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Post# 44837 , Reply# 3 9/10/2004 at 16:14 (6,777 days old) by coldspot66  (Plymouth, Mass) |
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The washer I am referring to in the above post DOES have a dual action agitator. It is under the Kenmore label Stock #24642 for $299.00. I usually order online and pick it up at the store to avoid delivery charges. Keep us posted! John | ||
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Post# 44841 , Reply# 4 9/10/2004 at 17:57 (6,777 days old) by gansky1 (Omaha, The Home of the TV Dinner!) |
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Post# 44854 , Reply# 6 9/10/2004 at 20:49 (6,777 days old) by coldspot66 (Plymouth, Mass) |
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Whirlpool/Kenmore is the EASIEST washer to service, by far. No comparison to ANY top loader. I know you had wonderful luck with your electronic LK, but given the choice, I would stay away from GE washers for now! John | ||
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Post# 44867 , Reply# 7 9/10/2004 at 23:17 (6,777 days old) by appnut (TX) |
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Post# 44891 , Reply# 11 9/11/2004 at 15:57 (6,776 days old) by gansky1 (Omaha, The Home of the TV Dinner!) |
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KM/WP, GE and Maytag's Genetic Splicing
The Kenmore sounds like a good deal, I've used lots of these machines and the two and three-speed models aren't nearly as rough on clothes as their (somewhat undeserved) reputation would lead you to believe. Many middle of the line machines have a period of high agitation, then switch down to low speed for the remainder of the wash time selected. I've seen countless WP/KM direct drive washers, some used a short time, some used very heavily and 20 years old and never once have I seen any evidence of a cracked outer tub, an extremely rare occurence I'm sure. I did see a ball point pen between the basket and tub, but that did no damage to the machine, I just rasied the water level high enough to reach the pen with the tub ring removed - boom boom done! Be very wary of the electronic control GE washers, I've picked up several of these and aside from the usual seal or mechanical problems, most have had bad motors that try to run in high and low speed at the same time and end up chugging through cycles and eventually burn out in a short time. I think the GE machines are far more rough on clothes than the WP/KM multi-speed washers, the best bet is to stay with what you know anyway - get the Kenmore ;-) I didn't see any Maytags at Menards earlier today other than the genetically spliced Amana/Norge versions - all with plastic tubs. The top of the line model they carry has a SS basket - $569.97. Tsk, tsk, tsk... Poor Maytag... They are getting ready to settle the class action suit on the Neptunes, looks like they will offer repair or reimbursement for prior repairs out of warranty, replacement credit toward a Maytag Neptune TL, replacement reimbursement for previously replaced Neptunes (a percentage refunded in the form of Maytag appliance purchase certificates)...maybe, all of these remedies are at Maytag's discretion. I should call to see if they will still honor the recall on the Combination! Maybe I could get a brand new Neptune TL set!! Nahhhhhhh....I'll keep the combo - I might send them pics though... | ||
| Post# 44901 , Reply# 12 9/11/2004 at 18:45 (6,776 days old) by spiralactivator () | ||
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In my admittedly humble experience, a Whirlpool is the way to go if you want to buy a new washer. My brother has a 5-year-old DD Whirlpool with a straight-vane agitator, and he has no complaints. Or, you could wait 'til October for a Speed Queen! | ||
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Post# 44911 , Reply# 15 9/11/2004 at 22:50 (6,776 days old) by DADoES (TX, U.S. of A.) |
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| Post# 44943 , Reply# 18 9/12/2004 at 14:01 (6,775 days old) by agiflow-action () | ||
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KM/WP, GE and Maytag's Genetic Splicing Maybe Whirlpool and Maytag should merge and become Maypool. | ||
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Post# 45081 , Reply# 23 9/14/2004 at 12:13 (6,773 days old) by coldspot66 (Plymouth, Mass) |
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Here Here; I second that emotion. Whirlpool products have ALWAYS been the preferred brand! | ||
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