Thread Number: 60951
/ Tag: Modern Automatic Washers
What is the best washer you have had? |
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Post# 835694   8/8/2015 at 13:55 (3,155 days old) by Washerman250 (BLACKPOOL united kingdom)   |   | |
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Post# 835699 , Reply# 1   8/8/2015 at 14:30 (3,155 days old) by maylingsmom ()   |   | |
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Speed Queen |
Post# 835703 , Reply# 2   8/8/2015 at 15:47 (3,155 days old) by Gusherb (Chicago/NWI)   |   | |
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Our Speed Queen clone Raytheon Amana and now our new SQ. |
Post# 835705 , Reply# 3   8/8/2015 at 16:03 (3,155 days old) by whirlykenmore78 (Prior Lake MN (GMT-0500 CDT.))   |   | |
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Post# 835712 , Reply# 4   8/8/2015 at 17:06 (3,154 days old) by gletts (Crawley)   |   | |
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Zanussi WJD1665w washer dryer for me. Great at washing, rinsing and drying and had the famous spin rinses. And was quiet too. |
Post# 835714 , Reply# 5   8/8/2015 at 17:16 (3,154 days old) by askolover (South of Nash Vegas, TN)   |   | |
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Post# 835716 , Reply# 6   8/8/2015 at 17:41 (3,154 days old) by Chetlaham (United States)   |   | |
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Post# 835766 , Reply# 7   8/9/2015 at 06:10 (3,154 days old) by Haxisfan (Europe - UK / Italy)   |   | |
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Although I retired my Hoover Nextra just a few weeks ago... it's been the best washer I've used in my life thanks to its savoir-faire in all possible laundry situations, its reliability and long lasting despite the exasperate use over the last 11 years (in fact it's still entirely original and doesn't know the meaning of the word engineer). I carried out all possible and impossible tests on it... by creating extreme conditions by overloading, underloading, awkward loads, using detergent hyper-doses (I even used high sudsing twin-tub detergent in it and it managed to clear it all up with no mess and no fuss, yet delivering fab washing and rinsing results), and it he always came up smelling of roses!
I'm OK with newer Hoovers but I'm not as impressed. I tried a few other front load washers, old and new, at home and elsewhere, and I found they aren't nearly as able as the the Hoover Nextra that seem to have a tendency of to tick all boxes everytime... first time :) |
Post# 835834 , Reply# 8   8/9/2015 at 21:46 (3,153 days old) by mjg0619 (Scranton, Pennsylvania)   |   | |
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Best performing washer I've used would hands down be a classic belt drive Maytag top loader.
Though, our early 2000s direct drive Whirlpool has been an admirable performer with absolutely no problems and service calls. (No problems except how damn easy it is to throw the thing off balance with a load the Maytag can handle without batting an eye!) |
Post# 835880 , Reply# 9   8/10/2015 at 10:10 (3,153 days old) by pro104 (brooksville florida)   |   | |
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1987 Maytag a712 |
Post# 836043 , Reply# 10   8/11/2015 at 02:13 (3,152 days old) by electron1100 (England)   |   | |
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Post# 836096 , Reply# 11   8/11/2015 at 10:48 (3,152 days old) by laundromat (Hilo, Hawaii)   |   | |
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Post# 836122 , Reply# 12   8/11/2015 at 13:19 (3,152 days old) by LLMaytag (Southern California)   |   | |
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My 1994 Maytag Dependable Care Plus was my best and favorite! I loved the white porcelain tub, it worked very well, quiet, and I liked the orbital transmission. I also thought the console was very attractive. I had to move temporarily and everything was put into storage, and when the washer returned, there was a big gash and dent in the front panel which made me suspect that it might have been dropped. Perhaps if not for that, it would be running today.
