Washer/Dryer purchase
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Washer/Dryer purchase
I have been looking at new washers and dryers, and wanted your opinion. I have it narrowed down between Whirlpool and Maytag. Which brand would you choose/currently own? I know more people with Whirlpool's than I do Maytag's, but I must say all the people I know with a Whirlpool have had it for many years and do a lot of laundry, and they seem to be very durable and hold up fine. I hate making desicions so thought I would see what you would recommend.
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There are so many models of each brand I don't know how you could compare. FWIW, we replaced a a 12 year old Whirlpool, mid range priced model, with another Whirlpool we were told was nearly a duplicate of the old one. While newer one has a few extra bells and whistles, it is also FAR noiser than the old one, especially when filling. If yours is somewhere out of the way, noise may not be an issue but ours is located upstairs and we can hear it running all over the house. The old one, by the way, is still chugging away out in my garage, now doing greasy rags and horse blankets. Over 12 years, I replaced the pump (easy, snap fit) and the "dog-ear" cogs in the upper agitator (cheap, easy, drop in).
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I have a Maytag Atlantis and grew up with them. They are expensive, but well worth it. Mine is five years old and has done seven loads per week since ownership I just figured out that to date it has cost me $0.28 a load. I have had no problems in the five years and would not go back to anything else.
Theologian is correct that if you use fabric softener the middle gets gunked-up, but mine top pulls off and you can clean out the middle.
Theologian is correct that if you use fabric softener the middle gets gunked-up, but mine top pulls off and you can clean out the middle.
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Whirlpool of Coarse
But I am prejudice I work for Whirlpool. But seriously I can't tell you about any other brand because all I have ever had was Whirlpool, living in the home town of Whirlpool. But I do not see many complaints from the customers we deliver to.
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We have the Estate model washer/dryer. Have had them since March, no problems.
(I scored some big brownie points with my wife when she came home and found them.
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(I scored some big brownie points with my wife when she came home and found them.
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I just bought this one & Probably the matching Dryer next year.
This machine is fantastic.
http://www.sears.com/sr/javasr/print...printable=true
This machine is fantastic.
http://www.sears.com/sr/javasr/print...printable=true
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I recently stepped up from a basic washer to the Kenmore 90 series and have been very happy with the increased quality and performance. Wash cycle is 16 minutes instead of 12 so my clothes actually get clean. It's a lot quieter than the old one as well. Got it at the Sears outlet (scratch-n-dent).
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We've got a Kenmore pair that we received as a wedding gift 14 years ago!
They are going strong, went through 3 moves and have never needed any repairs.
I beleive this set was made by Maytag.
Happy shopping!
Tim
They are going strong, went through 3 moves and have never needed any repairs.
I beleive this set was made by Maytag.
Happy shopping!
Tim
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We have the Maytag Atlantis set. The dryer control module died right after the parts warranty expired. We found out by placing a load in the dryer before bed & finding it still on after 7 hours.
When we have to replace them, I would probably go with the Whirlpool front loaders.
When we have to replace them, I would probably go with the Whirlpool front loaders.
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I sell appliances for sears....and i'd have to say i hear about more problems with maytag and ge than anything else. Plus, maytags really expensive for what ya get. I'd say a whirlpool built washer is the way to go, and yes..kenmore washers are almost all built by whirlpool. Dennis made a great choice with the front load, but the kenmore elite top load machines are really good too.
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My brother was getting a new washer and dryer so we took his "old" dryer (5 years old and did not match the new decor of his refinished laundry room). I had a buddy run an extra 220 outlet and now we have one washer and two dryer's. The "laundromat" works great. Ever notice when doing many loads of laundry how you have to wait for the dryer? Two dryers will allow you to do the same amount of laundry in half the time because a dryer is always ready. Worth every penny when you have kids!