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Post# 1000860 , Reply# 1   7/20/2018 at 17:08 (2,077 days old) by appnut (TX)   |   | |
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Post# 1000861 , Reply# 2   7/20/2018 at 17:13 (2,077 days old) by RevvinKevin (Tinseltown - Shakey Town - La-La Land)   |   | |
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Sounds like you need two washers & dryers rather than one!
Musty smell? What water temp do you wash in? Also did you leave the door & detergent drawer open when when not in use?
What cycle were you using that took 2.5 hrs to complete? Or do you mean 2.5 hours to wash & dry? The only cycle my Kenmore FL washer takes 2.5 hours, is whitest whites (or kids wear), with the hottest temp (w/heater) and steam! All other cycles are about an hour (to wash).
Bob: Not all LG's have the TurboWash feature. |
Post# 1000863 , Reply# 3   7/20/2018 at 17:36 (2,077 days old) by vacerator (Macomb, Michigan)   |   | |
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Post# 1000865 , Reply# 4   7/20/2018 at 18:16 (2,077 days old) by RP2813 (Sannazay)   |   | |
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You won't likely be able to get large comforters or sleeping bags into any traditional type top loading machine on the market today.
I don't blame you for wanting to dump the Speed Queens, particularly the primitively designed dryer. SQ dryers only know one setting: extra crispy. The washers (prior to the 2018 models) are highly overrated, even though they receive high praise around these parts for their old school engineering.
I don't think the matching dryer for a front-load SQ would be any better. If you don't mind a mismatched set, a front-load SQ with just about any other brand of dryer might be the best solution if you can afford it.
The ideal situation would be a second washer for the dog beds, riding gear and anything else that can't be easily damaged. If you can swing that, then you could hang onto the SQ washer and use it for those jobs. That's about all they're good for, and be sure to keep the extra rinse switch on all the time if your machine has one. |
Post# 1000867 , Reply# 5   7/20/2018 at 18:36 (2,077 days old) by littlegreeny (Milwaukee, WI)   |   | |
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Post# 1000878 , Reply# 6   7/20/2018 at 19:13 (2,077 days old) by Yogitunes (New Jersey)   |   | |
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Post# 1000880 , Reply# 8   7/20/2018 at 20:36 (2,077 days old) by Lorainfurniture (Cleveland )   |   | |
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Oh, and honestly, the speed queen front loader is very reliable, but from a performance standpoint it’s just ok. |
Post# 1000915 , Reply# 10   7/21/2018 at 10:18 (2,077 days old) by jkbff (Happy Rock, ND)   |   | |
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A modern washer worth buying is the Electrolux 627 set. I sell the lux's more than I sell anything else in this store. My customers love them.
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Post# 1000923 , Reply# 11   7/21/2018 at 12:14 (2,076 days old) by thomasortega (El Pueblo de Nuestra Señora de Los Angeles de Porciúncula)   |   | |
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Well, I'm about to release a fully automatic HATL washer... Internal heater, 1400 rpm spin speed (variable), decent "old school" water levels, 5 deep rinses and it can wash a king size duvet. It will reach the market in October. And in January we plan to release the same washer with a drying cycle (condensing) |
Post# 1000935 , Reply# 12   7/21/2018 at 16:23 (2,076 days old) by jerrod6 (Southeastern Pennsylvania)   |   | |
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Why do you say that you need a top loader if you want clean shirts? |
Post# 1000944 , Reply# 14   7/21/2018 at 18:36 (2,076 days old) by pierreandreply4 (St-Bruno de montarville (province of quebec) canada)   |   | |
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here are my toughs how about a good old fashion direct drive top load washer with matching dryer for smaller loads and for larger loads a front load that way you would also have the option of doing 2 loads at once like for example bedding top load washer comforters in the front load washer
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Post# 1000960 , Reply# 17   7/21/2018 at 21:05 (2,076 days old) by ea56 (Cotati, Calif.)   |   | |
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I had an LG FL a few years ago, that didn’t have Turbo Wash, and that was my mistake for not realizing it would make so much differnce. It just didn’t use enough water, even with the Water Plus option. And it took forever to complete a load because it was so sensitive about going into a spin.
