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| Post# 45332 9/18/2004 at 20:14 (7,159 days old) by jasonl (Cookeville, TN) | ||
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I was at Best Buy today and I just had to take this pic. Yes, it's a phone picture but I captured the moment well. Ya think LG is trying to flood the market or what? 
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Post# 45346 , Reply# 1 9/18/2004 at 23:59 (7,159 days old) by appnut  (TX) |
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| Post# 45351 , Reply# 2 9/19/2004 at 02:52 (7,158 days old) by agiflow-action () | ||
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I hope whirlpool kicks their a$$ off the map. (even though they are nice LOOKING machines)Just my opinion. | ||
| Post# 45352 , Reply# 3 9/19/2004 at 03:10 (7,158 days old) by agiflow-action () | ||
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scary Since seeing jason's picture it actually made me a little worried.LG isn't playing games. Guys it is only my personal preference,but i hope WP burys them deep.GO WHIRLPOOL!!! | ||
| Post# 45360 , Reply# 4 9/19/2004 at 07:54 (7,158 days old) by jasonl (Cookeville, TN) | ||
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What's wrong with LG? Todd has an LG set and they're wonderful. What is it with LG that you don't like? Just curious. Are they less reliable than Whirlpool? In my opinion, I think they look better than the WPs. | ||
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Post# 45374 , Reply# 7 9/19/2004 at 12:38 (7,158 days old) by CleanteamofNY ((Monroe, New York) |
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| Post# 45375 , Reply# 8 9/19/2004 at 12:38 (7,158 days old) by agiflow-action () | ||
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Sorry about the repost.My first response to Jason didn't come up. | ||
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Post# 45388 , Reply# 10 9/19/2004 at 18:53 (7,158 days old) by appnut (TX) |
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| Post# 45389 , Reply# 11 9/19/2004 at 19:24 (7,158 days old) by mrb627 (Buford, GA) | ||
Agree with LG | ||
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Post# 45398 , Reply# 12 9/19/2004 at 20:13 (7,158 days old) by gansky1 (Omaha, The Home of the TV Dinner!) |
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DOE
There are still top load washers out there and probably always will be. The GE Harmony meets the standards, but as you saw in the videos, can be programmed for a full-fill. The Eco F&P meets the standards with a shower rinse and sensor fill (correct?) but it can still be preset for a deep rinse as well. We don't have shortages of water here, rarely do we even have restrictions on water use (just friendly, gentle suggestions now and then ;-) and water typically costs less than $20 per month for most families. I have the WP Duet washer and have been quite satisfied with the performance of washing and rinsing overall. Not that I would give up my top-loader...
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| Post# 45400 , Reply# 13 9/19/2004 at 20:22 (7,158 days old) by westytoploader () | ||
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"Not that I would give up my top-loader..." Besides the machines in your collection, do you have a modern TL that gets heavier use? | ||
| Post# 45411 , Reply# 15 9/19/2004 at 21:45 (7,158 days old) by jmirawm (Barling Arkansas) | ||
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hmmmmmmmm Just wondering how awful it will be in the future, when we have closets like the jetsons and NO water is used for cleaning our clothes. | ||
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Post# 45430 , Reply# 18 9/20/2004 at 02:45 (7,157 days old) by arrrooohhh (Sydney Australia) |
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Competition from LG I dont think LGs comptetion is a bad thing, I think that comptetition and government regulations have led to some creative products like the Maytag Neptune TL. US top loaders have been all the same for years, esp with the Dual Action agitator. You lift the lid and they all look the same inside. | ||
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Post# 45431 , Reply# 19 9/20/2004 at 02:46 (7,157 days old) by arrrooohhh (Sydney Australia) |
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Competition from LG I dont think LGs comptetion is a bad thing, I think that comptetition and government regulations have led to some creative products like the Maytag Neptune TL. US top loaders have been all the same for years, esp with the Dual Action agitator. You lift the lid and they all look the same inside. | ||
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Post# 45444 , Reply# 20 9/20/2004 at 10:22 (7,157 days old) by frigilux (The Minnesota Prairie) |
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Even though we see FL machines in stores, they're still a very small segment of the market---about 10%, I believe. While traditional agitator-based TL machines have just about reached their maximum water/energy efficiency (unless the shower rinse replaces the deep rinse), the new HE Maytag, GE, and KM/Whirlpool top-loaders will ensure that format doesn't go the way of the dinosaur. Having said all that, I went FL in 1986 and have never looked back. No interest in a TL of any kind. I love the FL format, especially now that machines can be set on pedestals, which raise the opening to waist height for easier loading. | ||
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Post# 45478 , Reply# 22 9/20/2004 at 20:00 (7,157 days old) by Launderess (Quiet Please, There´s a Lady on Stage) |
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| Post# 45483 , Reply# 23 9/20/2004 at 20:42 (7,157 days old) by laundromat (Hilo, Hawaii) | ||
LG Front Loaders
Not only do I like the design the best but the way it works and the mechanism is totaly unique!The higher end models have a recirculating jet spray from the top of the inner seal that sprays down onto the revolving load of clothes during the wash and rinse programs.The motor is direct drive and has no belts,no pullies,and no gears.Because it is a d.c.motor,it is extremly quiet and I am not sure of the decibles but they must be among the lowest in any washing machine.It has a protective sump that catches anything that is left in pockets ie,change,buttons,pins...,etc.None of the other horizontal axis washers have that.The arms are perferated and have rollers jets on them to help keep clothes from tangeling.The price is more reasonable and the warranty is more reasonable than most others.I have seen maybe 3 or 4 of these in returns as oposed to dozens of the Frigemores,Maytags,Whirlpools and Kenmore HE3/HE4Ts.
