If you have to change your washer dryer set front load washer and topload washer modern and vintage what would you need in term of features?

[pierreandreply4]

Hello to all here is the first poll of the forum related to washers and dryers all answers are good so feel free to be honest in your answers all answers are good and are for both topload washers and front load modern and vintage older machines

for me ideal machine is an agitator topload with all listed features in the poll ideal brand inglis direct drive or belt drive kenmore maytag and speed queen classic clean

 

[Chetlaham]

For me EM timer is the first, followed by a true hot fill, followed by a warm second rinse option. A long auto soak would be after the three.

 

[phillymatt53]

And all people want, people that aren't obsessed or brainwashed by technology, is a damn washing machine that cleans their soiled laundry.
Push a button, set a cycle, dump in your shitty underwear, and poof!..... you got clean laundry!

No muss, no fuss, no leaning over the damn machine to read all the buttons, screens, and crap that doesn't make any sense.

 

[donprohel]

And all people want, people that aren't obsessed or brainwashed by technology, is a damn washing machine that cleans their soiled laundry.
Push a button, set a cycle, dump in your shitty underwear, and poof!..... you got clean laundry!

No muss, no fuss, no leaning over the damn machine to read all the buttons, screens, and crap that doesn't make any sense.

That's exactly what I do with my "modern" electronic washing machine (actually, I do the same with my "modern" electronic dishwasher): am I the only one?

 

[william8]

All I do is touch a button, it's capacitive. Don't even have to "push" it. Add detergent first. That's it.
Don't have to set a cycle either, just like my vintage machine, I always use the same cycle. Not sure if it could get any simpler.

 

[phillymatt53]

All I do is touch a button, it's capacitive. Don't even have to "push" it. Add detergent first. That's it.
Don't have to set a cycle either, just like my vintage machine, I always use the same cycle. Not sure if it could get any simpler.

God forbid anyone has to actually use some physical force to push a button in.
They might sprain their finger!

 

[william8]

God forbid anyone has to actually use some physical force to push a button in.
They might sprain their finger!

You're the one that said:

No muss, no fuss, no leaning over the damn machine to read all the buttons, screens, and crap that doesn't make any sense.

Seems like you have a hard time operating a simple machine, and didn't want to put in any effort. Just pointing out that machines like that are still available.

 

[phillymatt53]

You're the one that said:

Seems like you have a hard time operating a simple machine, and didn't want to put in any effort. Just pointing out that machines like that are still available.

You've missed my point.
And modified the context as well.

 

[william8]

You've missed my point.
And modified the context as well.

No one missed your point, you repeat it daily! Over and over...

 

[Chetlaham]

God forbid anyone has to actually use some physical force to push a button in.
They might sprain their finger!

My washer doesn't even have buttons. I hate buttons. I only do knobs. Buttons, especially membrane push buttons fail in short order.

 

[pierreandreply4]

the problem with buttons compare to knobs buttons can break or stay stuck into position while if the knobs break compare to a button knobs can easily be replace https://www.maytag.ca/fr_ca/washers...ft.-iec.mvw5035mw.html?originVariantsOrder=WH exemple say you have your machine on deep water wash if a topload and you need to use auto sense or a lower water level that you set yourself and the button is stuck in place link is just there as a ref you can try to unstuck the button but sometime may require a service call if not an expert just to tell you that they need to replace the whole control board paying $$$ for the new part when its just a simple button that needs to be unstuck

 

[daveamkrayoguy]

The knobs are in the lead, and my washer and dryer actually have a knob for the fabric selection/timer...

Touchpads are for the temperatures, wrinkle prevention, drum light, extra rinse, soak selection, and a few other features on both...

I agree about knobs not being indestructible or not prone to any breakage...

I ordered a timer off of eBay when my timer knob broke, or just ceased to function... It was a mighty expensive replacement, all in buying the part, shipping, and installation...

And I know from the installation, a small dent in the panel around it meant maybe someone here would have been a tad more gentle than a repairman who specializes in al the mechanical innards, given the rough treatment that stuff can handle, as opposed to things like that, which are fragile and need more delicate care...

 

[phillymatt53]

No one missed your point, you repeat it daily! Over and over...

If it bothers you so much, then put me on ignore.

 

[phillymatt53]

My washer doesn't even have buttons. I hate buttons. I only do knobs. Buttons, especially membrane push buttons fail in short order.

Yes Chet, those membrane "touch buttons" do wear out a lot faster than mechanical ones.

 

[daveamkrayoguy]

Well, funny that I saw & voted for Automatic Soak that advances into the wash cycle (& electromechanical knobs as well) seeing as how my new washer SOAKS...

That's right, I have a Soak that goes on with my Fill...

I might not even be able to turn it off, but I know that I can freely make soaking a part of my washing philosophy, if not know my clothes and all other laundry gets cleaner if it soaks!

(Would that exactly be one thing that's "a point"?)

 

[Chetlaham]

I like Soak that advances directly into wash and preferably re-uses the water. Works wonders with stains and set in soils.

 

[phillymatt53]

the problem with buttons compare to knobs buttons can break or stay stuck into position while if the knobs break compare to a button knobs can easily be replace https://www.maytag.ca/fr_ca/washers...ft.-iec.mvw5035mw.html?originVariantsOrder=WH exemple say you have your machine on deep water wash if a topload and you need to use auto sense or a lower water level that you set yourself and the button is stuck in place link is just there as a ref you can try to unstuck the button but sometime may require a service call if not an expert just to tell you that they need to replace the whole control board paying $$$ for the new part when its just a simple button that needs to be unstuck

The selector pushbuttons on my Maytag are sturdy mechanisms.
The low water level (small load) button would occasionally stay "stuck in", and it was due to the old grease drying up and binding of that part of the mechanism.
A simple cure is to clean out the old grease and re-lube it with Super Lube synthetic grease - voila!.... buttons work like new again.
This wass not a difficult project to perform, perhaps about 30 minutes.

 

[DADoES]

I've always been proficient with buttons. I was an award-winning touch-typist!

Signed: Goofy Glenn

 

[phillymatt53]

I like Soak that advances directly into wash and preferably re-uses the water. Works wonders with stains and set in soils.

If I want a soak, I'll simply push in the timer knob after it agitates, dissolves the detergent, then come back later.
Simple. No big deal.

 

[Chetlaham]

If I want a soak, I'll simply push in the timer knob after it agitates, dissolves the detergent, then come back later.
Simple. No big deal.

There is that, however I like having everything automatic. For me a pre-soak is an advanced stain fighting wash cycle. It is nice to lay down and know your washer is doing the stop and soak scrubbing for you.

 

[phillymatt53]

There is that, however I like having everything automatic. For me a pre-soak is an advanced stain fighting wash cycle. It is nice to lay down and know your washer is doing the stop and soak scrubbing for you.

Being retired now, I'm home a lot more, so it doesn't bother me to let the load sit.
Then get up off my ass on the sofa after watching "Murder, She Wrote" and pull the knob out.
LOL!

 

[DADoES]

I've mentioned in the past that three of my spares/daily drivers have an option to insert a 2hr soak into the wash period, with five agitation strokes every minute. Or 1hr with Time Saver option added. Or a shorter 30min soak hard-coded on a few specialty-stain cycles. I think it's 30min, haven't timed those to confirm. One is pushbutton, two are capacitive-touch ... eeek!

Signed: Goofy Glenn