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Apropros pillows in agitator washers - if they are filled with that synthetic fluff they are not suited for washing in any kind of machine full stop. The stuffing always clumps up and shifts around inside the pillow casing. I do, however, wash my feather down pillows and quilts in my SQ and it...

Greetings right back at you from Oz Use the auto-sense function and find out. I have and so far it's been good. Ditto to Glen's reply#17.

Fisher and Paykel is a very good choice. I have a Washsmart at work, which was recently installed after the four year old Simpson gave up its ghost. Have washed with different model F&P machines at holiday lets and always liked them. They are good performers and pretty sophisticated, yet simple...

Been washing with SQ top loaders for three decades. Don't know anything about excessive linting or foul odor issues. Occasionally something might come out of the dryer with some fluff stuck to it - I've got a lint roller for that. The worst that's ever happened was a burst cold water inlet hose...

I always turn the taps off after the last wash is done. Had one incident with a burst cold water hose - I learnt my lesson. Turning taps off requires next to no effort.

Time is Money! Who has time to wait? Not me. I wanted it yesterday.

Other than dumbing down their product to save money, I see absolutely no point in what they are doing. Their current wash system works perfectly and it is not rough on clothes; especially since they've introduced flex vane agitators. As for durability, these machines are already durable. What...

"Used washers and dryers are just that, used washers and dryers. Regardless of the brand there is no real resale value for them. It isn't like a house or car." That depends. If a particular style of used product is sought after and people are prepared to pay - the cost goes up. There are...

Now, if they offered these machines in gold metallic, high gloss candy apple red and accentuate the control panels with gold highlights against satin black - they'd be works of art.

The SQ still uses a shit ton of water, especially if one selects the three deep rinses over the eco rinse option. That's the whole point, isn't it? Having that choice to either go with the water saver option or not to. The same applies to Fisher and Paykel. Depending on the model most of them...

The agitator design for F&P machines hasn't really changed in years. They use flexible vanes to give a gentler wash and are up to the task. You are right, the newer models have more substantial lids and overall they are no less sturdy than any of the other major (Asian) brands that are on the...

Still on F&P dishdrawers here, dating back to 2003. Little maintenance required mainly because of simple and practical filter design. I also mostly use longest, hottest cycle which keeps everything clean. Every couple of months I take out the filter plates to check underneath and I have a good...

I will not be embracing anything. Agitub my arse. I want real agitation from an agitator. My plan is to keep repairing my current Speed Queen if and when necessary. I also must add that Fisher and Paykel top loaders are superb machines, which are extremely well designed and I do like the many...

Until a few years ago I'd never heard of washing machines that violently disintegrate during the spin cycle. Maybe it's part of the new eco-intuitive design. When the machine decides to terminate itself to make way for an updated, more eco-friendly replacement, it goes bananas and rips its own...

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It is quite conceivable that eventually a suds re-use facility will be incorporated in front loading washers. Since they require a relatively small reservoir per fill. Dishwashers already store some rinse water to be re-used for the next load. My Westinghouse Laundromat was a suds saver. It...

You mean like this? <iframe width="560" height="315" src="" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe> Well, it saved Indie's life and with crazed old Frump in control of the 'BUTTON', maybe we should all get us one.

Apparently the opposite is the case here in Oz. According to a mate of mine, who repairs and reconditions Speed Queen washers, second hand Speed Queens with warranty, sell for close to a thousand dollars and are much sought after. Speed Queen is now the only traditional American style top...

Spill-guard tempered glass shelves are the bees knees for reasons already stated. Wire racks do not contain leakages and spills and they turn a small cleaning job into a big one. Glass shelves also prevent food contamination, because stuff can not drip from the upper shelves onto items stored...

Now you have done it Bruce! "I find it kind of amazing that anyone would spend the money on a top load washer considering..." In response to your above comment, Bruce, I will wash one handkerchief (all by itself) in my SQ top loader on full water level using hot water and warm for rinse. I...