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Post# 1113339 , Reply# 1   3/31/2021 at 10:05 (1,093 days old) by foraloysius (Leeuwarden, Friesland, the Netherlands)   |   | |
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Funny, the Dutch consumer organisation (Consumentenbond) published a survey this week among the members about their contentment with their appliances. The outcome:
Washing machines: best: Miele, worst: Indesit, Whirlpool and Beko. Dryers: best: Miele, worst: Whirlpool Dishwashers: best: Miele, worst: Etna Refrigerators: best: LG, worst: Etna Vacuums: best: Numatic, worst: Dirt Devil Espresso machines: best: Jura, worst: Philips |
Post# 1113350 , Reply# 2   3/31/2021 at 11:03 (1,093 days old) by Maytag85 (Sean A806)   |   | |
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Post# 1113384 , Reply# 5   3/31/2021 at 14:56 (1,093 days old) by Iheartmaytag (Wichita, Kansas)   |   | |
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Is it function? Repairs? Overall cost of ownership? Performance?
I will have to defend Whirlpool. I have a Maytag/Duet clone, I must have low standards, but it is one of the best machines I have owned. As I have said before if it is the worst, it must be one of the best of the worst as I am always getting complements on my laundry, how white my whites are, how brights my colors are. I did not get these with my previous machines. With that also said, I didn't spend $5 grand on a new machine either, but the local Miele dealer who also sells Speed Queen, Whirlpool and Samsung will steer you away from Miele siting the high cost of repairs, and limited availability of parts and expense of said parts when they can be found. |
Post# 1113386 , Reply# 6   3/31/2021 at 15:37 (1,093 days old) by foraloysius (Leeuwarden, Friesland, the Netherlands)   |   | |
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Post# 1113388 , Reply# 7   3/31/2021 at 16:05 (1,093 days old) by Iheartmaytag (Wichita, Kansas)   |   | |
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Post# 1113389 , Reply# 8   3/31/2021 at 16:14 (1,093 days old) by foraloysius (Leeuwarden, Friesland, the Netherlands)   |   | |
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Let me also make clear that the Miele's I was talking about are also the European models, that are much more affordable than Miele appliances in the USA. Miele is a mainstream product here with a big market share in the Netherlands. A TOL Bosch or Siemens is more expensive than a BOL Miele. A lot of people choose a BOL Miele for that reason.
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Post# 1113399 , Reply# 9   3/31/2021 at 18:40 (1,093 days old) by miele4life (UK )   |   | |
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no contest, the worst washing machine ever made was the infamous Indesit Moon, what on earth was that all about? :) |
Post# 1113410 , Reply# 10   3/31/2021 at 21:17 (1,093 days old) by powerfin64 (Yakima, Washington)   |   | |
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Post# 1113415 , Reply# 11   4/1/2021 at 03:14 (1,093 days old) by chetlaham (United States)   |   | |
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Post# 1113420 , Reply# 12   4/1/2021 at 05:06 (1,093 days old) by thomasortega (El Pueblo de Nuestra Señora de Los Angeles de Porciúncula)   |   | |
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Worst machine ever: 2018 SQ, followed by Whirlpool VMW whatever crap model. |
Post# 1113443 , Reply# 13   4/1/2021 at 10:38 (1,092 days old) by lakewebsterkid (Dayton, Ohio)   |   | |
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chetlaham, I actually didn't even think about the GEs. Yes, they were not great Iheartmaytag, I loved our German built Duet. It is out in the garage because I hate thinking about parting with it. Not perfect, but good overall. Like a VW product. |
Post# 1113477 , Reply# 14   4/1/2021 at 15:46 (1,092 days old) by Maytag85 (Sean A806)   |   | |
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I’ll admit I was a bit overboard with my comment on how ALL modern machines are the worst, but I honestly have had NO luck with newer machines in terms of washing and rinsing performance and once you use a older Whirlpool belt drive washer you’ll never want to go back to the newer machines.
