in the market for a new washer - help?

[1v2p3g]

Hi everyone,

new member here, delighted to discover this forum as I need a new washer and am in dire need of help.

My requirements:
- front loader
- internal heater
- 110V
- DIAL controls (yep because I'm OCD and I like to mix and match the cycles)

I doubt that such a machine exists any more, given that all manufacturers seem to be in love with digital controls these days
any help would be appreciated!

 

[henene4]

Nope.

Out of luck. Any FL today is digital.

 

[db130]

If you can give up the internal heater, Speed Queen makes a FL with knobs.

 

[henene4]

But its basicly digital as well. No 'timer', and as far as I understand, I think that is what the OP wants to get mix and match cycles.

EDIT:
I forgot about Staber. Toploader, but with front-load-ish washing system. Terrible reviews, expensive, no heater, but a 'timer' control.

http://www.staber.com/product/810044

 

[Chetlaham]

Speed Queen

I dont know of any knob front loads, but Speed Queen makes up for it in speed and quality. Worth every penny, that I can say with confidence.

 

[1v2p3g]

thank you folks for the speedy responses. I think my only hope is to find an outlet that sells discontinued models....

 

[combo52]

SQ FLer With Rear Control Panel Still has dial Controls

But no water heater, If you want an extra hot wash just get a 120 volt 3-5 gallon water heater and install it with flexible hoses in the cold water inlet of the washer. Then when you want a really hot wash turn on the WH 15 minutes before you start the washer and you can easily have a hot wash temp in the washer of over 140 degrees. When you start the washer just turn off the extra WH and the cold water will continue to fill through the WH without it boosting the water temperature for the rinses.

 

We have installed various brands of FL washers this way over the years, the reason we install the WH on the cold water line is so you are not drawing your homes hot water into the extra WH where it will just sit and cool after the wash fill is completed.

 

[jkbff]

What size of loads are you washing?

I know you said manual controls because you want to mix and match cycles...

I ask because I have never had as much control over my cycles as I do my Miele washer. And I love my built in heater... I haven't found one as efficient at heating the water like the Miele is.

You can add water and extra rinses in the service menu, and the machines just work... Heavy little .. buggers too..

If you find a dealer that will sell you NCC2 (floor model) or NCC3 (store demo) units, a heck of a deal can be had. They will still have a full warranty.

 

[brucelucenta]

Don't think you'll find a front loader with an old style timer. If you want a good front loader with the heated water option, there are many to choose from. I personally have an LG made Kenmore Elite set that does a terrific job of cleaning and extracting water in the final spin. The dryer works well too. It is pretty flexible on the cycles as far as what options you want and you can pretty well customize the cycles. I have heard that Maytag/Whirlpool makes good machines too. I do know that LG is not made in the US, but does seem to make very good front load washers. Not so much with their top loaders, but then most HE top loaders aren't too well thought of. Speed Queen does have a front load machine too, but usually quite a bit more expensive and has less features, such as the heat boost for water. If I were purchasing a new washer and had a budget, I would just pick the one on sale and hope for the best.

 

[vacerator]

True Bruce

most all washers have an electronic timer, even if the knob looks mechanical.

 

[combo52]

SQ FLer With Rear Control Panel Still has dial Controls

I don't think anyone asked for mechanical timers or would want one for that matter.

 

  No FL washer sold in this country has not had a circuit board that at least controls the motor since the last 3 belt WH style washers rolled off the assembly line in 1988.

 

[pierreandreply4]

1v2p3g

the only mechanical timers washers that i know of today are the old fashion topload washers belt driver from 1950 to the new semi electronic belt drive and they are models with no internal water heaters the only mechanical frontload washer that i know of is this model or as mention speed queen but the fridgedair frontload washer that i am linking do not have an internal water heater the last pic the controls are semi electronic maytag neptune the model with sanitize cycle is with an internal water heater but controls are semi electronics the only way for you to have a washer thats fits your need would be to purchuse 1 online

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[1v2p3g]

jkbff

thanks for the tip, jkbff, definitely worth looking into. I'll take a look at the LG ones as well - thanks again folks!

 

[1v2p3g]

it's possible?

look at this! http://www.ajmadison.com/cgi-bin/ajmadison/ARWL129NA_SUMMIT.html#BVRRWidgetID

no heater though

http://www.ajmadison.com/cgi-bin/ajmadison/ARWL129NA_SUMMIT.html#BVRRWidgetID

 

[glomain]

not to change the topic

but ihave been seeing a lot of summit app. lately does anyone know about this brand.are they any good ? made in the USA?

 

[henene4]

That is a Hotpoint/Indesit (basicly) carbon copy of a EU design and is just as digital as any other FL.

 

[1v2p3g]

my understanding is that SUMMIT is the US branch of ARISTON.

My previous washer was/IS SUMMIT and I've been very happy with it. Internal heater, good spin, knob controls so you can stop the cycle at any time and mix/match... and it wasn't too expensive either when I got it, 12 years ago.

Maybe if I could find someone to replace the bearings I could keep it around for longer and then I wouldn't have to worry about a new model.

 

[askolover]

I was about to say the same thing...Ariston

 

[glomain]

THANKS

for the info guys!