Recent content by laundrymaven

I think good prices can be found on the remaining 3770's At least, my washer and dryer averaged out to $850 each. Not cheap by any stretch, but I'll take the savings over the new models.

It may not be news to the enthusiasts on this site, but in my recent search for a new washing machine, I discovered that the fan-favorite LG FL - WMA3770 - is soon going to be replaced with a new model. The WMA3770HWA (white) is already sold out at most places. I just purchased the washer with a...

GusHerb I did not ask - only because the savings was already about $500, and I knew they wouldn't be able to match the comprehensive parts and labor warranty coverage that also come with buying from Costco (four years, because I opted not to buy the additional three-year coverage). By using my...

Think I've made a decision After a lot of measuring, and measuring again, I think we're going to take the plunge and go with the LG FL's. I just can't find a TL that suits our needs and is worthy of the price. It will be a really tight fit, but I confirmed that we actually have 52 3/4" from...

Dadoes and Good-shepherd Those prices are just for the washer. Per Eugene of Lorraine, the owner does top-notch work on his refurbs, but yeah. It's a bit of money. Also, our time is money. I am not against bargaining at all, but the idea of spending a day driving to Grand Rapids, attempting to...

Narrowing our options...Would an LG FL work? Checking back in with the latest updates. Sorry, this is a lot: 1) I called Synergy Appliance in Grand Rapids. Their larger capacity refurb direct drives cost around $425-$525 (we'd likely be looking at the upper-end number). Transportation expenses...

WhiskeyBill - Your washer is very similar to mine! But the glass-top lid and stainless tub are definitely improvements. Very nice. I have to admit, reading so much about washing machines has made me appreciate the one we have a bit more. My main gripe about it has always been how terribly it...

GusHerb For some reason, I didn't realize it was just a simple harness. Had thought it was more complicated, but that would be within our capabilities. Hmm. So if I found a 2017 or 2018 LWN model, I should easily be able to swap the control panel with a 2017 AWN residential control panel then...

Good information everyone. Thanks again. At this point, I'm going to need to do some in-store visits to look at new machines, ask about exchange policies, and also hopefully take a road trip to Grand Rapids. It may take us a bit to get it all figured out, but I'll post again when we make a...

Yogitunes - Hmm. Septic systems are quite common around here. I've not heard of many washers being routed outside, with the exception of some older homes. In fact, I think there are regulations against it to prevent groundwater contamination, but that may depend on the municipality/county)...

Lorainfurniture - G.R. is about an hour or so away. Not a difficult trip if weather cooperates. Are you familiar with the appliance refurb. store there? Btw - I was just telling a friend who lives in Cleveland, that she needs to buy appliances from your store. Keep up the good work.

Thank you all for the feedback. LukeS - I've watched so many of the Lorain videos but apparently missed that one! Guess I'll strike that particular unit from the lineup. I've seen some of the LWNs around, and given them serious consideration. In particular, I was eyeing a '17 LWN432SP115TW01...

Johnb300m, thanks for the suggestion. My only reluctance with that model is the porcelain basket. We've been burned on porcelain-coated baskets with the Kenmore (which showed it's first chip shortly into our ownership, and now has rust on the interior perimeter of all the basket holes).

DADoES, thanks for confirming it's a DD. That's means I'm supposed to hold on to it, right? I will say that it has nice capacity, fast wash times, and simplicity that we appreciate. But if you search for that model online, they appear to be problem-prone machines in other respects. For the...

Hello Automatic Washer folks, After a lot of lurking, I created a profile in hopes of receiving some much-needed assistance. My husband and I are parents to two young children. We despise planned obsolescence, value longevity and quality, and I tend to research obsessively before plunking down...