The designs and engineering in most modern machines is a joke and I am not gullible and fall for all the technology crap which is all style and no substance. I’d rather have something that’s older and proven over something that’s newer and not proven and has more problems compared to the older stuff. |
Post# 1113536 , Reply# 16   4/2/2021 at 09:42 (1,091 days old) by mark_wpduet (Lexington KY)   |   | |
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Post# 1113546 , Reply# 17   4/2/2021 at 12:03 (1,091 days old) by vacerator (Macomb, Michigan)   |   | |
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were by Bauknecht. It is either now a Whirlpool concern, or BHSC? |
Post# 1113552 , Reply# 18   4/2/2021 at 12:43 (1,091 days old) by Logixx (Germany)   |   | |
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Post# 1113560 , Reply# 20   4/2/2021 at 14:42 (1,091 days old) by foraloysius (Leeuwarden, Friesland, the Netherlands)   |   | |
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Oh goodness, you are right! They stopped selling washing machines in the NL, so I didn't notice the change.
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Post# 1113564 , Reply# 21   4/2/2021 at 15:30 (1,091 days old) by Launderess (Quiet Please, There´s a Lady on Stage)   |   | |
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IIRC those early Whirlpool Duet washers (built in Germany's Bauknecht plant) were pretty decent if not down right good machines. Famous Germany quality and so forth, like Miele almost commercial washers in terms of quality...
As noted yes, WP shut down three Bauknecht plants moving production out of Germany all together. en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bauknecht_...(company) Look familiar? |
Post# 1113566 , Reply# 22   4/2/2021 at 15:41 (1,091 days old) by Launderess (Quiet Please, There´s a Lady on Stage)   |   | |
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Our local laundromat has them, and has have said many times best results are obtained by thinking about these machines are they are designed.
By this mean they come from commercial side of things were chemicals are still widely used instead of say enzymes. Pre-wash cycle is barely a few minutes (at least at our local), followed by a main wash of barely 12 or so minutes. That just isn't time enough for modern enzyme detergents to do their thing. Without built in heaters "hot" or even "warm" wash relies upon whatever comes out of taps. Keeping in mind pre-wash is cold or warm (depending upon what owner has machines set for), meaning unless "hot" water is a or over about 160F it is going to be substantially cooled by coming into contact with cold laundry. Machines seen in video are same our local has, and will give them points for what you can see. When fully loaded (but not over loaded) mechanical wash action is actually quite good. Standing near washer you can hear laundry being slapped about inside tub. |
Post# 1113584 , Reply# 23   4/2/2021 at 23:01 (1,091 days old) by RP2813 (Sannazay)   |   | |
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I like that my 2004 Neptune FL will do a pre-wash with hot when hot is the temperature selected for the main wash. Is it the best washer I've ever owned? Not quite, I suppose. That would be our 2007 Bauknecht Whirlpool Duet HT. It was a joy to use and it still had knobs and dials, which are superior from an ease of use standpoint IMO.
The question further up about criteria is key here. Effective washing? Reliability? Cost of ownership? Worst washer in the history of washing machines IME by far: Wards Signature sourced from Norge. Effective washing? Some will say very effective -- if you like to buy clothes a lot. Reliability? Don't make me laugh. Caust (intentional spelling) of ownership? Worst by far. Unless you like to pay for your machine twice due transmission failure not much more than a year after purchase. My hate knows no bounds. The least they could have done was provide a lifetime supply (that would be a little over a year's worth) of earplugs with the purchase.
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Post# 1113588 , Reply# 24   4/3/2021 at 00:24 (1,091 days old) by qsd-dan (West)   |   | |
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Post# 1113589 , Reply# 25   4/3/2021 at 00:39 (1,091 days old) by Maytag85 (Sean A806)   |   | |
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I’ll take the woo woo sound of my ‘63 Whirlpool along with it’s unique wig wag sounds along with the solenoids engaging for the wash and spin and I can put up with that but will NOT put up with something newer that supposedly saves water and energy but yet will take forever and will use all of my energy up just having to watch over the machine to make sure it doesn’t destroy itself or anything around it.
