Installed: Maytag 8100 Washer & Dryer

[frigilux]

Pierre, you can say that as many times as you want. I have had both and find front-loaders do the best job. If that's not the case for you, I respect that, but you did admit you use a non-enzyme detergent in cold water, so that may have something to do with your disappointment in the performance of your front-loader.

 

[lordkenmore]

I'd wish you many happy years, but recalling what you said about frequency of turnover, will instead wish you a happy 5 to 8 years until something new comes along. LOL

Maybe next time, you can get a washer with robot arms to load and unload the laundry, and pluck a pod from a box on the shelf.

 

[frigilux]

Why, thank you, Lord Kenmore. I hope it never comes to the point where I need a robot to unload the washer! By that time I'll be in a nursing home....complaining about how they do the laundry, LOL.

 

[nmassman44]

Eugene, those are gorgeous machines. I like the idea of pedestals too. I kinda wish I had got them for my LG's now since the door openings do sit kinda low to the floor. I think when we move to FL I will get the pedestals for them...I aint getting any younger!. I looked at the Maytags before I bought my LG's and I did like the feel of them. I look forward to hearing what you think about them as you use them more.
I normally don't say much about someone coming into a thread and yaps about how bad a front loader is. Yet this same person that washes everything in cold and uses the cheapest detergents and on top of that uses a front load washer has the balls to proclaim that top loaders are better. Really?! Maybe if that person wasn't so cheap and used the machine as it was meant to be used and with a good detergent, maybe the attitude might change some. I was going to say point blank...Go F-ck Yourself, but I am a gentleman.....

 

[lordkenmore]

>I hope it never comes to the point where I need a robot to unload the washer! By that time I'll be in a nursing home....complaining about how they do the laundry, LOL.

I hope it never comes to that point, either! My robot arms comment is more a bit of whimsy along the lines of "what new features will washer companies come up with next?"

 

[mrb627]

Xmas Morning

Isn't it that Xmas morning feeling having a new washer in the house?
I wouldn't get a lot of sleep this weekend having a shiner new toy to play with...

Looking forward to hearing how you like these Maytags...

Malcolm

(I wonder how long it will be before a heat pump dryer hits the Maytag line)

 

[mtn1584]

Love the MAYTAGS!!!

They really are beautiful machines and I love the fact that the washer has a "wrinkle control" aka Permanent Press Cycle! Beautiful Color and I'm glad you went with them instead of SS or LG!! These are really striking and great performers too I'll bet!! I love my SQ TL and if I had to get a FL washer I would definitely choose these! Good luck and congrats!
Mike

 

[pierreandreply4]

i was tough to do laundry using cold water and thats the way i will always go for anyone info and maybe some of you should watch this fine video as proof

 

[frigilux]

Pierre-- I am not against washing in cold water. In fact, I washed in nothing but temperature-controlled cold water (about 60 degrees) for almost one year. This was when I had a 2002 Frigidaire front-loader. Heavily stained loads of whites needed help from chlorine bleach, but I had great results because I was using an excellent detergent designed for use in cold water (Tide Coldwater) and because the cold water wasn't super cold, as it becomes in Minnesota in the winter. Even a high quality detergent is going to struggle to clean well in water that is only 40 degrees F. The Maytag has a special Cold Water Washing cycle. I plan to try it soon and will let you know how it works.

Modern front-loaders use so little water that I now choose to wash most loads in warm or hot water. But I still wash in cold for loads of dark colors or lightly soiled loads.

Mike (mtn1584)-- I just used the Wrinkle Control cycle on a load of dress shirts and it has an awesome cooldown the last couple of minutes of the wash tumble. Cold water is sprayed in until the water level comes up to the bottom of the glass (the point at which it would begin to spill out of the machine if the door was open). Then it drains and spins slowly before the rinses begin. It reminded me of a classic early 1960's Kenmore cooldown.

Malcolm-- Christmas morning is right! I've operated on very little sleep the past couple of days, yet I'm staying up late to do a couple of loads. Hardcore, LOL.

Mike (nmassman44)-- Thanks! I've only washed four loads, but each time I reach in to transfer the load to the dryer, I know the pedestals were a good idea for me. I think you'd like them. Great cat in your profile pic!

Lord Kenmore-- Whoops. Reread your post and realized I'd missed your washer with robot arms reference. I plead sleep deprivation!
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[a440]

If you are handy with wood there is a much cheaper alternative to the store bought pedestals. 

 

If you are dead set on getting the manufactured pedestals check Craigslist.  There are so many "used" appliance dealers that sell overstocked pedestals for many brands.  I have seen them as cheap as $25 each in the Atlanta area.

 

 

 

[mark_wpduet]

Pierre

IIRC you have the same machine or at least mine is MOL and I think yours is TOL with more cycles. I'm amazed you don't like it and are going back to TL. It's been an awesome machine for me aside from the 2nd year the board needed replaced. I didn't realize you used cold water and you're regularly on this forum. I never have. I use warm/hot/or extra hot. I may have used cold for something super delicate but I can't remember the last time I used cold it's so rare that I use it.

