Duet set are slowly starting to show signals of replacement

[pierreandreply4]

thank you for the info and i have one question if a bird has entered the dryer vent and stayted there even when dead could this mess up the auto dry sensor or cause the dryer not to reach optimal drying temp? and i think that on my actual washer i did today a small load and then did a mainance cleanup on warm water only water no particular cleaning product because i had hand wash the soap dispenser just to rise it out fully even if i did it in the sink i check with my hand and the warm water seem dumb down and both water inlets are open = i think its just my set thats getting old do the reason that i am starting to plan there replacement.

Ps: the bird entered around 2005 2006 for anyones info during the summer.

 

[whirlykenmore78]

Bird in the vent

If the bird went in the vent and died you found your slow drying problem. If a bird died in the vent his remains are catching lint and the whole thing is plugged up. Your dryer isn't broke it just needs to breathe. As far as the sensor dry the sensor monitors the moisture in the laundry as it dries. After the clothes reach a certain dryness level the dryer runs for a predetermined number of minutes based on the dryness level you selected. Once this is completed the dryer cools down and shuts off. If the vent is clogged the alloted time for these 2 phases of the cycle may not be adequate due to lack of airflow.

As far as the washer goes if you felt the water before or during the heating phase of the cycle it would fell dumbed down as it has not yet heated to it's target temp. Once again I don't think it's broke just had not heated up yet.

Any other questions let me know.
Nick

 

[pierreandreply4]

thanks for the info and the particular washer model i have do not have a water heater as it do not have a sanitize cycle but the clothe staying abit damp happens 1% of the time but not always put for anyone 's info the replacement of the set on short term bases is plan and on long term it will depend if for exemple the bathroom is repainted and the color of the washer dryer thats kind of cream color no longer fits and that we need to replace them still with tl model that are white on white they will but i apreciate all the info.

 

[thomasortega]

Vey important information you gave us about this bird in you dryer's vent...

If you don't clean the vent, the new dryer won't work well too...

Make a simple test.

Your dryer is electric, right? remove the vent and run a cycle. Don't worry about it (a single cycle won't fill your house with lint).

If the cycle ends much faster, then you have a huge problem that has to be solved before thinking about a new dryer.

DO NOT DO THIS TEST IF YOUR DRYER IS GAS!!!!! Well, you can do also, but let all windows open and avoid staying next to the dryer during the cycle. Carbon monoxide is very dangerous and kills, but again, only a test load won't be the worst thing in the world, just don't forget to have all windows open.

 

[mark_wpduet]

Yes! Dryers that can "breathe" dry clothes pretty fast!

I can ALWAYS tell when I need to clean my vent! I wish I had a dryer that just was on an outside all and went STRAIGHT out, but that's not the case as mine goes straight up and out the roof. It's really amazing how you can look at your roof and get a ladder, climb up and get on the roof and you find yourself thinking, "this was a mistake", because the roof pitch is SOOO steep!

I actually have this long telescoping wand and I put a brush on the end of and stand on a ladder to clean the exhaust cap with that after I've used the lint eater from the inside up. The exhaust cap is at the very top of the roof and hard to get to unless you actually climb on the roof. It's amazing how much lint just sticks to the roof cap (even with no screen on there) Takes about 45 min's total and I have to do it twice per year.

Too bad so much lint escapes from dryers or this wouldn't be a problem.

 

[tolivac]

birds--not just dryer vents-but generator exhaust vents,too-any sort of vent opening in a house or building-birds will try to build their nests in them.Does the dryer vent above have a screened,flap type vent on the portion of the vent going to the outside of the building.the flap opens when dryer is going-but closes when its off.You will have to check the screen for lint.I had to do a similar thing for a generator exhaust pipe for a radio station transmitter building.One day I tested the generator-at first when it started-sounded strange-then the answer came flying out of the gen'e exhaust pipe--flaming remains of birds and bird nest!After that put a flap type valve cap ordered from Caterpillar-solved the problem.the flap would open-like the dryer vent flap-when the gen was running-but closed when it was off-amusing to watch the birds trying to peck their way into the gen's vent pipe.didn't want to cook anymore birds!If they managed to find their way thru the muffler and into the turbocharger turbine-could have been an EXPENSIVE genset repair!--or a burned down transmitter building!

 

[pierreandreply4]

well when the bird came in i had the original dryer vent dating from 1983 but they where replace and at the bottom of the vent there a plastic grid to prevent birds from getting in now.

 

[pierreandreply4]

its not in the vent it went inside the dryer because when i was close to the dryer i could hear it inside.

 

[combo52]

VENTING GAS DRYERS INDOORS

While it is not desirable to vent any dryer indoors, running a gas dryer without an outside vent should not cause a problem if the room is reassembly well ventilated. In many parts of the US an outside exhaust is not even required for gas dryers any more than it is required to have an outside exhaust for a gas range. Gas dryers only produce a fraction of the carbon monoxide that gas ranges do, so there is no short term danger in using it un-vented for testing purposes.

 

[pierreandreply4]

but me in my case i will remain with an electric dryer and whne i buy my nex set i plan on paying for the installation as well and i think that for me the estate washer dryer set fits my need perfectly as i do not mind a low water level for the rinse as my washer is never over loaded and its very rare that i have to use a large setting the only time i would set it to ex large or large it would be for bedding other than that the water level would be set on med or small or ex small if only 1 item needs to be wash.