So, in 12-16, I bought a Maytag MVWC415EW at Lowes, and the matching Maytag Electric dryer. I have been very pleased with both. The each load finishes on 50-60 mins, depending on soil level and whether a presoak is selected, which adds about 10 mins. It has never become unbalanced, or failed to go into a spin right when its supposed to. I wash most loads with hot water, and if I use the Turbo Wash cycle the hot water isn’t dumbed down, its tap hot. The Power Wash, Deep Water Wash and Bulky cycles all fill to cover the load, whatever amount is needed. I use Power and Deep cycles the most. There is quite enough water used to really get the clothes clean, while not being wasteful. And it does a fill rinse, not just a spray rinse on these cycles, so a 2nd rinse has never been necessary. This model is no longer sold, but the closest replacement is the MVWC416EW, also at Lowes. I know many here may disagree with me, but I have been very happy with this Maytag Cennenial set. And from the description of how the Maytag Commercial machine works, it sounds very similar to mine. Since 1972, I’ve owned 23 different washing machines of all types. There are 2 automatics that are my favorite, this current Maytag and the 87’ Westinghouse FL that I owned and used for 7 trouble free years. The other 2 favorites were a used Maytag Wringer, my first washer and a Maytag A50 Twin Tub. I think you would be happy with the Maytag Commercial, or the model similar to mine at Lowes. And BTW, I can wash kingsize bedspreads, comforters, mattress pads and blankets, with no problem. They saturate completly during the fill, so there are no floating bubbled up areas, they stay fully submerged, and spin with out going out of balance. But I do need to reareange these larger items once or twice during drying, but thats not unusual for most dryers with these kind of loads. HTH Eddie This post was last edited 07/21/2018 at 22:05 |
Post# 1000988 , Reply# 21   7/22/2018 at 02:13 (2,076 days old) by Meldew (Georgia)   |   | |
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Also wanted to add that I’ll look at the Electrolux and Miele brands. And I didn’t realize the Maytag centennial mentioned above is a top loader. I’ll look at it too. |
Post# 1000989 , Reply# 22   7/22/2018 at 03:30 (2,076 days old) by foraloysius (Leeuwarden, Friesland, the Netherlands)   |   | |
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I agree with Matt. A front loader doesn't need a lot of water for a good cleaning, less is indeed more. The wash action of a front loader imitates the old fashioned of beating clothes on a rock. Remember that that rock was above the water level, not in the water. Beating clothes on a rock below the water level wouldn't be of much help.
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Post# 1000999 , Reply# 23   7/22/2018 at 05:28 (2,076 days old) by DADoES (TX, U.S. of A.)   |   | |
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I washed several sets of sheer curtain panels in the (2006) Duet at one of RJ's rental properties for clean-up between tenants. Used the Delicate cycle on the first go. Too much water to the point they items floated and never rolled over. There was undissolved detergent powder in them when done. Ran a 2nd time on Normal, MUCH better. |
Post# 1001015 , Reply# 28   7/22/2018 at 10:01 (2,076 days old) by foraloysius (Leeuwarden, Friesland, the Netherlands)   |   | |
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I think this might be the problem. Washing in cold water with liquid detergents may leave body fats behind in clothes. Anything that you wear on your body should at least be washed in warm water if not in hot in order to dissolve the dirt and get things really clean. Ignore labels that say you have to wash in cold water. Your body is warm, so the clothes can handle warm water too.
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Post# 1001025 , Reply# 30   7/22/2018 at 12:30 (2,075 days old) by DADoES (TX, U.S. of A.)   |   | |
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Meldew: So I’ll wash on warm with powder....Keep in mind that new machines nowadays (with a few exceptions) restrict the water temperatures for energy-saving purposes by mixing in cold. Warm on those machines may be between 75°F and 80°F ... hardly "warm" as such. The designated Normal cycle is typically the most-restricted on temperature since it's the cycle used to gauge the EnergyStar rating. Hot on Normal may be between 90°F to 105°F, which is closer to what Warm should be. More aggressive cycles such as Heavy Duty, Allergy, and Sanitary operate at higher temperatures. You have to experiment with the cycles and settings on whatever new machine you choose to get a handle on the temperatures is provides. |
Post# 1001029 , Reply# 32   7/22/2018 at 12:36 (2,075 days old) by lakewebsterkid (Dayton, Ohio)   |   | |
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Dadoes is 100% correct. Follow that advice as well. |
Post# 1001042 , Reply# 34   7/22/2018 at 15:17 (2,075 days old) by appnut (TX)   |   | |
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Melissa, I've been reading through your posts again. You felt like things always needed a good soak. I would imagine your LG model has at least a prewash option. Did you ever use that in conjunction with whatever wash cycle you were going to select? Front loaders excel when they have a onboard heater (supplements hot water supply and raises wash temperatures and in LG's case, if it has steam, it has an onboard heater). I won't have a front loader unless it has a heater.
