Samsung 240 volt Vented Combo!
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Combo’s with condensation or heat pump drying are more flexible. They don’t need to be installed near an outside wall. They even can be used in a laundry room in the center of a house or apartment.
If a dryer is self cleaning it’s not necessary to take apart the machine for cleaning.
If a dryer is self cleaning it’s not necessary to take apart the machine for cleaning.
Heat pump dryers are supposed to be gentler on clothes, even allowing for the extra drying time, because of the lower drying temperature. With no heater, they are also much less of a fire risk. There have been quite a number of vented and condenser dryer fires in the UK in recent years, a large proportion were about 11 years of production of hotpoint / indesits models that have since been recalled.
I've seen a few videos of UK heat pump dryers being stripped down and cleaned, including self cleaning ones that have clogged up. The ones with both self cleaning and a washable foam filter in front of the heat pump's evaporator to keep the bulk of the lint out, appear to be the best.
I've seen a few videos of UK heat pump dryers being stripped down and cleaned, including self cleaning ones that have clogged up. The ones with both self cleaning and a washable foam filter in front of the heat pump's evaporator to keep the bulk of the lint out, appear to be the best.
There's no such thing as a heat pump dryer with both filters and self cleaning - at least not in the EU.
And again: If you don't take care of your stuff, it will clog up.
It's not like it's a law of physics every heat pump dryer - regardless of self cleaning or filters - will clogg up. Have used literally 20 year old heat pump dryers that were just not well looked after that still dried fine.
But if you don't clean the filters, fluff will find a way around them.
It's not like every spec of residue immediately causes drying times to double either.
Any obstruction in airflow will slightly increase drying times - but the air ways in the combos are SO FAR from optimal that unless you actually have a decent chunk of frontal area blocked off, having a pair of pants more in a load will make a much bigger difference than washing the filter after every load instead of just wiping it (for example).
It's really amazing how sometimes history repeats it self:
People on here were SO convinced all manual clean filter DWs would always stink, clogg up, never clean properly.
And SOMEHOW that never came true - unless you asked the impossible and want to have 0 residue after decades of usage OR you just used your DW as a garbage disposal.
Most people don't exist on the extremes and are perfectly happy with "fine" - and both HP and vented combos will perform fine for most people.
And again: If you don't take care of your stuff, it will clog up.
It's not like it's a law of physics every heat pump dryer - regardless of self cleaning or filters - will clogg up. Have used literally 20 year old heat pump dryers that were just not well looked after that still dried fine.
But if you don't clean the filters, fluff will find a way around them.
It's not like every spec of residue immediately causes drying times to double either.
Any obstruction in airflow will slightly increase drying times - but the air ways in the combos are SO FAR from optimal that unless you actually have a decent chunk of frontal area blocked off, having a pair of pants more in a load will make a much bigger difference than washing the filter after every load instead of just wiping it (for example).
It's really amazing how sometimes history repeats it self:
People on here were SO convinced all manual clean filter DWs would always stink, clogg up, never clean properly.
And SOMEHOW that never came true - unless you asked the impossible and want to have 0 residue after decades of usage OR you just used your DW as a garbage disposal.
Most people don't exist on the extremes and are perfectly happy with "fine" - and both HP and vented combos will perform fine for most people.
phillymatt53
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The decades-old reputation of all products by Samsung have pretty much cemented themselves as being unreliable, costly, and dangerous.
Their TV sets, even the ones back in the 1990's with the CRT/picture tubes were a regular visitor in my tv repair shop right up to the flatscreen models.
The high voltage flyback transformers in those sets often started smoking to the point that they burned up before blowing the set's main fuse.
Many times I've tried to place an order to my parts distributor for those flybacks and their associated failed parts, I was told that they were "out of stock" due to so many already ordered by other shops. - Duh!
The flat screen models also conked out after warranty with bad electrolytic capacitors and poor chassis (cost cutting) design.
And dealing with their service and tech support was always a major hassle.
That's where all of us repair shops coined the endearing name of that company, "Samsuck".
phillymatt53
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All well and fine Pat, but consider this...
Even if they're U.S. based, are all the parts actually made in the U.S.?
That can be a "weak spot" for troubles to rear their ugly heads.
phillymatt53
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Yes, it is sad, Pat.
Those good old catchy sayings from manufactuers are worthless these days.
RCA Victor - "The most trusted name in sound"
Westinghouse - "You can be SURE,.... if it's Westinghouse!"
Zenith - "The quality goes IN,.. before the name goes ON!"
And many more.
Although, some brands seemed to hold fast to it's reputation.....
Panasonic - "Just slightly ahead of our time"
Those good old catchy sayings from manufactuers are worthless these days.
RCA Victor - "The most trusted name in sound"
Westinghouse - "You can be SURE,.... if it's Westinghouse!"
Zenith - "The quality goes IN,.. before the name goes ON!"
And many more.
Although, some brands seemed to hold fast to it's reputation.....
Panasonic - "Just slightly ahead of our time"
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vacerator
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I thought our Philips 37 inch LED Smart tv was getting weak. We watch a lot of old reruns on Hulu. I watched the Tigers and the Arizona game the other day and I couldn't believe how vivid and sharp it still is. It's not the coolest running set either. Heat comes out of the top vents. We got it in 2007.
There was a YT video i watched not too long ago with Appliance Park mgmt explaining how they’ve been able to invest more domestically (with Haier mgmt over big GE mgmt (the quiet part)) and insource more parts.
The only parts they were keeping outsourced were elections and motors. They’re making more here now. Including moving the whole front load laundry line, and combos, to Appliance Park.
Now if you know anything about corporate timelines, this was already in the works before current initiatives.
