Thread Number: 57557
/ Tag: Vintage Automatic Washers
Replace A512 and dryer? |
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Post# 799563 , Reply# 1   12/17/2014 at 12:58 (3,389 days old) by rp2813 (Sannazay)   |   | |
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One thing to consider is that if you go with a pair that will provide you with additional counter top area as opposed to built-in under the counter, if repairs are required, the machine(s) would be easier to access. And you can never have too much counter space.
That's if I understood you correctly about the arrangement. |
Post# 799609 , Reply# 3   12/17/2014 at 20:38 (3,389 days old) by Yogitunes (New Jersey)   |   | |
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I have a Maytag stacked set.....dependable as you can get.....there are newer models than my 1985 version.....although I still recommend if you get a used one that it be gone over for cleaning and lubrication....at that point should give you years of trouble free service....
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Post# 799610 , Reply# 4   12/17/2014 at 20:42 (3,389 days old) by Yogitunes (New Jersey)   |   | |
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another option.......a combo unit...washer/dryer all-in-one cabinet.....would fit under your counter...and allow for a dishwasher as well.....
this one is just 24 inches wide there is a bigger capacity one in 27 inches wide you do have a few options.... CLICK HERE TO GO TO Yogitunes's LINK |
Post# 799660 , Reply# 5   12/18/2014 at 07:22 (3,388 days old) by combo52 (50 Year Repair Tech Beltsville,Md)   |   | |
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By far the most reliable best performing stack WD new is a FL SQ ATG50, next best if you want good used and reliable is a Whirlpool 27" wide Thin-Twin, these have much better capacity and performance than a MT stack, they are also almost 100% serviceable in place and do not the the leveling and vibration problems of the MT stacks.
That said the MT gas stacks can be an OK option, you are better off with the newer ones that do not have electronic controls, some of the parts are already NLA and the ones you can get are very costly [ I just looked up a touch panel for one of my customers yesterday and it is almost $300 ] The words reliable and long lasting and Bosch can not be used in the same sentence when it comes to clothes dryers and Bosch does not have Gas Dryers anyway, there is little likelihood that you would get 20 years out of a Bosch pair. Best pairs to put under a counter would be a mid-sized WP or MT FL pair, they are a little taller than the normal 36" high counter height so you may need a separate area for the W&D but if you are taller than average this can be a good thing anyway as most counter-tops are too low for many users anymore. |