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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...

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...

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?

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.

Anyone tried them? New to the market, but they seem a bit pricier than more common models from LG or Whirlpool. Are they truely a new design or just a refresh of what was?

Got a trusty KitchenAid stand mixer that’s been with me since about 2000. Lately the speed selector will spring right out of the off position to the stir speed. I took the top off but couldn’t see anything weird... looks like the mechanism itself has a little wobble to it. Is there any quick fix...

Seems like just a few years ago or even a few months ago, appliance prices were way lower. Looks like everything is on “sale” now where it used to retail. What gives??

My Duet has occasionally thrown an F20 code for some time now. Today I came home to find water in the tub and a slow trickle from the fill spout. I’m reading it could be either the fill valve or the pressure switch. How can I diagnose which without throwing parts at it?

Hello all, I have recently acquired a Kitchenaid K5SS mixer. It does not say Hobart anywhere on it so I know it’s fairly recent, but how can I decipher the manufacture year from the serial number? Thanks.

Those of you who have read my posts before may remember that I've owned the new style Kenmore belt-driven washer for several years. It's a great little machine especially for what I paid for it and despite what everyone says I've had no mechanical failures to date. However, I think its kind of...

I've casually kept my eye out for a Whirlpool or Kenmore belt drive for a while now and don't notice any popping up on the local craigslist. On the other hand, Maytags pop up all the time and even the occasional GE filter flo. Are these machines long gone, or am I just having bad luck in my neck...

I started watching some videos of front load cycles to see how they stack up to what I use now. It seems to me that the Whirlpools waste a lot of time distributing the load before the final spin. Do all front loaders on the market do this, or is this just a Whirlpool thing...

I remember a very distinctive scent from our washer we had as a kid which I think was from fabric softener use. I still notice the scent here and there which makes me think it might still be used in some laundry product... are there any brands that haven't overhauled their scents recently like...

What happened to those little bottles/boxes of detergent that wash a couple loads of laundry? I remember seeing them offered in stores in various brands and scents years ago. Now I'm only able to find Tide and Gain. I'd like to find the others so I don't end up with a stockpile of detergent when...

I'm sure this topic was brought up many times on this forum. I washed bathroom rugs today only to find a tub full of lint! Seems that neutral drains are no good for very linty wash loads. Do neutral drains have any advantages? I have heard many say that they don't filter dirt through the clothes...

...Okay, maybe not shredding laundry. But I have noticed that my washer is very rough on towels and creates a ton of lint. Many of my cleaning cloths come out with tears or frayed edges after a while as well. The kicker for me was after washing a nice set of sheets. I pulled them out of the...

I've been looking for a detergent that has a little more in the cleaning department than my usual Arm and Hammer. I just finished a bottle of the Fresh Scent, which is one of my favorites. So, I came home yesterday with a bottle of Tide Clean Breeze. Big mistake... While it cleans well, the...

I understand that whirlpools tend to have deep narrow tubs in comparison to maytag's wider shallow tubs. How do the depth and diameter compare between a whirlpool direct drive and a maytag tub (dependable care for example)?

Did GE and Westinghouse share the same timers at one time? I noticed that the knobs look remarkably similar. http://m.ebay.com/itm/WASHER-KNOB-SET-TIMER-2-SELECTOR-FRIGIDAIRE-ELECTROLUX-WESTINGHOUSE-HOTPOINT-/302164830344?nav=SEARCH

Get a look at some of the machines in this video! http://https//www.youtube.com/watch?v=baFaEvBywGc