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Post# 836126 , Reply# 14   8/11/2015 at 13:38 (3,152 days old) by RevvinKevin (Tinseltown - Shakey Town - La-La Land)   |   | |
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Post# 836130 , Reply# 15   8/11/2015 at 14:08 (3,152 days old) by norgeway (mocksville n c )   |   | |
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Belt drive, it just keeps on going! |
Post# 836135 , Reply# 16   8/11/2015 at 15:13 (3,152 days old) by washerdude (Canada )   |   | |
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The brand for the wfw72hedw is Whirlpool. We stuck to it consdering our old washer was also made by Whirlpool and we have more experience with that brand than other ones. |
Post# 836147 , Reply# 17   8/11/2015 at 16:41 (3,152 days old) by miele4life (UK )   |   | |
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that's an easy 1, my lovely Miele that's nearly a decade old. :) |
Post# 836419 , Reply# 18   8/13/2015 at 10:04 (3,150 days old) by ServisChris (Southampton, Hampshire UK)   |   | |
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Post# 836425 , Reply# 19   8/13/2015 at 11:04 (3,150 days old) by gredmondson (San Francisco, California 94117 USA)   |   | |
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Miele W1203, about seven years old now, and the repairman has never been called. On the sanitize cycle, T shirts that had arm pit stains eventually came completely clean with Persil Universal powder.
Relatives give me stained cotton garments to run through this machine, and it almost always removes the stain. Whenever I put on a white Costco Kirkland T shirt, I am impressed with the whiteness! |
Post# 836448 , Reply# 20   8/13/2015 at 14:14 (3,150 days old) by DaveAMKrayoGuy (Oak Park, MI)   |   | |
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My mom's 1992 Almond Maytag "Everything Machine", short of it being Standard Capacity vs. a Full-Sized 20#...!
Four Temperatures, (a Warm Wash/Warm Rinse was all it lacked) Infinite Water Level, Bleach/Fab. Softener Dispensers, and even a Timed Soak...
Only needed the inherent lack of Instructions under the lid... Died after a basement flood caused it to blow fuses--though I know it could have been fixed or saved...!
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Post# 837401 , Reply# 23   8/19/2015 at 21:48 (3,143 days old) by ea56 (Cotati, Calif.)   |   | |
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The best washer that I ever owned was also a Westinghouse FL, actually a White-Westinghouse. We purchased it new with the matching gas dryer in Aug. 1987 from Tee-Vax in Santa Rosa, Calif. for $995.00. They were almond, the popular color at the time. We had them stacked in a closet. The washer had a weigh to save door. That washer took on any load that I gave it and never skipped a beat. The same kingsize down comforter that we still have use to be washed regularlly in this FL and it always came out beautifully. We used this washer and dryer for 7 years with zero problems and sold them with the home and the new owners also got several more years of trouble free service from them. At the time CR gave them low review scores and I know many on this site don't think highly of the White-Westinghouse machines, but I sure loved that washer and I hated to leave it behind when we sold the house.
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Post# 837402 , Reply# 24   8/19/2015 at 21:56 (3,143 days old) by wayupnorth (On a lake between Bangor and Bar Harbor, Maine)   |   | |
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Post# 837417 , Reply# 25   8/20/2015 at 04:31 (3,143 days old) by AquaCycle (West Yorkshire, UK)   |   | |
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Post# 837456 , Reply# 26   8/20/2015 at 11:09 (3,143 days old) by georgect (Fairfield, CT)   |   | |
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Post# 837712 , Reply# 29   8/21/2015 at 23:56 (3,141 days old) by whirlcool (Just North Of Houston, Texas)   |   | |
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The one we have now, a Electronic Whirlpool TL DD set (LA9800TX1) It's had two sets of agitator dogs and a spin clutch in 23 years of operation. The dryer hasn't had anything done to it except for periodic cleanings. Still has the original belt and drum light from 23 years ago. |
Post# 837748 , Reply# 31   8/22/2015 at 10:00 (3,141 days old) by golittlesport (California)   |   | |
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Post# 837783 , Reply# 32   8/22/2015 at 18:23 (3,140 days old) by nmassman44 (Brooksville Florida)   |   | |
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I have to agree with Rich, the LG 3570 is by far the best washer that I have ever used. Better than the SQ top loader that came before it. This washer cleans well and performance is top notch. And so far no issues with the washer and the equally impressive LG 3570 dryer. This washer and dryer have reduced my utility bills drastically, water bill especially was impressive by $90 for the quarter. The SQ washer is very primitive by comparison. Not to mention a water hog, and extraction was lacking compared to the LG washer. That alone has made the dryer fly thru loads of laundry.