 

[pierreandreply4]

here is the reason why i am chosing to go back to a top load

Here is the reason why i am going back to a good old fashion top load washer:

Top-loading washers



• Removes more dirt on average in a normal cycle front load washer.



• Met generally less time to complete a normal cycle that front-loading washer.



• Rise in average a little more than a gentle cycle front load washer.



• Is generally less noise than a front-loading washer.



• is more ergonomic, due primarily to the position of openness and lack of clean seal.



• Takes up less space generally a deep front-loading washer.



In short ...



Overall, the efficient top-loading washers that Protect You have tested provided better performance than the front-loading machines.



They are the best choice if you are not or little delicate cycle.

and its very rare that i use the delicate gentle cycle i only use this cycle for washing curtains

 

[qualin]

Front vs Top load

Hi Pierre.

To argue your points a bit:
• Removes more dirt on average in a normal cycle front load washer.

Well, I guess that depends on the load, but front loaders are better at getting sand out of clothes than a top loader, at least in my experience. I've also experienced slower turnover in a top loader than in a front loader.

• Met generally less time to complete a normal cycle that front-loading washer.

Depends on the cycle. The Speed Queen / Huebsch washers have a 44 minute wash cycle. (For regular, I think the Perm. Press cycle may be 5 minutes shorter) I have some friends which have an LG, if you set it on Sanitize with heavy soil, the entire cycle takes about 2.5 hours. (Yikes!)

• Is generally less noise than a front-loading washer.

Disagree with you there. One of the reasons why a top loader is quieter is because the spin isn't as fast. I believe most modern top loaders spin around 600-700 RPM, whereas the front loaders I saw do anywhere between 1000-1400 RPM. So, that's not a fair comparison. I have found that front-loaders are a little noisier when washing the clothes, but that's a good thing. The more splashing, sloshing and splooshing sounds, the more water is moving and thereby the more cleaning it's doing. Quietness has never really been a measure of cleaning performance for me. The big concern I think is spinning and it's not a fair comparison.

Asko makes a washer which spins the clothes at 2000 RPM. I would bet money that there wouldn't be a room in the house you wouldn't hear that. No need for that though. After all, dryers are designed to dry clothes.

• is more ergonomic, due primarily to the position of openness and lack of clean seal.

I agree that without pedestals, you have to stoop down to load and empty clothes. Pedestals fix that. A lot of front loaders these days come with the pedestals included or are extra for a rather modest cost.

I also agree that front loaders don't need a door seal. What I'm seeing though in European made washers is that the seal is actually on the door itself rather than between the door opening and the tub. I hope that more washer manufacturers finally realize this is the way to go and makes the machines much more hygenic.

I can see though how that is a considerable advantage.

Now, on the downside, for top loading washers to give you a good wash with lots of good turnover, you really need to think about your water bill. Do you mind living with the idea that your top loader uses 180 litres per wash instead of 50-something litres a front loader would use? If not, then yeah, go for it.

IMHO, you sound really eager to get rid of your current set and buy something else which you may like a lot better. What's stopping you?

Buy a Speed Queen / Huebsch set... you'll be happy with it. Top or front load!

 

[pierreandreply4]

thank you for the info but this will also depends on the price i am going to pay because so far the models that would fits my need are the estate washer dryer set by whirlpool the roper washer dryer by whirlpool (top load model for the washer) and the amana and inglis and it might be soon as usaly its like a chain and it would follow right after changing the water heater lol.

 

[foraloysius]

You'd better hurry up, the Amana toploader has already disappeared from the American website. It might not take long before they are not available in Canada anymore.

 

[pierreandreply4]

thank you but i do not think that canada will be eliminating there toploaders because i know for a fact tha the inglis line of washers still makes and sell top load washers as inglis is made in canada but i am pretty sure that when i replace them when they brake there will still be topload washers for sale in canada.

 

[combo52]

WP DD WASHERS

Don't count on it, there are already no full fill washers left.

 

[mrb627]

Dream On...

Eventually, everyone will be on the bandwagon. And I heard on the news last night that manufacturers will begin dropping the warranty on their machines to less than a year.

Ultimately making the purchaser buy an extended contract. They already make you buy your own hoses for goodness sake!

I feel like the mainstream manufacturers have lessened the quality of their TL machines. Probably trying to ween consumers away to expensive FL machines. Surely a conspiracy...

Malcolm

 

[DirectDriveDave]

That's why the used market is around.

 

[DADoES]

 
<blockquote>Don't count on it, there are already no full fill washers left.</blockquote>Perhaps not WP-family brands/models, but there's at least one other I know.

 

[pierreandreply4]

for me and thats just in the long term i am thinking

Maybe but me in if i think in the long terms its the question of budget and the question of space and the fact that both the washer dryer is near 2 bedrooms that is if my actual set broke tommorws morning(*long term senario here)and needed one fast its the question of budget and me the way i chose a washer is by evaluating my needs and cycle use and even if it would be a low level fill for a top load washer i do not mind if i compare this 8 cycle model washer thats close to the estate rebadge whirlpool and roper brand also by whirlpool an 8 cycle washer model (8 program for those that understand this term) or 16 cycle program model would fit my needs perfectly and there is the danger of my cats because i am afraid that a fl model would be a danger to my cats compare to a top load where they can not jump up.