Considering selling my Whirlpool Duet HT

[spankomatic]

I use my friends Whirlpool Duets all the time in Ukiah. The only thing I like about them is the windows.

 

[spankomatic]

Just does not have enough water for me. The clothes get wet but they do not SPLASH.

 

[spankomatic]

Trying to get soap and bleach in these tiny little boxes sometimes is not so easy. I get most of the bleach on the floor.

 

[spankomatic]

The dryer takes for ever! I set it to the dryest setting and the clothes are still damp when they cycle is completed. Seems like I'm always going to war with the lint filter always trying to get it back in,just right.

 

[spankomatic]

I'm always happy to get back home to my Maytag Neptunes...

 

[spankomatic]

More water and the clothes SPLASH around.

 

[spankomatic]

Some how these are easier to dump soap and bleach into...

 

[spankomatic]

The dryer is much more efficent. The clothes are DRY when the cycle is completed. The lint filter is a breeze to remove and insert back in.

 

[countryguy]

I have the Kenmore versions of the Duets, the HE4Ts. The only problem I have with the dispenser is adding the bleach as you mentioned so instead of pouring right out of the bottle, I just pour into a small measuring cup first - problem solved. The dryer works great. The clothes always dry quickly. For the most part I use the auto cycles and the clothes are dry in 30-40 min with a full load. As for the lint filter, I find it very easy to remove and replace.

Gary

 

[seeitrun2006]

Duet dispensers/Wash times

I don't have a problem with the dispensers either.

One of my top complaints with the duet is I absolutely cannot get a load of clothes done in under 50 minutes. It takes longer if you have a load of clothes that requires the machine to do a lot of re-balancing prior to spin. If it cannot get itself in balance prior to the last spin in about 15 minutes the machine shuts off. Then you have to re-distribute heavy wet clothes. Which usually means I have to take them out of the machine, untangle them, re-load then set the it to the spin/drain mode. That could take another 15~20 minutes to finish the load. GEEZ!

At least with a top load you just reach in redistribute, close the lid and away we go into spin mode. Elementary my dear Watson!

Maybe one day my new Speed Queen TL will come to my home.

 

[jetcone]

I was never

crazy about the Duets, when I play with them at John's. I LOVE my 10 year old Neptunes and my NEW SPEED QUEEN wash=a=matic!

 

[peterh770]

David

I just went thru the ATL craigslist, searching for "Maytag washer"... There are a TON of machines out there. You should have no trouble at all finding a good machine. Let us know what you do...

 

[mark_wpduet]

Those are the same Duet's I have. The water level can be adjusted on those machines. My Duet uses about as much water as pictured in your Neptune. The clothes are dry in about 45 to 50 min's. Depending on how large the load is. The bleach thing is a pain if you don't use a measuring cup to pour. I have no problem at all with the lint screen.

I do like the way your Neptunes look, if ONLY it had a window

 

[spankomatic]

Mark,
Is your dryer gas or electric?

Jim

 

[frigilux]

David---The detergent you use makes a big difference in cleaning. Both Fab and Arm & Hammer detergents are mediocre at best.

I tried liquid Gain with Bleach Alternative because I liked the scent. Unfortunately, there was a noticeable difference cleaning ability when compared to my usual detergent, Tide 2X With Color Clean Bleach Alternative. Gain didn't remove stains the way TIde does.

You'll be hard-pressed to find a detergent that cleans better than Tide 2X With Color Clean Bleach Alternative HE. Buy some and stick with it; your Duet will do a great job.

 

[mark_wpduet]

It's electric and it vents through the roof about 15 feet with one 45 degree turn. I'm sure it would dry more quickly if not for that but even with that, it's still very good I think. I have to use an electric leaf blower every few months to blow out the venting so it doesn't end up clogged up.

 

[mark_wpduet]

Oh Jim

I forgot to mention. I can't believe how pristine that dryer drum looks for that unit to be that old. Mine is stained faded blue in parts of the drum from jeans. Every dryer I have ever had has done that if it's white inside.

 

[mrb627]

Speed Queen

David,

If you ever want to drive down to the Hamilton Mill exit and see the Speed Queen FL washer in action, let me know.

Malcolm