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Great suggestions-- Thanks all for your help! Feels like I've been pointed in some good directions. I'll try vinegar-- I often use that in the rinse when my husband leaves washcloths and kids' potty accident clothes crumpled up and I need to get rid of the musty/yucky smells :-P Will also...

Hmmm-- Jeff, the washer I just replaced was a Kenmore Series 80 TL. I've never owned a front-loader. I always use hot water for whites and lights, warm for darks (warm really just comes out lukewarm), recommended amount of detergent for load size, bleach sometimes for whites, often use...

Finally a proud owner of a Speed Queen! I researched on this site, then posted a week or two ago, and after recs from you all went with TOL. Having to wait until the weekend to play with it was torture! I put a clothespin on the back to disable the lid switch, but there's a bungee cord on...

Thanks to all for taking time to send info and tips. Things are making more sense now, and I can definitely see the advantages of having more control over the settings (the sales guy at a local dealer actually recommended the 432 over the 542!). I may see if the installer can adjust the water...

SQ 542 vs 432: Followup Questions Ok, thanks for the advice, I'll get the 542. SO EXCITED!! I've been enduring an old rusted-out Kenmore getting off-balance and making horrible noises during spin. It's been serviced a couple of times and the noise keeps coming back (I think a plastic part...

I'm in the market for a new TL and trying to decide between the 542 or 432. Do I really need the fabric selector switch? What are some specific laundry scenarios where adjusting the settings would be better vs going with preprogrammed settings on the 432? Also, isn't there some difference in...