I throw kitchen hand towels, cleaning cloths, and thick cotton cloth napkins that have all sorts of food soils, residue on them and they sit for up to a month before I have enough to wash a load of them. I use tide with bleach alternative and biz powder with sanitize cycle and steam option. Everything always comes out thoroughly clean and fresh. |
Post# 1001051 , Reply# 36   7/22/2018 at 16:33 (2,075 days old) by appnut (TX)   |   | |
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Mylessa, there are times using a front loader it's best to take advantage of the longer cycles to tackle some of the really obnoxious soils and crud your laundry generates. Before I got my front loader, I had top loaders and there were times I'd have to soak things. And you mentioned above you felt like things needed a good soak. With my previous experience of of soaking for 1/2 an hour to an hour and then draining, filling with hot water, washing on longest wash time (14 minutes) and an extra rinse because of all the detergent and such, my loads would end up taking 1.5 to 2 hours. And as you have discovered, it ended up being very hard on fabrics. Well in the end, it seems I'm using about the same amount of time doing things with the long soak and long top load wash cycle (55-60 minutes for 3 full fills and max wash time and extra rinse) vs. extra hot water on my front loader. I have a Whirlpool Duet and my whites cycle max soil and extra rinse, take about one hour and 45 minutes, not too much longer than the old top loader with soak and full maxed wash cycle. With the type of soil it sounds like you deal with, it may be best to slow things down at times. Try using delay wash to start a longer cycle during the night. I'll be honest, I make no bones about how much I despise top loaders. I never felt my clothes were as clean (and also beat up and don't last as long) as I have with my front loader. And I've been doing laundry in earnest since 1964. Just like old-fashioned slow-cooked meal, sometimes you cannot rush outstanding laundry results. Too bad you cannot have two sets of washer with a dryer stacked on top in your laundry closet. |
Post# 1001094 , Reply# 38   7/22/2018 at 22:56 (2,075 days old) by RP2813 (Sannazay)   |   | |
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Much as I doubted it would, my Frigidaire Affinity front loader served me without any serious mechanical issues (I had to replace the pump once, which was DIY) for almost ten years. Mine was made by Electrolux, and it was very good at cleaning on the "Normal" cycle even with dumbed down hot water. If you take care of them and use them properly, FL machines will provide more longevity than what you read in the negative reviews.
I agree with Bob that for getting clothes clean, FL machines are so far superior to TL that they're in a league of their own. I do have a vintage Maytag TL machine, but it's only used for really funky disgusting jobs (I'm a caregiver for someone with incontinence issues) that I'd rather not taint my daily driver FL machine (older Maytag Neptune -- no heater) with. |
Post# 1001097 , Reply# 39   7/22/2018 at 23:28 (2,075 days old) by askolover (South of Nash Vegas, TN)   |   | |
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Also something to consider....I sometimes pour a little Lysol in with my colored uniforms that I don't like to use extra hot water on. But that's why I like Miele and Asko...I can choose how hot the water will be all the way from ice cold up to almost boiling. Maybe some of that liquid laundry sanitizer would help with the BO problems. Also remember, with those behemoth FL machines...their efficiency drops if they are not ran at capacity. I mean, utilize their spaciousness. Fuller loads balance better...or at least that's been my experience. |
Post# 1001120 , Reply# 40   7/23/2018 at 06:46 (2,075 days old) by Meldew (Georgia)   |   | |
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Thanks for the heads up on Electrolux... I will consider the 627! Tho I don’t know how long the cycles are... Also this confirms what I thought about cycle load... I was looking at the giant (5.8?) LG but then that’s a ton of clothes! |
Post# 1001145 , Reply# 41   7/23/2018 at 12:06 (2,074 days old) by jkbff (Happy Rock, ND)   |   | |
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What I love, and what mom loves (I bought her the 617 set) is the 527/627 have a recirculating spray that always saturate the clothes/articles and keep them saturated. The 627 has smartboost which premixes the soap (powder, liquid or pods now) and sprays the clothes like a pre-treat then starts to heat the water and break the stains down.
