DD washer recommendation

[foraloysius]

IIRC there was a reliability rating of the direct drive on the internet somewhere. It appeared that the more simple machines were more reliable than the machines with more options/speeds. KitchenAid had a higher repair score than Roper. The cheaper ones have less things to break down I guess.

 

[yugi]

Is this is good one?

 

[DADoES]

 
Yes, but needs a lot of clean-up!

 

[yugi]

What would be a good price for it?

 

[stricklybojack]

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$100 give or take if needing significant cleaning.
Make sure the agitator agitates, the tub spins, and the machine fills and drains.

 

[lordkenmore]

The cheaper ones have less things to break down I guess.

 

Probably. And it's my attitude in general that More Features = More Stuff To Break.

 

That said, I'm not sure I'd suggest a low end DD model. Those would have a 1 speed motor that runs fast all the time, which might make it more likely to be a "Shredmore." I think a model with at least a 2 speed motor that can allow lower speed wash/fast spin is probably better for clothes.

 

Of course, if all one washes is really tough clothing--or if one just doesn't care about the clothes--a 1 speed model might be OK.

 

[yugi]

She is willing to sell it for $100. Should I buy it?
It seems to be a model KAWS850LQ1

 

[repairguy]

Yes I think the kitchenaid would be a great choice for $100.

 

[pierreandreply4]

buy it you will give it new life kitchenaid washers and dryers are now in the rare gem category since they stop making them to focus more on kitchen appliances

 

[yugi]

I bought it. It was produced in October 2006. It was pretty dirty, but I disassembled and cleaned it. The only omission is that the door lip seal is missing, and agitator's inner cap O-ring may need to be replaced. Cleaned and lubricated the O-ring and splines. What do you recommend as a replacement of lip seal?
Will something like that work?

The washer is pretty basic though, compared to my Miele W1926, where I can control almost everything, which is 15 years old. But for $100 I can't complain.

Now on to a gas dryer. What do you recommend?

 

[70skid]

Sweet Purchase

Congrats on your DD acquisition ! How were the dogs in the agitator ? Many DD machines owned by the un-knowing public have shot dogs and have operated for years with non-functional augers.

I hope your Kitchen Aid delivers many years of excellent cleaning performance !

 

[yugi]

I think the dogs are fine. How do you tell?

 

[70skid]

Dogs

The upper auger should turn clockwise during agitation with each clockwise stroke of the transmission - - completing continuous 360 degree rotations while the lower (main) agitator makes its back and forth strokes . Shot dogs will result in the auger remaining stationary or moving inconsistently (perhaps skipping a clockwise stroke). With good dogs, you can only spin the auger in one direction when the agitator is stopped.

 

[yugi]

The dogs are good then.
What about gas dryer recommendation? Any advise on that?

 

[pierreandreply4]

yugi if you do not mind owning mismatch sets i would reccomend this maytag gas dryer 7.4 capacity

https://www.homedepot.ca/product/ma...load-commercial-gas-dryer-in-white/1001204437

 

[70skid]

Dryer

Sorry....I don’t have any good advice on a gas dryer as I have only ever owned electric.

 

[yugi]

Pierreandreply4,

I have electric version of this dryer, and it's great. Got it pretty cheap, at $490 via price match on credit card. However the gas one seems to be hard to find and also expensive, the cheapest I found is around $730 right now. I don't want to pay that much for the dryer.
Meanwhile I found Kenmore gas dryer for $50 on Facebook:
What do you think?

 

[stricklybojack]

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Show pic of $50 Kenmore, probably a good buy depending.

 

[yogitunes]

any Kenmore/Whirlpool dryer will function best for anyones needs.....one of the best programs for the most wrinkle free results clothing every time...

lint filter on top....both machines depends on what space you have available....as this model usually only comes in 29 inch cabinet...less maintenance from build up of lint....

lint filter up front behind door......tends to build up lint inside a lot, requiring frequent cleaning.....usually a 27 inch cabinet

I prefer a drop down door....really helps loading the machine.....others prefer a side swing door....pick what works best for you.....

adding a pedestal or building a platform to raise the dryer will really help a lot....

gas dryers are always a bit more expensive than electric counterparts.....but the small price increase most times will be made up in the savings of using Gas

I usually prefer matched sets....if available.....but search again to all your local used appliance shops.....you may find a match to your washer......

no matter what you choose....underneath their all Whirlpool/Kenmore/KitchenAid

its as simple as that!

this was the Kitchen Aid set I had.....loved the glass door of the dryer with internal lighting...

 

[yugi]

stricklybojack,

The one in my previous message is $50 Kenmore gas dryer.