Washing machines

**kitten645** · 09-22-2009, 10:41 PM

I didn't read all the replies but when it comes to appliances, I think Consumer Reports is the Bible! They have an online site. You might have to pay a small subscription fee but it is SO worth it! I checked them out to by my camera, my car, my tires etc and they've never lead me a astray! They do the research and aren't biased by advertising $$.
Claudia
PS Martha Stewart says always buy a top load. The tangle issue I guess.

**catnapper** · 09-22-2009, 11:07 PM

Ok, after spending most of the night online over washers, I definitely decided to go top loading. Its the best for me and what I need (SPEED of washing, and I don't care one hoot about noise since the machine is in the basement)

I keep reading conflicting reports on the energy star models with sensors. People love or hate them. People seem to have a ton of problems with them, or they're the best thing since sliced bread. The common thread on the ones who hate it is they haven't read their instructioin manual.

I still have no idea which way we're going -- we need one now, not in October for the rebates! grrrrrr

**K9karen** · 09-22-2009, 11:17 PM

I treated myself last week (how timely) to a Bosch front load washer and dryer. My top load Fridgidaire washer was only 6 yrs. old but my dryer (

) was from 1986 and needed to be turned on 2x for a full dry. So I found a sale. Awesome price. but thanks to my awful back, I opted to buy the stands for each so now they're chest level and I don't have to bend over and barely move a muscle. I've been washing everything in sight. I'm in love. Quick, easy and perfect. I've had no crumpling together, except for a top quilt, but I don't care.. It's a good lesson for me to be more diligent and careful about dropping the odd sock.

Plus I think I can get a cluncker refund at the end of the year.

**Freedom** · 09-23-2009, 11:32 AM

Originally Posted by catnapper

I keep reading conflicting reports on the energy star models with sensors. People love or hate them.

Sorry, sensors for . . . what again? I got lost, lol.

Originally Posted by smokey the elder

I bought an LG front loader a couple years ago. Advantages: less wear and tear on clothes; uses HE so less volume detergent; uses less water; spins the clothes drier.

BIG disadvantage: 200-250% longer wash time than the top loader.

If I remember right from Consumer Reports, that was true of all top loaders, not just the LG brand.