I can run a king size down comforter in my machine and it is thoroughly washed. I can wash my pillows and they are always wet in the middle. Most of the cycles are pretty quick. If change the soil level to a higher level and add an extra rinse I get to about an hour and 10 minutes, but most of my cycles run under 35 minutes. |
Post# 1001189 , Reply# 42   7/23/2018 at 16:32 (2,074 days old) by RevvinKevin (Tinseltown - Shakey Town - La-La Land)   |   | |
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As you have a lot of laundry and the washer took a long time per load, is there any chance you tried to get as much as possible in each load? My apologies if you're already aware of this, but many FL washers can hold huge loads (5.8 cu ft?!?) and they can be filled right to the top of the drum, as long as it fits loosely, not stuffed or packed in. Everything needs room to tumble and once it's all completely saturated with water. When wet the clothes should be between 1/2 way and 2/3 (at most) up the door glass during the pause between rotation.
Again, my apologies if you already know this. Best of luck with the new machines! Kevin |
Post# 1001203 , Reply# 43   7/23/2018 at 20:23 (2,074 days old) by good-shepherd (New Jersey)   |   | |
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Just knock out a wall or two if you need to make room for the washer... |
Post# 1001207 , Reply# 44   7/23/2018 at 20:31 (2,074 days old) by mark_wpduet (Lexington KY)   |   | |
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ammonia with powdered detergent for all loads that are not white. For whites, I use chlorine bleach. I have been eyeing the LG turbo wash, not ONLY because of turbo wash but because of the LONG spray rinses. To me, low water washing where clothes are just saturated is best, but you need deeper water for rinsing. If I'm getting the exact same amount of water for rising as I do for washing, I would not be happy. Luckily, I think the LG washers and possibly even the duets and maytags use more water for rinsing than they do for washing, though I'm not 100% sure of this. My Duet FL keeps kicking along and I absolutely have loved it all of these years. My clothes are super clean and it doesn't use a huge amount of water, but it uses more than today's washers since it's on its 14th year.
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Post# 1001226 , Reply# 46   7/23/2018 at 23:45 (2,074 days old) by ea56 (Cotati, Calif.)   |   | |
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I know I’m bucking the trend here, but if you really like simple, go with the Maytag Commercial TL, I don’t think you’ll be disappointed. I replaced my LG FL with a Maytag TL, although not the Commerical model, it wasn’t available at the time. I love it. The LG I had didn’t have the Turbo Wash and it just didn’t use enough water,and the cycle times were way too long for me. Sometimes waiting for it to decide to spin was like watching paint dry.
If you go with the Maytag you’ll feel right at home with it from day one, and it will meet all your needs. Bottom line, you want to get a machine that you are going to like and be happy with. Make a list of the things that are important to you and then check those things off next to the machines you are considering, then get the one that ticks the most boxes. Thats my two cents worth. Eddie This post was last edited 07/24/2018 at 00:13 |
Post# 1001236 , Reply# 47   7/24/2018 at 01:38 (2,074 days old) by mark_wpduet (Lexington KY)   |   | |
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I have to agree that the Maytag TL would be the best choice if you're looking for an OLD FASHIONED TL washer. For me though, after having a FL washer all these years it would be so hard for me to go back. I also will say I disagree with packing FL washers full. Usually, 3/4 full dry clothes is perfect so they can tumble around best. When my Duet dies, I'm torn between the Maytag Maxima or the LG with turbowash. But everyone's different. A TL might be just the thing for you and if I had to get a TL, it would definitely be the MAYTAG from what I've seen and heard about them.
