Washing machines

**pomtzu** · 09-23-2009, 03:24 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, 07:03 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, 08:15 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, 09:38 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!

**sasvermont** · 09-24-2009, 09:59 AM

I bought HEt3 washer and dryer set a few year ago. I love them - and have only a few problems (included in the extended warranty). I do not have tangled clothing coming out of the washer. The washer has so many different cycle that you can always find the right one for the style of washing you will be doing.

I think Kenmore now makes HEt6 - has a few more bells and whistles than the HEt3.

The water level in the washer goes to the level required to do the wash at the moment. So you never have excess water being used. It wets the clothing but does not waste water at the same time. The spin cycle is amazing and the clothes come out light and ready for drying. I have an electric dryer and didn't notice a bit of difference in my electric bill once I began to use it.

Both appliances are large and hold a huge amount of dirty clothes.

I give the Hettie (commonly known as) washer and dryer, a thumbs up!

**emily_the_spoiled** · 09-24-2009, 11:03 AM

A few years age I ended up buying a front loading Kenmore washer and dryer. Before making any decisions I went and checked up on the Consumer's Reports (usually available free at your local library) and Kenmore was a CR choice.

I tend to go with CR more than individual consumer reviews simply because all the machines are put through exactly the same tests, so you are comparing apples to apples.

Good luck...

**catnapper** · 09-25-2009, 10:29 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?

**Shelteez2** · 09-25-2009, 10:52 AM

I don't use special laundry soap with my front loader. I just use way way less. If it's powder I use like a tbsp, and if it's liquid I fill it half way to the first line on the measuring cup thingy that comes with it.
My clothes appear to be clean so I'll just keep doing what I'm doing....

**Asiel** · 09-25-2009, 01:30 PM

I also never use the special detergents they say you need with the front loaders. I buy the liquid but have used the powder to finish a box I had and have never had a problem. BUT...like Shelteez mentioned, you do have to use much less . I can do a load of heavily soiled clothes with one tbls. of liquid Tide and cold water, evererything comes out sparkling. The regular soaps are cheaper also.