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Hi Stephen,
We bought the Sears Kenmore front loader - about 6 months ago - so far it's been great. The machine uses less water (saves thousands of gallons annually in an average home) especially if you have a well. Also, the high speed spin ability takes much more water out of clothes requiring much less dryer time... One thing, I've found that front loaders are ergonomically less comfortable than top loaders - the door is very low (could be an issue for older persons - but maybe not). You might consider placing the machines on a solid platform to make access easier. As for reliability - I've seen no difference - It's all warranteed anyway... Good luck, Kevin O' "Stephen Gallagher" wrote in message om... My parents (in Florida) need a new washer and when I suggested they they consider a front loader, their neighbor who is an appliance repairman said not to get one, as he gets too many repair calls on them. He didn't mention any specific make or model. What do most people think? Do they, generally, fail more often than top loaders? |
Front Loading Washers
Stephen Gallagher wrote:
My parents (in Florida) need a new washer and when I suggested they they consider a front loader, their neighbor who is an appliance repairman said not to get one, as he gets too many repair calls on them. He didn't mention any specific make or model. What do most people think? Do they, generally, fail more often than top loaders? the front will not open if something is wrong with it and how you gonna get the clothes out??? if a repairman friend suggest not to get one i wonder why you would ask here from people you dont even know...... much harder to work on...ELECTRONIC....conctrols in place of regular proven electric controls much easier for static elect. to fry the chips that will be costly..... |
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Stephen Gallagher wrote:
My parents (in Florida) need a new washer and when I suggested they they consider a front loader, their neighbor who is an appliance repairman said not to get one, as he gets too many repair calls on them. He didn't mention any specific make or model. What do most people think? Do they, generally, fail more often than top loaders? the front will not open if something is wrong with it and how you gonna get the clothes out??? if a repairman friend suggest not to get one i wonder why you would ask here from people you dont even know...... much harder to work on...ELECTRONIC....conctrols in place of regular proven electric controls much easier for static elect. to fry the chips that will be costly..... |
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(Stephen Gallagher) wrote in message . com...
My parents (in Florida) need a new washer and when I suggested they they consider a front loader, their neighbor who is an appliance repairman said not to get one, as he gets too many repair calls on them. He didn't mention any specific make or model. What do most people think? Do they, generally, fail more often than top loaders? Hi, Do they, generally, fail more often than top loaders? No.....but when they do they are more complicated to repair/service than top loaders are. Front load washers save money on water/hydro/soap and an extended warranty is a must with the front load washer! jeff. Appliance Repair Aid http://www.applianceaid.com/ |
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On Sat, 16 Aug 2003, "Kevin O'" wrote:
We bought the Sears Kenmore front loader - about 6 months ago - so far it's been great. That is the one I bought. Their top-of-the-line model. Mine's about a year old. Also, the high speed spin ability takes much more water out of clothes requiring much less dryer time... I always put mine on extended spin at the highest speed. I see no reason not to. Minimizes dryer time. I also always add the second rinse. I care more about having my clothes soap-free, than saving some water. One thing, I've found that front loaders are ergonomically less comfortable than top loaders - the door is very low (could be an issue for older persons - but maybe not). You might consider placing the machines on a solid platform to make access easier. I find the door no lower than the door to my dryer. And with the clothes basket on the floor I just lift them up and into the opening. But I am not old and I have no problem stooping. As for reliability - I've seen no difference - It's all warranteed anyway... Living alone I don't have that many clothes to wash. So no real service calls. My only problem was the delivery people did not balance it as they were supposed to. So I had to get them back. Then they still didn't do it right. After leveling the instructions say to tighten up the nuts to lock in place the feet. And if not it will wobble. Well, I was able to tighten the front nuts, but I can't pull it out by myself get the rear ones. So it does wobble. Don donwiss at panix.com. |
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On Sat, 16 Aug 2003, "Kevin O'" wrote:
We bought the Sears Kenmore front loader - about 6 months ago - so far it's been great. That is the one I bought. Their top-of-the-line model. Mine's about a year old. Also, the high speed spin ability takes much more water out of clothes requiring much less dryer time... I always put mine on extended spin at the highest speed. I see no reason not to. Minimizes dryer time. I also always add the second rinse. I care more about having my clothes soap-free, than saving some water. One thing, I've found that front loaders are ergonomically less comfortable than top loaders - the door is very low (could be an issue for older persons - but maybe not). You might consider placing the machines on a solid platform to make access easier. I find the door no lower than the door to my dryer. And with the clothes basket on the floor I just lift them up and into the opening. But I am not old and I have no problem stooping. As for reliability - I've seen no difference - It's all warranteed anyway... Living alone I don't have that many clothes to wash. So no real service calls. My only problem was the delivery people did not balance it as they were supposed to. So I had to get them back. Then they still didn't do it right. After leveling the instructions say to tighten up the nuts to lock in place the feet. And if not it will wobble. Well, I was able to tighten the front nuts, but I can't pull it out by myself get the rear ones. So it does wobble. Don donwiss at panix.com. |
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We GAVE away our Maytag Neptune
"Stephen Gallagher" wrote in message om... My parents (in Florida) need a new washer and when I suggested they they consider a front loader, their neighbor who is an appliance repairman said not to get one, as he gets too many repair calls on them. He didn't mention any specific make or model. What do most people think? Do they, generally, fail more often than top loaders? |
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We GAVE away our Maytag Neptune
"Stephen Gallagher" wrote in message om... My parents (in Florida) need a new washer and when I suggested they they consider a front loader, their neighbor who is an appliance repairman said not to get one, as he gets too many repair calls on them. He didn't mention any specific make or model. What do most people think? Do they, generally, fail more often than top loaders? |
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" wrote in message ...
