kenmore1978
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So what's the brand of machine I would have to buy to be able to wash a queen size comforter?
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laundromat
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queen size comforter
I wash 2 at a time in my GE (made by Electrolux/Frigidaire)and have no problem at all putting them in or removing them.They clean well and smell so fresh when they're done!
I wash 2 at a time in my GE (made by Electrolux/Frigidaire)and have no problem at all putting them in or removing them.They clean well and smell so fresh when they're done!
My FriGEMore barley allows you to close the door with a queen size COMFORTER in it. Because of that, it is impossible to get it really clean as it simply moves around WITH the tub rather than IN the tub. Of course a BED SPREAD is less bulky and I could fit two of them with ease. The Frigidaire reps. used to echo the Maytag reps. telling us to tell the customers "if you can get the door closed it will hold the load"---but it may not come clean when packed that tight! My '68 Maytag 806 and Frigidaire 1-18 top-loaders will hold a queen size COMFORTER with ease AND it rolls-over! The front-loader specialists on this web site will have fun debating this question--all I can comment on with expierence is my FriGEMore.
I am also the owner of a Frigidaire front-loader and I wash a queen-size comforter in it. How laundromat from Florida fits two of those in one load is a mystery to me. One comforter is a very full load in my machine.
If you're planning to wash a lot of huge items (or have very large loads in general) I might suggest a Whirlpool Duet or a similar machine (He3T or He4T) from Kenmore, at Sears. They have larger tubs than the Electrolux-made Frigidaire/GE/Kenmore. The Duet/He3/4T dryers also have larger drums than the Frigidaire.
All these machines are sold at Sears, so you can check them out and compare. The Electrolux-made machines are a few hundred dollars cheaper than the Duet/He3T models. Good luck with your purchase!
If you're planning to wash a lot of huge items (or have very large loads in general) I might suggest a Whirlpool Duet or a similar machine (He3T or He4T) from Kenmore, at Sears. They have larger tubs than the Electrolux-made Frigidaire/GE/Kenmore. The Duet/He3/4T dryers also have larger drums than the Frigidaire.
All these machines are sold at Sears, so you can check them out and compare. The Electrolux-made machines are a few hundred dollars cheaper than the Duet/He3T models. Good luck with your purchase!
golittlesport
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As you can see from the various posts, it all depends on the size and thickness of the comforter. And the type of material the comforter in filled with. We have comforters in our house that will fit in our FriGEkenmore...even two as someone said...but other comforters in the house will not and have to go to the laundry/dry cleaners. As a general rule, a front loader will handle a comforter, blankets, or rugs much better than an agitator washer. Best way to make a determination if you are in the market to buy a washer is to take your comforters to the store with you and see which machine holds them.
As you can see from the various posts, it all depends on the size and thickness of the comforter. And the type of material the comforter in filled with. We have comforters in our house that will fit in our FriGEkenmore...even two as someone said...but other comforters in the house will not and have to go to the laundry/dry cleaners. As a general rule, a front loader will handle a comforter, blankets, or rugs much better than an agitator washer. Best way to make a determination if you are in the market to buy a washer is to take your comforters to the store with you and see which machine holds them.
veg-o-matic
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Hmmm. I think we may be confusing bedspreads with comforters. Not knowing how to describe them better, bedspreads are used in the summer, comforters in the winter.
I have a twin size bedspread that is quilted and slightly puffy that fits in my Frigidaire just fine.
My twin size comforter on the other hand, seems almost too big for the machine. Oh, I washed it all right, and it came out okay, but I had to really cram it in there and I was a little worried about it, particularly the rinsing.
How anyone can stuff a queen size comforter in there, much less two, is beyond me!
veg
I have a twin size bedspread that is quilted and slightly puffy that fits in my Frigidaire just fine.
My twin size comforter on the other hand, seems almost too big for the machine. Oh, I washed it all right, and it came out okay, but I had to really cram it in there and I was a little worried about it, particularly the rinsing.
How anyone can stuff a queen size comforter in there, much less two, is beyond me!
veg
golittlesport
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Like I said, it depends on the comforter and filling. My son has a queen sized comforter that he uses in the summer that has filling in it, is reversable, and is quilted, but it is not thick and could easily fit with another of like thickness in our machine. Being that it has filling and is quilted I would call it a comforter rather than a bedspread. But you may be right about confusing the two...a comforter and a bedspread are two different things. We don't have any bedspreads in our house...just comforters and duvet covers.
The comforter is in the eye of the beholder. That is why a person should take their bedding to a store and try the machine for fit.
The comforter is in the eye of the beholder. That is why a person should take their bedding to a store and try the machine for fit.
Golittlesport has good advice----go try the machine on for size! The new LG Combo looks very large to me but I don't know the capacity of the tub.
