Thread Number: 87005
/ Tag: Modern Automatic Washers
Kenmore Pair at Costco |
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Post# 1115752 , Reply# 1   4/27/2021 at 17:58 (1,066 days old) by coldspot66 (Plymouth, Mass)   |   | |
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I would not get the washer. That agitator is not a 2 piece agitator. Will not move/rollover clothing at all. |
Post# 1115760 , Reply# 3   4/27/2021 at 19:05 (1,066 days old) by appnut (TX)   |   | |
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Post# 1115770 , Reply# 5   4/27/2021 at 21:36 (1,066 days old) by mk1 (BEND)   |   | |
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Will go back to looking at these. Thanks very much! |
Post# 1115772 , Reply# 6   4/27/2021 at 22:30 (1,066 days old) by trappn (Illinois)   |   | |
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We own an old Whirlpool dryer with the filter on top, and love it. Always wondered why some prefer filter on top, and some behind the door? Thanks |
Post# 1115814 , Reply# 8   4/28/2021 at 11:17 (1,065 days old) by trappn (Illinois)   |   | |
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Thanks! |
Post# 1115825 , Reply# 10   4/28/2021 at 15:33 (1,065 days old) by coldspot66 (Plymouth, Mass)   |   | |
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That is the washer I was talking about. |
Post# 1115828 , Reply# 12   4/28/2021 at 16:24 (1,065 days old) by appnut (TX)   |   | |
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Post# 1115831 , Reply# 13   4/28/2021 at 16:44 (1,065 days old) by ea56 (Cotati, Calif.)   |   | |
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I have the Roper equivalent of this Kenmore washer and I have been very pleased with it.
The dual action agitator works very well in moving and turning over the loads. I seldom use the Deep Fill option which fills right to the very last row of holes in the tub, only for bulky items like a bedspread, comforter or blanket. The Auto Sense fill adds an adequate amount of water to clean thoroughly, while not being wasteful with water.
True, it may not last for 20 years, but then what really does now anyway? The price is right and the simplicity of the machine appeals to me. Plus you can open the lid to add a forgotten item without having to go through unlocking the lid. The lid lock only engages after the wash portion of the cycle is complete. I’d buy another one if need be and I’ve owned a few washers that I wouldn’t say the same thing about.
I just did the laundry this morning, three full, large loads, all washed, dried and folded in 3 hours and 15 mins using the Normal/Regular cycle, Auto Sense with hot water. All thoroughly clean, rinsed and wrinkle and lint free. I’ve owned 23 washing machines since 1972 and this little inexpensive washer is one of the best out of all of them.
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Post# 1115832 , Reply# 14   4/28/2021 at 16:49 (1,065 days old) by mk1 (BEND)   |   | |
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Cool Thanks. Might just get that one. It comes with an electric dryer but if I can get the set for $800 I am going to pull the trigger! Thanks for all the replies and advice. |
Post# 1115837 , Reply# 16   4/28/2021 at 17:09 (1,065 days old) by DADoES (TX, U.S. of A.)   |   | |
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The first machine has a low-profile impeller with an auger centerpost added. The auger rotates both directions (up and down) with the impeller so doesn't do anything useful to roll the load. The 2nd machine (Reply #9) has a traditional-type agitator with larger lower fins and a uni-directional auger that is a separate (but attached) piece and rotates only one direction to help pull clothes down. |
Post# 1115839 , Reply# 17   4/28/2021 at 17:25 (1,065 days old) by ea56 (Cotati, Calif.)   |   | |
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The Normal/Regular cycle on Auto Sense would be the”Express” cycle. I leave mine on this setting all the time and for most loads all I need to do is add the detergent and the clothes and press start. It takes 34 mins flat using hot water and a spray rinse.
I was leery of using this cycle when I first got the machine 2 years ago. But once I used it I was a hooked. Using Gain liquid believe it or not the spray rinse actually rinses thoroughly, no residual detergent at all. I think that the lower water level combined with the HE detergent really concentrates the detergent and helps to clean thoroughly.
If you remove the lid lock and place it in the lid lock slot on top of the washer you can watch the action while leaving the lid open. On the Deep Fill it rolls and turns over the load just like an old school TL from the 50’s thru the 80’s, very impressive.
I think you will be pleased.
Eddie This post was last edited 04/28/2021 at 17:49 |
Post# 1115886 , Reply# 19   4/29/2021 at 08:32 (1,065 days old) by Pierreandreply4 (St-Bruno de montarville (province of quebec) canada)   |   | |
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Post# 1115924 , Reply# 21   4/29/2021 at 16:31 (1,064 days old) by jamiel (Detroit, Michigan and Palm Springs, CA)   |   | |
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Post# 1115965 , Reply# 22   4/30/2021 at 06:22 (1,064 days old) by Pierreandreply4 (St-Bruno de montarville (province of quebec) canada)   |   | |
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Post# 1116522 , Reply# 23   5/6/2021 at 15:55 (1,057 days old) by mk1 (BEND)   |   | |
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My washer and dryer are set to be delivered on the 12th. Apparently, standard hoses are included. Should I use these or upgrade to better hoses? Kindly advise. Thank you! |
Post# 1116524 , Reply# 24   5/6/2021 at 16:29 (1,057 days old) by luxflairguy (Wilmington NC)   |   | |
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I'm not an expert, but I'd upgrade to stainless hoses. They're tougher and last longer. Greg |
Post# 1116539 , Reply# 25   5/6/2021 at 19:36 (1,057 days old) by mk1 (BEND)   |   | |
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That's kinda what I thought! Thanks so much! You all are so good and generous sharing your knowledge and expertise!!!! |
Post# 1116540 , Reply# 26   5/6/2021 at 20:40 (1,057 days old) by DADoES (TX, U.S. of A.)   |   | |
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Are braided-covered hoses really substantially better? I've never bought/used them, although one of my washers included a set when it was bought new in 2004. The braiding on them is deteriorating, as if shredding apart ... although it's probably not really stainless steel braiding and the deterioration is probably due to UV exposure from a window over the past 10-ish years.
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Post# 1116541 , Reply# 27   5/6/2021 at 20:56 (1,057 days old) by wayupnorth (On a lake between Bangor and Bar Harbor, Maine)   |   | |
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Post# 1116560 , Reply# 28   5/7/2021 at 09:35 (1,057 days old) by vacerator (Macomb, Michigan)   |   | |
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S.S. hose leak under the outer steel. |
Post# 1116567 , Reply# 29   5/7/2021 at 11:25 (1,056 days old) by kenwashesmonday (Carlstadt, NJ)   |   | |
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The plain black hoses supplied with a washer, or purchased from an appliance parts store, are fine. Not so much the ones found in a 'big box' or discount stores. In my opinion, the fancy hoses with the steel braid on the outside are a whole lot of hooey. |
Post# 1116569 , Reply# 30   5/7/2021 at 11:58 (1,056 days old) by foraloysius (Leeuwarden, Friesland, the Netherlands)   |   | |
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