Again I’ll rephrase what I said reply #2, not every single newer machine is terrible but since Speed Queen has the first spin on the lower speed it doesn’t spin out enough of the soapy water and detergent which will result in poor rinsing performance. Since machines don’t wash or rinse like they used to, might as well say a good majority of machines aren’t what they used to be. |
Post# 1113599 , Reply# 26   4/3/2021 at 05:35 (1,091 days old) by GELaundry4ever (Nacogdoches, TX, USA)   |   | |
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a GE filter-flo anyday of the week. They never sudslock. I would use normal speed at all times. And yes, with the ramped activator with minibasket. |
Post# 1114052 , Reply# 27   4/8/2021 at 15:57 (1,085 days old) by GusHerb (Chicago/NWI)   |   | |
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Maytag badged Samsung I'm sure falls toward the bottom for most things and especially longevity. Knowing what I know today I'd be happy living with a SQ AWNE for the rest of my life. |
Post# 1114097 , Reply# 28   4/9/2021 at 01:38 (1,085 days old) by lakewebsterkid (Dayton, Ohio)   |   | |
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The bearings are shot. Considering replacing the bearings and donating to my brother when he moves out. Will not be a bad first machine. Especially a free one, at that. |
Post# 1114110 , Reply# 29   4/9/2021 at 07:36 (1,085 days old) by washerguy02 (Manchester )   |   | |
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For me the worst washing machine is the Indesit Moon and the newer Hoovers and Candys as the brushed ones have a whiny motor that is noisy as hell and the paddles are pretty much non existant. They don't heat up properly, they only heat to 55*C which is pretty shocking and horrific for what is meant to be a boilwash. The paddles on the newer Hoovers and Candys are so weak they can't grab the garments very well and the laundry is pretty much floating in the drum
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Post# 1118014 , Reply# 31   5/23/2021 at 00:11 (1,041 days old) by tolivac (greenville nc)   |   | |
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What kinds of agitators are avalaible for these washers? Would LOVE to find an agitator that doesn't tangle and wrap my things!I so miss the Hotpoint Rimflow I used to have-it was so much BETTER than these VMW junkpiles! |
Post# 1118022 , Reply# 32   5/23/2021 at 06:43 (1,041 days old) by Kenmoreguy89 (Valenza Piemonte, Italy- Soon to be US immigrant.)   |   | |
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There are many today that would fit in the "worst" category. One of the worst and ugliest useless machine of all time I think was the Indesit Moon that by the way got recently re-proposed IIRC. Newer Candy Bianca is another. But again so many to mention... This post was last edited 05/23/2021 at 08:41 |
Post# 1118024 , Reply# 34   5/23/2021 at 07:09 (1,041 days old) by Kenmoreguy89 (Valenza Piemonte, Italy- Soon to be US immigrant.)   |   | |
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Honestly Patrick, it doesn't look like it is a great turnover though.
DD machines gave more turnover and beating even having that short (fast) stroke vs the machine you show though. Some shredded stuff, yup that is also why gearbox speaking I like a million times more the wig wag system. Am recently experiencing the joy of owning a wig wag WP. Plus the tub that moves along with each stroke that I'm seeing vanify much of the action, that is another common issue I see with some modern TL's for some reasons looks like they can't build a proper tub brake system.
Said that, there are some modern machines that I do not despise all that much agitation wise. Like Commercial Maytags, but the biggest issue for me with modern units is not even about agitation only but the dubbed temperatures and or partial deep rinses. Hot water is essential for some loads, whites for istance I would never want to own or rely on one, I would rather use a plunger and boiler, that is why as I alsways say if I had to be obliged to pick a modern machine my eyes would go towards a FL with built in heater and a +140F sanitize cycle that IMO would outperform a dubbed temp. top loaders. Again, I will never understand why Asia keep making deep rinses and non dubbed hot fill machines without probs (pulsator TL's but water used is same of an agitator TL) India even got TL models with a back up heater that increase or keep hot water hot and claims to offer sanitize cycles.
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Post# 1118025 , Reply# 35   5/23/2021 at 07:41 (1,041 days old) by Kenmoreguy89 (Valenza Piemonte, Italy- Soon to be US immigrant.)   |   | |
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Post# 1118029 , Reply# 37   5/23/2021 at 09:10 (1,040 days old) by Kenmoreguy89 (Valenza Piemonte, Italy- Soon to be US immigrant.)   |   | |
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Jeans or whatever thick and rigid such as a rag never went along well with short fast strokes. Especially if no dual actiotn spiral was present. That was so even with later Maytags and even GE's. I remember having to "underload" my Maytag commercial and put jeans very loosely to get proper action, that is something you do not experience with fluid smooth longer strokes and I never did with the Filter flo, SQ and by all means am not experiencing at all with the wig wag "84 whirlpool. I did experience this issue also with the DD whirlool especially after being fed of dealing with the spiral thingy dogs wearing out every so often I switched to a commercial black straight vane. The '84 whirlpool is virtually perfect. I like it just as much I liked the filter flo.
