Re: Clothes Washers & Dryers?

[Guest guest]

I just bought the old fashioned less expensive manual type (no computer or

digital controls) Kenmore & it is just fine!  Loni

From: Marc <marc@...>

Subject: Clothes Washers & Dryers?

Date: Monday, July 26, 2010, 10:32 AM

 

Hi all,

My wife tells me that we need to replace our 20-year old clothes washer and

dryer. What we've got now is quite old-fashioned (mechanical knobs and buttons),

and doesn't cause me any ES problems at all. However, I imagine the current

models have digital displays, computer chips, etc. Anyone got any

recommendations (or warnings) from an ES standpoint for someone who is about to

go clothes washer / dryer shopping?

(or maybe an off-list recommendation of a particular model that seems well-built

and won't be needing lots of service calls in the future?)

Thanks!

Marc

[Guest guest]

Sorry I can't offer particular advice, Marc; just that I likely second your

notion that newer machines look highly computerized and if it's possible I might

steer clear of them, too.  For what it's worth, I've noticed that our

not-quite-new-but-not-decades-old-either washing machine (no digital readouts on

it, but it's a front loader high efficiency model) makes some big noises on the

AM radio when it's spinning; maybe 'cause the motor is variable speed, or

something?

Anyhow, I'd say try to find an older model in good condition, if it's possible -

and okay with your wife.

Good luck,

R.

From: Marc <marc@...>

Subject: Clothes Washers & Dryers?

Received: Monday, July 26, 2010, 5:32 PM

 

Hi all,

My wife tells me that we need to replace our 20-year old clothes washer and

dryer. What we've got now is quite old-fashioned (mechanical knobs and

buttons), and doesn't cause me any ES problems at all. However, I imagine the

current models have digital displays, computer chips, etc. Anyone got any

recommendations (or warnings) from an ES standpoint for someone who is about to

go clothes washer / dryer shopping?

(or maybe an off-list recommendation of a particular model that seems well-built

and won't be needing lots of service calls in the future?)

Thanks!

Marc

[Guest guest]

Speed Queen looks good to me - probably what I'll buy next.

>

> Hi all,

>

> My wife tells me that we need to replace our 20-year old clothes washer and

dryer. What we've got now is quite old-fashioned (mechanical knobs and

buttons), and doesn't cause me any ES problems at all. However, I imagine the

current models have digital displays, computer chips, etc. Anyone got any

recommendations (or warnings) from an ES standpoint for someone who is about to

go clothes washer / dryer shopping?

>

> (or maybe an off-list recommendation of a particular model that seems

well-built and won't be needing lots of service calls in the future?)

>

> Thanks!

>

> Marc

>

[Guest guest]

> Speed Queen looks good to me - probably what I'll buy next.

Funny you should say that... we ended up buying a Speed Queen

commercial clothes washer & dryer, and I can confirm that these

are just fine. No digital displays -- just knobs!

Marc

[Guest guest]

Love those simple knobs!  lol Loni

From: Marc <marc@...>

Subject: Re: Re: Clothes Washers & Dryers?

Date: Monday, August 16, 2010, 3:25 PM

 

> Speed Queen looks good to me - probably what I'll buy next.

Funny you should say that... we ended up buying a Speed Queen

commercial clothes washer & dryer, and I can confirm that these

are just fine. No digital displays -- just knobs!

Marc

[Guest guest]

Hi, Marc,

 

I am looking for a washer for my parents' house and I remembered you mentioning

liking the Speed Queen Brand.  (I had formerly bought a Whirlpool for myself

which works well for ES, but I don't like that it doesn't have a lint filter.) 

I looked up your post but you do not mention which model number you bought. 

Would you mind sharing?  Also, do you and your wife like the way it washes,

etc?

Thanks,

Diane

From: Marc <marc@...>

Subject: Re: Re: Clothes Washers & Dryers?

Date: Monday, August 16, 2010, 6:25 PM

 

> Speed Queen looks good to me - probably what I'll buy next.

Funny you should say that... we ended up buying a Speed Queen

commercial clothes washer & dryer, and I can confirm that these

are just fine. No digital displays -- just knobs!

Marc

[Guest guest]

> I am looking for a washer for my parents' house and I remembered you

> mentioning liking the Speed Queen Brand.  (I had formerly bought a

> Whirlpool for myself which works well for ES, but I don't like that it

> doesn't have a lint filter.)  I looked up your post but you do not

> mention which model number you bought.  Would you mind sharing?  Also, do

> you and your wife like the way it washes, etc?

A lint filter for a clothes washer? I don't think I've ever heard of

that (for the dryer yes, but not the washer).

Anyway, we bought the " commercial quality " Speed Queen top-load washer,

along with the dryer that goes along with it. There are a few slightly

different models with slightly different bells & whistles. Here's

what they look like (boring):

http://www.speedqueen.com/home/products/product.aspx?id=344

But perfectly fine from an ES standpoint, and nobody here has had

any complaints about the way they work.

Marc

[Guest guest]

Thanks, Marc! 

 

You rock!   

 

Yes, housewives know there is a lint filter in most washers (or at least USED to

be!), however, family members never go there.  lol  It used to be found inside

the agitator column.  I never thought to question it would be missing!  But

there is no info whatsoever in my Whirlpool manual to where it now is (or

isn't).  I have noticed over time that the clothes come out lintier from the

washer.  And this is particularly a problem since I often air dry on a

clothesline indoors or out. 

 

Thanks again for the info.  I appreciate it,

Diane

From: Marc <marc@...>

Subject: Re: Re: Clothes Washers & Dryers?

Date: Tuesday, December 28, 2010, 11:34 AM

 

> I am looking for a washer for my parents' house and I remembered you

> mentioning liking the Speed Queen Brand.  (I had formerly bought a

> Whirlpool for myself which works well for ES, but I don't like that it

> doesn't have a lint filter.)  I looked up your post but you do not

> mention which model number you bought.  Would you mind sharing?  Also, do

> you and your wife like the way it washes, etc?

A lint filter for a clothes washer? I don't think I've ever heard of

that (for the dryer yes, but not the washer).

Anyway, we bought the " commercial quality " Speed Queen top-load washer,

along with the dryer that goes along with it. There are a few slightly

different models with slightly different bells & whistles. Here's

what they look like (boring):

http://www.speedqueen.com/home/products/product.aspx?id=344

But perfectly fine from an ES standpoint, and nobody here has had

any complaints about the way they work.

Marc