And yes, I noticed the Canadian Tide. I remember about your love of the Canadian laundry products.
New Maytag Neptunes
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MM! Would love to hear how these machines work out for you and if they really, really, really clean any better than the ho-hum top loaders of today. How long does it take to wash a load of towels? Are they quiet? Mark
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hi mike.....greetings from tucson, az....looks like a nice set..would love to see it in action......ross
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VIDEO for New Maytag Neptune
Can you make the video for begin running (fill water washer, spin, rinse and final spin...?
- Peter (kenmorepeter5) (I'm deaf)
Can you make the video for begin running (fill water washer, spin, rinse and final spin...?
- Peter (kenmorepeter5) (I'm deaf)
These are beautiful machines. Congratulations! We definitely want updates once you've had them for awhile. Does the washer have a slightly tilted tub?
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Yes the tub is tilted but not as much as the American made Neptunes.
So far after doing 5 loads in them I am impressed at the results. I am going to wash a couple of pillows today in them.
One thing I did notice is before the final spin at the 10 min mark the tub spins with the rinse water still in the drum. The pump doesnt turn on until the drum stops to pump the water out. The washer does hold alot of laundry...more than my Frigidaire f/l and it does clean well.
The dryer is gas and it doesnt leave the whites yellow like the other dryer we had...which was a Maytag Performa and the washer was a Maytag Dependable care. The tub bearings let go on the washer after only 6 years of use. Plus the agitator was nicked up from not closing zippers and such. The washer was a water pig.
I know that there are alot of people here that love a washer that uses alot of water ....but when you pay thru the nose for water as we do here in Massachusetts..thanks to MWRA. And with everything going up but not our paychecks we have to save somewhere. I figure that if you have a well or your water rates are el cheapo then by all means go ahead and run the water hogs. But here everything goes hand in hand and it adds up...just my 2 cents.
Yes the tub is tilted but not as much as the American made Neptunes.
So far after doing 5 loads in them I am impressed at the results. I am going to wash a couple of pillows today in them.
One thing I did notice is before the final spin at the 10 min mark the tub spins with the rinse water still in the drum. The pump doesnt turn on until the drum stops to pump the water out. The washer does hold alot of laundry...more than my Frigidaire f/l and it does clean well.
The dryer is gas and it doesnt leave the whites yellow like the other dryer we had...which was a Maytag Performa and the washer was a Maytag Dependable care. The tub bearings let go on the washer after only 6 years of use. Plus the agitator was nicked up from not closing zippers and such. The washer was a water pig.
I know that there are alot of people here that love a washer that uses alot of water ....but when you pay thru the nose for water as we do here in Massachusetts..thanks to MWRA. And with everything going up but not our paychecks we have to save somewhere. I figure that if you have a well or your water rates are el cheapo then by all means go ahead and run the water hogs. But here everything goes hand in hand and it adds up...just my 2 cents.
It shall be interesting to see if these Neppies survive the Whirlpool acquisition. I remember the announcement over the past ocuple of months Lowes has signed an agreement to sell Samsung applicances, so we'll still se some sort of version of these.
And Mike, yep, I totally agree and understand the water issue. I can relte very well.
And Mike, yep, I totally agree and understand the water issue. I can relte very well.
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Hey the machines look great, I've seen them @ Home Depot also. Don't they have a soil level button on them? If so what does the washer do differently on each setting?
Huh. I wonder why the tub would spin with the rinse water still in it? How fast does it spin during that? It must have some function, otherwise why would it do that?
Sorry to hear of your heart attack; Are you on blood thinners or doing an aspirin regimen? Take care!
Sorry to hear of your heart attack; Are you on blood thinners or doing an aspirin regimen? Take care!
Beautiful looking machines, I'm glad to hear they are doing well for you. I've peered into them at the stores and would imagine you'll have no trouble with them. I'm curious how the pillows come out.
The spinning with the rinse water still in the drum is most likely to help keep the outer drum clean. The Maytag-built Neptune front loaders did this, my Duet starts filling with rinse water as soon as the motor turns off - spraying water all through the machine while the drum coasts to a stop. The Neptune T/L starts the tub spinning with a full charge of water, you can hear it sloshing around in the outer tub for a few seconds before the pump starts.
The spinning with the rinse water still in the drum is most likely to help keep the outer drum clean. The Maytag-built Neptune front loaders did this, my Duet starts filling with rinse water as soon as the motor turns off - spraying water all through the machine while the drum coasts to a stop. The Neptune T/L starts the tub spinning with a full charge of water, you can hear it sloshing around in the outer tub for a few seconds before the pump starts.
It is my understanding (I could be wrong) that the rinse-spin with a full load of water wasn't part of the original Neptune design, but was added later to deal the mold issue.
Interesting, the detail noted above about LG spinning the load at the start to get a sense of the size.
Interesting, the detail noted above about LG spinning the load at the start to get a sense of the size.
