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Posted: 4/1/2016 3:06:28 PM EDT
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6 year old LG front loader died. The motor and frame bracket broke. The warranty repair guy said it was dead. Estimated repair is $900. Unit was under the 5 year warranty but assume they will not replace it. So I will buy a new Top loading machine. Speed queen dealers around here all said 1K for a new one when I called. So, if you have bought one recently, have advise or repair guy, advise would be great. Seems most washers are $6-899. But nothing seems to last it seems. A couple of years back, I looked into the top loaders, and decided against Speed Queen in favor of a Fisher-Paykel model that has an agitator, and is NOT HE. Lowe's got it for in about a week. It's worked great ever since, handling huge loads of stuff, and inordinate amounts of long hair from my dogs, wife, and daughters. It's about as big as top-loaders get, in terms of capacity. One of the things that attracted me to it is the simplicity of the design. No transmission, just a brushless motor and a controller. Still, it's about $800. |
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Posted: 4/1/2016 3:07:30 PM EDT
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I asked a washer/dryer repairman once what brand he would recommend, as he'd know what was reliable and what wasn't. His recommendation was to go GE appliances. He was right. The washer I had probably fifteen years before I had to replace it. The dryer I still have after twenty years.. A GE dryer is fine. GE washers... they just don't clean. I tried one once, returned it after a week because clothes still came out dirty. The manager said he was trying to get the company to drop GE because so many of them came back with exactly the same complaint. |
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Posted: 4/1/2016 3:10:34 PM EDT
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I have a Maytag Bravos XL that I am quite happy with.
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Posted: 4/1/2016 3:11:21 PM EDT
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A GE dryer is fine. GE washers... they just don't clean. I tried one once, returned it after a week because clothes still came out dirty. The manager said he was trying to get the company to drop GE because so many of them came back with exactly the same complaint. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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I asked a washer/dryer repairman once what brand he would recommend, as he'd know what was reliable and what wasn't. His recommendation was to go GE appliances. He was right. The washer I had probably fifteen years before I had to replace it. The dryer I still have after twenty years.. A GE dryer is fine. GE washers... they just don't clean. I tried one once, returned it after a week because clothes still came out dirty. The manager said he was trying to get the company to drop GE because so many of them came back with exactly the same complaint. Was it a high efficiency washer or non-HE? I've noticed HE washers don't clean as well as the older non-HE ones, so if I have to wash my clothes twice that defeats the purpose of HE. |
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Posted: 4/1/2016 3:12:22 PM EDT
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I have a new GE washer. So far it washes clothes...like it should
New washers are far more complicate than necessary. They don't use as much water and so the wash cycle is odd so to speak. It makes a lot of noise, not loud just noise regular machines don't make. I looked until I found one that has the agitator, which was GE Only time will tell if it lasts as long as my old Kenmore ETA: top loader & HE |
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Posted: 4/1/2016 3:16:14 PM EDT
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Was it a high efficiency washer or non-HE? I've noticed HE washers don't clean as well as the older non-HE ones, so if I have to wash my clothes twice that defeats the purpose of HE. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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I asked a washer/dryer repairman once what brand he would recommend, as he'd know what was reliable and what wasn't. His recommendation was to go GE appliances. He was right. The washer I had probably fifteen years before I had to replace it. The dryer I still have after twenty years.. A GE dryer is fine. GE washers... they just don't clean. I tried one once, returned it after a week because clothes still came out dirty. The manager said he was trying to get the company to drop GE because so many of them came back with exactly the same complaint. Was it a high efficiency washer or non-HE? I've noticed HE washers don't clean as well as the older non-HE ones, so if I have to wash my clothes twice that defeats the purpose of HE. It was an HE. I got an HE Maytag Bravos to replace it, and the Maytag cleans really well, with the exception that it doesn't float off dog or human hair as well as a non-HE washer. But, the Bravos can fit HUGE stuff in it like blankets, so as it stands, our hodge-podge laundry room has the Bravos, the Fisher-Paykel that I mentioned above, and a nat-gas commercial Maytag double-dryer. Not the "Commercial" units you'd see in a store, but the kind a hotel laundry would use, with two dryers in one unit. I picked it up cheap used, replaced some high-mileage parts on the inside, and that beast has been drying clothes like a boss for almost 10 years. |
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Posted: 4/1/2016 3:31:17 PM EDT
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Here's my cool starry bra.
