Thread Number: 92062
/ Tag: Modern Automatic Washers
What washing machine would you choose? |
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Post# 1166158 , Reply# 1   12/10/2022 at 06:59 (503 days old) by ozzie908 (Lincoln UK)   |   | |
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They were the best you could buy and gave the longest warranty offered by any manufacturer. Now we in the UK have the option of buying an Ebac which is arguably as good as a Miele but I cannot testify that as never had one but when I am looking to buy a new machine I think I will choose one that won't need to be shipped or trucked here as its made here to begin with and they seem to have similar offerings to Miele.
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Post# 1166160 , Reply# 2   12/10/2022 at 07:15 (503 days old) by Alldim (Frankfurt (Germany))   |   | |
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So you would choose European style washing machine right? What do you think of other non-European machines? |
Post# 1166161 , Reply# 3   12/10/2022 at 07:37 (503 days old) by ozzie908 (Lincoln UK)   |   | |
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I have an American whirlpool top loader in the shed and use it on occasions it works fine on coloured laundry but I do not have the detergent or chemicals to get a decent white wash out of it so stick to the front loaders for that as they heat up gradually which allows our Biological detergent to work at its best.
I have used non French top loaders as well and they work in a similar manner to FL was they heat etc we had a version called a Phillips slimstar apparently it originated in France and was an excellent performer. This was a few years ago and I cannot speak about models available nowadays. |
Post# 1166243 , Reply# 4   12/11/2022 at 03:05 (502 days old) by panasonicvac (Northern Utah)   |   | |
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Speed Queen FF7 including the DF7 with pedestals because I'm a tall person with back issues and I'd want them in stainless steel because I'm not a fan of white. I prefer American made because parts would be so much easier to get than from overseas.
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Post# 1166246 , Reply# 5   12/11/2022 at 06:19 (502 days old) by Alldim (Frankfurt (Germany))   |   | |
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But if you could choose would you decide for US or European washer? Or maybe some another market? |
Post# 1166263 , Reply# 6   12/11/2022 at 11:25 (502 days old) by panasonicvac (Northern Utah)   |   | |
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Post# 1166264 , Reply# 7   12/11/2022 at 11:39 (502 days old) by combo52 (50 Year Repair Tech Beltsville,Md)   |   | |
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Stainless steel Speed Queen front loader.
This machine has a 100% stainless steel non-magnetic cabinet inner and outer tub so even if it lasts 50 years there will be no rusted parts. Even the base pan which is not stainless steel has an incredible coating on it. I have never seen a speed, queen front load or top load washer with a rusted base pan, it’s too bad whirlpool and Maytag didn’t have this technology 40 years ago when you look at how rusty whirlpools and especially Maytag get. I doubt that they were even 5 pounds of plastic in this washer, even the ballast weight is solid, cast iron. Even though I have nine washing machines hooked up in my house, the Speed Queen is the number one go to machine, the number to go to machine is my 17-year-old Speed Queen front loader. Of course it’s never had a problem either.
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Post# 1166266 , Reply# 8   12/11/2022 at 11:53 (502 days old) by appnut (TX)   |   | |
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What I want isn't produced or marketed in the US, so I would have to go with foreign and 1st choice would b Miele. I want a washer with an onboard heater that will gradually heat up to very hot temperatures assuradly to take advantage of gradual heating to deal with various stains, just like my Whirlpool Duet did.
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Post# 1166367 , Reply# 9   12/11/2022 at 23:28 (501 days old) by GELaundry4ever (Nacogdoches, TX, USA)   |   | |
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My choice would be GE or speed queen. I want one with a fabric softener dispenser as well as a bleach and detergent dispenser. |
Post# 1166374 , Reply# 10   12/12/2022 at 01:58 (501 days old) by whirlykenmore78 (Prior Lake MN (GMT-0500 CDT.))   |   | |
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The 2 that I have. I currently own a 2016 SQ FL that will likely outlive me. I also Have a 1986 all original Kenmore LTD Direct drive. That is in storage right now along with the matching dryer. But as long as I have the best FL washer ever made for home use and one of the best TL washers ever made I don't feel I need anymore.
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Post# 1166665 , Reply# 11   12/15/2022 at 19:45 (497 days old) by askolover (South of Nash Vegas, TN)   |   | |
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Post# 1167016 , Reply# 12   12/18/2022 at 23:04 (494 days old) by rayjay (Carteret, New Jersey)   |   | |
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I agree with John. The best machine I ever had. Gets right to business. No balancing, starts tumbling and filling. Adss more water than other front loaders and you can get up to 5 rinses. Great machine. |