And an added bonus, my clothes are lasting longer and don't look like they have been beaten to death. I know some on here will gasp at what I am saying about the beloved SQ top loader but that's what I have experienced with that machine. Replace a belt on that washer and you will not be so thrilled...it's no Maytag Newton built washer that's for sure. |
Post# 837805 , Reply# 34   8/22/2015 at 21:19 (3,140 days old) by ea56 (Cotati, Calif.)   |   | |
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When I posted my original choice of the best washer I have owned I was thinking more on the lines of washers I owned in the past. But I would be remiss if I neglected to mention my current washer, an LG 3170. It probably is the very best washer I have ever owned. I have never had whiter whites, the savings in electricity are sizable, about $20.00 per mo. less per mo. This is due to less hot water being needed and the incredibly fast spin speeds that cut drying time in half at least, The flexibility of cycles, while not as great as some higher priced models, is never the less more than adequete. I have programmed my favorite cycle and with the press just a button I'm ready to wash most loads. Also, I am using way less detergent than I did with my GE TL. After 3 mo. of use I can honestly say that I'm very happy with this LG and its companion dryer.
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Post# 1122243 , Reply# 36   7/3/2021 at 15:35 (999 days old) by mb1974 (pa)   |   | |
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In 50 years my family had 2 GE Filter Flo washers, a 1967 and a 1989. Never even changed as much as a belt on either one. They had the coolest sounding timers when you turned them to set the wash cycle. I really miss them. |
Post# 1122246 , Reply# 37   7/3/2021 at 16:30 (999 days old) by robbinsandmyers (Conn)   |   | |
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The 1974 Maytag A407 I bought for $50.00 7 years ago. It was already run to death then with well water stained spin basket with a few drain holes starting to rust open, tub bearing clunking, original belts squeaking. I wash 6 loads of clothes every week with it. I replaced the belts as soon as I got it, timer with a used one a few years ago, water injector and fill tube last year and thats it so far. Tub bearing still clunking. Gathering up parts to do a one day overhaul of it, just need to find a good clean trans to service with synthetic oil, and a clean spin basket. Ive got a near perfect HA806 for back up but I dont think Ill ever need it the way this thing keeps going.
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Post# 1122278 , Reply# 40   7/3/2021 at 23:24 (998 days old) by panasonicvac (Northern Utah)   |   | |
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Mine would be the German made Whirlpool Duet. This was our set we had up from our last cabin that we used to have until we sold the place along with the set. LOVED that washer so much! I even was very fortunate enough to use one again up at a ranch I was living at a few years ago. They are still to this day the BEST washers that I've ever used!
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Post# 1122279 , Reply# 41   7/4/2021 at 00:03 (998 days old) by cfz2882 (Belle Fourche,SD)   |   | |
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...German made KM HE3,made early in 2001-matching dryer is US made. |
Post# 1122285 , Reply# 42   7/4/2021 at 02:59 (998 days old) by chachp (North Little Rock, AR)   |   | |
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I, too, had an Axxis+ set from the early 2000s. I thought that was the best one I ever had until now. The dryer was a little on the noisy side but did a good job. I have to say this Miele set we bought about a year ago is the best we've had. What I loved about the Bosch was the heated soak cycle (among other things). But I always hated the fact that after the soak I had to restart the machine with whatever cycle I was using. With the Miele, it goes from the soak directly to the wash. I really wanted to hate the TwinDos system because I thought it was a gimmick. But now that I have had an opportunity to test other detergents against the TwinDos I have to say the combination does an amazing job. I stock up when there is a sale on the Miele site to keep the cost down a little bit.
I will admit I was a little concerned about using a heat pump dryer because some on this site made it sound like I would wait hours and hours for a load to dry. That hasn't been my experience at all. The only thing that I couldn't fit into the washer was our king sized down comforter. I found a set that is two twin size comforters that button down the middle to make a king. Problem solved.