From what I’ve seen, Whirlpool’s parts are also mostly made in the US or Mexico, sans electronics.
Electrolux I think makes more parts globally, especially in Europe, since they’re based there anyway.
The only parts they were keeping outsourced were elections and motors. They’re making more here now. Including moving the whole front load laundry line, and combos, to Appliance Park.
Now if you know anything about corporate timelines, this was already in the works before current initiatives.
From what I’ve seen, Whirlpool’s parts are also mostly made in the US or Mexico, sans electronics.
Electrolux I think makes more parts globally, especially in Europe, since they’re based there anyway.
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phillymatt53
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My 2014 Panasonic Viera LED has always a brilliant crisp picture.
And it only draws 75 watts - I used my watts tester to confirm, exactly what's on the sets rear label.
And after being ON for hours, there's barely lukewarm on the sets vents.
18 year old LG? I though the GE Harmony was the only modern set you owned. Is there something you're not telling us Robert?
phillymatt53
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I find it best to hold onto something that lasts, without tempting fate.18 year old LG? I though the GE Harmony was the only modern set you owned. Is there something you're not telling us Robert?
Particularly something from Samsuck.
18 year old LG? I though the GE Harmony was the only modern set you owned. Is there something you're not telling us Robert?
Hi Chet, no I had sold that Harmony washer about 15 years ago. The LG moved in with my boyfriend from his old house in 2019, it was already 12 years old then and needed some major repairs at that time which I did myself. It has mainly been used to wash large comforters. The matching Harmony dryer died last year.
I have 23 other automatic washers hooked-up and running perfectly in my house, 1 from the 70s, 3 from the 60's and the rest from the 1940s thru the 1950s. So for me personally, I don't have to worry about tempting fate with a modern machine as there is no risk to anything. Besides after the initial interest for a month or two it won't get very much use except for the dryer.
A well-rounded AW member reasonably and by definition ought to have interest in any and all automatic washers regardless of age, no?
Yes, but Robert always struck me as someone who was only into vintage appliances.
However, to be fair I have a soft spot for my 2018 and Maytag tall tub and 2023 Sharp Microwave so I shouldn't be the one to judge.
phillymatt53
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My 2003 Sharp Carousel microwave is my most used kitchen appliance!
Trust me Chet, you're not wrong. I truly am only into vintage automatic washers however the only thing in this entire house that the vintage machines can't wash properly is a king size comforter so having one modern machine makes sense for washing them. I'm sure I will find the combo interesting for a few weeks but why would I use that normally when I could wash in a GM Frigidaire, Apex, Philco or ABC-o-Matic, etc, etc!
phillymatt53
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Sweet Jesus!
That basement looks like an appliance store from the 1950s!
I have an old advertising video of Betty Furness demonstrating a 1950s Westinghouse front load laundramat test with a couple old ladies dumping sand in the machines.
phillymatt53
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I just take my comforters to the local laundromat.
phillymatt53
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It's ok, collecting old washers is a hobby.
I'm not much different, being retired I've got a good assortment of vintage radios, phonos, among other collectables - all restored by me and worth some serious money.
In my home office, here's just a partial sample on display.....
I'm not much different, being retired I've got a good assortment of vintage radios, phonos, among other collectables - all restored by me and worth some serious money.
In my home office, here's just a partial sample on display.....
Regarding washing comforters that would make sense. Have you considered a Speed Queen front load?
https://speedqueen.com/products/front-load-washers/ff7009bn/
These are built a lot like a vintage washer with stainless steal inner and outer tubs, heavy duty suspension and beefed up frame. The bearing are the best. Speed Queen front load washer can easily make it 60 years being essentially a genuine commercial machine very minimally altered for residential use.
I consider anything else a waste of capitol because nothing can beat a Speed Queen in terms of longevity, durability and reliability. Speed Queen is simply the best.
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Same here! I fell in love with my Sharp R-21LCFS. The most even heating microwave oven ever created. It is the direct drive of microwave ovens. The design has been around for a few decades and proven countless times over in the food service world.
My version has the dial with the lighted numbers which makes it very easy to use. Both the usability, even results and fast speed has made it the most used appliance in my home. I use it at least several times a day for everything from tea, to cooking, to reheating to heating warming pads.
Try one you will be so smitten you'll forget about every other microwave in existence.
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I've seen those and like them overall however personally I would never own a modern front loader without a water heater. When I select Hot I want hot and not warm as they don't use enough water to keep the water hot. I know some here might think a heater isn't necessary but you're never going to convince me of that. The other problem with the SQ is it doesn't dry. I want as much room as possible for vintage machines in my basement and having a combo is like two machines in one space.
I think we can both agree on front loaders being better with heaters. I wish all US front loaders had heaters in them and heated the water to user selected temperature.
phillymatt53
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I'm really excited about finding and trying an Asko W4. A washer with a 240v/30a input! Can you imagine how nice that water heater will be?
Some people can hem and haw all the want on how newer machines have more flexibility etc, but there’s not much flexibility, if any at all. Usually you’ll be locked out of certain options, and when you select ‘hot’, it’s usually warm which is not true hot water.
If I select hot or warm water, expect it to be warm or hot water, not the supposed “hot” or “warm” water today.
Makes me ever more glad I own a TOL Maytag A806 along with a Whirlpool Imperial Mark 18 which allows me to select whatever options I want without locking me out or limiting options available.
I almost ALWAYS select a gentle wash with fast spin on both of my TOL machines with the exception of Knit or Permanent Press items.
When you let they sky be the limit in terms of options and such, you will almost always select the ones that are actually needed and allow for the most economical way of operation, gentle wash with fast spin for example to reduce drying times etc.
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