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Thread Number: 28249
Considering selling my Whirlpool Duet HT |
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Post# 432072 , Reply# 1 4/30/2010 at 10:24 (5,108 days old) by Pulsator  (Saint Joseph, MI) |
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| Post# 432095 , Reply# 2 4/30/2010 at 11:43 (5,108 days old) by laundromat (Hilo, Hawaii) | ||
Perforated wash arms
If whirlpool would do some homework,they may,once they swallow their pride and get off their high horse,realise they need to perforate the wash arms to sweep the water up and spray it on the clothes as they tumble.Why they have yet to do that is beyond me.No other tumblers have the solid wash arms. All of them are perforated,even the cheap Amanas.
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| Post# 432103 , Reply# 3 4/30/2010 at 12:42 (5,108 days old) by llmaytag (Southern California) | ||
Maytag
I love the Maytag top loaders. I had a 94 model dependable care washer and dryer and loved them. The dryer is still running, the washer was damanged in storage. I replaced it with a newer dependable care and the tubseal became a problem just as Whirlpool bought them. I replaced it with a Whirlpool top loader and have never been very happy with it.
The simplicity of the engineering on the Maytag is the beauty. I think the drain/spin at once is much better than a neutral drain. I think it helps the overall rinsing process. I think the drain/spin combined helps to spread the load vertically against he tub so water extracts better, and the spin-spray is more effective. The shape of the tub also has a lot to do with good agitation without undue wear and tear on the clothes. The Whirlpool might be a bit deeper, but I think that makes the clothes weigh down heavier against the vanes of the agitator. A lot of my towels are frayed at the edges! Anyway, none of this is has anything to do with the Duets.... I think it's great that you have a Maytag! | ||
| Post# 432107 , Reply# 4 4/30/2010 at 13:09 (5,108 days old) by PeterH770 (Marietta, GA) | ||
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| Post# 432108 , Reply# 5 4/30/2010 at 13:11 (5,108 days old) by llmaytag (Southern California) | ||
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Frayed edges... | ||
| Post# 432109 , Reply# 6 4/30/2010 at 13:13 (5,108 days old) by PeterH770 (Marietta, GA) | ||
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| Post# 432110 , Reply# 7 4/30/2010 at 13:17 (5,108 days old) by PeterH770 (Marietta, GA) | ||
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David --
The Speed Queen is a really great machine. You can also haunt craigslist and easily find another orbital Maytag -- especially here in Georgia.
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| Post# 432122 , Reply# 8 4/30/2010 at 14:05 (5,108 days old) by seeitrun2006 (Commerce, GA) | ||
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Model number of the Maytag The model number of the unit in this condo is LSE7806ACE, serial #15940794UH. What year was this fellow Maytag made in? Thanks! David P.S. PeterH770-Isn't the WP DU945 a Whirlpool Dishwasher? | ||
| Post# 432144 , Reply# 9 4/30/2010 at 16:24 (5,108 days old) by aaronfitzy (Pennsylvania) | ||
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| Post# 432160 , Reply# 10 4/30/2010 at 19:01 (5,108 days old) by mark_wpduet (Lexington KY) | ||
I love my Duet, although I adjusted the water up somewhat so now it uses quite a bit of water but NOT up to the window. I too think the fins should be a little larger. Mine has NO holes in them whatsoever. Funny how you mentioned the grease stains on shirts because I noticed just the opposite with the Duet than the TL. I've never had a Maytag TL machine though :(
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| Post# 432161 , Reply# 11 4/30/2010 at 19:19 (5,108 days old) by PeterH770 (Marietta, GA) | ||
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Post# 432162 , Reply# 12 4/30/2010 at 19:23 (5,108 days old) by yogitunes (New Jersey) |
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I'd say to sell the DUETS and buy Vintage.....We would all kill for any version of the Speed Queen's.......
just consider a Maytag stacked like you used...I found 2 on Craigslist for $50.00, in very nice condition, one I supercharged.....heres a pic of one, a more detail one is in my profile...that one has the 50hz setup...they are both digital....Model LSE1000...about 13 years old 
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Post# 432165 , Reply# 13 4/30/2010 at 19:32 (5,108 days old) by yogitunes (New Jersey) |
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OR...even consider a GE Filter FLo...again off craigslist...one for $50.00 and the other for $15.00.....never paid attention to how well these machines washed and the rinse water is clear on the first rinse..I sure do now...not to mention the Mini-Basket option...with the Mini-Quick cycle(15 minutes)....I play with mine almost everyday....
