"Stormin Mormon" wrote in message
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I've had good results with Whirlpool. Mine was here when I
moved in. 1994, and only needed minor maintenance since
then. Of course, they might not be as sturdy now days. I'd
want to avoid anything touch screen or electronic.

When my old Kenmore (made by Whirlpool) top loader--direct-drive stopped
working I looked at new ones. Looked like cheap crap with a plastic gear
box and all. I decided to fix my old Kenmore. I bought a used motor for
$30 and new agitator dogs and motor coupler for less than $10. It works
great. I expect to keep repairing it as there seems to be a lot of parts
still available. I recently saw one on Craig's List for free that said it
needed a new clutch. That's fairly cheap and easy to fix. Personally I
would rather have one that's durable and reliable than one that *might* save
a couple of dollars in electricity but is expensive to repair. For that
matter I can save on electricity by setting it to wash for seven minutes
instead of ten. I have a well so a few gallons of water one way or the
other isn't going to be noticeable for me. As for the dryers, my old
Whirlpool gas dryer is in the garage and it still works except for the
ignitor that I borrowed to fix the Kenmore. No problems with either, other
than the ignitor. That makes it one inexpensive repair for two dryers in 25
years.

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Christopher A. Young
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"Jim" wrote in message
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I'm looking to buy a new Washer and Dryer. Any brands that
you would
recommend? Any brands that I should stay away from? I want
a traditional
style Top Loading Washer with the agitator.

I was set on getting a Front Loading Washer, but everyone I
know who owns
ones regrets it. Maybe they picked a bad model? Any
comments about front
loaders?

Thanks for your time,
Jim