Our well pumps dry pretty quick, so we try to conserve water wherever we can. 15 or so years ago, bought a Whirlpool Duet washer/dryer pair, one of the early-generation HE machines. Long story short, they were both absolute crap. I don't even remember all the problems we had with them... dryer drum out of round so it ate the fiber gasket the drum rides on, burned-out relay in dryer controller board... unplugged them and banished them to the barn when the washer drum crashed into the framework at full throttle, ripping about an 8" gash in the stainless steel drum.  Talk about noises you've never heard from your washer before...
Off to Sears, had one set of installed, but never used and then returned HE2 washer/dryer pair for nearly half price of a new set. Couldn't resist, even though the new "Kenmores" looked suspiciously like rebadged Whirlpool Duets. True to form, the new set hasn't fared much better than the old. Dryer roller bearings wore out, rubber sleeve at washer door ripped and started leaking water all over, dryer motor pulley stripped out so drum wouldn't spin... more. But... except for the rubber washer door seal, I've been able to cannibalize parts from the old set in the barn to repair everything else that gone wrong with them since. They were that similar, parts-wise. I guess the moral of the story is that I've figured out how to make a modern washer/dryer last. Buy one set to use, and a backup set for spare parts. 
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Posted: 4/1/2016 5:07:01 PM EDT
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GE. GTW485ASJWS
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Posted: 4/5/2016 12:52:29 AM EDT
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Minor update.
Warranty company offered $479 towards buying a new top loader. We decided on getting a top loader. I was surprised warranty offered much more than $200. So I am trying to choose a LG or whatever top loader from Lowes. LG top loader LG again Whirlpool Cabrio Maytag Bravos Called nearest Speed Queen dealer. $899 for washer/ $50 delivery fee. Wife wants to save money and buy a cheaper set and the $109/5 year warranty. I am also needing to buy a ZTR mower so saving money somewhere would be nice. However are washers now throw aways after 4-6 years? |
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Posted: 4/5/2016 1:11:04 AM EDT
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6 year old LG front loader died. The motor and frame bracket broke. The warranty repair guy said it was dead. Estimated repair is $900. Unit was under the 5 year warranty but assume they will not replace it. So I will buy a new Top loading machine. Speed queen dealers around here all said 1K for a new one when I called. So, if you have bought one recently, have advise or repair guy, advise would be great. Seems most washers are $6-899. But nothing seems to last it seems. Tell me more of this 6 year old unit still covered by a 5 year warranty. I love time travel |
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Posted: 4/5/2016 2:13:38 AM EDT
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Tell me more of this 6 year old unit still covered by a 5 year warranty. I love time travel Quote HistoryQuoted:
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6 year old LG front loader died. The motor and frame bracket broke. The warranty repair guy said it was dead. Estimated repair is $900. Unit was under the 5 year warranty but assume they will not replace it. So I will buy a new Top loading machine. Speed queen dealers around here all said 1K for a new one when I called. So, if you have bought one recently, have advise or repair guy, advise would be great. Seems most washers are $6-899. But nothing seems to last it seems. Tell me more of this 6 year old unit still covered by a 5 year warranty. I love time travel Not hard to figure out. Bought machine. Paperwork came asking if we wanted extended warranty, filled it out paid for it. Warranty was about up and for another 3 years send us a little more cash. However it did work out for us in the long run. I would prefer to buy something that would last for $500, but it seems nothing will last. Thanks for your thoughts on time travel and the thoughts on what unit might serve well. Very nice of you. |
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Posted: 4/5/2016 5:05:54 AM EDT
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Been readings reviews for hours. Just more confused than ever. Most reviews say top loaders do not clean like front loaders. I hated the front loaders.
And the HE crap, no real hot water and limited water use. May have to go out of local market and trust a Speed Queen is worth it. Trying to keep the wife happy and not out by the pool with a washboard and lye. Overthinking my selection some say, but informed choices is my preference. Bump,for day walkers. |
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Posted: 4/5/2016 6:01:36 AM EDT
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Get a Speed Queen commercial HD top-loading washer and don't look back.
