Washing machines

**Karen** · 09-22-2009, 05:13 PM

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** · 09-22-2009, 05:37 PM

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** · 09-22-2009, 06:55 PM

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** · 09-22-2009, 06:57 PM

Originally Posted by 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.

Mine sounds like a jet taking off sometimes.

**Cinder & Smoke** · 09-22-2009, 07:09 PM

Originally Posted by caseysmom

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** · 09-22-2009, 07:17 PM

Originally Posted by Cinder & Smoke

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...

**Asiel** · 09-22-2009, 07:31 PM

I've had a GE front loader washer and dryer for 8 yrs now without a problem. I can open the washer after a pause to add a forgotten item with no problem.

My clothes do not come out all twisted and tangled, it comes out the same as when I had a top loader, better in fact.

What I love most about the front load washers is that they hold so much more clothes without that gyrator taking up space.

**Freedom** · 09-22-2009, 09:35 PM

In February of this year, I bought new washer and dryer. After reading Consumer Reports, I got the LG HE (high efficiency) front load washer, and the coordinating dryer.

Oh my GOSH these are phenomenal! I love the whole set up.

BTW, check with your electric / gas company about rebates. Also check on line, the Energy Start web site for rebates.

AND the federal government is going to be offering rebates as well, similar to what they did with the cars, to get older, less efficient washers and dryers out of use. So you may be able to use that program, it comes out in October (already have specified it is NOT retroactive, so don't buy today and plan to collect next month).

The federal money will be in addition to any other rebates available at the time.

It will cover most appliances: washers and dryers, refrigerators, dishwashers, furnaces, boilers, water heaters, etc.

**Pam** · 09-23-2009, 01:50 PM

Originally Posted by 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.

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** · 09-23-2009, 02:12 PM

The Maytag Neptune had tons of problems...

**pomtzu** · 09-23-2009, 02:24 PM

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..........

***LabLoverKEB*** · 09-23-2009, 06:03 PM

We too have a Bosch front loader washer and dryer, like k9Karen. I have no complaints thus far! BUT, when the washer is on it's spin cycle, it sounds like a plane about to take off, lol!

**catnapper** · 09-23-2009, 07:15 PM

I'm more confused now than ever! I would like to know where I can find info on the government rebate -- how much would it be worth, elligibility, etc.

**Freedom** · 09-24-2009, 08:38 AM

Here is the most recent links I could find on the government plan:

http://www.cnbc.com/id/32490783

http://online.wsj.com/article/SB125072361195644515.html

http://online.wsj.com/article/SB125072361195644515.html

Here is the Energy Star rebate site:
http://www.energystar.gov/index.cfm?...rebate_locator

And check with your electric company for local deals, as well. Our electric company just ran a half page ad in today's newspaper of a rebate program they just put in place, and I thought of you!

**catnapper** · 09-25-2009, 09:29 AM

You'd think I was deebating something life-altering... I can not believe how hard choosing a washer has been!

I did finally choose a washer. Its a front loader (much to my own surprise!) My hesistation with it was the reviews. There were love-it or hate-it reviews. 1 star or 5 stars. Nothing in between. The sales lady was WONDERFUL and explained all the prods and cons and what to expect with a front loader.

Now.... what do I do with the HUGE container of regular laundry soap that I bought from Sam's Club a few weeks ago?

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