I remember when these models came out and was so saddened to see that they replaced the washing system, I thought "WTH? Why?" It truly was the beginning of the downhill slide for a once innovative, mighty American company. I don't think any of us on here are truly over it. It was such a stab-in-the-back. A shock. And they tried to keep the consoles the same to fool us!!!
POD 11-9-2017
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hilovane
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In response to wft2800, and with due respect; if you honestly believe there's no longer a market for TL washers, then why are companies like Samsung, LG, GE, and all the makes under the Whirlpool umbrella (still) manufacturing HE TL's?
It appears that you've overlooked the likelihood that in some households, primarily those with "hidden" laundry rooms ( which are really nothing more than oversized pantry-like rooms, with folding doors) don't allow for the space accommodations for a FL?
And, there are those who for any other reason, prefer the ease and convenience of a TL?
As an aside, the first-generation HE's (The TL Whirlpool Calypso; and the TL AND FL Maytag Neptunes; the latter could arguably be considered the "Edsel of washing machines") were not all they were cracked up to be. If it' wasn't a mold issue, then it was an issue of the rubber under the washplates being vulnerable to tears and punctures from sharp objects left in pockets.
Then, there's the issue of purchase cost versus durability. Would you want to pay THAT kind of money for a washing machine, only to have to replace it within five to seven years (OK; maybe 10, if you're lucky).
So, my question to you is, do those who out of necessity, or preference, insist on TL's (the HE variety, specifically), make THEM ( as you put it) "luddites?
It appears that you've overlooked the likelihood that in some households, primarily those with "hidden" laundry rooms ( which are really nothing more than oversized pantry-like rooms, with folding doors) don't allow for the space accommodations for a FL?
And, there are those who for any other reason, prefer the ease and convenience of a TL?
As an aside, the first-generation HE's (The TL Whirlpool Calypso; and the TL AND FL Maytag Neptunes; the latter could arguably be considered the "Edsel of washing machines") were not all they were cracked up to be. If it' wasn't a mold issue, then it was an issue of the rubber under the washplates being vulnerable to tears and punctures from sharp objects left in pockets.
Then, there's the issue of purchase cost versus durability. Would you want to pay THAT kind of money for a washing machine, only to have to replace it within five to seven years (OK; maybe 10, if you're lucky).
So, my question to you is, do those who out of necessity, or preference, insist on TL's (the HE variety, specifically), make THEM ( as you put it) "luddites?
wft2800
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I just don't understand the point. If you've got space for one of those lousy HE top-loaders, you've got space for a front-loader that does the job far better... even if the LGs, Samsungs etc that dominate the market are a pile of you-know-what...