I bought one a couple months ago and it was around $800.00 with tax and all when my 20+ year old Maytag went tits-up. Quiet and gets your clothes clean. A neighbor has a Samsung front loader that they say really works well if you have to have a FLer. |
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Posted: 4/5/2016 6:28:37 AM EDT
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+1 on GE. I bought a new GE top-loading washer last year and it's worked fine so far, no problems. But truth be told, when you start looking at reviews you will find just as many people bashing the product as there are people praising them, regardless of brand. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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I asked a washer/dryer repairman once what brand he would recommend, as he'd know what was reliable and what wasn't. His recommendation was to go GE appliances. He was right. The washer I had probably fifteen years before I had to replace it. The dryer I still have after twenty years.. +1 on GE. I bought a new GE top-loading washer last year and it's worked fine so far, no problems. But truth be told, when you start looking at reviews you will find just as many people bashing the product as there are people praising them, regardless of brand. The Chinese own GE white goods now and as someone who fixes them, they are cheaply made and junk and have been that way for 15 years. Old GE stuff was very well made. The older Whirlpool agitator washer and standard dryer were probably the best washer and dryer ever made for the money. It is nothing to see them 20-30 years old and still working fine. Now, people think that 10 years is something exceptional to have them last. 
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Posted: 4/5/2016 6:28:41 AM EDT
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I could advice you on a new one, but you might not like my advise.
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Posted: 4/5/2016 7:43:07 AM EDT
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The key is to get a top loader that you can manually set the water level. This is a non-PC function because it effectively defeats the HE rating, so you will have to investigate.
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Posted: 4/5/2016 7:48:40 AM EDT
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SpeedQueen. Best clothes washer I've ever owned
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Posted: 4/5/2016 8:25:22 AM EDT
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The trend I've noticed with high-dollar, feature loaded laundry machines: they crap out after no time at all. You know what tends to last for ever? Cheap, simple, no-frills washers and dryers. The type you'd find in an apartment. The set I have now is over 10 years old, I paid $40 for BOTH on Craigslist and spent the money I saved on gun shit. What I recommend. |
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Posted: 4/5/2016 10:10:29 AM EDT
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Whatever you do, don't buy a Bosch washer. We got one six or eight years ago & it leaks out the door. We had the repairmen come & "fix" it about 5 times while it was under warranty & it still leaks.
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Posted: 4/5/2016 11:09:24 AM EDT
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The Chinese own GE white goods now and as someone who fixes them, they are cheaply made and junk and have been that way for 15 years. Old GE stuff was very well made. The older Whirlpool agitator washer and standard dryer were probably the best washer and dryer ever made for the money. It is nothing to see them 20-30 years old and still working fine. Now, people think that 10 years is something exceptional to have them last.
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I asked a washer/dryer repairman once what brand he would recommend, as he'd know what was reliable and what wasn't. His recommendation was to go GE appliances. He was right. The washer I had probably fifteen years before I had to replace it. The dryer I still have after twenty years.. +1 on GE. I bought a new GE top-loading washer last year and it's worked fine so far, no problems. But truth be told, when you start looking at reviews you will find just as many people bashing the product as there are people praising them, regardless of brand. The Chinese own GE white goods now and as someone who fixes them, they are cheaply made and junk and have been that way for 15 years. Old GE stuff was very well made. The older Whirlpool agitator washer and standard dryer were probably the best washer and dryer ever made for the money. It is nothing to see them 20-30 years old and still working fine. Now, people think that 10 years is something exceptional to have them last.
This. And when Kenmore was having those same washers branded with their name, they were GREAT washers. I had mine for about 22 years. That's what I replaced with used when my repair guy told me I would not get quality "new" for any amount of money now. So I went after a refurbed one like my old one--cost me $200. |
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Posted: 4/5/2016 11:14:07 AM EDT
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OP, I'm sorry I can't help with "which brand to get."