Comforter, Duvet, Bedspread and Coverlet Defined
QUESTION: What is the difference between a comforter, duvet, coverlet and bedspread?
ANSWER: A comforter is a bed covering that is quilted, and reversible. Traditionally, it drops 15" over the edge of the bed at the foot and sides, and covers the top of the bed completely. Most are filled with bonded polyester fill. A Duvet cover is, quite simply, a cover that goes over your comforter. Some people who don't know any better, will simply call this item a "duvet" instead of a "duvet cover." The duvet cover is basically a hollow comforter that opens at one end and has a Velcro closure. A comforter is placed inside of it, and removed whenever laundering is required. It is useful to achieve a loose, unquilted and "frumpy" look to the bed, or to protect a non-washable comforter. The reverse is also true, when a person wants to display a non-washable designer fabric during the day, but actually sleep under a washable comforter at night, the duvet cover is the perfect solution.
A duvet cover also helps protect against the sometimes spiny protrusions that work themselves through a down comforter from time to time. People also use several duvet covers... with one comforter to alter the look of the room without the cost and space required for several comforters. In the case of conventional beds (without a waterbed frame), a bedspread covers the entire bed: from the pillows, to the floor (the "drop" is usually about 21").
In the case of waterbeds, the bedspread covers the pillows, just as a conventional bedspread, but is designed to be tucked into the sides of the waterbed frame. Unlike a comforter, a bedspread is not reversible and is much larger. A coverlet is similar to a bedspread in that it has a cotton backing and is not reversible. The "drop" for a coverlet is about the same as comforter (15") and like a comforter, most times a bedskirt and shams are used with it. A coverlet, unlike a bedspread, does NOT have a 19" "pillow tuck".
QUESTION: What is the difference between a comforter, duvet, coverlet and bedspread?
ANSWER: A comforter is a bed covering that is quilted, and reversible. Traditionally, it drops 15" over the edge of the bed at the foot and sides, and covers the top of the bed completely. Most are filled with bonded polyester fill. A Duvet cover is, quite simply, a cover that goes over your comforter. Some people who don't know any better, will simply call this item a "duvet" instead of a "duvet cover." The duvet cover is basically a hollow comforter that opens at one end and has a Velcro closure. A comforter is placed inside of it, and removed whenever laundering is required. It is useful to achieve a loose, unquilted and "frumpy" look to the bed, or to protect a non-washable comforter. The reverse is also true, when a person wants to display a non-washable designer fabric during the day, but actually sleep under a washable comforter at night, the duvet cover is the perfect solution.
A duvet cover also helps protect against the sometimes spiny protrusions that work themselves through a down comforter from time to time. People also use several duvet covers... with one comforter to alter the look of the room without the cost and space required for several comforters. In the case of conventional beds (without a waterbed frame), a bedspread covers the entire bed: from the pillows, to the floor (the "drop" is usually about 21").
In the case of waterbeds, the bedspread covers the pillows, just as a conventional bedspread, but is designed to be tucked into the sides of the waterbed frame. Unlike a comforter, a bedspread is not reversible and is much larger. A coverlet is similar to a bedspread in that it has a cotton backing and is not reversible. The "drop" for a coverlet is about the same as comforter (15") and like a comforter, most times a bedskirt and shams are used with it. A coverlet, unlike a bedspread, does NOT have a 19" "pillow tuck".
Greg, thanks for the info. I could explain bedspread but not comforter. I have never had one and I don't intend to have one if I can have a say so. Bedspreads fit easier into washers & dryers rather than comforteres. Personally if I had a comforter, I'd take it to the laundromat and put it in a triple loader at least so it could have flopping room, if not larger. A home front loader just can't handle the most deluxe and thinck luxurious comforters for queen or king size beds.
Appnut Bob
I would have to vote with you on this one. I have an amana tl, but the king size matt padd, its heavily padded and the comforter go the coin op, 2 or 3 times a year. Maybe old school but I try to save my home machine for the have to have clothes for work and play week after week. Im sure the duet type machines could hold these pads and comforters, but in a $1,000 or more machine. I think it would make me kinda nervous LOL... Last time i went to the coin op think it $3.00 bucks to wash each one of them not much of an investment to spare your home machine. but thats just me. alr2903
I would have to vote with you on this one. I have an amana tl, but the king size matt padd, its heavily padded and the comforter go the coin op, 2 or 3 times a year. Maybe old school but I try to save my home machine for the have to have clothes for work and play week after week. Im sure the duet type machines could hold these pads and comforters, but in a $1,000 or more machine. I think it would make me kinda nervous LOL... Last time i went to the coin op think it $3.00 bucks to wash each one of them not much of an investment to spare your home machine. but thats just me. alr2903
laundromat
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comforters
The queen size comforters I own are not bedspreads.They are more like quilts but they are not thick like down comforters.I buy them in sets at Linnens and Things and Sears in the queen size for the three beds we have.I do not recomend any front loading dmestic washer to be used to do a down comforter.they should be cleaned professionally.
