Wow.
Looking at the site, it looks like they've severely reduced the amount of selection and models down to just a few. BOL or TOL with not much in between.
They're down to 16 different products, about as much selection, but some things to note:
- You can't buy rear console front loaders anymore. The only models being offered are front console only.
- They've reduced the number of mechanically controlled top loaders from three different mechanical controlled models (BOL/MOL/TOL) to just two, one mechanical and one electronic, with the mechanical model being somewhere between BOL/MOL.
- The stacked washer/dryer has electronic controls and seem to be MOL. Note that the electronic controls for the washer are uniquely MOL compared to the TOL electronic standalone washers.
- Huebsch has kept three three different lines of dryers, like what they had before, except that one is a TOL electronic console, another a MOL electronic console (Same as what is found on the stacked washer/dryer) and a MOL mechanical console. Electric and Gas for all, three rear console, one front console.
This means that it is no longer possible to have a matched set if you buy a rear console dryer first and decide upon a front loader later.
Some other things to note:
The baffles on the washer tub are no longer integrated into the tub like a European style front loader. Instead, they use baffles which look like they are separate from the tub. I have no idea what they're made out of. Some kind of Bakelite from the looks of it?
The Huebsch models don't have any English or French wording on the electronic consoles. I find this highly annoying because the symbols they're using are strange and not commonly found on appliances. (ie. The cycle selection buttons.) Would be better to use numbers and then have a guide beside the console, IMO.
The Hubesch models claim higher capacity and higher spin speeds. I partially worry about reliability because of this, but I'm sure they've tested this to no end.
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So far my verdict is that I'm glad I bought my rear control washer and dryer when I did. Rear control front loaders are kind of unique and are mildly rare where I live.
www.huebsch.com
. Tinny isn't a problem. That is just part of the perception.
