Posted on 11/01/2014 7:56:22 AM PDT by A Cyrenian
I was told that if I liked my washing machine, I get to keep my washing machine. Period.
I have always had a SEARS type tub washer. I learned long ago how to repair them and keep them working. I buy a good one, but in the end, it pays for itself.
The parts on these washers that wear out are: agitator dogs, brake/clutches and sometimes the transmission couplings. I am so glad that belts in washers were largely eliminated from the design.
Once, I had to replace the pump (very easy) on my daughter’s washer because a sock got sucked up into it. I still marvel at how this came to be. I suspect she filled it so full that the sock worked its way over the tub liner and into to outer liner and got sucked in. All told though, it was easy to replace.
Speaking of electronics—I lost the control board on our Whirlpool dishwasher twice. Once was under warranty, the second wasn’t. The cost of the repair was over $200, so I opted to buy a new dishwasher at about $450.00.
The repairman told me that electrical power surges kill boards these days, as they all made in China with components that are not as stout as they were 15-20 years ago—ie, cheap pieces of crap.
We had power outages and surges in our area, so I had an electrician install a surge arrestor at the panel.
It acts like a surge protector for the entire home.
It is basically a strong circuit breaker that takes a second literally to install(if you know what you are doing), at the top of the panel, with a green diode light to tell you it is functioning.
I say all this because appliances today all have electronic controls and power surges, brownouts, and power failures can wreck them.
Good one!
We had a similar thread a week ago. I think a top loading Whirlpool won.
Bosch. Left @ house when we moved to an apt, but I’d buy another tomorrow if I went back to a house.
Expensive but worth every last dime. Over time, about pays for the difference, using less water and detergent, not to mention power. And cleans like no other I ever had. Quietly. Cycles take more or less time depending on settings.
But sad to say, I don't think it's the brand that counts much anymore. Most appliances today (washing machines, microwaves, etc.) are just poorly built Chinese junk.
Here's a suggestion: Go to Amazon.com and research washing machines. Read the reviews, especially the 5-star and 1-star ones. I have found Amazon reviews to be generally truthful, and very helpful.
That is true. However, I religiously avoid anything that has any sort of ‘digital’ display or whatever.
We were advised to never buy the frontloaders, salesman told us they had more repairs on them than anyone suspected.
We have spent our $$$ buying the appliances with all the whistles and bells that only go out within a few years. Just how many of those whistles & bells does one really use. All I need is the on/off..hot/cold...regular/perm press...heavy/light load buttons, nothing more is needed.
Also these days, we buy based on our lifespan left, or before we get to the nursing home. Therefore we purchase the CHEAPEST thing they have, guess what they seem to be the best anyway. No whistles & bells to wear out.
Bought a new washer and drier from Lowes, Samsung.
My wife is totally happy with both, speed wise and cleaning wise.
Researched before purchase and decided to stay away from front loaders, too many horror stories.
Also, Maytag ain't the company it used to be.
Then you can keep your washing machine?
I have had it for eight years. I don’t see much of a chance of getting a new one unless we move. I don’t think the front loaders wear out as quickly.
That reminds me of a story about my grandmother. She had an old Maytag roller washer that my grandfather had always kept running. He was a tool and die maker and could fix anything. After he died, my grandmother called the Maytag repairman and he said, “ Lady, I can’t fix it, there isn’t a single Maytag part left on this machine, someone has taken all the parts and made new ones. Time to get a new machine..
I had a Maytag Neptune set and HATED it. It would lock the lid and hold my clothes hostage sometimes for as long as 3 days. Tech said it was a circuit board not warranteed after 60 days so I gave them away and got the top of the line Kenmore front loading set. I love them! The sanitize setting does take a while but I don’t use it that often. It uses less water than the Maytag and has thus far been reliable.
Get a used Whirpool or Maytag Dependable Care. Current washers are team designed by green-propeller-heads at EPA and cost-reducing MBA’s and marketing dorks at the company and are just total crap. There’s no conceivable way they could work or be reliable.
Joe,
What Model Samsung?
TIA
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I hate my new one too. It takes longer to wash because of the federally mandated “water saver” crappola and it locks because of federally mandated “safety” crappola. I wish I saved the old one that was working fine when we bought the new set. The only thing I do like about it has a “Max Extract” spin cycle that is much much faster than the old machine and gets all the water out so it drys much faster.
However the new dryers are awesome and dry much faster than the old ones, that plus the Max Extract basically makes doing a whole load about the same time using the old units.
If I had my druthers I’d get and old washing machine and a new dryer.
A surge arrestor is a good idea, I think that I'll install one.
Top loader LG (no agitator). Couldn’t fit a front loader in the laundry closet. Cheaper than a front loader.
It does a pretty good job and really does spin the clothes dry, which cuts down on drying time.
I think much of the rap about washing machines not getting clothes clean is attributable to the HE detergents and the lack of phosphates. Those detergents just do not get the clothes as clean as old fashioned Tide powder, e.g., and also don’t inhibit the musty smell.
And I thought this was going to be another EPA proposal to eliminate a staple of our evil capitalist rape of the environment.
Sorry.
Okie, what model Samsung?
TIA
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