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Post# 45493 , Reply# 24 9/20/2004 at 22:18 (7,157 days old) by gansky1 (Omaha, The Home of the TV Dinner!) |
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Hi Austin - At the present time, the newest top-loading washer I have in use is the late 60's Westinghouse which I do use quite a bit. I do have a late 80's Kitchen Aid electronic control washer that I've "tricked out" with a newer, slower stroke tranny and larger base agitator but I don't have it hooked up right now. I picked up the stuff I need to stack the Duets to make room for the Maytag combo's triumphant entrance into the laundry room soon, with a little bit of luck. I'd thought about selling the Duets to make more room, but this stacking option is a much better idea - I would really miss them a lot, it's one of the best cleaning washers I've ever used. | ||
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Post# 45494 , Reply# 25 9/20/2004 at 22:21 (7,157 days old) by gansky1 (Omaha, The Home of the TV Dinner!) |
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paper clothes?? | ||
| Post# 45513 , Reply# 27 9/21/2004 at 08:22 (7,156 days old) by laundromat (Hilo, Hawaii) | ||
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WP vs LG
Because of their plasticity as oposed to metalic making of body parts,I see a lot of the "KitchMorePools" HE3/HE4 machines in the shop with trim parts falling off.The trim arond the control panels,the door trim.Also, the boot has a tendancy to catch small pieces like socks and undees.If too much or the wrong type of detergent is used,it makes a mess by billowing out the back and leaving a trail of suds on the floor.The Lgs have "fuzzy Logic"and can sense when there are too much suds and will drain the water then refill to acommadate the load.I have also seen the pumps fail from coins,pins and other pieces left in pockets.Not the LG's,They have a safety sump trap below that catches materials like that as well as lint.I really think not only for the price but the design and engineering of these machines,they are ,so far,the best front loaders out.I also believe that not to far into the future,we will see them(LG)re-introduce the combos in 220V as well as gas models.Just look at all the models they have to choose!They're even making a smaller capacity (3.2cu.ft)set to compete with the FriGEMores!
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| Post# 45517 , Reply# 28 9/21/2004 at 09:02 (7,156 days old) by PeterH770 (Marietta, GA) | ||
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| Post# 45569 , Reply# 31 9/22/2004 at 05:31 (7,155 days old) by laundromat (Hilo, Hawaii) | ||
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cointraps and fuzzy logig
Unfortunately,most Americans have no clue as to what "fuzzy logic" means nor do they even care.In my experiences selling most people (more like converting them)onto the front loaders,I notice almost everytime they have no clue what brand washer or dryer they currently own.All they know is they drive a Lexus,their motorhome is a Winnebago,Their watches are Rolex,and their fabric softner dispenser has this gross gummy stuff all,over it and their clothes somehow keep getting these black spots all over them.Gee,I wonder what causes that????Manufacturers here see this and take advantage of the ignorance of the average consumers and use that as a means of production cost reduction.A perfect example is to look at a 1970's electric or gas range about middle of the line and see the features...ie,automatic and manual outlets to plug other appliances into,a full width flurescent light,and an automatic oven that can shut itself off at the set time and compare it to a current middle of the line range that has no extra features like that not even a panel light or an automatic oven.Believe me,the foreign manufacturers are way ahead of us in appliances but it is our own fault not theirs.
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| Post# 45583 , Reply# 33 9/22/2004 at 12:47 (7,155 days old) by mrb627 (Buford, GA) | ||
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SUD Cycle | ||
| Post# 45979 , Reply# 36 9/29/2004 at 02:22 (7,149 days old) by kenmore1978 () | ||
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LG price When I went looking at new machines, it seemed that LG machines between the expensive Duets/HET's and Neptunes the cheaper Frigemores andothers of that ilk. | ||
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Post# 46010 , Reply# 37 9/29/2004 at 19:14 (7,148 days old) by tolivac (greenville nc) |
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This time checked the prices on the LG pair.Washer was $1200,dryer was $899. Bases were $169Ea.If you bought the set with bases-about $2400. Too much for me-for that I'll use what I have or even take my clothes to a cleaner.Not worth it for its pretty face.I wonder what the "service Life" of these machines are. | ||
| Post# 46094 , Reply# 38 12/31/2069 at 18:00 (19,839 days old) by kenmore1978 () | ||
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LG cost I think you looked at the TOL LG. The one I saw at best Buy was only $750 | ||
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