Samsung 240 volt Vented Combo!

[phillymatt53]

I thought our Philips 37 inch LED Smart tv was getting weak. We watch a lot of old reruns on Hulu. I watched the Tigers and the Arizona game the other day and I couldn't believe how vivid and sharp it still is. It's not the coolest running set either. Heat comes out of the top vents. We got it in 2007.

My 2014 Panasonic Viera LED has always a brilliant crisp picture.
And it only draws 75 watts - I used my watts tester to confirm, exactly what's on the sets rear label.
And after being ON for hours, there's barely lukewarm on the sets vents.

 

[Chetlaham]

I'm considering replacing my 18 year old LG with this sometime soon.

18 year old LG? I though the GE Harmony was the only modern set you owned. Is there something you're not telling us Robert?

 

[phillymatt53]

18 year old LG? I though the GE Harmony was the only modern set you owned. Is there something you're not telling us Robert?

I find it best to hold onto something that lasts, without tempting fate.
Particularly something from Samsuck.

 

[Unimatic1140]

18 year old LG? I though the GE Harmony was the only modern set you owned. Is there something you're not telling us Robert?

Hi Chet, no I had sold that Harmony washer about 15 years ago. The LG moved in with my boyfriend from his old house in 2019, it was already 12 years old then and needed some major repairs at that time which I did myself. It has mainly been used to wash large comforters. The matching Harmony dryer died last year.

 

[Unimatic1140]

I find it best to hold onto something that lasts, without tempting fate.
Particularly something from Samsuck.

I have 23 other automatic washers hooked-up and running perfectly in my house, 1 from the 70s, 3 from the 60's and the rest from the 1940s thru the 1950s. So for me personally, I don't have to worry about tempting fate with a modern machine as there is no risk to anything. Besides after the initial interest for a month or two it won't get very much use except for the dryer.

 

[Chetlaham]

Hi Chet, no I had sold that Harmony washer about 15 years ago. The LG moved in with my boyfriend from his old house in 2019, it was already 12 years old then and needed some major repairs at that time which I did myself. It has mainly been used to wash large comforters. The matching Harmony dryer died last year.

Is this the whole story? Because I have a feeling...

 

[DADoES]

A well-rounded AW member reasonably and by definition ought to have interest in any and all automatic washers regardless of age, no?

 

[Chetlaham]

A well-rounded AW member reasonably and by definition ought to have interest in any and all automatic washers regardless of age, no?

Yes, but Robert always struck me as someone who was only into vintage appliances.

However, to be fair I have a soft spot for my 2018 and Maytag tall tub and 2023 Sharp Microwave so I shouldn't be the one to judge.

 

[phillymatt53]

Yes, but Robert always struck me as someone who was only into vintage appliances.

However, to be fair I have a soft spot for my 2018 and Maytag tall tub and 2023 Sharp Microwave so I shouldn't be the one to judge.

My 2003 Sharp Carousel microwave is my most used kitchen appliance!

 

[Unimatic1140]

Yes, but Robert always struck me as someone who was only into vintage appliances.

Trust me Chet, you're not wrong. I truly am only into vintage automatic washers however the only thing in this entire house that the vintage machines can't wash properly is a king size comforter so having one modern machine makes sense for washing them. I'm sure I will find the combo interesting for a few weeks but why would I use that normally when I could wash in a GM Frigidaire, Apex, Philco or ABC-o-Matic, etc, etc!

 

[phillymatt53]

I have 23 other automatic washers hooked-up and running perfectly in my house, 1 from the 70s, 3 from the 60's and the rest from the 1940s thru the 1950s. So for me personally, I don't have to worry about tempting fate with a modern machine as there is no risk to anything. Besides after the initial interest for a month or two it won't get very much use except for the dryer.

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Sweet Jesus!
That basement looks like an appliance store from the 1950s!
I have an old advertising video of Betty Furness demonstrating a 1950s Westinghouse front load laundramat test with a couple old ladies dumping sand in the machines.

 

[phillymatt53]

Trust me Chet, you're not wrong. I truly am only into vintage automatic washers however the only thing in this entire house that the vintage machines can't wash properly is a king size comforter so having one modern machine makes sense for washing them. I'm sure I will find the combo interesting for a few weeks but why would I use that normally when I could wash in a GM Frigidaire, Apex, Philco or ABC-o-Matic, etc, etc!

I just take my comforters to the local laundromat.

