CJT wrote:
dpb wrote:
wrote:
Get a new one. You will save money through better efficiency. A new
Kenmore can be had for $299-399. Why pay $100+ to fix an old machine
when a new one with warranty can be had for a bit more? Penny wise
and pound foolish some are.
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Where is this extra efficiency coming from, pray tell?
Indeed. I don't think basic electric motors have improved much in
efficiency over the years, and the efficiency of a washing machine
is dictated by the efficiency of its motor because they all work
in pretty much the same way -- add water to clothes, agitate, spin
water out of clothes.
The "throw the fixable on out" a priori route seems the more expensive
to me by far until at least know what the problem is...
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My front loader has a variable speed drive in it which uses much less
electricity, uses a fraction of the water, washes better, less wear and
tear on clothes, spins more water out. Thus it uses less electricity and
less water and also (btw) it uses a lot less soap. The dryer too is a much
better design which runs more efficiently (less gas and electricity)
My utility company subsidized part of the washer/dryer initial cost
because they recognize the savings
Eric