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How about a dishwasher? Launderess, Do you think a mechanical dishwasher could be using the same type of motor? Saw it on FB Marketplace and thought about your issues. https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/643272819919271

@warmsecondrinse, I couldn't agree more with both points. I can't stand the fact we got rid of actually usable cycles, like Wool and Hand Wash, in lieu of the nonsense they push on us now. The temperature issue has always bothered me, especially considering that many manufacturers won't even...

@appnut, so I'm not the only one lol @agiflow, while FL machines are way more gentle that traditional TL, washing wool and silk takes special precautions - matter of fact, even if you hand wash them in a sink. Lifting wet wool can cause stretching. Tumbling it - felting. I thought the Load &...

Not to sound slightly off-topic But how come Whirlpool, Electrolux and GE seem to have switched usefully delicate cycles, like Hand Wash or Silk, in lieu of,say, Active Wear? The old generation Duets had variety of selection of specialty cycles that could actually benefit some households. I...

Mark, that's the very first dishwasher I had back in Europe! Remember not being able to place anything light or glass in the bottom rack, coffee pots would fly all over. That thing was so powerful, I used to turn it to Stop (Parada on yours?) to skip both pre-washes, there was no need even...

A bit late to the game, so I didn't snap any before pics, but stains included stuck-on mozzarella in the processor, thick beef stew in the pressure cooker, cocoa oatmeal and dried-on pizza dough. I used Normal Plus in my Miele, with a Domol all-on-one tablet. All gone! That being said, can't...

My mom sent me a 90-tab pouch of Drrft detergent marked P&G Professional; the pouches look identical to Cascade Platinum but they smell a lot less, and the performance is outstanding. I've had heavily stained containers from tomato sauces and stuff come out sparkling. Actually surprised...

KitchenAid Never used their hand mixers but out of the 3 KA appliances I own, only the stand mixer is worth anything. The blender keeps getting discolored and leaks; although I received the replacement carafe for free the first time, it started leaking in no time. Don't get me started on the...

@Henene, I just don't see it as a viable option. It doesn't offer any energy efficiency, like a heatpump would; nor does it offer capacity. Many apartment dwellers have limited access to 240V connection; all have hot and cold in the kitchen and the bathroom though, so unfortunately the...

Surprised Ariel scored lower; always thought it was one of the better detergents on the market. Actually, following recent P&G changes, I bought a small bag of the Mexican variety - it works ok-ish, froths a lot, and smells to high heavens. I put it down to the fact it was a product designed for...

@Cuffs, Oops, I must have misread the manual and assumed their wording meant that. Now, I wonder what their target temperatures are - if it would actually heat it up properly. I would be curious about the drying performance too; however, their manual states the machine will not dry without a...

In modern times, it can't work. The machine is only 2.8 cu.ft. (1.4 of drying space?), requires 240V connection while using the old-fashioned water-cooled condensing, prohibits drying of bulky items per the manual, and only engages the heater for Extra Hot cycles. Many reviews mention issues...

Wondering what do our European members think about Domol laundry and dishwasher detergents. Back in EU I used to buy those religiously, especially the delicate and darks laundry powder and dish tablets. Been relying on family to send me those here, but lately the new generation of products...

Quite shocked how low did Fisher&Paykel score. Personally, and through word of mouth, not many people had any issues with their products; I'd say I would easily trust F&P over LG or Whirlpool if buying a new appliance. Their fridge is going on at least 6 years now in my kitchen and never an...

There's the QuickIntense, which is an equivalent of the Vortex technology of F&P which reduces most cycle times. The main thing that attracted me to this set was a HP dryer, a nice upgrade from a vented GE Spacemaker. Ability to stack and reclaim some kitchen space was a bonus. Looking more...

Thank you all for a brilliant insight, especially Moon! I only wish F&P would bring their 900W Heat Pump dryer to the US, and make it a 120V model. I'd go with them immediately. All of the Miele features are exciting and a huge upgrade from my current machines, but the pettiness level they...

Well, Iḿ starting to get tired of my current setup. The Bosch started ripping clothes when a large load is being washed (The baffle-drum connection is suspected) and the GE Spacemaker dryer is just so low efficiency and small... My only thing is - do I get the TwinDos model or not? Would love...

I'm shocked Miele came out with apartment-friendly heat pump dryers. Matter of fact, only two models are available on their website, and both are 15A, 120V. The instructions even mention an adapter to use in case only a 240V socket is available. If there was an extra 1.5k in my bank account...

I don't think "natural" detergent is to blame per se, but what type you use might matter. I'm heavily against animal testing, and a bit against optical brighteners, so that leaves me with virtually the treehugger versions only. American companies seem to push out numbers of natural, and...

WOW that's bad. Maybe Whirlpool didn't do much good to KitchenAid, and it's all smoke and mirrors for most of their countertop appliances; their mixers are still state-of-the-art though. Serious cook here, bake my own bread and danishes kinda flow. Would never go any other brand than...