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Thread Number: 12239
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| Post# 215420 , Reply# 1 6/11/2007 at 10:01 (6,157 days old) by seamusuk (Dover Kent UK) | ||
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Post# 215426 , Reply# 2 6/11/2007 at 11:06 (6,157 days old) by rp2813  (Sannazay) |
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I've had the same model since February. So far no problems and I have packed it full of bath & beach towels a couple of times. The paddles breaking off is not acceptible to me, especially when Whirlpool hypes these machines as being able to wash 16 pairs of jeans in a single load. That would test the strength of any set of paddles. I hope I don't end up with your same problem. This is disturbing news.
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| Post# 218999 , Reply# 3 6/28/2007 at 03:19 (6,140 days old) by spankomatic (Ukiah,CA) | ||
Take it back | ||
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Post# 219106 , Reply# 4 6/28/2007 at 12:00 (6,140 days old) by rp2813 (Sannazay) |
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I've seen a lot written in various places on line by Kenmore owners who hate their machines, which are mechanically the same as Duets. Yet there's very little complaining out there on the Duets. I would think a recall would be in order if everybody was having this paddle problem. It's hard to tell if this model of Duet was manufactured after Whirlpool supposedly whipped the German manufacturer into shape as has been stated elsewhere on this site, but I am hoping that is the case. I don't like paying so much for a machine that's going to fall apart on me starting the first year I've owned it. I think at the very least, you should ask to return the machine and get another one. Yours seems to have issues that aren't common, unless the repair guy has advised you otherwise.
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| Post# 219320 , Reply# 5 6/29/2007 at 01:30 (6,139 days old) by spankomatic (Ukiah,CA) | ||
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Take it back
My "tribe" in Ukiah have Whirlpool Duet's since they first came out. They have not had any problems with them as far as repair. I just don't like them. The washer shakes the entire house in high speed spin.(washer is level).The washer does not have enough water in it. I do not like the pull out drawer for soap/softner/bleach. It is always gunked up and is hard to pour bleach in the little tiny square with out spilling it onto the floor. The lint filter on the dryer is hard to get out and hard to clean. The dryer cool down consist of on/off tumbling. The concept of cool down is to keep the clothes moving until they are cool to reduce wrinkles. The Duet's are know for door problems,cheep platic handles that break off. I still say take it back and try the Maytag Neptunes. I think you will be MUCH happier!
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| Post# 219382 , Reply# 7 6/29/2007 at 09:03 (6,139 days old) by laundromat (Hilo, Hawaii) | ||
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Post# 219391 , Reply# 8 6/29/2007 at 10:29 (6,139 days old) by rp2813 (Sannazay) |
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What's the "coin catcher" on the Duet? I'm not exactly thrilled with the lint screen assembly on the dryer but it's a vast improvement over the problematic one on my old Amana, which had to be replaced a few times and still let a ton of lint into the ductwork. And the Duet dryer is very quiet thus far. The Amana was an instant rattle trap that became really annoying, even with the dryer being located out in the garage. One thing I've noticed is that the disposable mesh lint catchers I attach to the end of the washer's drain hose gather more lint and need to be replaced way sooner than they ever did with my old Amana. Any theories on why the Duet washer spits out more lint more often than the old Amana TL? I have noticed that when using the "Quick Wash" cycle on the Duet, a lot more water goes into the tub. The owner's manual doesn't make mention of this, but through my observations there is no question that it puts a lot more water in on that cycle. I'm curious about how to get ALL cycles to use more water. Do tell. | ||
| Post# 219398 , Reply# 9 6/29/2007 at 11:10 (6,139 days old) by irishwashguy (Salem,Oregon.............A Capital City) | ||
Send it Back!!!
I would say sooner than later. I have never heard of that Problem, and I hope to never hear of that problem ever again.Many states have lemon laws that applies to new appliances, this may fall under that. I believe that when you buy something new, it should work well with out frequent attendance from a repair person.If there is a need for one frequently, send them back.I have a few friends that have the Duets and I have not heard ot fhis problem.I recament the Bosch Nexxt. One of my friends bought a new one last Saturday, and WOW! It is so nice. She called me and let me try it.It dried the load in 34 min, out of the washer. Just my two cents.:)
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