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Post# 432166 , Reply# 14 4/30/2010 at 19:35 (5,108 days old) by yogitunes (New Jersey) |
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Post# 432181 , Reply# 15 4/30/2010 at 20:46 (5,108 days old) by yogitunes (New Jersey) |
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| Post# 432265 , Reply# 16 5/1/2010 at 09:22 (5,107 days old) by dnastrau (Lords Valley, PA) | ||
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Date code UH... ...equates to April, 1998. | ||
| Post# 433200 , Reply# 19 5/5/2010 at 02:52 (5,103 days old) by spankomatic (Ukiah,CA) | ||
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| Post# 433201 , Reply# 20 5/5/2010 at 02:55 (5,103 days old) by spankomatic (Ukiah,CA) | ||
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| Post# 433202 , Reply# 21 5/5/2010 at 02:58 (5,103 days old) by spankomatic (Ukiah,CA) | ||
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| Post# 433203 , Reply# 22 5/5/2010 at 03:01 (5,103 days old) by spankomatic (Ukiah,CA) | ||
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| Post# 433204 , Reply# 23 5/5/2010 at 03:03 (5,103 days old) by spankomatic (Ukiah,CA) | ||
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| Post# 433206 , Reply# 24 5/5/2010 at 03:07 (5,103 days old) by spankomatic (Ukiah,CA) | ||
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| Post# 433208 , Reply# 25 5/5/2010 at 03:10 (5,103 days old) by spankomatic (Ukiah,CA) | ||
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| Post# 433209 , Reply# 26 5/5/2010 at 03:12 (5,103 days old) by spankomatic (Ukiah,CA) | ||
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Post# 433230 , Reply# 27 5/5/2010 at 07:14 (5,103 days old) by countryguy (Astorville, ON, Canada) |
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I have the Kenmore versions of the Duets, the HE4Ts. The only problem I have with the dispenser is adding the bleach as you mentioned so instead of pouring right out of the bottle, I just pour into a small measuring cup first - problem solved. The dryer works great. The clothes always dry quickly. For the most part I use the auto cycles and the clothes are dry in 30-40 min with a full load. As for the lint filter, I find it very easy to remove and replace.
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Post# 433260 , Reply# 29 5/5/2010 at 08:56 (5,103 days old) by Jetcone (Schenectady-Home of Calrods,Monitor Tops,Toroid Transformers) |
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| Post# 433349 , Reply# 30 5/5/2010 at 15:13 (5,103 days old) by PeterH770 (Marietta, GA) | ||
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David | ||
| Post# 433383 , Reply# 31 5/5/2010 at 19:37 (5,103 days old) by mark_wpduet (Lexington KY) | ||
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Those are the same Duet's I have. The water level can be adjusted on those machines. My Duet uses about as much water as pictured in your Neptune. The clothes are dry in about 45 to 50 min's. Depending on how large the load is. The bleach thing is a pain if you don't use a measuring cup to pour. I have no problem at all with the lint screen.
I do like the way your Neptunes look, if ONLY it had a window :( | ||
| Post# 433798 , Reply# 32 5/7/2010 at 21:24 (5,101 days old) by spankomatic (Ukiah,CA) | ||
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Post# 433821 , Reply# 33 5/8/2010 at 00:37 (5,101 days old) by Frigilux (The Minnesota Prairie) |
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David---The detergent you use makes a big difference in cleaning. Both Fab and Arm & Hammer detergents are mediocre at best.
I tried liquid Gain with Bleach Alternative because I liked the scent. Unfortunately, there was a noticeable difference cleaning ability when compared to my usual detergent, Tide 2X With Color Clean Bleach Alternative. Gain didn't remove stains the way TIde does. You'll be hard-pressed to find a detergent that cleans better than Tide 2X With Color Clean Bleach Alternative HE. Buy some and stick with it; your Duet will do a great job. 
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| Post# 433991 , Reply# 34 5/8/2010 at 19:33 (5,100 days old) by mark_wpduet (Lexington KY) | ||
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| Post# 433992 , Reply# 35 5/8/2010 at 19:36 (5,100 days old) by mark_wpduet (Lexington KY) | ||
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| Post# 434057 , Reply# 36 5/9/2010 at 07:18 (5,099 days old) by mrb627 (Buford, GA) | ||
Speed Queen | ||
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