Comments on: Ready to Retire the Washer

By: Alison

Alison — Mon, 16 Mar 2009 21:17:24 +0000

I just replaced my beloved front loader washing machine. It was a Kenmore brand, made by Fridgidaire (FYI, Sears is a dept. store not a manufacturer–their Kenmore brand items come from a variety of manufacturers). After 8.5 years of 1-4 loads daily it developed a small leak. The leak did not affect the performance but it did affect my landlord’s new floor and the location meant that the labor to fix it would be comparable to purchasing a new one. I didn’t want the fanciest or the biggest so was able to get the pair for $800 on a great sale at Fry’s. Lowe’s & Best Buy had the same washer and dryer for about $550 each, so if we hadn’t found the sale at Fry’s I would have kept my old dryer (which was a hand me down older than the washer) because even though it ran a little hot and loud it was still dong the job.

By: Renee Nay

Renee Nay — Sun, 15 Mar 2009 21:38:54 +0000

I have to say I have bought the higher tech brand spanking new kenmore set back in 2000 with electronic touch pad. It went bust within 2 years. So the washer went and we bought a basic bare bones white whirpool with the good ol' dial. And We have had it since with no problems what so ever. The dryer went shortly after the high tech washer so I bought the bare basic dial whirpool to match. Works like a charm and have yet to replace or need work on it. Now this is coming from a home that does a lot of laundry everyday. With four kids, a husband that has heavy, real dirty clothing, plus every other week washing 5 sets of bedding I would say for me this has went well. Not saying that I wouldn't like to win one of those high efficency fron loading washer and dryer. Not sure how they would last. But If I won a set they would go in the basement and I could use both sets of washer and dryers at a time. Have to say though having our washer and dryer in our hallway has saved me from going up and down stairs now that I have a bad knee. Good Luck on your quest! Renee Nay Renee Nay´s last blog post..After

By: Jenny

Jenny — Sun, 15 Mar 2009 03:04:38 +0000

We have the matching Whirlpool Cabrio set. I love it! My queen size quilt fits in it!

By: Tee

Tee — Sun, 15 Mar 2009 01:43:48 +0000

My husband sold appliances for almost 17 years. We learned many years ago to buy the middle of the line appliances, whether it’s a washer, dryer, refrigerator, dishwasher, etc. Top of the line usually has all the bells and whistles that have problems.

Last year we had to replace our almost 20 year old Maytag washer (boohoo). I researched washes for three days on the internet. I found a website, eopinions, that had reviews on most anything you are wanting to purchase. I thought I wanted a front loader washer, but soon learned they got terrible reviews. After three days, I decided to purchase a middle of the line Whirlpool washer. Whirlpool also makes Kenmore (Sears) products as well. Hubby has been to the Whirlpool factory and saw first hand how they manufacture their products. Once again, the middle of the line was the best buy.

We purchased a new Norge gas dryer when we were first married. It was a middle of the line model and we used it for 35 years. It was still running when we purchsed a new Amana, which is a pile of junk compaired to the old Norge. I wish we had kept the old dryer until it just died.

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By: Jeana

Jeana — Sun, 15 Mar 2009 00:30:23 +0000

It seems that there is a lot of stinky washers out there. My sister recommended a product she got at Lowes that cleans the washer and removes the smell.(We both have front loaders) I didn’t have time to go to Lowes, so while I was at Target I checked and found a product by Tide that said it did the samething. I followed the directions and it works great. I am on my 2nd month with it (use it for 3 weeks then once a month) and love it.
I am on my 2nd set of Kenmore front loader/dryer combo and love them. The first set I had 10 years and passed them on to someone else when I wanted a bigger set. I always buy from Sears because I love their warranty program.

By: Carrie

Carrie — Sat, 14 Mar 2009 19:59:27 +0000

My washer and dryer do match. They are about 11 years old. They are Kenmore, the washer is a pretty standard top-loader. They have run trouble-free for all the years I have owned them. I'm hanging onto my top-loader as long as I can. My sister has a front loader and the seal around the door is a smelly mess and she has tried everything to remedy it. Carrie´s last blog post..Making The Most of Warehouse Club Memberships

By: Rona

Rona — Sat, 14 Mar 2009 19:54:06 +0000

I so love the LG washer and dryer set! But, we take whatever in the apartment of the property that we're managing. One can dream. Rona´s last blog post..Our Entryway - Still in Progress

By: Tabitha

Tabitha — Sat, 14 Mar 2009 18:24:40 +0000

heehee! We, too, have an unmatched set that my hubby bought now…gosh…five years ago!! He found a guy in the local paper who would deliver them, so we bought the washer and dryer, totally unmatched, for a song. It was when we first bought our new home, we got the fridge from the paper, too–all three for probably $700, maybe less. My hubby is a wise man, we didn’t go into debt, nor spend a fortune and they’ve all worked just fine!!
The dryer stopped drying briefly but my husband did something–I still don’t know what, voo doo, maybe??–and it has run great ever since! It’s like those old cars that never die, they’re so well made!! They’re not fancy but they get the job done and frankly, there are a lot of other things I like to look good–the washer and dryer ain’t one of them!!

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By: Donna at Extreme Home Renos

Donna at Extreme Home Renos — Sat, 14 Mar 2009 16:49:49 +0000

Two old relics blessed ths house when I moved in. When it was time to ditch them, there was no how, no way I'd get in a lovely new washer next to that rusty beater of a dryer! Not only did I land a gorgeous front loader cranberry set, I also redecorated the laundry room first! LOL (talk about a 3 month delay with no washer avail... not pretty) Front loaders are extremely airtight and require the washing machine door to be left open to dry out thoroughly. I love mine! They are not only efficient, but are easier on your clothes and the drying time is so fast because the spin cycles are just that vigorous. Back on topic.. yeah, if you're going to go glitzy with your purchase like I did, I like them to match. But then I'm anal that way... Donna Donna at Extreme Home Renos´s last blog post..March update - upcoming changes!

By: cori

cori — Thu, 12 Mar 2009 21:52:23 +0000

I have a matching set of fisher & paykel and love them. The washing machine is energy effecient and senses the water level needed for the clothes in the maching. Has many settings and handwashes. The dryer is top loading easy to get into and get the clothes out.