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Post# 1001237 , Reply# 48   7/24/2018 at 02:02 (2,074 days old) by askolover (South of Nash Vegas, TN)   |   | |
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I've always filled my FL'ers up to a point where I can just fit my open hand on top of the dry clothes. When they're wet they are perfectly ready to tumble and always come out clean. It's always irked me to walk into the laundromat to wash rugs or such and see all those FL washers barely even half full. People wasting their money. |
Post# 1001307 , Reply# 49   7/24/2018 at 16:01 (2,073 days old) by mark_wpduet (Lexington KY)   |   | |
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I've watched the tumble action of my duet and different load sizes. To me, watching the tumbling action of a load like you describe vs a little bit of a smaller load (which is still a large load, more than a TL can handle)....to me, there's a cut-off point. The clothes will still get clean with a load like you describe, but I think they get a little cleaner with a starting dry load about 75% full instead of 90% full. They just lift and drop better once the load is fully saturated. Not only that, but the dryer can handle a 75% full load better than a 90% full load. Of course, this is just my opinion after having used my FL'r for years now.
AND THEN........you can obviously have loads that are way too small as well. |
Post# 1001309 , Reply# 50   7/24/2018 at 17:01 (2,073 days old) by good-shepherd (New Jersey)   |   | |
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Don't most stores have return or exchange policies if you're not happy with the machine? If so, that could be a way to "test drive" a washer or two before you commit to one or another. |
Post# 1001324 , Reply# 52   7/24/2018 at 18:50 (2,073 days old) by stricklybojack (South Hams Devon UK)   |   | |
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You should have a true, bolt down, 30 pound plus, commercial Front Load Washer. Seriously. Also start buying your detergent and other supplies in bulk. There are various people here who know how that’s done.
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Post# 1001330 , Reply# 53   7/24/2018 at 20:17 (2,073 days old) by Meldew (Georgia)   |   | |
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And how much are those? I don’t even want to know! But yes I’m on my 5th dishwasher in 11 years... the repairman told me I put triple the wear on any appliance. |
Post# 1001358 , Reply# 54   7/25/2018 at 01:15 (2,073 days old) by mark_wpduet (Lexington KY)   |   | |
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you have a LOT of dirty laundry - I'm not going to lie. I've fantasized about having one of those bolt down washers in my house, but really?
Anyway, I'm not sure about the store letting you try them out. I'm sure they have return policy's that you can at least return it within a certain time frame. I've read where people have had LG's for years with no trouble... but you just never know. Anway, if you end up getting the LG, just make sure you just never or rarely use cold water, use good detergent, very little fab softener......and leave those doors and the detergent cup open all the time when not in use. Use bleach in whites, don't overload the washer, and I think you'll be fine. I can tell you this, when/if my Duet ever dies, if Whirlpool or Maytag has not introduced new front load models with a recirculation pump like LG has, (which I'm hoping they do), I'm likely going with an LG FL washer with turbo wash and just hope for the best. |
Post# 1001367 , Reply# 56   7/25/2018 at 06:08 (2,073 days old) by tolivac (greenville nc)   |   | |
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Do those commercial bolt down washers require 3 ph power?If so not good for the average home.The installation would be impossible or just too expensive for the conversion equipment and the wiring. |
Post# 1001378 , Reply# 57   7/25/2018 at 08:13 (2,073 days old) by Rolls_rapide (.)   |   | |
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DO NOT mix ammonia and bleach! It may release chloramine gas, which can lead to a chemical induced pneumonia. From the Washington State Dept. of Health: CLICK HERE TO GO TO Rolls_rapide's LINK |
Post# 1001394 , Reply# 58   7/25/2018 at 11:16 (2,072 days old) by RevvinKevin (Tinseltown - Shakey Town - La-La Land)   |   | |
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Melissa,
With as much laundry as you do, I still suggest you seriously consider installing TWO front load washer & dryers, stacked in your laundry space, if at all possible. Yes it will cost more initially, but it will also pay off BIG TIME because it will cut the time you spend doing laundry IN HALF and will give you "that much more" free time every week! Personally I can do 4 loads at once, but I don't have nearly the volume of laundry you do!
You can buy "Y" connectors for the water connections and you SHOULD be able to fit two drain hoses into the drain without much trouble.
Re: detergent amounts. With the more concentrated detergents and lower water usage in FL washers, they require less of it. In my 4.0 cu.ft Kenmore FL, I use a small scoop (about 2 tablespoons) of the powered detergent (Sears or Persil) I'm currently using, per load.
As mentioned in other replies, the "normal" cycle uses the least water for the main wash. My Kenmore has an "express wash" cycle which has become my default cycle, I always choose heavy soil with an extra rinse. It uses a bit more water in the main wash and with the options above, works out to 55 minutes for a normal load.