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Post# 1118031 , Reply# 38   5/23/2021 at 10:04 (1,040 days old) by DADoES (TX, U.S. of A.)   |   | |
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Rapid-fire rollover in an agitator toploader is overrated and unnecessary. Cleaning occurs moreso via the clothes getting sloshed and flexed by the lower fins than from swimming through the water in circles top-to-bottom. Roll the load 3 or 4 or 8 or 10 times through the wash period so everything gets sufficient time at the bottom and all is good. Rolling 500 or 5,000 times isn't necessary. Longer wash time and slower rollover gives better results IMO, with enzyme detergents involved. |
Post# 1118032 , Reply# 39   5/23/2021 at 10:15 (1,040 days old) by DADoES (TX, U.S. of A.)   |   | |
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Post# 1118035 , Reply# 40   5/23/2021 at 10:37 (1,040 days old) by Kenmoreguy89 (Valenza Piemonte, Italy- Soon to be US immigrant.)   |   | |
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I agree with what you said on rollover and washing. But a decent rollover is important to assure everything goes down evenly where the action happens And yes, I had same thought, though it says it relies on longer soak times and very short wash time so same technique older 1 speed machines relied upon.
Got to say my commercial maytag featuring this technique did not give out a bad job, but for how obvious it sounds I'd take a 2-3 Speed machine any day over a 1 speed with this system. |
Post# 1118036 , Reply# 41   5/23/2021 at 10:45 (1,040 days old) by Kenmoreguy89 (Valenza Piemonte, Italy- Soon to be US immigrant.)   |   | |
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Post# 1118116 , Reply# 42   5/24/2021 at 06:30 (1,040 days old) by tolivac (greenville nc)   |   | |
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DD agitator-will have to go to the swap shop where I bought the VMW "Thing" and seewhat agitators they have in their agitator bin.When the things wrap-its around the bottom of the auger.Its smooth and clean.Would like an agitator with NO DA and see if that works. |
Post# 1118144 , Reply# 43   5/24/2021 at 11:19 (1,039 days old) by agiflow ()   |   | |
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Rex see if you could get either one of these ? The both work very well in these machines. |
Post# 1118238 , Reply# 44   5/25/2021 at 01:15 (1,039 days old) by tolivac (greenville nc)   |   | |
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The two agitators shown were the ones I would like to try.Will have to check the swap shops agitator bin. |
Post# 1118254 , Reply# 45   5/25/2021 at 08:42 (1,039 days old) by agiflow ()   |   | |
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I don't think you will be disappointed. They work quite well in this design. |
Post# 1118286 , Reply# 46   5/25/2021 at 13:07 (1,038 days old) by agiflow ()   |   | |
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Rex here is one of the loads I did the other day with the agitator that was out of the tub. Sorry for the sideways filming. I had my phone upside down accidently...oops. :-) |
Post# 1118353 , Reply# 47   5/26/2021 at 00:15 (1,038 days old) by agiflow ()   |   | |
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Redid a load using the DD Surgilator earlier tonight. Took down the other one . Didn't come out right. |
Post# 1118359 , Reply# 48   5/26/2021 at 01:33 (1,038 days old) by tolivac (greenville nc)   |   | |
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After seeing the video-impressed.Think the Surgilator is BETTER than the DA agitator.Anxious to try it.Figure a swap shop visit is in the books for tomorrow or Thurs.Usually they have a bin of agitators pulled from scrapped machines. |
Post# 1118387 , Reply# 50   5/26/2021 at 12:43 (1,037 days old) by ea56 (Cotati, Calif.)   |   | |
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Patrick I have to agree with you about these much maligned washers. My sister ship Roper RTW4516FW2 is 2 years old and I’ve had zero problems or drama with it. Plus it washes every load perfectly using minimal water on the Normal/Regular cycle with Auto Sense, I estimate approx 15 to 20 gals, or less depending on the load size.
