On the Hunt For A Kitchenaid Top Load set... What about these?

[ilovewindex]

I am in need of asecond washer/dryer and finally decided on an older Kitchenaid Washer/Dryer set.. I think they look better than the whirlpools and have more class than a kenmore..Plus I like the top mount lint filter

IS there any reason I shouldn't hunt for a pre 1998/1999 KA Washer/Dryer?

My other ideas for washers are: Neptune, Center Dial Tag or a Filter Flo.. no matter what im getting a whirlpool hamper door styler dryer

Here is the set I am looking at, its in Seattle though... Gonna have to see if i can finaggle abit or somthing since its a 3.5 hour drive up and $60 in gas

http://https//seattle.craigslist.org/see/app/5717975936.html

 

[sbond22]

Personally

I think I could find something better to do with my time and money than to drive for 7 hours to end up with a used KA washer/dryer set.

 

[DADoES]

 
That'd be a nice set.  Has all the "classic" KA laundry features.  Extra Wash cycle should run a short prewash, brief soak, partial drain, then refills and continues the Heavy cycle.

 

[frigilux]

I had a KitchenAid top-loader for a few months in 1989 and it was a fine machine. The KA's dual-action agitator and fins are larger than the one used in Kenmore/Whirlpools; consequently, the KA's fast agitation speed is the same as medium speed on a KM/WP. In other words, it doesn't thrash quite as fast.

The heart wants what it wants. Go for it!

 

[vacerator]

Yeah,

Go for them! My sister in law loved hers.

 

[tomturbomatic]

These are wonderful machines. I still use the dryers, one gas and one electric, that match my black control panel washer, but mostly use FLs now, although the washer is still connected. The only thing I will say is that the dryers are too large to dry one or two small items; they just ride the vanes, but regular and large loads dry great. These washers are the best direct drive machines WP made.

 

[yogitunes]

nice set....you will love them....I just got a set for my sister.......fantastic machines....great price too.....

 

[ilovewindex]

The ad expired this am and its not relisted yet.. But i am keeping looking for a KA Set and see if this re appears...

Frigilux that is good to know.. I primairly will use this for towels, shorts and such... Or soaking my sheets...

Driving 7 hours back and forth to seattle is no big issue, i just coordinate pickup on a day i have treatment (i go to U of W for medical treatment)

Did the ever make a grey/dark speckled tub model?

Are the newer (98 to 2003/2004ish) just as good