This does better than my Shredmore Whirlpool TL washer I had (not saying those are bad) they were great too.....but this machine is better cleaning in my opinion. Another cool thing over the years is how long detergents and additives last you compared to a TL. I love the internal heaters and hope they never go away, even though Malcolm says they will eventually.

I remember reading the laundry forums back when I bought it and people saying I will be lucky if it lasts 5 years.

I still LOVE the Speed Queen Top loads too. I'm not bashing top load washers.

Frigilux (I can't remember your name) - can't wait to hear the details on the different cycles

 

[foraloysius]

Congratulations Eugene with the new set! That's a mighty nice pair of laundry machines. I hope they will serve you as long as you keep them. ;-)

Do you know what temperature extra hot is?

I bet you saved up laundry to give these machines a full test soon. Have fun!

PS: Pierre: It amazes me that you still visit threads about frontloaders given the fact how much you hate them. Please don't do that anymore and stop raining on other people's parade. Start your own thread about toploaders.

 

[frigilux]

Louis-- Thank you! I plan to do a lot of laundry this weekend to check out more cycles. Comforters, curtains, bed linens, bath linens, another load of kitchen/personal whites, and anything else in the house that isn't nailed down.

 

As is the case with many User's Guides these days, very little information we at AW consider interesting is provided. I don't know exactly what 'Extra Hot' means. I'm guessing 120 degrees F. since 105 degrees is considered 'hot' by today's standards. I read that the heater is engaged on that setting and it does increase the cycle time by a few minutes when you select it. I'll take the temperature with an instant-read thermometer...if the door will unlock late in the wash tumble. Perhaps the service manual has more specific information.

 

So far I've used the Normal, Sanitize, Wrinkle Control, and Delicate cycles. I'm interested to know the specifics of the PowerWash, Allergen and Bedding cycles as well as the Steam For Stains option. I'll definitely try all of them this weekend.

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[alr2903]

Eugene thank You, for posting about being able to see in the windows. I admired the Maytag's when you posted them. Best of luck with them! -A

 

[frigilux]

Brent-- If you had ever witnessed bystanders flee for safety when I'm wielding a saw or other power tool, you'd agree building that awesome wooden pedestal would be best left to others, LOL.  



 

Also:  It's probably an irrational fear, but I have major trust issues with machines that aren't bolted to their pedestal.  A little horror film plays in my head where the machine vibrates forward during a high speed spin, then takes a face-plant dive to the floor, pulling water pipes and sheetrock down with it. 

 

alr2903-- I was surprised to find only the 8100 had an internal tub light--at least in the Maxima Series and I'm glad to have it.  But it's also nice knowing that unlike some washers, you can see into it in a well-lit room.  I remember when several models in any given brand's line offered a tub light.

 

[appnut]

My jeans cycle is just what your wrinkle control cycle is--complete with cool down.  Although my Jeans doesn't offer steam for stains or extra hot options.  I like using my jeans cycle for no-iron, wrinkle free, permanent press items. 

 

[yogitunes]

Great looking set, Congrats!....keep us posted to your progress with cycles and options....

for the most part, have not heard of machines walking off of platforms, whether home made or built in, not saying that it could not happen, for a safety measure, a small strip could be placed in front to prevent a machine from walking forward and falling off...surprised there isn't a wired type of device to secure this to the wall......well, in this case, thankful nothing bad has happened yet, but you can be sure, once this happens to someone, anti-tip over devices will be added like with stoves....

I have pedestals on my Frigidaire pair in the main bathroom, in my case they double as laundry hampers, whites under the washer and colors under the dryer...once full, its time to run a load....yes, they can be pricey, got mine at a Sears outlet, 100.00 for the pair.....

and for this set, once I raised them, I can't easily get to my valves....so for this setup, I am considering something like this....not to mention flood safe since this is on the main level, and a drain pan was not installed.......

something like this may help in your situation...

there are other versions, some with a timer that allows the water to be 'on' for a short time, but I like this one because its automatic, and also will detect leaks on the floor and shut off the water and the machine....

 

[joeypete]

Cool video Martin! Love the Filter Flo. That lady..."Now why do I need this??" haha

 

[logixx]

I have only seen two washers walk. One was my landlord's Electrolux with still installed shipping bolts and the other one was my mothers early 80s washer that, like Launderess' Miele, just spun without caring about off-balance loads. I doubtbthe Maytag would walk - especially given the extra fancy suspension US front loaders tend to have.

I would be great if you could check the temp with a thermometer! I think the threshold to unlock the door on mine is 130F.

Also, here are the hoses that came with my Duet. These don't have electric valves in them.

 

[mark_wpduet]

That valve would be great to have

but watching him do that - I'd screw something up if I tried to do that myself. I'm so paranoid when it comes to plumbing. I wonder how old her washer is? That looked like an old GE washer.