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Ok, so my washer and dryer got a hard workout in the past week and a half (guess why [img]/forums/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/grin.gif[/img]) I've begun hearing some noise in the washer...creaking noise like rusty gears or something...anyway I am thinking of buying a front loader set...how efficient are they in comparison to the old fashioned top loaders??? Do they wash any better??? And yes I know they cost a fortune but is it worth it?
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i have read that they are supposed to use less water nuh suh [img]/forums/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/70402-thinking.gif[/img]
so a guess it might worth ie -
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But water not mi problem..mi have well water...so if dat is all I seh feh! [img]/forums/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/70400-talktohand.gif[/img]Comment
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being worth it is quite relative
do you have space options.. if not many side by side washers today are energy efficient lately.If you don't fight for what you deserve, you deserve what you get.
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Space is no issue, I have a good sized laundry room...I read some reviews on Sears...and I am sold...but my goodness is 1300 fi di washer alone [img]/forums/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/70379-moneyeyes.gif[/img]Comment
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yeah.. but I was thinking you could also do well with a standard washer dryer if cost is a factor..
we planning a set when we do the redo of the bathrooms so yes i have been researching the price..
also did you know your local appliance store also has their store models or refurbished ones for sale (not the big box stores but the local ones) and you can probably get a deal there too
also craigslist sometimes have them, esp with the foreclosure crisis ...some deals can be hadIf you don't fight for what you deserve, you deserve what you get.
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Yeah Kia I know...dem have scratch and dent stores here...my BIL bought a brand new washer fi $100 once!!! Yu cudden even see the flaw... and mi sure good deals always pop on CL..I just wanted to see if the front loaders are better than the top loaders
but knowing mi husband di machine dem haffi dead and him haffi mek at least 2 attempts fi get it fix before we purchase a new one... [img]/forums/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/whatever.gif[/img]Comment
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I read something on consumer reports bout not buying one model in particular...dont remember which.
I just remember dem saying something bout the rim, rubbing off on the clothes, and some of the clothes coming with the rim marks..
If you really serious, I would suggest, becoming a member on line and seeing if you can peruse ole issues. It was sometime lass year when I remodeled my kitchen.
I personally dont like the look, but to each its own..
It makes me feel like me deh a laundromat, and me want to feget dem first marital years of hauling sheets down two flights a steps to laundromat.....[img]/forums/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/704555_dwl.gif[/img]Comment
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Quote:</div><div class="ubbcode-body"> but knowing mi husband di machine dem haffi dead and him haffi mek at least 2 attempts fi get it fix before we purchase a new one</div></div> I think we married [img]/forums/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/70456-eyebrows.gif[/img] to the same man..
Nowadays, I dont even listen (well sometimes I do), but me just gwan out go buy wha me want, and worry bout him later...
also Sears have outlets..
we have two round here, but the scratch and dent stuff.
I bought my fridge from there, and it cost onl 3 hundred dollars with icemaker and ting - fully loaded..
U should check to see if u have a sears outlet nearby..
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Mmm_Puss</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Yeah Kia I know...dem have scratch and dent stores here...my BIL bought a brand new washer fi $100 once!!! Yu cudden even see the flaw... and mi sure good deals always pop on CL..I just wanted to see if the front loaders are better than the top loaders
but knowing mi husband di machine dem haffi dead and him haffi mek at least 2 attempts fi get it fix before we purchase a new one... [img]/forums/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/whatever.gif[/img]
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u neva see de LG commercial where de ooman fling ar washing machines off one diving board [img]/forums/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/704555_dwl.gif[/img]
<span style='font-size: 8pt'> i kick mine once a week [img]/forums/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/70390-shhh.gif[/img] </span>If you don't fight for what you deserve, you deserve what you get.
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CONSUMER REPORTS LATEST TESTS REVEAL THAT FRONT-LOADER WASHERS HAVE IMPROVED VASTLY
CR’s February report features ratings of the best-performing and most-efficient washers
February 2008 IssueYONKERS, NY — Consumer Reports’ latest tests of washers reveal improvements in performance compared to the models tested last year — some of which underperformed due to the struggle by manufacturers to meet new energy standards. CR’s ratings of washers, featured in the February issue, include some budget-friendly options, including a top-loader by Estate (ETW4400T[Q]), $400, that cleaned nearly as well as the LG Tromm SteamWasher WM2688H [WM], $1,500, CR’s toprated front-loader.
