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    Time for a new front loader...

    Door latch…? Is it characteristic of LG door latches to have about 1/4” of play when the door is locked? I just noticed the door moving when laundry was rubbing against the glass during the cycle…
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    Time for a new front loader...

    One Rinse.... The normal cycle on my new LG does one deep rinse. At least it did with the smaller load I put in it. I'll have to try a larger load, or more detergent, to see what it can sense. That one rinse was quite adequate for the "sensitive skin" detergent I use. It really works the rinse...
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    Time for a new front loader...

    Wish I thought of that before someone hauled off the old washer from the curb :(
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    LG Dryer DLEX4200B

    Do these dryers utilize a "touch sensor" in the drum or a humidistat of sorts?
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    JUST OUT OF THE BOX 2007 Kenmore 800's

    Lid Switch Isn't the lid switch on these connected to the hinge arm of the lid?
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    Time for a new front loader...

    Model I got... I bought the WM4000HBA. Matches the old Samsung dryer well enough. Waiting for a good deal to pick up a pedestal for it. Does LG still include "6-motion"? I don't see it in the marketing of some newer machines.
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    Time for a new front loader...

    Bought a new one Thanks for all the insight. One other thing to note: Electrolux still has a two-piece outer tub, if that matters to anyone. I liked the styling of the Electrolux better but passed due to the inaccessible drain filter. I did watch some cycles online and found that the pumps...
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    Time for a new front loader...

    Parts... Are LG and Electrolux really that much harder to get parts for than a Maytag? More expensive to buy parts for perhaps?
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    Need recommendations on front load washer

    At the risk of karma coming around… how long do those stainless hoses really last? I’ve had mine for a lot longer than five years.
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    Time for a new front loader...

    I’ve recently had to replace the door latch and drain pump also. Still, 15 years is pretty good for any modern washer. For what it’s worth, my parents have an older “Little Swan” GE front loader that’s still ticking after I’ve replaced the fill valve. Not a bad little machine so far. It’s...
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    Laundry Appliance Servicemen Of Old - Was It Ever A Good Living?

    I was just wondering about this yesterday... My newer machine gave up. It's the marked-up part cost and the added labor that makes service and repair so infeasible. I don't think the repairman makes a decent living anymore. The hourly cost has so much business overhead wrapped in. I try to...
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    Need recommendations on front load washer

    Speaking of Fisher & Paykel, when did they get out of the US market? I really liked the Whirlpool top loaders that used F&P's quiet motors.
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    Time for a new front loader...

    My 2009-model Samsung gave up yesterday. It sounded quite off-balance coming down from the final spin. I turned the tub by hand - its got about an inch of runout and smelled a bit rubbery. It's either the spider, bearings, or the tub somehow went out of round. I'm going to let it go rather than...
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    GE Slow Fill

    Broken again Sorry to resurrect an old thread... I replaced the fill valve last year and all was well. A year later and I'm back where I started. Things I've checked: -I've got 120 VAC at each solenoid. Each solenoid draws 0.058 amps, which is close enough to the 5 watt rating. -Water...
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    GE Slow Fill

    Model Number PFWS4600L0WW I'll probably tear into it here soon and see what I find. The unit sat for a long time which is probably why its not filling correctly. I cleaned a LOT of dried crud out of the tub seal area and had to run three cleaning cycles to clear out the musty smell.
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    GE Slow Fill

    Hoses are in good shape with no screens. It’s not the home’s plumbing either. I had a Duet front loader hooked up before without issues. I’m wondering if it’s just time to replace the solenoid valve, but the tiny fill nozzle in the tub gasket is throwing me off. Is there another fill nozzle...
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    GE Slow Fill

    I was given a GE “Vicks” front loader pair for free. Both work well with the exception of the washer. On large loads it decides to drain and pause the cycle during initial fill. It will wash after re-starting the cycle. I’ve noticed water trickles in very slowly from a small nozzle the size of...
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    Whiney Duet front loader

    It’s a wonderful upgrade from the new belt drive whirlpool I’d used before. More cycle options. Quieter, easier on clothes, yet a better clean. The clothes take half the time to dry and the lint trap is so much cleaner! I’ll never go back to a top loader for my everyday laundry.
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    Whiney Duet front loader

    I’ve had a Whirlpool Duet HT for quite some time now. It always has whined during the spin. Doesn’t grumble like bad bearings. Are they all like this? Maybe the motor bearing needs some grease?
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    Which LG Models use a DC pump?

    I’m thinking about replacing my top loading set for a pair of LGs. I want something more gentle and am sick of all the noise. Which models use the new DC pump? I don’t need all the bells and whistles like steam, turbo wash, etc. just something simple and quiet.
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