This time around I wanted a set that would fit under counter and I love the fact that I don't have to worry about venting the dryer when we redo our laundry room. |
Post# 1122288 , Reply# 43   7/4/2021 at 03:32 (998 days old) by thomasortega (El Pueblo de Nuestra Señora de Los Angeles de Porciúncula)   |   | |
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Very best in Brazil: Electrolux LE1000. Very best for whites in the USA: Kenmore Catalyst. Very best for colors: The Laundry Alternative Niagara. Very best for duvets: "Samtag" that Kevin gave me (he adjusted the water level) Very best dryer in Brazil: Electrolux Eco Turbo (frigidaire affinity) Very best dryer in the US: Maytag neptune superstack or drying center.(I have and love both) |
Post# 1122447 , Reply# 44   7/5/2021 at 19:42 (996 days old) by Pierreandreply4 (St-Bruno de montarville (province of quebec) canada)   |   | |
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compared to the 17 year old duet set that was recently replace with maytag washer dryer set pic one i would say the new set preform better than the old 17 year old set pic 2 as reference
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Post# 1122468 , Reply# 46   7/6/2021 at 00:21 (996 days old) by tolivac (greenville nc)   |   | |
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WP Imperial 90 with a Surgilator agitator.So miss that washer!!Died from multiple tub leaks. |
Post# 1122537 , Reply# 47   7/6/2021 at 18:03 (995 days old) by GELaundry4ever (Nacogdoches, TX, USA)   |   | |
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would go to the GE filter-flo. I had the 2-speed model. It would wash everything from wool sweaters and delicate lingerie to dirty sweaty denims and everyday sturdy cottons and linens. |
Post# 1122540 , Reply# 48   7/6/2021 at 18:19 (995 days old) by MaytagNeptune (FireAlarmTechGuy4444 on YouTube. Interlochen MI)   |   | |
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Post# 1122562 , Reply# 49   7/6/2021 at 21:33 (995 days old) by lakewebsterkid (Dayton, Ohio)   |   | |
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Probably the Duet. Lots of character, quirky, German built, and would do tap hot washes. Though, the Kenmore LG built FL is better at balancing, spinning, and rinsing. |
Post# 1122599 , Reply# 50   7/7/2021 at 10:43 (995 days old) by wayupnorth (On a lake between Bangor and Bar Harbor, Maine)   |   | |
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Post# 1122643 , Reply# 51   7/7/2021 at 18:20 (994 days old) by mark_wpduet (Lexington KY)   |   | |
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My Duet (currently 16.3 yrs old)
My grandma had a GM Frigidaire that I LOVED. That would probably be my favorite TL washer.
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Post# 1122796 , Reply# 54   7/9/2021 at 16:22 (993 days old) by appnut (TX)   |   | |
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Post# 1122972 , Reply# 56   7/11/2021 at 14:02 (991 days old) by bewitched (Italy)   |   | |
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Miele W5000 supertronic Miele W4466 softtfonic Miele W918 novotronic Miele W439 automatic |
Post# 1123164 , Reply# 57   7/13/2021 at 14:44 (989 days old) by Jerrod_Six (Eastern Pennsylvania, USA)   |   | |
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@Chachp: Will you give me your dosing amounts for Miele Phase 1 and Phase 2 detergents? I'm just curious to see what others use. |
Post# 1123207 , Reply# 58   7/13/2021 at 21:38 (988 days old) by Mrsalvo (New Braunfels Texas)   |   | |
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Probably a GE Filter-Flo with ramped activator. Cleaned well and didn’t wear the clothes out. Rinsed well. Barry |
Post# 1123318 , Reply# 59   7/14/2021 at 21:28 (987 days old) by GELaundry4ever (Nacogdoches, TX, USA)   |   | |
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the noises they make. |
Post# 1127146 , Reply# 60   8/29/2021 at 00:26 (942 days old) by MaytagNeptune (FireAlarmTechGuy4444 on YouTube. Interlochen MI)   |   | |
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Post# 1127176 , Reply# 61   8/29/2021 at 11:58 (942 days old) by rinso (Meridian Idaho)   |   | |
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For me and my late husband, I'd have to say it was our 1976 Frigidaire 1-18. The matching dryer was a bit slow, but did its job for years with only a couple of minor repairs. |
Post# 1127228 , Reply# 63   8/30/2021 at 07:44 (941 days old) by foraloysius (Leeuwarden, Friesland, the Netherlands)   |   | |
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I think I will have to say that the Siemens washing machine I have now is the best one so far. I love all the older stuff, but this is just a good washing machine. Very flexible, lots of programmes and options, it washes very clean and it uses enough water. If the default settings are not enough, you can add up to three rinses, to a max of 6 rinses I believe (haven't counted). It's not very loud, sounds are not annoying. I bought it with a matching dryer, the price was very reasonable.
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