My sister has had it with her LG top loader and wants recommendations for a new front loader. Her main requirement is that it have a true hand wash cycle for silks and woolens, she owns a lot of those types of things and is sick of washing them herself. She also wants a durable, high quality machine that will last many years (which her LG has proven not to be). No limit on price, she just wants a good machine. What would y’all recommend?
Sister wants a new machine, recommendations please!
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pierreandreply4
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whirlpool duet
there always the whirlpool duet plus she can start the washer normaly or from her iphone or check cycle status
there always the whirlpool duet plus she can start the washer normaly or from her iphone or check cycle status
Best FL Washer By A Country Mile
Speed Queen, they have both front and rear control models and the SS cabinet model has come down in price.
If she buys by the end of the year she will get the 10 YEAR Parts&Labor Full coverage, which is far better than a stupid service contract.
The other major advantage with a SQ is it is sold and serviced by smaller independent dealers who will also provide great service, do check out local dealers for best price and service.
John L.
Speed Queen, they have both front and rear control models and the SS cabinet model has come down in price.
If she buys by the end of the year she will get the 10 YEAR Parts&Labor Full coverage, which is far better than a stupid service contract.
The other major advantage with a SQ is it is sold and serviced by smaller independent dealers who will also provide great service, do check out local dealers for best price and service.
John L.
Speed Queen FL
I was thinking the same thing if money is no object, but I'm not an expert.
I don't think many would argue with the expert opinion and buying advice from John. In fact, the crickets are good indication that no other make of FL machine comes close.
I was thinking the same thing if money is no object, but I'm not an expert.
I don't think many would argue with the expert opinion and buying advice from John. In fact, the crickets are good indication that no other make of FL machine comes close.
easyspindry
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I bought . . .
. . . a Speed Queen front load from Combo 52 a few years ago and love it!!! It cleans well, runs quietly, absolutely no vibration.
Jerry Gay
. . . a Speed Queen front load from Combo 52 a few years ago and love it!!! It cleans well, runs quietly, absolutely no vibration.
Jerry Gay
SQ FL
Love it. Best washer I’ve ever had. No mold problems because the outer tub is steel so it dries fast. True it lacks a heater but all you do is either a pre wash or else run the hot water faucet nearby before starting it. Much faster than waiting for a heater.
Based on others’ experiences here, I also doubt you could go wrong with any of the other brands, WP, MT, Electrolux, Samsung, LG. Some people here have had great results with Electrolux.
User error appears to be the factor behind all the complaints about FLs.
Love it. Best washer I’ve ever had. No mold problems because the outer tub is steel so it dries fast. True it lacks a heater but all you do is either a pre wash or else run the hot water faucet nearby before starting it. Much faster than waiting for a heater.
Based on others’ experiences here, I also doubt you could go wrong with any of the other brands, WP, MT, Electrolux, Samsung, LG. Some people here have had great results with Electrolux.
User error appears to be the factor behind all the complaints about FLs.
She looked at the Speed Queen front loaders but they lack a hand wash cycle. Are they really the only choice for quality laundry machines? Her LGs are only 18 months old and the washer is completely dead, she’s had technicians out four times for repairs on it and now they’re telling her to just pursue trying to get the machine replaced under the warranty but according to the techs all of the issues she’s had are typical and she’s likely to experience the same things with a replacement machine.
Uh,
any front loader is more likely to be gentler on clothes than most top loading machines, especially older style agitator machines.
I have used a commercial Speed Queen front loading washer for several years now. None of the apartments in the complex have hookups. My FEW complaints with the Speed Queen front loader are based far, far more on the inflexible nature of commercial machine controls than on the performance itself. I would strongly consider a Speed Queen FL washer.
That said, I would also give Miele serious consideration. However, while generally reliable, it is wise to find out where the nearest servicer is located before buying any new machine.
No machine is perfect, but there are machines which call for fewer compromises. Best of luck in your sister's decision making!
Lawrence/Maytagbear
any front loader is more likely to be gentler on clothes than most top loading machines, especially older style agitator machines.
I have used a commercial Speed Queen front loading washer for several years now. None of the apartments in the complex have hookups. My FEW complaints with the Speed Queen front loader are based far, far more on the inflexible nature of commercial machine controls than on the performance itself. I would strongly consider a Speed Queen FL washer.
That said, I would also give Miele serious consideration. However, while generally reliable, it is wise to find out where the nearest servicer is located before buying any new machine.
No machine is perfect, but there are machines which call for fewer compromises. Best of luck in your sister's decision making!
Lawrence/Maytagbear
pinkpower4
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Internal Heater?
One feature that may be important is the internal heater. Does the SQ FL have one?
I think the SQ FL does have a cycle that might work in place of it. How does it work?
One feature that may be important is the internal heater. Does the SQ FL have one?
I think the SQ FL does have a cycle that might work in place of it. How does it work?
jerrod6
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Does the Speed Queen FL have the handwash cycle? Maybe it does I haven't seen the new ones.
SQ FL has no internal heater.
lotsosudz
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LG FRONT LOADER
I agree that the LG top loaders are, for the most part, Crap. But don't include the front loaders in that category! Their front loaders, are good quality, excellent running machines. Not only do they include a hand wash cycle, but do include an internal heater as well. I would suggest to her to not let the overall poor quality of their top loaders, to taint her opinion of their front loaders. That's my 2 cents worth.