The truth is that many brands have good washers and lemons. You have to find THE washer that works. Consumer Reports is a good resource for this. The trouble with online reviews (which I also rely on) is that the people with the issues tend to be the loudest, and it's not always fair. BUT...EVERY REPAIR PERSON I've spoken with--EVERY ONE...says simple is better. So instead of just looking at the brand, maybe look at the features. If it's a monster computer controlling your washer, go for one that doesn't have that. If it has 30 gazillion cycles and options, go for one that has six. That's all you'll use. You need water level choice. You need to be able to choose how LONG and how HARD it washes. You need temperature control, and you do NOT need the washer to make these decisions for you. That's dumb. And the more the washer tries to do that, the more the washer will break. When you look at the "pretty" washers, they're all going to be that high-end stuff. Go down to the "cheaper models" in each brand, and look at those. Choose the simplest, then find out which ones are actually still made in the USA. I'm not against outsourcing, but for these appliances, it just doesn't seem to work very well. Sorry to not be more help. I do several loads of laundry per day. My washer works hard. Simple is better. 
ETA: Oh and go for the largest tub they have in that simple, top-loading line. You want a big tub that runs quiet and doesn't walk all over the floor after the first month. |
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Posted: 4/5/2016 11:32:34 AM EDT
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Minor update. Warranty company offered $479 towards buying a new top loader. We decided on getting a top loader. I was surprised warranty offered much more than $200. So I am trying to choose a LG or whatever top loader from Lowes. LG top loader LG again Whirlpool Cabrio Maytag Bravos Called nearest Speed Queen dealer. $899 for washer/ $50 delivery fee. Wife wants to save money and buy a cheaper set and the $109/5 year warranty. I am also needing to buy a ZTR mower so saving money somewhere would be nice. However are washers now throw aways after 4-6 years? In that case I second the Craigslist recommendation. It would cheaper to buy a $100 every few years than to take a chance on a cheaper new washer and an extended warranty. |
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Posted: 4/5/2016 11:46:23 AM EDT
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In that case I second the Craigslist recommendation. It would cheaper to buy a $100 every few years than to take a chance on a cheaper new washer and an extended warranty. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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Minor update. Warranty company offered $479 towards buying a new top loader. We decided on getting a top loader. I was surprised warranty offered much more than $200. So I am trying to choose a LG or whatever top loader from Lowes. LG top loader LG again Whirlpool Cabrio Maytag Bravos Called nearest Speed Queen dealer. $899 for washer/ $50 delivery fee. Wife wants to save money and buy a cheaper set and the $109/5 year warranty. I am also needing to buy a ZTR mower so saving money somewhere would be nice. However are washers now throw aways after 4-6 years? In that case I second the Craigslist recommendation. It would cheaper to buy a $100 every few years than to take a chance on a cheaper new washer and an extended warranty. I agree with this 100 percent. It might take a look or two to get one that suits, but it's a better expenditure of time than having to deal with the breakdowns and the replacements after spending all that money. Nobody is reimbursing you for that time. |
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Posted: 4/5/2016 2:02:30 PM EDT
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Went through this a few months ago. Consumer reports was kinda interesting. Everyone washer they recommended has crappy actual consumer reviews. Speedqueen didn't do that well in their testing but the consumer reviews were quite good. Ended up with a speedqueen digital panel. No problems thus far
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Posted: 4/5/2016 2:23:20 PM EDT
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That's what I did last year. Haven't heard a gripe out of the laundress since then. Except when I dried her jeans on some setting that shrunk them.
Don't they all come pre-shrunk these days? For what I had to shell out to replace them you'd think........................ Quote HistoryQuoted:
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Get the speedqueen with the knobs, not the electronic board. You can thank me in about 10 years. That's what I did last year. Haven't heard a gripe out of the laundress since then. Except when I dried her jeans on some setting that shrunk them.
Don't they all come pre-shrunk these days? For what I had to shell out to replace them you'd think........................ Trap! Correct answer is "I can't tell, omg you look so hot in those" |
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Posted: 4/5/2016 8:06:37 PM EDT
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When mine died late last year I got this one: GE 4.2-cu ft High-Efficiency Top-Load Washer
It works. You can override the water level settings also. Only complaint per the reviews is that it's noisy. Yep, it's noisy - but the hubby likes to wrench on cars and guns, so he's always getting dirty. This does a decent job and is big enough to handle king-size bedding too. |
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Posted: 4/5/2016 8:50:51 PM EDT
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Maytag bought Speed Queen quite a few years ago. Whirlpool purchased Maytag (and Speed Queen, Amana & Crosley) back in the summer of 2006.
Whirlpool closed all the Maytag-owned facilities by 2007. All Maytags, Speed Queens, etc. are no longer stand alone platforms. They are variants of Whirlpool. |
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