Looking at the reviews on Lowes website out of 5884 reviewers 93% of the reviewers recommend this machine. I didn’t buy it because it was the least expensive washing machine at the time. I can afford any washing machine out there if I wanted one of them. I bought this machine because I wanted simplicity, while still using less water than a traditional TL. Also, the dedicated closet for the washer and dryer in my home isn’t deep enough for almost all of the full sized FL’s out there today.
I say to those naysayers, don’t knock it until you’ve tried it. Do I expect it to last forever? No, I’m not stupid, the quality of almost everything these days is not what it once was, but I’m gonna enjoy it while it lasts.
Eddie CLICK HERE TO GO TO ea56's LINK |
Post# 1118688 , Reply# 54   5/29/2021 at 09:40 (1,034 days old) by DADoES (TX, U.S. of A.)   |   | |
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There are various agitators for sale on eBay ... among the various other items caught by a search. Also at parts vendors, although a specific part number may be needed for searching. eBay: Whirlpool washer agitator |
Post# 1118709 , Reply# 56   5/29/2021 at 15:36 (1,034 days old) by littlegreeny (Milwaukee, WI)   |   | |
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Whirlpool no longer appears to manufacture quality washers. Their new front load washers are a joke with the plastic inner door and terrible suspension. The washer tries a few times to spin and then gives up. And that recirculation pump is miserable.
I'm also unimpressed with their top load washers. They sound terrible and the motors sound so cheaply built. It's a real shame because they used to make excellent products. |
Post# 1118756 , Reply# 58   5/30/2021 at 05:11 (1,034 days old) by Kenmoreguy89 (Valenza Piemonte, Italy- Soon to be US immigrant.)   |   | |
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Patrick, Whirlpool always kind of had a bad reputation abroad. As soon as they left the Philips-Ignis line they started to become garbage. Whirlpool introduction to Europe started with Purchasing Ignis that was partnered with Philips. Decently good stuff, both stuff coming from Netherlands and Italy were not that bad initially, later as they purchased other Italian manufacturers they started to become junk... As they adapted to the lower standards, and had lots of design problems too.
I have owned several European Whirlpool appliances and among dishwashers that would not even remove sugar from cups or washers that would eat sock after sock as the space between drum and boot was too large they lasted very short too, the dishwasher needed 3 tunnel heating elements in its 4 years life and got rid of it as it would not wash a damn anyway. Night and day difference from same brand dishwashers sold in USA. Washer had the bearings failing very soon. As the too large space between drum and boot wasn't enough the boot also started to dry out get rigid and shrink and that enhanced the space, my thumb would pass through Only European WP appliance I have been happy with was a timed vented dryer.
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Post# 1118757 , Reply# 59   5/30/2021 at 05:31 (1,034 days old) by foraloysius (Leeuwarden, Friesland, the Netherlands)   |   | |
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Post# 1118780 , Reply# 61   5/30/2021 at 12:59 (1,033 days old) by foraloysius (Leeuwarden, Friesland, the Netherlands)   |   | |
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Post# 1118783 , Reply# 62   5/30/2021 at 13:49 (1,033 days old) by Maytag85 (Sean A806)   |   | |
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Reason why Whirlpool machines got a bad wrap in other countries is those machines there aren’t actually manufactured or even designed by Whirlpool and are merely a different machine with the Whirlpool name slapped on and the reason why Whirlpool got a very good reputation in North America and Brazil is the machines made here are genuine Whirlpool designs and not another design from a different manufacturer. If Whirlpool sold its genuine US designs and appliances in other countries the reputation would be very good since many people were happy with Whirlpool built appliances many decades ago in the 60’s 70’s 80’s and 90’s.