Despite improvements and declining price tags, top-loaders continue to use more energy and water than front-loaders. If this is a concern for consumers and they are on a budget, CR found that more front-loaders are hitting the market under the $1,000 mark as manufacturers widen their product lines.
Frigidaire’s Gallery GLTF2940F[S], $650, a CR Best Buy, is an efficient and gentle-on-the-clothes front-loader. Consumers who can spend a little more on a front-loader should consider the LG WM0642H[W], $900, which rated “Excellent” in many categories including energy and water efficiency, capacity, and gentleness. Front-loader models from Whirlpool, Miele, Samsung and Kenmore also rated well, and are available from $800 to $1,900.
If cost is a priority, top-loaders are the most affordable type on average and with improvements in midwash soaking and more aggressive agitation, they are a fine alternative to a front-loader. The best high-efficiency top-loaders with excellent capacity include Maytag’s Bravos MTW6600T[Q], $950, and Whirlpool’s Cabrio HE WTW6600S[W], $1,000. Although the Maytag Bravos performed well in CR’s latest tests of washers, there are more reliable brands to choose from. The GE WJRE5500G[WW], $480, a CR Best Buy and the Estate ETW4400T[Q], $400 are available for hundreds less than the top rated models and were very good at washing and are reasonably efficient. Although CR lacks repair-history for Estate, it is made by Whirlpool, a reliable brand.
CR’s latest report on washers also discusses the rise of new features such as steam modes that claim to boost cleaning, design elements that are billed as being gentler on clothes, and the use of silver ions to fight germs in the water. Below are some tips for consumers to keep in mind before purchasing a new washer and spending money on those fancy extras:
Take living space into consideration. Before hitting the store, measure the location that will house the washer because many new units are deeper. A front-loader, because of the higher spin speeds, might vibrate too much for living spaces.
Top- or front-load washer? With better, more efficient performance, front-loaders spin out more water, so clothes dry more quickly. However, they generally cost more and have longer cycles. The best highefficiency top-loaders are improving wash performance, though conventional top-loaders, while typically less adept at washing, cost much less and have shorter cycles.
Amortize costs. Washer and dryer owners tend to keep their units 10-13 years according to a study by the National Association of Home Builders, so high-efficiency models can end up costing the same or less than standard models.
Be choosy about features. In general, consumers may never need more than four or five wash cycles. Extended-spin cycles don’t extract much additional water. Porcelain tops are more durable and scratchresistant, but pricey. While color adds pizzazz, it also adds about $100 more per unit when available.
New washer, new dryer? Consumers should not assume they must replace their dryer when buying a new washer. However, most new dryers have moisture sensors that automatically stop the dryer when the laundry is dry. If a unit does not specify whether it has a sensor, look for bare-metal bands in the drum. Consumers should also consider a dryer that lets them lower or mute the volume of an end-of-cycle signal.
As always, skip the extended warranty. Consumer Reports survey data shows that major appliances tend not to break during the typical extended-warranty period. When they do, repairs tend to cost the same as the warranty. Instead, check whether buying with a credit card extends the manufacturers warranty.
CR’s full report on washers and dryers, plus advice on how to cut the risk of a dryer fire, is in the February 2008 issue of Consumer Reports, which is available wherever magazines are sold. The full story is also available to subscribers online at http://www.ConsumerReports.org. Portions of the online story are available free.
nuh badda click the link cause mi nuh think the info freeComment
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this is what CR recommend, known as quick pick
For fine performance and efficiency:
• LG WM0642H[W] , $900
• Frigidaire Gallery GLTF2940F[S] , $650, CR Best Buy
Both washing machines cleaned clothes very well. The LG holds more clothes and was gentler on them, but the Frigidaire is faster, taking 30 minutes less than the LG to wash a load on similar cycles. The Frigidaire can be stacked with the tested dryer models LEQ2152E[S] and Affinity AEQ6000E[S].Comment
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Best if your budget is tight:
• GE WJRE5500G[WW] , $480, CR Best Buy
• Estate ETW4400T[Q] , $400
For hundreds less than the best high-efficiency top-loaders, these two top loaders were very good at washing and were reasonably efficient. The GE has a stainless-steel tub and a fabric-softener dispenser. The Estate was a bit gentler on clothes. We lack repair-history data for Estate, though it is made by Whirlpool, a reliable brand. Both the GE and Estate were relatively noisy.Comment
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this one got the highest ratings [img]/forums/images/%%GRAEMLIN_URL%%/70365-flirt.gif[/img] why hello there
ok it expensive @ 1,500 but its a steam washer
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