Thread Number: 69539
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Samsung Flexwash - Home Depot Preorders and more Specs! |
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Post# 924653 , Reply# 2   3/3/2017 at 12:39 (2,582 days old) by man114 (Buffalo)   |   | |
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Weighs 20lbs less than the 5 cubic foot Addwash and that's assuming 218lbs isn't the shipping weight and is the actual weight of the unit if thats the shipping weight they really shaved some weight off the unit. |
Post# 924677 , Reply# 3   3/3/2017 at 14:50 (2,582 days old) by washerdude (Canada )   |   | |
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My assumption is its due to the low quality plastics and metals being used...Our 4.2cf WP FL weighs 244 pounds. |
Post# 924718 , Reply# 5   3/3/2017 at 19:18 (2,582 days old) by Bobbi (Pennsylvania)   |   | |
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I'm looking forward to checking it out. If nothing else, perhaps this machine will prompt other manufacturers to bring something similar to the table. I truly believe it's a game changer setup. |
Post# 924726 , Reply# 6   3/3/2017 at 20:07 (2,582 days old) by Lorainfurniture (Cleveland )   |   | |
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Lg has the sidekick, which is a separate unit. That Samsung unit will be a real nightmare to service. |
Post# 924727 , Reply# 7   3/3/2017 at 20:09 (2,582 days old) by DADoES (TX, U.S. of A.)   |   | |
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Post# 924737 , Reply# 8   3/3/2017 at 20:47 (2,582 days old) by washerdude (Canada )   |   | |
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...by cable companies. |
Post# 924957 , Reply# 9   3/4/2017 at 17:53 (2,581 days old) by man114 (Buffalo)   |   | |
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If the top is made to pivot up it would be easy to service, but my guess is it wasn't thought out to that level. |
Post# 924971 , Reply# 10   3/4/2017 at 20:21 (2,581 days old) by combo52 (50 Year Repair Tech Beltsville,Md)   |   | |
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It is unbelievable what people will pay for thin cheap junk all the while complaining how expensive a Speed Queen FL washers are.
As I have said before LG-SS dryers are copies of WPs 27" dryers except they are made of VERY thin metals, we regularly have to replace the entire dryer drums in LG-SS dryers because the either come apart at the seams or the metal just splits where the support rollers contact the drum, I don't think we ever replaced a drum in a SQ or even a WP dryer because it failed.
Last week I sold and delivered two pairs of SQ FL washer and dryers for around $2300 for each pair, for that you get a set of machines that can last 20-40 years maybe longer with good care and light use, and they come with a 5 Year warranty. When I saw that SS gas dryer listed on HDs website for $1600 I had a good laugh as it will be in the pile to be crushed in less than 15 years under the best of circumstances. |
Post# 926487 , Reply# 12   3/13/2017 at 02:28 (2,573 days old) by man114 (Buffalo)   |   | |
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My VRT Addwash seems like it is vibration proof, even with a down comforter. I paid next to nothing for it, don't care at all, but if people want a video or two I don't mind. It is extremely boring. |
Post# 926520 , Reply# 13   3/13/2017 at 07:55 (2,573 days old) by joeypete (Concord, NH)   |   | |
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You make good points indeed. Unfortunately though SQ is still a very niche brand. Considering that most consumers go to big box stores to buy appliances these days, they will sadly never see any SQ washers. I get asked about machines all the time and when I mention SQ, I've yet to have 1 person even know the brand. People are ok with spending a huge amount of money on an appliance if it "appears" to be worth it...meaning cool features and a flashy design. That's what Samsung does best. SQ's are great machines but for most consumers they wouldn't spend the same amount of money on them because they are dull compared to other brands (in design). You basically have people that can afford whatever they want and they go for looks or you have people who can't afford a new washer in the first place, so they buy the cheapest they can find. Both only care that their clothes come out clean. Unlike our breed who analyze every wash movement, most people see a washer as utilitarian. Warranties and longevity are great, but some people just don't give a crap LOL. Or they buy a cheap washer and get a 5 year warranty from Lowe's or Home Depot for like $100...and it's still cheaper. We're in a disposable society.
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Post# 928869 , Reply# 14   3/25/2017 at 14:56 (2,560 days old) by logixx (Germany)   |   | |
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Post# 928881 , Reply# 15   3/25/2017 at 16:53 (2,560 days old) by stricklybojack (South Hams Devon UK)   |   | |
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Saw the Samsung Flex Wash at Best Buy a couple of days ago. Snapped a pic. They are awefully ungainly looking in person. Real behemoths, but maybe they will grow on a person over time. Seem well constructed and solid enough, but not overly so. Meaning in keeping with their other products, but a notch better being the flagships. The top washer and dryer definitely were NOT cheesy after thoughts but rather solid and purposeful feeling imo...high points. My time was short however, and therefore so are my thoughts.
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Post# 930193 , Reply# 18   4/2/2017 at 10:23 (2,552 days old) by logixx (Germany)   |   | |
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