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Post# 301364 , Reply# 2   9/4/2008 at 09:25 (5,684 days old) by golittlesport (California)   |   | |
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Post# 301365 , Reply# 3   9/4/2008 at 09:29 (5,684 days old) by runematic (southcentral pa)   |   | |
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Post# 302269 , Reply# 5   9/8/2008 at 17:34 (5,679 days old) by bleacho ()   |   | |
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its great value, great washer.. im on my second frig front loader. and i swear by it.. its amazing... put your money there- the best value in front loaders.. |
Post# 302276 , Reply# 6   9/8/2008 at 18:02 (5,679 days old) by jeffg ()   |   | |
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> Modern top-loaders suck anyways. For some reason you insist on repeating this silly claim. You obviously don't have much (or maybe any?) experience with current Speed Queen top loaders. |
Post# 302335 , Reply# 7   9/8/2008 at 21:52 (5,679 days old) by tuthill ()   |   | |
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This silly claim is my humble opinion, thank you very much. MODERN TOP LOADERS SUCK - NO EXCEPTIONS |
Post# 302352 , Reply# 9   9/8/2008 at 22:58 (5,679 days old) by jeffg ()   |   | |
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Painted top? On which models? Our Speed Queen AWS76 has a porcelain top. |
Post# 302356 , Reply# 10   9/8/2008 at 23:01 (5,679 days old) by volvoguy87 (Cincinnati, OH)   |   | |
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An inexpensive front loader might make sense, BUT which will last longer? A GOOD top loader might outlast a front loader by a factor of 2. A good older Maytag might outlast a new front loader by a factor of 8 or more. How many washer replacements are factored into water savings? It's not all about water usage, it's also about durability. I think both the EPA bean counters and consumers (there, I said it) forgot about durability. Manufacturers largely forgot, but the consumers never reminded them. Never underestimate the average consumer... (sadly) Dave |
Post# 302381 , Reply# 11   9/8/2008 at 23:33 (5,679 days old) by golittlesport (California)   |   | |
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The first Frigidaire-built front loader I bought is almost nine years old and running great with not a single repair to date. For a modern washer I think that is a great record. I had a direct drive top load Kenmore years ago that lasted 5 years, followed by a GE top loader that lasted 7. So far the front load Frigidaire is a much better value, does a much better job and uses less water and electricity. And it has a window! I know some hold hope that the current generation of Speed Queen top loaders are going to last 10+ years....we'll just have to wait and see. No machines are built like they were 50 years ago. A good older, rebuilt Maytag top loader would certainly be dependable, but outside of this club, where does one find them? |