Stephen Gallagher wrote: My parents (in Florida) need a new washer and when I suggested they they consider a front loader, their neighbor who is an appliance repairman said not to get one, as he gets too many repair calls on them. He didn't mention any specific make or model. What do most people think? Do they, generally, fail more often than top loaders? the front will not open if something is wrong with it and how you gonna get the clothes out??? if a repairman friend suggest not to get one i wonder why you would ask here from people you dont even know...... He's simply a neighbor, not particularly a friend. Plus, maybe he doesn't like working on them, so tries to discourage people from buying them. I've only heard that one negative report and I don't know anyone who owns one, since they've only been increasing in popularity in recent years. The biggest negative reports I've seen so far have been against the Maytag Neptune. Stephen |
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Stephen Gallagher wrote: My parents (in Florida) need a new washer and when I suggested they they consider a front loader, their neighbor who is an appliance repairman said not to get one, as he gets too many repair calls on them. He didn't mention any specific make or model. What do most people think? Do they, generally, fail more often than top loaders? the front will not open if something is wrong with it and how you gonna get the clothes out??? if a repairman friend suggest not to get one i wonder why you would ask here from people you dont even know...... He's simply a neighbor, not particularly a friend. Plus, maybe he doesn't like working on them, so tries to discourage people from buying them. I've only heard that one negative report and I don't know anyone who owns one, since they've only been increasing in popularity in recent years. The biggest negative reports I've seen so far have been against the Maytag Neptune. Stephen |
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Sorry, should have explained more. GAVE away the Neptune after 3 or 4
service calls. Water still collected in the front boot despite the retrofit. Clothes came out tangled. Noise was awful. Wife said give it away to the first person willing to put up with it. "Don Wiss" wrote in message ... On Sun, 17 Aug 2003, Doug wrote: We GAVE away our Maytag Neptune Not very informative. Did you give it away as you were moving and wanted a good friend to have it instead of the new owners? Don donwiss at panix.com. |
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Sorry, should have explained more. GAVE away the Neptune after 3 or 4
service calls. Water still collected in the front boot despite the retrofit. Clothes came out tangled. Noise was awful. Wife said give it away to the first person willing to put up with it. "Don Wiss" wrote in message ... On Sun, 17 Aug 2003, Doug wrote: We GAVE away our Maytag Neptune Not very informative. Did you give it away as you were moving and wanted a good friend to have it instead of the new owners? Don donwiss at panix.com. |
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"Stephen Gallagher" wrote in message om... My parents (in Florida) need a new washer and when I suggested they they consider a front loader, their neighbor who is an appliance repairman said not to get one, as he gets too many repair calls on them. He didn't mention any specific make or model. What do most people think? Do they, generally, fail more often than top loaders? Don't buy a Maytag. The other front loaders seem to OK. Maytag seems to be living off of their name judging by the quality of recent products especially the neptune front load washers.. |
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"Stephen Gallagher" wrote in message om... My parents (in Florida) need a new washer and when I suggested they they consider a front loader, their neighbor who is an appliance repairman said not to get one, as he gets too many repair calls on them. He didn't mention any specific make or model. What do most people think? Do they, generally, fail more often than top loaders? Don't buy a Maytag. The other front loaders seem to OK. Maytag seems to be living off of their name judging by the quality of recent products especially the neptune front load washers.. |
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It's funny. When I was 16 I worked in a laundromat that had all front
loading washing machines by Bendix. They worked well and were problem free. That was 50 years ago. Are we moving backwards? "Doug" wrote in message om... Sorry, should have explained more. GAVE away the Neptune after 3 or 4 service calls. Water still collected in the front boot despite the retrofit. Clothes came out tangled. Noise was awful. Wife said give it away to the first person willing to put up with it. "Don Wiss" wrote in message ... On Sun, 17 Aug 2003, Doug wrote: We GAVE away our Maytag Neptune Not very informative. Did you give it away as you were moving and wanted a good friend to have it instead of the new owners? Don donwiss at panix.com. |
Front Loading Washers
It's funny. When I was 16 I worked in a laundromat that had all front
