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Date Posted: 19:05:14 03/07/14 Fri
Author: Fran
Subject: ot ? about washer and dryer

Was wondering if any one has purchase a new washer and dryer and if you have any suggestions. My dryer went before Christmas and I have been just line dryer them till we got our tax refund now my washer went the tube rusted out but it has given me no proplems till now it is 24 years old l 'm stumb what to get the washer was a whirlpool the dyer a speed queen apperciate any suggestion thanks

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[> Re: ot ? about washer and dryer -- Huskerfan, 11:16:37 03/08/14 Sat [1]

I need a washer. It still works but is going. Leaking some kind of fluid. I don't want one of those fancy ones. Mine is 32 years and counting. I got it the day my oldest son was born. It is a kenmore. I was looking at dishwashers and they said they are pretty much all made by the same company except for amana. I didn't want a dishwasher but my DH said we needed one so I picked out the cheapest one and it works great so far. So can't answer your question very well except I am in need of one also.
Linda

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[> Re: ot ? about washer and dryer -- Fran, 11:48:20 03/08/14 Sat [1]

Thanks Linda for posting I did some research like you I don't want any thing fancy I think I'm going to stick to a speed queen my dryer was over 38 years old it still runs but the drum does not move I called a repair man he said they don't make parts for it any more the washer went
years ago about 24 lol

I'll let you know how it goes just in case you decided to get one I have to go to an appliance store so there a bit more expensive then Lowes or Home Depot Thanks again huggles Fran

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[> Re: ot ? about washer and dryer -- luci ritchie, 08:02:22 03/09/14 Sun [1]

Hi Fran!
Just like you and Linda, I don't want to pay for extra features that I won't use.

Washer and Drier:
I wanted one with a large stainless steel drum.
Front loading machines - because it uses less water.
I also wanted to use the top surfaces for extra folding space.

I ended up with a Electrolux brand
and two years later I'm still happy with them.
We bought ours online at Costco, but you can buy Electrolux Brand at most places.

The only thing we are going to do is - built a stand for the washer and drier and use the space underneath the machines for laundry baskets.
I also won't have to bend down quite so far to get the laundry out either. :)

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[> Re: ot ? about washer and dryer -- Fran, 22:51:10 03/09/14 Sun [1]

Hi Luci
Thanks for the post. I went out yesterday and purchased the washer and dryer from speed queen. I did see the Electrolux brand very nice indeed I was just afraid to purchase a front end loader because people were saying if you don't keep the door open the smell of mold appears I don't know how true that is but with the cost of appliances now days I just got a top loaded to be safe It also has a three year warranty parts and labor five years on the motor and fifteen years on the transmission (never knew a washer had a transmission) What a great idea about the stand and bending for sure my age is creeping up on me that would realy come in
handy
Thanks again
Huggles Fran

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[> Re: ot ? about washer and dryer -- Huskerfan, 13:59:41 03/11/14 Tue [1]

So this helps a lot. I probably won't get mine til summer. The washer is still working but the repair guy said it was leaking the transmission fluid. I saw it on the floor but like you I didn't know it had any. We will check out those two the Electrolux brand and the speed queen. Never had one that opens in the front either so will have to check that out. I have a washer that does an extra large load but for the most part there is just the two of us so even that isn't so important. My son is here now but think he will move again soon. I am excited to go shopping for one though and they say the new ones save some money also.
Linda

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[> Re: ot ? about washer and dryer -- luci ritchie, 14:44:24 03/12/14 Wed [1]

Hi Linda!
When I went shopping for appliances what I found is that prices really don't change that much when you go to their top brands.

Then I just went for the size that I needed for the space that I had and read what other people had to say.

I was uncomfortable buying a front loader for the fear of having it leak around the door.
So far so good!
As for the odour - I heard of that too.
Top loaders have that switch that keeps the door propped up.

What I do with mine = is after the washer is finished for the day - I wipe the door down and let it dry out.
When all the laundry is done, I close the washer door until next washing day. It usually takes me five days to get enough white laundry to do a load. :)

Also some washers will tell you when the washer needs to be cleaned inside. I guess it gets rid of extra lint and soap residue.
I don't have a problem with odour, but I can see the bending being a concern ten years down the road.

I think now a days there is an appliance for everyone.

Fridges are another thing - good grief - who needs to know what your fridge is doing from work!
I will wait until they make a fridge that comes with a coffee maker built in and it's voice activated.

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