn't level both...
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OP, 7-8 loads a week O.O we barely get enough to do 1 or 2 loads.
exactly, now is not the time to get a front load. not only are they prone to mildew because people dont leave the door...
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I'd personally get a top load washer unless if my unit is outdoors where I can air it. Front load have mildew problems.
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I am in the midst tonight of reading reviews as well. Looking on Sears and googling consumer reviews.
We are a family of 4 as well. 4 yr old and a 18 yr old both girls...which means changing...
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I have the whirlpool cabrio we probably do 5-7 loads a week. It basically is a front load facing up. I don't like having to bend over for the washer ours has a glass top which is pretty nice.
I...
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So our current washing machine likes to dance. About 75% of the time in fact. Repair guy came out today and quoted $311 to repair it. According to him the unit we currently have has this common...
