Washing machines

[Queen of Poop]

I've got the newer Maytag front load washer and dryer. Love the dryer, absolutely HATE the washer. Everything comes out a tangled, wrinkled mess. I shake out each piece of laundry before putting it in the dryer and sometimes they come out ok, other times certain items come out looking like they've been stuffed at the back of a drawer for 10 years!

[Medusa]

I've got the newer Maytag front load washer and dryer. Love the dryer, absolutely HATE the washer. Everything comes out a tangled, wrinkled mess. I shake out each piece of laundry before putting it in the dryer and sometimes they come out ok, other times certain items come out looking like they've been stuffed at the back of a drawer for 10 years!

I've often wondered about the front loades; now I know. More often than not I forget something and run downstairs to toss into the washer something that I had missed in the hamper. Can't do that w/a front loader, right?

[Taz_Zoee]

I've got the newer Maytag front load washer and dryer. Love the dryer, absolutely HATE the washer. Everything comes out a tangled, wrinkled mess. I shake out each piece of laundry before putting it in the dryer and sometimes they come out ok, other times certain items come out looking like they've been stuffed at the back of a drawer for 10 years!

Good to know. I thought I wanted one of these.

I've often wondered about the front loades; now I know. More often than not I forget something and run downstairs to toss into the washer something that I had missed in the hamper. Can't do that w/a front loader, right?

This is true, I do the same thing and I never thought about it not being possible with the front loader.

Do they make them water and energy efficient and not front loaders??

[Cinder & Smoke]

... to toss into the washer something that I had missed in the hamper.

Can't do that w/a front loader, right?

Sure ya can!
>>> Just be sure you're wearing your BOOTS! <<<

Tried that years ago in a coin-op laundry-mat ... I'd found one lost sock.
OH MY!

Oooooopsie!
NUTZ!
You can NOT *open*, *toss*, and *slam* that door nearly fast enough!

[Karen]

We highly do NOT recommend Maytag, we bought one thinking it was a good reliable brand and would last nearly forever - but it died in less than 5 years. It was just shoddily built, once we started taking it apart. And there are only two adult humans here, no kids, so it never even got the amount of laundry a normal machine would.

DO - I emphasize this - check online reviews before you buy anything.

[caseysmom]

I have maytag front loaders, you can pause and add to the load ...no problem I do it all the time.

I did have a part break after 3 years and it was 400 to fix. I have hear great things about the kenmore. I do love the handwash cycle...I think the front loaders are much gentler on your clothers since they don't have the agitators.

[Laura's Babies]

We got a new Maytag on the boat several trips back. I was sitting out there when the first load was put in it and I was shocked at how noisy it was and how it could be heard over the noise of the boat. I told the guys if I'd bought that one for my house, I would call and have them come back and get it. It 'clunks" loudly the whole time it is running and we always get the higher end washers, dryers, and dishwashers because they are used so much out there. I doubt this one lasts long... We already had a problem with the hot water gizmo that signals the hot water to cut on..

I have a Kenmore (Sears) at home that is 10 years old and that will be replaced with another Kenmore when it breaks.

[caseysmom]

We got a new Maytag on the boat several trips back. I was sitting out there when the first load was put in it and I was shocked at how noisy it was and how it could be heard over the noise of the boat. I told the guys if I'd bought that one for my house, I would call and have them come back and get it. It 'clunks" loudly the whole time it is running and we always get the higher end washers, dryers, and dishwashers because they are used so much out there. I doubt this one lasts long... We already had a problem with the hot water gizmo that signals the hot water to cut on..

I have a Kenmore (Sears) at home that is 10 years old and that will be replaced with another Kenmore when it breaks.

Mine sounds like a jet taking off sometimes.

[Cinder & Smoke]

you can pause and add to the load ...no problem, I do it all the time.

OK - now HOW do you get the door open when the water level is half way
up in the window??

[caseysmom]

OK - now HOW do you get the door open when the water level is half way
up in the window??

There is just not much water...thats the whole "HE" idea...low water usage...I usually do it within 5 or 10 minutes but I don't think it makes any difference...you do have to hit pause and wait a few seconds until its ready for you so the water goes to the bottom of the drum...

[Pam]

We highly do NOT recommend Maytag, we bought one thinking it was a good reliable brand and would last nearly forever - but it died in less than 5 years. It was just shoddily built, once we started taking it apart. And there are only two adult humans here, no kids, so it never even got the amount of laundry a normal machine would.

DO - I emphasize this - check online reviews before you buy anything.

Couldn't disagree with you more Karen. We are on our second set of Maytags (washer and dryer) having bought our first set in 1970 and this is now 2009. I think two washers and two dryers is pretty darn good for almost 40 years (that is roughly 20 years per set). Also, we have had NO repair bills. They just worked until they got old, just like us people. Of course I am not saying that things are not being made more cheaply now. Unfortunately they are. I guess I will soon be finding that out, but I hope it is later rather than sooner.

[caseysmom]

The Maytag Neptune had tons of problems...

[pomtzu]

I HATE consumer reviews - the more you read - the more conflicting they get. It's almost just as reliable to pick one by going "eenie-meenie-mienee-mo" - I'll get that one !

I recently needed a new hand mixer and electric knife. Found what appeared to be good ones thru Amazon and ordered them pretty much based on reviews, and price of course. Love the mixer - hated the knife and it was a piece of junk and I returned it. Went to Walmart and picked one up there, and it is just what I was looking for in the first place.

One out of two ain't bad - I guess..........

[pomtzu]

I have a GE washer and a Whirlpool dryer, and I can't say that I'm overly fond of either. They are both middle of the line and do a decent enough job, but just don't compare to the old ones that were replaced (both Kenmore). My old washer was 16 and my old dryer was 30 something when they were replaced. These will never see that many years. I had to have service on the dryer before it was even a year old, and right now the washer needs to be serviced because I can't get any hot water to run in it anymore to do a warm wash - so I just settle for all cold. Yes - the hot water line is turned on!

IMO - they're all about the same. I guess it just depends on how many features you want on a new one as to which brand and price you want to pay for.

[Queen of Poop]

I've often wondered about the front loades; now I know. More often than not I forget something and run downstairs to toss into the washer something that I had missed in the hamper. Can't do that w/a front loader, right?

My front loader door locks, so when you find that one sock you dropped on the way to the washer, you're out of luck, that door won't open until the wash cycle is done!