OT: Best washer?

Geo-TH,In · Nov 30, 2010

In 1978 I purchased a used Kenmore from the people I bought my house from. It is still going today with a few simple repairs. My friend has a Kenmore that is a direct drive and I think it's junk. Had to replace the dog ears and now it looks like the clutch is going out.

Some people like front loaders, however you couldn't give me one. Don't like bending over to get the clothes out. Don't like the door gaskets holding water and stinking later. I think they are over priced and they want too much for a stand.

My friend needs a machine that will hold up and is built the old way with belt drive and a solid transmission. Are there any out there besides a used one?

Lloyd In South Carolina · Nov 30, 2010

Hi George! Not much help with your question, however we bought a Bosch fronloader last year, without the overpriced stand. Little bending over involved. The machine is already pretty tall. It was a costly purchase.

Very noticable difference, this thing spins at warp speed. Clothes come out almost dry, we do believe it reduced our electric cost as the dryer runs for much shorter duration, and therefore the dryer will last longer we assume..... I hope!

L.

old · Nov 30, 2010

My mom swears by the Maytag washers. She has had them for decades and most have lasted a good 10 plus years. She just got a new one not long ago and it looks like another good one but only time will tell on that

Nancy Howell · Nov 30, 2010

Can"t help with new washers. Our Maytag is over 30 yrs. old and still going.

Anonymous-0 · Nov 30, 2010

Maytag washer and dryer going on 33 years. Replaced a water valve, gas valve coil pack, the teflon drum bearings, and the drum belt. I hope to keep it going as long as possible.

I listen to the Appliance Repair Clinic radio program on Sunday mornings and if the caller has a machine that is over about 8 years and they are having trouble in most cases they advise to just get a new one. The repair labor and parts are too expensive to warrant a repair.

showcrop · Nov 30, 2010

Front loaders use 1/3 the water of top loaders if that matters to him.

Mike M · Nov 30, 2010

I say NO to the Maytag !

Bought one 8 yrs ? ago it was to be the last of the old style. Well it ended up leaking water from the main seal. Parts cost too much to fix. I had an older GE before this that lasted better.

I'm using a used one ? from an auction now. Next time I need one I'll buy the cheapest thing and cross my fingers and scrap it when it dies. Those front loaders are too $$$ and I'm sure they won't last long either.

Ray · Nov 30, 2010

We bought a new kemore elite washer dryer that was supposed to be the latest thing.It would spin at high speed,shake like crazy,used more water than our old model.It also took longer to wash even on the express wash.The clothes came out of the dryer almost dry and wrinkled and needed ironing.We sent it back and went with the cheaper 800 series and it works fine.

Geo-TH,In · Nov 30, 2010

When you are on a well, the cost of water isn't an issue. Seems like everyone has the same problem. You know what has lasted, however the newer models don't last. Perhaps I should have asked what new models to stay away from. I'll add to that list KENMORE.

Forget mentioning front loaders. DON'T WANT ONE AS A GIFT!!

redtom · Nov 30, 2010

I'm about as old fashioned as they get, but we bought a front loading set a few years ago. Whirlpool Duet. I figure the little bit of bending over does us both good. Didn't buy the overpriced pedastals. No stink, no leaks and just as they said it truly only uses 1/3 the water. And it spins so fast the clothes are almost dry. With 3 kids these things are saving me money. I feel the stink issue is a thing of the past, but you do HAVE to follow their guidelines for dtergent. Its a slight learnig curve for some folks.

Old Roy · Nov 30, 2010

3 years ago our washer needed replaced .

I looked for a Maytag and they only had the new plastic tubs. I was told by another store that Roper used Maytag parts and when I looked at it it still had the steel tub new on floor been worked pretty hard with no problems yet.
( Knock... Knock.... Knock.)

JayinNY · Nov 30, 2010

Just bought a GE front loader a month ago, wife seems to like it, thats all I know about it, and care about it for now. Will it be here in 30 years prolly not.

