dirty ethel rackham Posted July 10, 2009 Share Posted July 10, 2009 in order to get a fancy shmancy new HD flatscreen, the washer conked out. The motor is trashed and the clothes didn't spin. So, the clothes have been on the line for 4 hours and some are still dripping (even with me wringing them out.) So, do I go for the front loader that I have been eyeing? or do I get another top loader and cringe at the amount of water I am using? Meanwhile, I guess I need to duck-tape the hammer back in hubby's hand - the TV's fine! Anyone got a fav washing machine for under $750? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pip Posted July 10, 2009 Share Posted July 10, 2009 All the new washers are supposed to be environmentally friendly. I was going to get a high capacity Whirlpool top loader without an agitator until I read user reviews saying it went out of balance easily. Ours went out suddenly. We found a Bosch at Lowe's. It had been a demo or a discontinued model or something like that. We got it for under $700. I love it. Doesn't have a lot a fancy settings but it gets the job done. Plus, and this was one reason I never wanted a front loader, if I find a sock that was dropped on the way the the laundry, I can still stop the load to put it in because it uses so little water. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharon H in IL Posted July 10, 2009 Share Posted July 10, 2009 Another vote for a floor model! Ours just had a dent in the front panel, and it works great. I don't remember what it cost, but it was a substantial discount over new/perfect. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mommyof4ks Posted July 10, 2009 Share Posted July 10, 2009 I like my front loader, but be sure the one you get does not have a plastic door handle (mine broke) if you go the FL route. Another vote for the floor model if you can find one you like. Perhaps I am a bit to picky :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gardening momma Posted July 10, 2009 Share Posted July 10, 2009 I don't remember what brand ours is (dh does more laundry than I do:party:) but we also got ours from the scratch and dent section of the store. The dents are in the back, so who cares? They're in the basement anyway! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clementine Posted July 10, 2009 Share Posted July 10, 2009 Is your hubby handy? Our washer has stopped spinning twice - it was a broken washer coupler. If you google it, you may find the fix to be do-able. I think the part is like $14. Here is one website that gives instructions: http://www.instructables.com/id/How_To_Replace_a_Washer_Coupler_Whirlpool_or_Mayt/ Hope that helps - otherwise I don't have advice for a new washer since ours is over 20 yrs old :confused: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarlaS Posted July 10, 2009 Share Posted July 10, 2009 Make sure you don't get one that is too big for your current dryer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dirty ethel rackham Posted July 10, 2009 Author Share Posted July 10, 2009 Make sure you don't get one that is too big for your current dryer. We are planning on a new dryer as well. Our current one is on its last legs as well. Our friendly neighborhood repairman keeps telling us that we will need a new one soon (and he would just love the business of keeping this one repaired.) Both are nearly 20 years old and have taken a lot of abuse. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reya Posted July 10, 2009 Share Posted July 10, 2009 I did a MAJOR splurge and got a Cabrio, and guess what? I have NEVER regretted it. And I almost always regret splurges. Seriously, this washer is big enough for me to climb into. It's cut my laundry loads by 1/3. And...it's HE! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reya Posted July 10, 2009 Share Posted July 10, 2009 We are planning on a new dryer as well. Our current one is on its last legs as well. Our friendly neighborhood repairman keeps telling us that we will need a new one soon (and he would just love the business of keeping this one repaired.) Both are nearly 20 years old and have taken a lot of abuse. For dryers: Buy CHEAP and BIG. As long as it has a sensor dry, you won't be saving/wasting money with a dryer. It's just a big heating coil, a fan, and a drum. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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