These are beautiful Machines. We bought the same washing machine three weeks ago. We love it. It has a big window to see inside, easy to load and unload, cleans well and rinses well due to the higher speed spin speed between rinses than the Frigidaire machines have. We use regular Gain and see little sudsing. We will buy the dryer after the first of the year. We like the sloped control panel. It is easy to read and make the settings. Tilted tub is no problem and there has been no tangling. Capacity is great. We did our king Christmas quilt with room to spare. Mike be well! Everyone have a great Holiday Season.
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Super Wash?
What does the Super Wash cycle do differently from say Sanitary or Whites?
MRB
What does the Super Wash cycle do differently from say Sanitary or Whites?
MRB
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Nice equipment there. I'm a little concerned about the surface the washer's mounted on, seems to be thin concrete over a dirt floor (and the dryer is on plywood on a dirt floor). If it were me, I'd dig down about 6" and pour some reinforced concrete into that area, and the top inch of the slab would be special self-leveling floor-topping mix so it came out perfectly level. That would solve the vibration problem permanently, and prevent the machines going out-of-level due to uneven ground pressure.
Gotta' question: how hot is the Sanitize cycle, i.e. what's the max temperature to which the washer will heat the water?
Gotta' question: how hot is the Sanitize cycle, i.e. what's the max temperature to which the washer will heat the water?
water rates in MAss
I have been lucky, hopefully the MWRA won't read this, haha, but in Worcester where I live the water/sewer rate is not to bad for me by myself. I am sure I will save some with a front loader now vs. my vintage top-loader (which I will still use one or more here and there on frequent occasions once all setup). I don't have a "water-saver" showerhead either. I don't really take long showers but I like a good forceful spray.
I have been lucky, hopefully the MWRA won't read this, haha, but in Worcester where I live the water/sewer rate is not to bad for me by myself. I am sure I will save some with a front loader now vs. my vintage top-loader (which I will still use one or more here and there on frequent occasions once all setup). I don't have a "water-saver" showerhead either. I don't really take long showers but I like a good forceful spray.
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The washer is on a concrete slab...the dryer is on a door...not the way I would have it. Eventually the entire cellar will be done over with a concrete floor. The house we are in was built in the 1920's and the main beam of the house is supported by tree trunks.
We just had part of the sewer pipe replaced and we found after digging the pipe out that we had a U trap that plugged up from time to time with crap. Had that replaced and 1500 bucks later we have not had any problems. We also had the washer standpipe installed because before it was just an open pipe with the drain hose in the hole.
I think that eventually we plan on buying a new house but we are going to wait for the house prices to come down some. The bubble as they say is about to pop here from what I have been reading in the paper.
The washer is on a concrete slab...the dryer is on a door...not the way I would have it. Eventually the entire cellar will be done over with a concrete floor. The house we are in was built in the 1920's and the main beam of the house is supported by tree trunks.
We just had part of the sewer pipe replaced and we found after digging the pipe out that we had a U trap that plugged up from time to time with crap. Had that replaced and 1500 bucks later we have not had any problems. We also had the washer standpipe installed because before it was just an open pipe with the drain hose in the hole.
I think that eventually we plan on buying a new house but we are going to wait for the house prices to come down some. The bubble as they say is about to pop here from what I have been reading in the paper.
washboy2005
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Gorgeous Machines
Absolutley faboulous machines, very sleek!!!!
ANY VIDEOS????
Absolutley faboulous machines, very sleek!!!!
ANY VIDEOS????
ooooh that's nice....
Said: The dryer is gas and it doesn't leave the whites yellow like the other dryer we had..
I GOT MY HEAD CHEWED OFF (In another thread) THAT THIS CANT HAPPEN WITH GAS. OMG!
What is the gas BTU/hr. input (speed?). "Standard" 22,000 Btu/hr.?
ANYHOO.. FABULOUS machines. Enjoy. Now that is a dryer..Glass windowed door and SS drum. Too bad the wash tub is tilted. But willing to overlook!
Does the phone by the washer tell us that a lot of time is spent hovering over the launddry machines?
Appreciate all the detials as to results. Much appreciated.
-Steve
Said: The dryer is gas and it doesn't leave the whites yellow like the other dryer we had..
I GOT MY HEAD CHEWED OFF (In another thread) THAT THIS CANT HAPPEN WITH GAS. OMG!
What is the gas BTU/hr. input (speed?). "Standard" 22,000 Btu/hr.?
ANYHOO.. FABULOUS machines. Enjoy. Now that is a dryer..Glass windowed door and SS drum. Too bad the wash tub is tilted. But willing to overlook!
Does the phone by the washer tell us that a lot of time is spent hovering over the launddry machines?
Appreciate all the detials as to results. Much appreciated.
-Steve
Definitely a contender when time for new..
....and I'm liking the contols, their layout, the features...
Interest piqued.
....and I'm liking the contols, their layout, the features...
Interest piqued.