 

[phillymatt53]

It's ok, collecting old washers is a hobby.
I'm not much different, being retired I've got a good assortment of vintage radios, phonos, among other collectables - all restored by me and worth some serious money.

In my home office, here's just a partial sample on display.....

 

[Chetlaham]

Trust me Chet, you're not wrong. I truly am only into vintage automatic washers however the only thing in this entire house that the vintage machines can't wash properly is a king size comforter so having one modern machine makes sense for washing them. I'm sure I will find the combo interesting for a few weeks but why would I use that normally when I could wash in a GM Frigidaire, Apex, Philco or ABC-o-Matic, etc, etc!

Regarding washing comforters that would make sense. Have you considered a Speed Queen front load?

https://speedqueen.com/products/front-load-washers/ff7009bn/


These are built a lot like a vintage washer with stainless steal inner and outer tubs, heavy duty suspension and beefed up frame. The bearing are the best. Speed Queen front load washer can easily make it 60 years being essentially a genuine commercial machine very minimally altered for residential use.

I consider anything else a waste of capitol because nothing can beat a Speed Queen in terms of longevity, durability and reliability. Speed Queen is simply the best.

 

[Chetlaham]

My 2003 Sharp Carousel microwave is my most used kitchen appliance!

Same here! I fell in love with my Sharp R-21LCFS. The most even heating microwave oven ever created. It is the direct drive of microwave ovens. The design has been around for a few decades and proven countless times over in the food service world.

My version has the dial with the lighted numbers which makes it very easy to use. Both the usability, even results and fast speed has made it the most used appliance in my home. I use it at least several times a day for everything from tea, to cooking, to reheating to heating warming pads.

Try one you will be so smitten you'll forget about every other microwave in existence.

 

[Unimatic1140]

Regarding washing comforters that would make sense. Have you considered a Speed Queen front load?

https://speedqueen.com/products/front-load-washers/ff7009bn/


These are built a lot like a vintage washer with stainless steal inner and outer tubs, heavy duty suspension and beefed up frame. The bearing are the best. Speed Queen front load washer can easily make it 60 years being essentially a genuine commercial machine very minimally altered for residential use.

I consider anything else a waste of capitol because nothing can beat a Speed Queen in terms of longevity, durability and reliability. Speed Queen is simply the best.

I've seen those and like them overall however personally I would never own a modern front loader without a water heater. When I select Hot I want hot and not warm as they don't use enough water to keep the water hot. I know some here might think a heater isn't necessary but you're never going to convince me of that. The other problem with the SQ is it doesn't dry. I want as much room as possible for vintage machines in my basement and having a combo is like two machines in one space.

 

[Chetlaham]

I think we can both agree on front loaders being better with heaters. I wish all US front loaders had heaters in them and heated the water to user selected temperature.

 

[phillymatt53]

I've seen those and like them overall however personally I would never own a modern front loader without a water heater. When I select Hot I want hot and not warm as they don't use enough water to keep the water hot. I know some here might think a heater isn't necessary but you're never going to convince me of that. The other problem with the SQ is it doesn't dry. I want as much room as possible for vintage machines in my basement and having a combo is like two machines in one space.

LOL!......There's a line from an old movie,
"I WANT!.... and I better GET!"

 

[mrstickball]

I'm really excited about finding and trying an Asko W4. A washer with a 240v/30a input! Can you imagine how nice that water heater will be?

 

[maytag85]

I've seen those and like them overall however personally I would never own a modern front loader without a water heater. When I select Hot I want hot and not warm as they don't use enough water to keep the water hot. I know some here might think a heater isn't necessary but you're never going to convince me of that. The other problem with the SQ is it doesn't dry. I want as much room as possible for vintage machines in my basement and having a combo is like two machines in one space.

Some people can hem and haw all the want on how newer machines have more flexibility etc, but there’s not much flexibility, if any at all. Usually you’ll be locked out of certain options, and when you select ‘hot’, it’s usually warm which is not true hot water.

If I select hot or warm water, expect it to be warm or hot water, not the supposed “hot” or “warm” water today.

Makes me ever more glad I own a TOL Maytag A806 along with a Whirlpool Imperial Mark 18 which allows me to select whatever options I want without locking me out or limiting options available.

I almost ALWAYS select a gentle wash with fast spin on both of my TOL machines with the exception of Knit or Permanent Press items.

When you let they sky be the limit in terms of options and such, you will almost always select the ones that are actually needed and allow for the most economical way of operation, gentle wash with fast spin for example to reduce drying times etc.