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wld · 11-15-2009, 03:07 PM

So a few months ago I was singing the praises of my 8 year old front loader. Which now needs a new spinner arm for $200. Looking at buying a new one, but still think I want a front loader as I love the water conservation/enery savings. We have looked and looked at reviews. Anyone have a near current consumer reports that has an opinion?
Thanks

golfgal · 11-15-2009, 03:57 PM

Do you get consumer reports? They have an online version that we get and I love it. Just a couple quick clicks of the button and you can find any review that you want.

Sears had a front loader washer/dryer pair in their Black Friday ad for $580 or so.

BunsenH · 11-15-2009, 04:35 PM

In July '09, GE front load washers topped the CR ratings.

Christine · 11-15-2009, 04:38 PM

My coworker just bought one and did a lot of research on it. She said that, overall, Samsung had a good rating so she got that. She loves it so far.

arminnie · 11-15-2009, 07:31 PM

I've had the Whirlpool Steam Duet for about 3 years and just love them. It is killing me that they will not fit in my new condo. The closet that they go in is about an inch and a half too shallow for them to fit. I really splurged on those thinking that I would have them for years. I really haven't used the steam function on the washer but have used it on the dryer quite a bit. I like the sanitize feature on the washer.

golfgal · 11-15-2009, 07:40 PM

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Originally Posted by arminnie

I've had the Whirlpool Steam Duet for about 3 years and just love them. It is killing me that they will not fit in my new condo. The closet that they go in is about an inch and a half too shallow for them to fit. I really splurged on those thinking that I would have them for years. I really haven't used the steam function on the washer but have used it on the dryer quite a bit. I like the sanitize feature on the washer.

Can you take the doors off the closet and hang a nice shower curtain or other fabric cover??

arminnie · 11-16-2009, 10:46 AM

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Originally Posted by golfgal

Can you take the doors off the closet and hang a nice shower curtain or other fabric cover??

I thought about trying to do something - but this is a 30 year old kind of odd condo - the laundry/hot water closet is right at the front door! It might interfere with the front door opening - but mostly it just wouldn't look good to have something like that right at the entry.

I'm going to give my w/d to my sister who only lives about a mile and a half from me so I can still go use it for special things if I need to.

Kim&Chris · 11-16-2009, 11:12 AM

My mother bought a Maytag set and has nothing but problems with them.

dawson5 · 11-16-2009, 12:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Kim&Chris

My mother bought a Maytag set and has nothing but problems with them.

I have maytag and yep, nothing but problems with the washer.

11-15-2009, 03:07 PM	#1
wld Enjoyed an anniversary dinner at the castle Likes to travel light Was madly in love with Bobby Sherman Join Date: Sep 1999 Location: Michigan Posts: 1,149	consumer reports reliable front loader So a few months ago I was singing the praises of my 8 year old front loader. Which now needs a new spinner arm for $200. Looking at buying a new one, but still think I want a front loader as I love the water conservation/enery savings. We have looked and looked at reviews. Anyone have a near current consumer reports that has an opinion? Thanks

11-15-2009, 03:57 PM	#2
golfgal DIS Cast Member When did vacuums become a status symbol??? Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Minnesota Posts: 18,551	Do you get consumer reports? They have an online version that we get and I love it. Just a couple quick clicks of the button and you can find any review that you want. Sears had a front loader washer/dryer pair in their Black Friday ad for $580 or so. __________________ First trip to Disney May 29-June 4, 2005 AKL DH ME DS17 DD14 DS14

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Christine Would love to be able to sit on the couch for a few days, get a good book, and do NOTHING! Considers the DIS as Bladder Training 101 Join Date: Aug 1999 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 17,344	My coworker just bought one and did a lot of research on it. She said that, overall, Samsung had a good rating so she got that. She loves it so far. __________________ Christine Vacation Home - Terre Verde Resort - July 2009 Vacation Home - Terre Verde Resort - Easter 2007 Shades of Green - June 2005 Vistana Resort - May 01 Shades of Green - May 99 Shades of Green - Apr 97 CBR & Shades of Green - May 95

11-15-2009, 07:31 PM	#5
arminnie Tossed the butter kept the gin I had to save it for "special" occasions (like when no one I knew would see me) Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Arkansas and New Orleans Posts: 5,954	I've had the Whirlpool Steam Duet for about 3 years and just love them. It is killing me that they will not fit in my new condo. The closet that they go in is about an inch and a half too shallow for them to fit. I really splurged on those thinking that I would have them for years. I really haven't used the steam function on the washer but have used it on the dryer quite a bit. I like the sanitize feature on the washer. __________________

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