So, remember just a couple of hours ago, how I blogged about digging myself out of a mountain of dirty clothes? Yeah, that’s not happening anytime soon.
I went downstairs to move the load from the washer to the dryer, and it was still full of water. But the cycle was done. Basically, I can’t make the spin cycle work at all.
It’s an 8-year-old machine, so I’m not too keen on spending a bunch of money on it. However, if we can fix it for not much, we’ll do that.
In case we can’t fix it, though, I want some feedback from all of you out there! What kind of machine do you have? Front-load or top-load? Brand? (We have a Maytag now, and I think this is the first repair it’s needed.) Do any of you have the top-load machine without an agitator (I haven’t read great things about these…)?
Chime in!
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I bought new machines last year and went with traditional style for both – i went a lot of places shopping around and was told the lifespan of washers now is about 10 years – so i went with the cheaper traditional – knowing in about 10 years i would want to fork out the money for a high capacity – super duty – wow look at me machine….. I like mine – but probably not what you are after – i got whirpool.
A co worker went from front load to the top load without agitator – she loves her – she said a big improvement over the front load – but i think they had lots of problems with their front load…..
front loading washer & dryer. LG brand. LOVE THEM!!! Got them about 1 1/2 years ago. What did take 3 loads to do, I can now get in 2… makes a huge difference when laundring for a family of 5. Good luck! (my FIL works for Sears; says Maytag, Kenmore, Wirlpool is all the same company, just use different labels. After problems with all our new appliances with these brands when we built, we chose LG… just fyi.)
What a bummer!
I bought new stuff in STL (but don’t remember what) I have craptastic old stackables in my current condo. . . I won’t get new ones in this place. . . but I can’t wait to upgrade eventually!
Nic – I have front loaders and LOVE THEM! They are Kenmore. I spend at least only 1/2 on detergent and do 1 1/2 loads for every 1 load of my old machine. I think if I were to do it again, though, I might do the top-load w/o agitator. My sister has one and loves it. I just have a problem with gunk build-up on the door. But really, no problem!
See I’d LOVE for mine to break and “have” to buy a front loader. I used one at Matt’s parents Lake house. LOVE IT!
oh, honestly, i’ve been praying for them to break for a few years now…i just hoped we’d get new ones when we move (which is hopefully in the spring) and not have to get new ones here first, ya know?
my spin cycle stopped at the beginning of this year and the guy that came out to fix it said it would be cheaper to buy a new washer than it would be to fix it. i would LOVE to have a front loader. next time…
I have a front loader that is a Maytag and I HATE it. It seriously is absolutely awful. I’ve had it 4 years and it is already worthless. But it was worthless almost as soon as I bought it. We have had nothing but problems with both the dryer and the washer. It was totally a lemon purchase and it is my fault for just buying it without researching it first.
Front loaders have come a long way since this model came out and I’ve heard nothing but awesome stuff about the LG’s. (There is a lot of extra info you need to know before you buy a front loader so be sure and ask. You have to clean it regularly and you need to leave the door of the washer open so it can dry out in between uses) My neighbor just got the red LGs and really likes them.
All I can say is do your research from more than just us! Check out consumer reports and go ahead and buy the extended warranty. They just don’t make ‘em like they used to!!!
I have a top load Fisher-Paykel and it’s absolutely the best washer I’ve ever owned. Uses a fraction of the water and soap. If I were you, I’d check out epinions.com for user opinions on different washers or go to the library and review some Consumer Reports magazine.
One other thing, a washing repair guy told us they are now putting filters in washers that a small item, like a baby sock, can get caught in the filter and cause the washer to stop draining requiring a service call. He says he has his wife use one of those net bag for the babies socks and other small items when she does the laundry.
Good luck!
I’m with Debbie – Fisher-Paykel is awesome! The spin cycle is insane (in a good and fast way) and practically dries your clothes, which in turn uses less time in the dryer.
Ditto on the Fisher-Paykel. I’ve had mine for almost a year. It has a special cycle for just about everything and lots of different stains! (poop, grass, chocolate…etc) Even a cycle for the kids stuffed animals. It is a high efficiency but will change to conventional if it will clean certain clothes better. (like jeans) It’s so nice because you don’t have to decide the amount of soaking needed or optimal temperature of the loads.
I think most washing machines out there today are basically all the same. The thing I look at is how much I am willing to spend and the amount of life I will be getting out of my new machine. If you expect to get five years out of your machine and you pay $1000.00 for it than it cost you about $200.00 a year. So, stop and think about how much you are willing to spend per year. Good Shopping!