Another thing to consider is the location of your water heater in relation to your washer. As front loaders use little water, you could be washing in cold or cool water even if you select hot, IF your water heater is on the other side the house. I run the water closest to the washer to get it hot before I start it.
My 3 cents... Kevin
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Post# 1001398 , Reply# 59   7/25/2018 at 12:03 (2,072 days old) by DADoES (TX, U.S. of A.)   |   | |
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Slightly OT -- be aware that those Y-adapters need to be watched for deterioration. They're not as robust as they may seem, even if metal/brass. I use a four-tap brass adapter with three Y-adapters attached to connect three machines (with one spare tap). The four-tap piece corroded and broke off without much force when I tried unscrewing it after approx 6 years. It had a non-brass sleeve or some such piece in the connection/swivel.
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Post# 1001403 , Reply# 60   7/25/2018 at 13:23 (2,072 days old) by IowaBear (Cedar Rapids, IA)   |   | |
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and ever keeping up without having multiple machines.
In the 1970s we had a small GE Filter-Flo washer. It was not possible to wash large bedding or blankets in it effectively.
So once a month (or whenever she felt it was needed) my mother would send my father to the Laundromat on Saturday morning with the large items and any extra laundry that was piling up. In the summer we brought them home wet and hung them on the line instead of machine drying them.
The other thing my mother did was delegate laundry we were old enough to do our own. This probably lead to less full loads and more energy use, but it was certainly easier for her than trying to keep up with all of it. (and this was only for a family of five.) |
Post# 1001405 , Reply# 61   7/25/2018 at 13:41 (2,072 days old) by ea56 (Cotati, Calif.)   |   | |
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In the mid 60’s, for about two years, my step fathers family lived with us, making a total of 10 people. We also had FIVE Doberman’s! All the laundry was done in my Mom’s 62 MOL Whirlpool TL, and the dryer was also a MOL Whirlpool purchased in 62’.
Now, granted, there was laundry being washed every day of the week, but those Whirlpool’s managed all that laundry just fine! Back then, most people I knew of weren’t in the habit of washing dog bedding on any regular basis, and our dogs slept on old blankets and bedspreads that fit into the Whirlpool. Doing the laundry was the easy part. Living with 10 people in a 3 bed/2 bath house was the real challenge. His family hogged the bathrooms, so in order to get a shower you would have to really be on your toes to snag the bathroom before they did. This was one of the blackest periods of my life, they were awful people to live with, they complained about everything, but neither one of his parents worked or contributed to the household income. Sorry to digress, but just trying to make the point that it is possible to do the laundry for 9 or 10 people in a TL. Eddie |
Post# 1001407 , Reply# 63   7/25/2018 at 13:46 (2,072 days old) by Meldew (Georgia)   |   | |
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It’s good to hear other people can do it on one washer... I’ve done it up to now. But it is constant. I’m always searching for ways to make life easier. |
Post# 1001408 , Reply# 64   7/25/2018 at 13:57 (2,072 days old) by ea56 (Cotati, Calif.)   |   | |
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Melissa from what I can see that Whirlpool set looks to be in good shape. For $175.00 you can get them right away and be doing laundry tomorrow. This will give you time to really be sure just what you want in a permanent set, if you don’t like the used Whirlpools. And if you have storage space somewhere like a basement or garage, if you do purchase another permanent set, you can keep the used set on reserve, if you don’t decide to sell them.
It will also give you a chance to decide if you really want to go the TL or FL route in the end. I would imagine that this washer will do a load in about 45 mins, or less. You can get 3 or 4 loads done in a day and keep up with your large families needs. Just my two cents worth. Eddie This post was last edited 07/25/2018 at 14:15 |
Post# 1001414 , Reply# 66   7/25/2018 at 15:42 (2,072 days old) by jkbff (Happy Rock, ND)   |   | |
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I am going to change my recommendation.
