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Post# 438248 , Reply# 3   5/29/2010 at 11:50 (5,073 days old) by yogitunes (New Jersey)   |   | |
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also, check your warranty fine print, you should have the option to have a second and third opinion, and if they can't fix it for the same reason 3 times, they either offer you a refund or new machine...never hurts to check this out
at least thats what my GE warranty covers I got my Neptune from Best Buy, and the extended warranty, after 3 repairs in 2 months they delivered a new machine years ago I had a Kenmore FL, the motor would chatter everytime it spun counter-clockwise, repairman seen no real problem with the sound, just annoying....bitched/complained enough to the SEARS appliance manager, got a FULL refund on the washer and dryer...... hope this helps |
Post# 438321 , Reply# 4   5/29/2010 at 20:35 (5,073 days old) by timborow (Georgia)   |   | |
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I have done several LARGE loads today with 2tbs. of Tide HE, and it has done much better. It seems to add more water with large loads. Thanks for all the advice. Maybe he was right after all. Do any of you only do large loads? Tim |
Post# 438378 , Reply# 8   5/30/2010 at 01:15 (5,073 days old) by mark_wpduet (Lexington KY)   |   | |
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Post# 439070 , Reply# 10   6/2/2010 at 11:04 (5,069 days old) by Iheartmaytag (Wichita, Kansas)   |   | |
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Is getting very hard to find in my area. Walmart pretty much discontinued powders of all kinds. What is left is being clearanced, no HE powders to be found in that area.
I found Tide HE at K-Mart Saturday, but it was $5 more than the non-HE box, $15.99. I haven't used liquids in my HE machine because I heard one shouldn't, may have to change my mind if I can't find the powder. When I was looking at machines, the guy at Sear's said that you shouldn't have to use more than 2-3Tbs of detergent per load. He also suggested the first few times I washed to use even less because of the left over detergent in clothes from previous washings. |
Post# 439151 , Reply# 11   6/2/2010 at 15:56 (5,069 days old) by Launderess (Quiet Please, There´s a Lady on Stage)   |   | |
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Along with those of other brands are really going the way of the DoDo it seems. In most local supermarkets and shops liquid detergents are >70% of shelf space, if not totally. Powders are usually found near the bottom and are few.
Depending upon the machine, liquid detergents per se aren't that bad, I mean in Europe and the UK where "HE" machines dominate, the move is towards gels, liquids, liquid-tabs and so forth and while there are some problems, it mainly has to do with mouldy/smelly washers. This last bit can be fixed by either adding bleach (oxygen or chlorine) to as many loads as possible, especially if one washes mostly at or below temps <100F, or run a "clean washer" cycle once a month or so. The main problem with many liquid detergents in the USA, especially versions of Tide, is they create too much froth. Mind you this could be due to over dosing by consumers, but the results over time are bad for bearings and other parts of the washer. Depending upon the design of the washer, excess froth can work it's way into the bearing seals and basically rot them away. |
Post# 439833 , Reply# 13   6/5/2010 at 20:24 (5,066 days old) by timborow (Georgia)   |   | |
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I guess the repair man was right. We have used only 2tbsp. of Tide HE with every load. We have also done very large full loads. No squeeking. No spinning problems. Very clean clothes to boot. Just thought I would share. Tim |
Post# 439857 , Reply# 14   6/5/2010 at 22:34 (5,066 days old) by Launderess (Quiet Please, There´s a Lady on Stage)   |   | |
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So think of 2 tablespoons as four of the previous version.
Either way most all Tide products, especially liquids then to be rather high in the froth producing side. I never use more than 1 tablespoon of Tide "Free&Clear" liquid in my small Miele and everything comes out quite clean. What I did was measure out a tablespoon into the dispensing cap from Tide, and mark the level. Now I know just how much to pour and don't have to worry about getting a tablespoon dirty. |