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Post# 1118845 , Reply# 63   5/31/2021 at 01:59 (1,033 days old) by foraloysius (Leeuwarden, Friesland, the Netherlands)   |   | |
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Post# 1118878 , Reply# 64   5/31/2021 at 11:51 (1,032 days old) by Maytag85 (Sean A806)   |   | |
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Post# 1118882 , Reply# 66   5/31/2021 at 12:18 (1,032 days old) by agiflow ()   |   | |
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How does it wear clothing turning one way ? As long as there is lift and drop or does it just roll the clothes ? |
Post# 1118883 , Reply# 67   5/31/2021 at 12:34 (1,032 days old) by foraloysius (Leeuwarden, Friesland, the Netherlands)   |   | |
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I'm still confused.
Whirlpool's design overhere in Europe is designed by Whirlpool engineers, it may have happened in Italy, but they were Whirlpool employees working in a Whirlpool factory. And then there is the Whirlpool Duet. Designed and manufactured in Germany and mainly sold in North America. The first generation is considered a good machine. Original Whirlpool machines designed and manufactured in the USA wouldn't sell here much because they are just too big for most households. |
Post# 1118898 , Reply# 68   5/31/2021 at 16:16 (1,032 days old) by Kenmoreguy89 (Valenza Piemonte, Italy- Soon to be US immigrant.)   |   | |
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Ignis machines were actually really good. So were the first whirlpool that were nothing but the same machines but with the new brand.
Italy in general was good at making machines also built lots of parts or whole machines for Electrolux and AEG. You had some cheap brands such as candy...but many were very good. So sure Italians are not to blame if this is what you meant. Guess they just tried to adapt to things here but without a good knowledge they ended up doing not so well perhaps relying on people they should not have relied upon... Projecting and manufacturing wise. All the knowledge gathered in the American continent and Australia was of little use here. As said building same machines here would have been a problem as things are different here sizes aside. Say for instance all the concept of water heating from cold or water softeners in DW's, or DW's that in USA dries with the vent instead of condensing (wish they had the steam vent here). Etc. Plus they had to compete with lots of brands Either they entered as excellent meaning that they would become a niche brand or had to point on fame and numbers reachable with making affordable stuff. I am old enough to remember the massive advertising they made here as they entered Europe's market. And again they did well initially as they just kept making stuff Just like they inherited it, I remember lots of whirlpool badged Ignis top loaders but when it was time to go ahead on their own problems started to raise. Eventually they ended up buying the others. That's been Whirlpool's tactic every where. Buy the brand and keep the brand, meaning that if it is worth keeping the brand that was not garbage after all. They indirectly own a huge slice of the market. Like for Maytag, to this day few Maytag purchasers are aware they are actually getting a whirlpool. This post was last edited 05/31/2021 at 18:04 |
Post# 1118911 , Reply# 70   5/31/2021 at 19:39 (1,032 days old) by GELaundry4ever (Nacogdoches, TX, USA)   |   | |
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Whatever happened to the frigidaire brand of washers and dryers? |
Post# 1118929 , Reply# 71   6/1/2021 at 00:02 (1,032 days old) by Adam-aussie-vac (Canberra ACT)   |   | |
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Under the General Motors brand |
Post# 1118931 , Reply# 72   6/1/2021 at 00:21 (1,032 days old) by agiflow ()   |   | |
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That is kind of weird about not seeing Frigidaire washers anymore. My new home came with Frigidaire kitchen appliances. So far they perform well enough. |
Post# 1118932 , Reply# 73   6/1/2021 at 00:38 (1,032 days old) by GELaundry4ever (Nacogdoches, TX, USA)   |   | |
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they discontinued the frigidaire laundry line to make way for the electrolux line as a substitute. |
Post# 1118937 , Reply# 74   6/1/2021 at 03:16 (1,032 days old) by Kenmoreguy89 (Valenza Piemonte, Italy- Soon to be US immigrant.)   |   | |
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Patrick, all southern America had machines made with whirlpool parts. Manufacturers such Centales in Colombia/Venezuela as well. But that happened also with other manufacturers, such as Westinghouse for the Lavinia machines, Westinghouse itself was a brand down there. Also general electric produced various brands for Latin America. The Join venture Whirlpool Philips later also brought many Philips branded machines that were nothing but whirlpool agi top loaders in Latin America. In Australia Malleys Whirlpool machines were nothing but wig wag Whirlpool and assume 90% of components came from US factories.
