Thread Number: 11921
Our washer died today! :( |
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Post# 211570 , Reply# 1   5/22/2007 at 12:09 (6,181 days old) by panthera (Rocky Mountains)   |   | |
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Whirlpool builds for many different "Brands" and you can often save hundreds of dollars for the same machine by simply buying a lesser known brand built by Whirlpool. I have often heard that the quality varies between brands, don't believe a word of it. Why would Whirlpool go to the extra trouble to artificially lower their quality...it would cost more money to use the extra parts than to mass-produce in one level?! Make your decision dependent upon the local service available for the brand you choose. If Sears is the only option, than I strongly urge you to forget Whirlpool and go with somebody else. Even another GE would be better than Sears service. |
Post# 211584 , Reply# 2   5/22/2007 at 13:27 (6,181 days old) by vintagesearch ()   |   | |
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thank you panthera ;P |
Post# 211603 , Reply# 4   5/22/2007 at 14:18 (6,181 days old) by foraloysius (Leeuwarden, Friesland, the Netherlands)   |   | |
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Post# 211635 , Reply# 6   5/22/2007 at 16:28 (6,181 days old) by volvoguy87 (Cincinnati, OH)   |   | |
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Look at this thread, it has much useful information. I think a used Maytag Dependable Care is the best thing money can buy for regular use of any vintage. With the Whirlpool DDs, buy new or used, it's mostly the same beneath the cabinet. New is new, but used is a great value and if repairs are needed, they are really very easy to work on, and seldom need it. Good luck, Dave |
Post# 211644 , Reply# 7   5/22/2007 at 16:53 (6,181 days old) by velcro ()   |   | |
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Ya, the old Maytags are cool machines until the brake package needs replacing. Sorry, but I never have cared anything about any Maytag. |
Post# 211648 , Reply# 8   5/22/2007 at 17:13 (6,181 days old) by westyslantfront ()   |   | |
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Hi Randy. Sorry to about your GE. I suggest a direct drive, top loading Whirlpool/Kenmore/Inglis/Roper. They are all the same but Inglis and Roper are bottom of the line Whirlpools. Please keep us posted. Ross |
Post# 211661 , Reply# 9   5/22/2007 at 18:41 (6,181 days old) by vintagesearch ()   |   | |
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thanks so much i'll keep you guys posted! ;P |
Post# 211690 , Reply# 11   5/22/2007 at 19:35 (6,181 days old) by cleanteamofny ((Monroe, New York)   |   | |
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Post# 211691 , Reply# 12   5/22/2007 at 19:35 (6,181 days old) by westyslantfront ()   |   | |
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Hi Randy. Machine on Craig's list is a direct drive Kenmore. Looks good to me but please check machine out as it is a used machine. Wonder why the people are selling it. Ross |
Post# 211961 , Reply# 15   5/24/2007 at 03:24 (6,180 days old) by joeblow ()   |   | |
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I'd spend the money and buy a new Speed Queen..... |
Post# 212869 , Reply# 17   5/28/2007 at 20:52 (6,175 days old) by vintagesearch ()   |   | |
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load 3 my parents whitest whites! |
Post# 212870 , Reply# 18   5/28/2007 at 20:54 (6,175 days old) by vintagesearch ()   |   | |
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handwash/ casual setting for light colored linen clothes and delicates, cold fill and snuggle softener diluted in dispenser |
Post# 212872 , Reply# 19   5/28/2007 at 20:55 (6,175 days old) by vintagesearch ()   |   | |
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the ge awaiting its horrific death meanwhile it sits in the backyard |