loading washing machines by Bendix. They worked well and were problem free. That was 50 years ago. Are we moving backwards? "Doug" wrote in message om... Sorry, should have explained more. GAVE away the Neptune after 3 or 4 service calls. Water still collected in the front boot despite the retrofit. Clothes came out tangled. Noise was awful. Wife said give it away to the first person willing to put up with it. "Don Wiss" wrote in message ... On Sun, 17 Aug 2003, Doug wrote: We GAVE away our Maytag Neptune Not very informative. Did you give it away as you were moving and wanted a good friend to have it instead of the new owners? Don donwiss at panix.com. |
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Quite a few years ago, I worked at a country club that had 3-50 pound front
loaders and 1-30 pounder. All they needed was a little preventative maintenance. "Jerry Levine" wrote in message et... It's funny. When I was 16 I worked in a laundromat that had all front loading washing machines by Bendix. They worked well and were problem free. That was 50 years ago. Are we moving backwards? "Doug" wrote in message om... Sorry, should have explained more. GAVE away the Neptune after 3 or 4 service calls. Water still collected in the front boot despite the retrofit. Clothes came out tangled. Noise was awful. Wife said give it away to the first person willing to put up with it. "Don Wiss" wrote in message ... On Sun, 17 Aug 2003, Doug wrote: We GAVE away our Maytag Neptune Not very informative. Did you give it away as you were moving and wanted a good friend to have it instead of the new owners? Don donwiss at panix.com. |
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Quite a few years ago, I worked at a country club that had 3-50 pound front
loaders and 1-30 pounder. All they needed was a little preventative maintenance. "Jerry Levine" wrote in message et... It's funny. When I was 16 I worked in a laundromat that had all front loading washing machines by Bendix. They worked well and were problem free. That was 50 years ago. Are we moving backwards? "Doug" wrote in message om... Sorry, should have explained more. GAVE away the Neptune after 3 or 4 service calls. Water still collected in the front boot despite the retrofit. Clothes came out tangled. Noise was awful. Wife said give it away to the first person willing to put up with it. "Don Wiss" wrote in message ... On Sun, 17 Aug 2003, Doug wrote: We GAVE away our Maytag Neptune Not very informative. Did you give it away as you were moving and wanted a good friend to have it instead of the new owners? Don donwiss at panix.com. |
Front Loading Washers
"Stephen Gallagher"wrote ... need a new washer ... consider a front loader, their neighbor who is an appliance repairman said not to get one, as he gets too many repair calls on them. ... What do most people think? Do they, generally, fail more often than top loaders? Here, in the UK, the majority of washers are front loaders and do not appear to cause any additional problems over the less common top loaders. Ask the repairman you have spoke with about the particular probs encountered (they may just have been from low cost models). I would say go ahead, but make sure you purchase a well known brand name, because if the door seals eventually need replaced it will usually be easier to get a replacement. I personally have never had to replace a door seal in 30 years of having front loaders. Ah ... less water & energy use ... another example of how we in the UK are more environmentally conscious (but that's another thread for another newsgroup!!). Haggis_n_Neeps |
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"Stephen Gallagher"wrote ... need a new washer ... consider a front loader, their neighbor who is an appliance repairman said not to get one, as he gets too many repair calls on them. ... What do most people think? Do they, generally, fail more often than top loaders? Here, in the UK, the majority of washers are front loaders and do not appear to cause any additional problems over the less common top loaders. Ask the repairman you have spoke with about the particular probs encountered (they may just have been from low cost models). I would say go ahead, but make sure you purchase a well known brand name, because if the door seals eventually need replaced it will usually be easier to get a replacement. I personally have never had to replace a door seal in 30 years of having front loaders. Ah ... less water & energy use ... another example of how we in the UK are more environmentally conscious (but that's another thread for another newsgroup!!). Haggis_n_Neeps |
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In article , Ken Schumm
wrote: On 16 Aug 2003 08:40:55 -0700, (Stephen Gallagher) wrote: My parents (in Florida) need a new washer and when I suggested they they consider a front loader, their neighbor who is an appliance repairman said not to get one, as he gets too many repair calls on them. He didn't mention any specific make or model. What do most people think? Do they, generally, fail more often than top loaders? I've had an Asko for ten years or so and have had one service call: turned out to be a blown fuse (I shouldda been able to figure that one out). I really like the Asko: uses a lot less water and detergent than conventional top loaders, does a better cleaning job, and the spin cycle gets a good deal more water out of the clothes, resulting in less power required in the drier. They aren't for everybody, tho: capacity is smaller (~80% average top load), the controls on mine are a bit quirky, and they're pricey (tho efficiency may pay you back). Check out Consumer Reports reviews (I think they had one a few months ago). |
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