The queen size comforters I own are not bedspreads.They are more like quilts but they are not thick like down comforters.I buy them in sets at Linnens and Things and Sears in the queen size for the three beds we have.I do not recomend any front loading dmestic washer to be used to do a down comforter.they should be cleaned professionally.
Arthur, the matrress pad 3 times a year? Gansky better share his cleaning and laundry prowess with you about bed linens. I was mine once a month and it's only me in my bed and no one else, ;-).
that fits in the washer at home ok. alr2903
Only two washers come to mind in terms of build quality that would be able to "deal" with heavy comforters on a regular basis. Bosch "Nexxt" and the Speen Queen front loaders.
Both machines have near and commercial quality construction with the SQ seemingly a bit more robust. Also both machines have SS inner and outer tubs, with the SQ having commercial quality sealed bearings.
Personally take our heavy duvets to the laundromat or send them out. Local mat has those huge SQ triple loaders that can handle two huge queen sized down duvets without breaking out a sweat.
Problem with laundering large heavy items is if the machine cannot balance the load properly, spinning will cause the machine to whack itself to death.
Launderess
Both machines have near and commercial quality construction with the SQ seemingly a bit more robust. Also both machines have SS inner and outer tubs, with the SQ having commercial quality sealed bearings.
Personally take our heavy duvets to the laundromat or send them out. Local mat has those huge SQ triple loaders that can handle two huge queen sized down duvets without breaking out a sweat.
Problem with laundering large heavy items is if the machine cannot balance the load properly, spinning will cause the machine to whack itself to death.
Launderess
kenmore1978
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bedspreads/quilts
I knew the Hetties would handle comforters, but can't consider them becuase of the cost. Soit sounds like the Frigemores are OK, so long as the comforter isn't TOO thick.
I grew up with "bedspreads", which, as was pointed out, are larger and drape almost to the floor (meaning no need for skirts), but are much thinner, generally no thicker than a blanket, or if quilted, a thin quilting, and, of course, the famed "Chenille" that linted like crazy. Seems like they were strictly decorative, and weren't slept under, but removed for sleeping and replaced during the day when the bed was made up. At least, that's the way it was done in my household. These tend to be no problem in any modern TL or FL machine of normal capacity.
I knew the Hetties would handle comforters, but can't consider them becuase of the cost. Soit sounds like the Frigemores are OK, so long as the comforter isn't TOO thick.
I grew up with "bedspreads", which, as was pointed out, are larger and drape almost to the floor (meaning no need for skirts), but are much thinner, generally no thicker than a blanket, or if quilted, a thin quilting, and, of course, the famed "Chenille" that linted like crazy. Seems like they were strictly decorative, and weren't slept under, but removed for sleeping and replaced during the day when the bed was made up. At least, that's the way it was done in my household. These tend to be no problem in any modern TL or FL machine of normal capacity.
I can do my son's denim & cotton, very thick comforter (twin size) in the Duet with no trouble, usually this is done every 4-6 weeks. My thick mattress pad (queen size) washes well once monthly in the Duet (or Bendix Duomatic) but the biggest challenge for home-sized machines the drying process. In nice weather, they hang outside on the line most of the day but in colder weather, they end up taking several trips through the 29" KitchenAid dryer in the garage. That's the largest drum I have and it does a good job, but must be turned and shifted several times as bulky items tend to ball and just roll around with the drum.
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I can wash my parents' queen-size "winter" quilt comforter in the Orbital Maytag with no problems; it rolls over well with the Power-Fin.
Although my sister's comforter as well as mine have thick cotton batting in them and are bulkier; I could do them in the DD Kenmore with the Dual-Action with "forced circulation" but I don't think they were cleaned very well. I usually just wash them once every two weeks in the Huebsch (SQ), Wascomat, or Dexter double-loaders at the laundromats for $2.00, and dry them at home.
Our Kenmore Elite dryer has a HUGE drum; the largest I've seen in a home dryer. I can dry one comforter in about 90 minutes (provided I check them constantly and distribute). Every other week when I'm not washing them I just fluff them up on Medium for 10 minutes.
--Austin
Although my sister's comforter as well as mine have thick cotton batting in them and are bulkier; I could do them in the DD Kenmore with the Dual-Action with "forced circulation" but I don't think they were cleaned very well. I usually just wash them once every two weeks in the Huebsch (SQ), Wascomat, or Dexter double-loaders at the laundromats for $2.00, and dry them at home.
Our Kenmore Elite dryer has a HUGE drum; the largest I've seen in a home dryer. I can dry one comforter in about 90 minutes (provided I check them constantly and distribute). Every other week when I'm not washing them I just fluff them up on Medium for 10 minutes.
--Austin
