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Hi all, I rarely post, but recently purchased a new Danby Twin Tub washing machine and am expecting its delivery any day now. I already own a Bosch Axxis+ compact as my primary washer as well as a small Haier portable, but have always wanted a twin tub, and the features of the Danby really...

Is it just me, or do some of these companies have the absolute WORST customer service? Whether it's being bounced around phone menus that are impossible to navigate, or being bounced around among several people once you do reach a live person, it's frustrating. I ordered a phone/internet...

Hello! Aside from our common interest in appliances, I've found this to be a very enlightening, smart and compassionate group of people on this site. As such, I'm throwing this out there in hopes of getting some advice and different perspectives. I'm 41, and was laid off from my job several...

I bought a package of these today, on a whim, and was surprised to see three different varieties on the shelf (seems like a lot for such a new concept). My choice was Tropical Escape. Does anyone have experience with this product? It smells awesome, and I like the new idea of a laundry "sheet"...

Hi - I recently picked up an older Eureka upright which runs just fine, but I'd like to take it apart for cleaning. I'm almost there, but the bolt in the center of the Dial-A-Nap knob will not budge. It's the last piece keeping the top metal housing connected to the plastic base. Does anyone...

I recently picked up a box of Tandil from a local convenience store. It is a 40-load box, in a concentrated formula (similar to most new detergents). The box is bright red with a few rainbow-type colors around the title. The subtitle is "premium powder laundry detergent". It cost $5. Has anyone...

I remember this particular model of dryer from Whirpool in the early-mid '90s. It was a very short-lived model. I think Whirlpool stated that up to 100 loads could be dried before the filter needed cleaning. I examined the filter on the machine at an appliance store, and didn't believe the...

I've tried purchasing a new inner tub for my A208, but all of the parts sites state that it is no longer available. With the newer orbital transmission being interchangeable with the older helical transmission, I'm thinking that the identical tub must still be available for newer model machines...

I've used HE detergents religiously in my front loader, but have recently experimented with regular formulas. I found that with a little caution and close attention to load sizes and soil levels, the extra rinse is not triggered (I have a Bosch Axxis+), and the load comes out just fine. I'll...

Does anyone remember this? I remember it as a kid in the '70s. It came in two forms - a red trigger pump and a red squeeze bottle with a dome-shaped applicator. It was a thick blue liquid that smelled really good.

HI - I've been using CLR on the machine I'm restoring, but am wondering if there is anything stronger that I can use without harming the finishes underneath. A particularly tough part to get clean is the portion of the inner basket under the agitator - between the outer rim of the agitator to...

With so much discussion recently about cooking, I thought I'd share one of my favorite cooking tips. My Mom taught it to me several years back. If you have one to share, please speak up! Instead of simply draining grease from a pan of ground beef, try this: Once the beef is thoroughly cooked...

Back in October, a few of you gave me the "nudge" I needed to go ahead and pick this machine up from my local Salvation Army (thanks Maytagbear, Robert, and the others). After reading various parts of the repair master, I've begun to open up the machine. It's been a good learning experience so...

Mechanically, how do dishwashers dispense liquid rinse agents, like Jet Dry, into the machines? I wash one full load a week, and one bottle of Jet-Dry seems to last forever. I have a middle of the line 2-year old GE. I envision a very simple tube running from the dispenser to the base of the...

I was at Home Depot's Expo Design Center doing some Christmas shopping today, and noticed that Maytag has jumped on the compact FL bandwagon. The pair was the same size as the small Whirlpools previously posted on this site. If I recall correctly, the washer goes for about $700, and the dryer...