When ever I have had houses that are doing that much laundry, you need to go with the speed queen front loaders. They stopped producing them for a minute to fill a contract but they are producing them again. Make sure you buy from a platinum dealer that is a servicer as well. They can handle the loads you'd be running through them and have 5 years warranty included. They are well built machines that are reparable. They are not fancy in any way but you can customize the cycles as much as you want, turn off the High Efficiency requirements and make the machine use 2" more water through programming. They are rock solid and will perform for many years. And don't let that tub fool you, it will still wash a king sized comforter. I have a set that I bought used that came from a laundromat, I replaced the tub bearings on the washer and gave them to a friend that has 6 kids. The motor needs new bearings, was going to replace them but she said just to wait till they die and she'll just buy a new set from me. Well.. Two years and still going strong. I can't get the damn things to die. She runs just under 14 full loads of laundry every 4 days. They live on a farm with 87 chickens, a bunch of ducks, a llama, 8 horses and a bunch of other things that run around tearing stuff up and crap everywhere. They handle her stuff just fine. |
Post# 1001416 , Reply# 67   7/25/2018 at 15:59 (2,072 days old) by briant73 (Pennsylvania)   |   | |
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I have read a few posts here saying SQ is making consumer FL again but every time I check the SQ site and do a google search I see no mention of this. Does anyone have an official announcement or something more than a dealer said told a customer this? |
Post# 1001429 , Reply# 68   7/25/2018 at 17:27 (2,072 days old) by neptunebob (Pittsburgh, PA)   |   | |
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Post# 1001438 , Reply# 69   7/25/2018 at 19:12 (2,072 days old) by jkbff (Happy Rock, ND)   |   | |
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Post# 1001439 , Reply# 70   7/25/2018 at 19:12 (2,072 days old) by appnut (TX)   |   | |
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Post# 1001452 , Reply# 72   7/25/2018 at 22:11 (2,072 days old) by whirlykenmore78 (Prior Lake MN (GMT-0500 CDT.))   |   | |
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That would be an Ideal set-up and would likely last 30 plus years save for possible replacement of the now tinny WP dryer and some repairs to the SQ stack. However I have found that my SQ dryer keeps up well with the FL washer. The only exceptions would be large loads of thick towels or when I do a short wash. As this SQ stack is a true commercial unit I can't see how you could wear it out in less than 30 years unless you are doing 5 or more loads a day.
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Post# 1001458 , Reply# 73   7/25/2018 at 23:06 (2,072 days old) by RP2813 (Sannazay)   |   | |
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Steer clear of the new SQ top loader. It's an entirely different system new for 2018 and it's 100% incapable of handling the jobs you would need it to do, or pretty much any laundering job at all for that matter.
Stacked machines are always washer on the bottom and dryer on top. Washer is never on top. I suppose you could stack two dryers if you wanted to. |
Post# 1001462 , Reply# 74   7/25/2018 at 23:56 (2,072 days old) by neptunebob (Pittsburgh, PA)   |   | |
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The only FL washer SQ sells now is the stacked unit washer and dryer and yes, it is all one unit with the dryer on top (although it might be possible to take the dryer unit off to get it into the house, but cannot be installed separately). The second dryer would then go beside that unit and can be another brand since you don't like the SQ dryer that much, but you have that too. I find most of the time, it takes less time to wash than to dry, but that is more with top loaders. Still a good idea to have 2 dryers, you never have laundry pile up. Don't get a condenser dryer - expensive and take too long.
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Post# 1001465 , Reply# 76   7/26/2018 at 03:05 (2,072 days old) by thomasortega (El Pueblo de Nuestra Señora de Los Angeles de Porciúncula)   |   | |
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BTW, our HATL washers and the washer-dryer combo can easily handle a king size duvet... |
Post# 1001500 , Reply# 77   7/26/2018 at 11:58 (2,071 days old) by Meldew (Georgia)   |   | |
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Thank you for the info... I will look into it for sure but I’ll have to at least get a temporary solution for now. |
Post# 1001597 , Reply# 79   7/27/2018 at 10:31 (2,071 days old) by mrb627 (Buford, GA)   |   | |
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Post# 1001598 , Reply# 80   7/27/2018 at 10:45 (2,071 days old) by Meldew (Georgia)   |   | |
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Northeast part of the state, closest to Athens... |
Post# 1001599 , Reply# 81   7/27/2018 at 10:47 (2,071 days old) by Meldew (Georgia)   |   | |
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I need to get something fast tho. Local appliance store can do same day install if they have it but not on weekends. Big box stores I’m looking at next Tuesday-Wednesday for some models. |
Post# 1001616 , Reply# 82   7/27/2018 at 12:21 (2,070 days old) by mrb627 (Buford, GA)   |   | |
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