Thread Number: 10152
Your chioce? regular TLer,heTLer,or FLer? |
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Post# 186950 , Reply# 4   1/29/2007 at 05:36 (6,290 days old) by mattywashboy (Perth, Western Australia)   |   | |
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i have to say i prefer normal australian top loaders now. I used to say front loaders but after experiences with the whirlpool (namely their horrendously long cycle times) i have decided that aussie top loaders such as simpsons, hoovers do a great job and are quiet cool to watch and use. Next in line would be a twinnie, possibly an old Hoovermatic one (there seems to be a lot on aussie ebay at present). I like being hands on with my washing and i remember having fun with Grans Servis Supertwin in the UK. The only type of front loader i would consider would be a Miele (far too pricy) or a vintage british one or more possibly an old Hoover Electra 550 Dual Spin front loader which were made in Australia and had quick cycle times and washed really well. Matt |
Post# 187055 , Reply# 6   1/29/2007 at 12:57 (6,290 days old) by rp2813 (Sannazay)   |   | |
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I'm lusting after the big new Kenmore Elite FL's. After having to position my king size mattress pad just perfectly in my Amana TL over the weekend and set for maximum wash time so it would actually achieve "turnover" I can't wait until I can afford a huge FL pair that will not require special care in loading a king mattress pad, and will actually accept a king comforter. This is a total no-brainer for me.
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Post# 187086 , Reply# 8   1/29/2007 at 15:13 (6,290 days old) by the7 ()   |   | |
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I prefer top-load horizntal-axis washer because it could be loaded similar to a TL and its washing technique is same as FL. However since they are not commonly available in NA, then next FLs. |
Post# 187196 , Reply# 9   1/29/2007 at 20:22 (6,290 days old) by frigilux (The Minnesota Prairie)   |   | |
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Post# 187273 , Reply# 10   1/29/2007 at 22:40 (6,290 days old) by appnut (TX)   |   | |
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Post# 187342 , Reply# 11   1/30/2007 at 04:09 (6,289 days old) by sudsman ()   |   | |
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Front Loader only |
Post# 187346 , Reply# 12   1/30/2007 at 06:23 (6,289 days old) by tomturbomatic (Beltsville, MD)   |   | |
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I believe at least one of each would be best. |
Post# 187353 , Reply# 13   1/30/2007 at 07:11 (6,289 days old) by gadgetgary (Bristol,CT)   |   | |
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Post# 187392 , Reply# 14   1/30/2007 at 10:56 (6,289 days old) by revvinkevin (Tinseltown - Shakey Town - La-La Land)   |   | |
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The daily workhorse would have to be one of the large capacity front load machines we have here in the US. Why? 1. Capacity 2. Energy/water efficiently 3. Gentle on cloths while cleaning. I have no personal experience with the H.E. top load machines (though I'd love to), but I suppose that would be my 2nd choice (again capacity). 3rd choice would be the European front load machines, 3rd mostly due to the small capacity and long cycle time, but of those it would have to be a Miele! Now as for a machine (or 2 or 5) for fun, the older TL Kenmore, Maytag, GE, Speed Queen.... hell, any one of them!! |
Post# 187493 , Reply# 16   1/30/2007 at 19:28 (6,289 days old) by revvinkevin (Tinseltown - Shakey Town - La-La Land)   |   | |
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Post# 187509 , Reply# 17   1/30/2007 at 20:56 (6,289 days old) by gadgetgary (Bristol,CT)   |   | |
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Post# 187640 , Reply# 19   1/31/2007 at 13:45 (6,288 days old) by revvinkevin (Tinseltown - Shakey Town - La-La Land)   |   | |
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Post# 188409 , Reply# 20   2/4/2007 at 01:29 (6,285 days old) by volvoguy87 (Cincinnati, OH)   |   | |
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I like a good, conventional top-loader! They use more water and electricity than front loaders, but they are much simpler and can be more robust. Every FL I have ever used has a very VERY long wash cycle, and I like the conventional TL's ability to wash everything in 30-45 minutes. I like their sounds and watching the wash action, and if one breaks, I can often fix it. Yes a FL is more energy efficient, but a good TL will probably out-last it. Also, how much would you have to save in energy and water with the FL to break even considering the additional money spent on a FL? I am a historic preservationist because I believe that not all old technology is obsolete, Dave |