El Toro · Nov 30, 2010

We've had at least 4 front loaders since 1955 shortly after I was discharged from the Army. The first was a Bendix, then a Westing House, Maytag and now a Kenmore Elite. No leaks and
bending is good for you. Use a lot less water too. Hal

El Toro · Nov 30, 2010

Here's that Kenmore washer. Hal

Crem · Nov 30, 2010

redtom,

We were visiting our daughter and son in law last week. They have the Whirlpool Duet. They were having problems when it would go to spin. They would get a suds error and it would try and rinse again a few times and then would shut down on error. We figured that it couldn't get rid of the water before the spin. We ended up pulling the lower front panel off and there just ahead of the pump was a water filter. It came out easily and it was jam packed with some black goop, a large key, some wire nuts a small sock and a few other things. After cleaning that up it worked perfectly again. Then the SIL removed the pedestal that it sat on because it vibrated too much during the spin cycle. It looks like a nice machine but the SIl was ready to use the shotgun on it before we figured it out.

Crem · Nov 30, 2010

Nancy ,

We have a Maytag washer that is over 25 years old and going strong. We have our own well so a little extra water isn't a problem.
We bought our Kenmore dryer when our first child was born in 1967 and are still using it. I have replaced the heating element twice, the drive belt and belt idler pulley. I kind of wonder how long it will last. One thing that helped is that we have always had a clothes line and used it whenever we could.

Anonymous-0 · Nov 30, 2010

I bought an 'el cheapo' low-end Roper without the fancy bells and whistles to service the washing for a family of 4. That was 12 years ago and it's still going strong - just had to replace the belt once. Thing is, the innards of this machine is the same as the high-end Maytags, etc. A simple machine that you can work on yourself if need be.

PJH · Nov 30, 2010

Lots of posters recommended Maytags, but from our experience the Maytag of today is not equal to the Maytag of yesterday.

My wife used her original Maytag for around 30 trouble free years. It sat in a damp basement and wasn't too pretty to look at (harvest gold too), so when I moved the laundry room upstairs, I got her a new one. Without a doubt, this one will not make thirty years. I've had to replace several different parts on it, and there is an intermittent leak from the center of the bottom of the tub that looks like a major disassembly for repair. The new Maytag dryer just made it through the warranty period when the motor had to be replaced. Daughter-in-law is experiencing similar problems with her Maytag fridge and dishwasher. DIL's Maytag gas range has been trouble free.

Wife has had good luck with her Maytag fridge so far.

I hope all you other Maytag owners continue to have good service, and I recommend that you hang onto your old one as long as you can. The old ones are tough.

Paul

GaryinPa · Dec 1, 2010

Just bought a Speed Queen. Wife loves it. Large capacity, fast cycle time, most aggitation you can get and best of all.. Made In U.S.A. Check 'em out, you won't be disappointed. The problem that I have now is that my old Kenmore dryer will not dry the size load that my Speed Queen washer will wash.

rustyfarmall · Dec 1, 2010

(quoted from post at 18:41:55 11/30/10) Lots of posters recommended Maytags, but from our experience the Maytag of today is not equal to the Maytag of yesterday.

My wife used her original Maytag for around 30 trouble free years. It sat in a damp basement and wasn't too pretty to look at (harvest gold too), so when I moved the laundry room upstairs, I got her a new one. Without a doubt, this one will not make thirty years. I've had to replace several different parts on it, and there is an intermittent leak from the center of the bottom of the tub that looks like a major disassembly for repair. The new Maytag dryer just made it through the warranty period when the motor had to be replaced. Daughter-in-law is experiencing similar problems with her Maytag fridge and dishwasher. DIL's Maytag gas range has been trouble free.

Wife has had good luck with her Maytag fridge so far.

A Maytag is not a Maytag anymore. The whole Newton, Ia based company got bought out a few years ago and the new owners just flat closed the doors and put 100s of folks out of work. I think the new Maytag washers are now being built in Mexico, and the Maytag part is nothing more than a badge on a piece of **** washing machine.

I hope all you other Maytag owners continue to have good service, and I recommend that you hang onto your old one as long as you can. The old ones are tough.

Paul

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