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Post# 1118938 , Reply# 75   6/1/2021 at 05:30 (1,032 days old) by foraloysius (Leeuwarden, Friesland, the Netherlands)   |   | |
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Ignis machines were hardly sold here. But one day I discovered an Ignis toploader with push buttons that was dumped somewhere in an industrial area. This must have been in the late 80's, I think the machine was from the 60's. I loved that machine instantly! It felt very sturdy. Alas indeed Ignis went down the drain when it became nothing more than a cheap Whirlpool brand. And with it all the other great brands like Philips, Erres and Ruton went. Such great diversity in machines turned into a white on white light weight rubbish brand. But then again Whirlpool was not the only brand that killed some great white goods labels.
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Post# 1118948 , Reply# 76   6/1/2021 at 07:46 (1,032 days old) by DADoES (TX, U.S. of A.)   |   | |
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Frigidaire's website currently shows one topload HE agitator model washer, one dryer, and one unitary stacked toploader laundry center. |
Post# 1118956 , Reply# 77   6/1/2021 at 09:17 (1,031 days old) by agiflow ()   |   | |
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I think the stacked washer would be a better bet.These are Electrolux made then ? The top loader looks like Midea or Haier. Would run far from that. |
Post# 1118959 , Reply# 78   6/1/2021 at 09:56 (1,031 days old) by vacerator (Macomb, Michigan)   |   | |
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Those are ok, but still not the best. Our hairderesser went through two in the shop in 8 years just doing towels. She recently got Samsung 4 cu. ft. front loaders and stacked the dryer on top. |
Post# 1118962 , Reply# 79   6/1/2021 at 10:18 (1,031 days old) by panasonicvac (Northern Utah)   |   | |
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I think my worst experience with a washing machine would be this Electrolux EFLW317TIW. It didn't clean as well as I thought it would, uses less water, some clothes would get stuck in the drum seal, and it was VERY NOISY during the spin cycles. It's also the front load washer that got ranked last from Consumer Reports as of April of this year. Interesting though, this one got ranked last but some of their other models had higher ratings. Even the top of the line EFLS627UTT is listed as one of CR's recommended models. I was thinking that all of them would be the same performance wise but some with fancier options.
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Post# 1118966 , Reply# 81   6/1/2021 at 11:17 (1,031 days old) by derrick352 (United States Of America)   |   | |
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I also do not get the ratings being better on other models. I had the original 617 model and it received awards LOL. Noisy, horrible rinsing, not enough water, terrible at washing bedding, heater terrible. JUNK! |
Post# 1118977 , Reply# 82   6/1/2021 at 14:49 (1,031 days old) by GELaundry4ever (Nacogdoches, TX, USA)   |   | |
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Why are they still stagnant when it comes to washers and dryers? Slightly off topic, but what is Whirlpool calling their new filtration on their own dishwashers? |
Post# 1119124 , Reply# 87   6/2/2021 at 23:43 (1,030 days old) by GELaundry4ever (Nacogdoches, TX, USA)   |   | |
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Maytag is the new Frigidaire. |
Post# 1119130 , Reply# 89   6/3/2021 at 03:14 (1,030 days old) by foraloysius (Leeuwarden, Friesland, the Netherlands)   |   | |
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Post# 1200824 , Reply# 94   3/5/2024 at 07:28 by eronie (Flushing Michigan)   |   | |
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Jerome Stop bringing up old posts an BITCHING. Enough is enough. |
Post# 1200834 , Reply# 95   3/5/2024 at 09:48 by volvoman (West Windsor, NJ)   |   | |
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Thank you. I'm glad *someone* finally said it. |
Post# 1200835 , Reply# 96   3/5/2024 at 09:51 by powerfin64 (Yakima, Washington)   |   | |
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Post# 1200838 , Reply# 97   3/5/2024 at 10:01 by volvoman (West Windsor, NJ)   |   | |
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I'm not sure if "eronie" did, but I blocked him several months ago. The rants and dredging up of old posts from a thousand years ago began to take their toll. |
Post# 1200839 , Reply# 98   3/5/2024 at 10:12 by powerfin64 (Yakima, Washington)   |   | |
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Post# 1200880 , Reply# 99   3/5/2024 at 16:33 by dominic20 (Souix falls)   |   | |
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