Hugs,
David
I agree that the LG top loaders are, for the most part, Crap. But don't include the front loaders in that category! Their front loaders, are good quality, excellent running machines. Not only do they include a hand wash cycle, but do include an internal heater as well. I would suggest to her to not let the overall poor quality of their top loaders, to taint her opinion of their front loaders. That's my 2 cents worth.
Hugs,
David
Your sis may not want to hear it, but I actually recommend LG front loaders. I have one that is now over 20 years old, it had bearings replaced when not very old (I got it for nothing as bearings and spider had failed) and it has given years of good service. I now have a second, slightly newer one which has faster spin, again got for nothing but required only trivial repair. They wash well. Older one is Korean, later one is Chinese but still good.
I agree, their top loaders are junk. Hard to imagine they come from the same company.
Otherwise I like Bosch. They are lovely washers, I have to acknowledge I have seen lots of dead ones, either they are trouble prone or maybe they are just big sellers here in Australia. They aren't bad to repair, many modern front loaders are deliberately designed to be non repairable when bearings fail, fortunately I haven't seen a Bosch or LG like that yet. I have given repaired Bosch front loaders to good friends and to my parents, and they have both been great. My parents' Bosch washer has gone to live with my nephew and is still going strong. Parents no longer with us... I have another Bosch in my shed that died young from severe abuse in a business, it is waiting for a new door seal but looks fabulous. When fixed it will come home with me.
Bear in mind my experience is with resurrecting washing machines that have been discarded, so I tend to be a few years behind the latest info.
I agree, their top loaders are junk. Hard to imagine they come from the same company.
Otherwise I like Bosch. They are lovely washers, I have to acknowledge I have seen lots of dead ones, either they are trouble prone or maybe they are just big sellers here in Australia. They aren't bad to repair, many modern front loaders are deliberately designed to be non repairable when bearings fail, fortunately I haven't seen a Bosch or LG like that yet. I have given repaired Bosch front loaders to good friends and to my parents, and they have both been great. My parents' Bosch washer has gone to live with my nephew and is still going strong. Parents no longer with us... I have another Bosch in my shed that died young from severe abuse in a business, it is waiting for a new door seal but looks fabulous. When fixed it will come home with me.
Bear in mind my experience is with resurrecting washing machines that have been discarded, so I tend to be a few years behind the latest info.
Best FL Washer By A Country Mile
The SQ FL washer has a delicate cycle, same thing as a Hand Wash Cycle.
Front load washers are by nature very delicate with clothing loads.
Even though LG FL washers perform much better than their TL machines they are still the same flimsy Chinese construction as there TL machines.
John L.
The SQ FL washer has a delicate cycle, same thing as a Hand Wash Cycle.
Front load washers are by nature very delicate with clothing loads.
Even though LG FL washers perform much better than their TL machines they are still the same flimsy Chinese construction as there TL machines.
John L.
The Speed Queen front loader is probably the best on the market, for many reasons and along with its shortcomings, can't be beat. I picked one up on FB a few months ago and can say that it would be my only choice if I could have only one washer.
For handwash, the delicate cycle with 'no-spin' selected would be gentle enough for most any need. In the pic, I have the controls set for the longest wash and rinse cycle combinations possible, a little over two hours.
For handwash, the delicate cycle with 'no-spin' selected would be gentle enough for most any need. In the pic, I have the controls set for the longest wash and rinse cycle combinations possible, a little over two hours.
tomdawg
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I whole heartily agree. I’ve watched enough washers, I can’t really tell the difference between handwash and delicate. Usually the soil setting is set to “light” as well as no spin.
The more I read about speed queen, the less I want to buy an LG... but that turbo wash 360 looks sweet!
I whole heartily agree. I’ve watched enough washers, I can’t really tell the difference between handwash and delicate. Usually the soil setting is set to “light” as well as no spin.
The more I read about speed queen, the less I want to buy an LG... but that turbo wash 360 looks sweet!
This is from my experience. Miele is the only washer your friend should be considering. Speed Queen is fine, but no onboard heater, no true cycles for things like Wool and Silk (Which the Miele has).
I wash 10+ wool sweaters each winter. I wash all of my dress shirts using the dress shirts cycle. The list goes on. If a washer that caters to special cycles is desired, with temperature control, etc. Miele should be at the very top of the list for choice of new washer.
I would not worry about the longevity of Miele. They are consistently rated higher in reliability for laundry than ANY other brand including Speed Queen. I would venture to guess that Miele will also wind up being cheaper than Speed Queen.
I would encourage you to go look at and, if possible, try each of these options. This can really help clarify which option is preferred by the purchaser.
I wash 10+ wool sweaters each winter. I wash all of my dress shirts using the dress shirts cycle. The list goes on. If a washer that caters to special cycles is desired, with temperature control, etc. Miele should be at the very top of the list for choice of new washer.
I would not worry about the longevity of Miele. They are consistently rated higher in reliability for laundry than ANY other brand including Speed Queen. I would venture to guess that Miele will also wind up being cheaper than Speed Queen.
I would encourage you to go look at and, if possible, try each of these options. This can really help clarify which option is preferred by the purchaser.
Best FL Washer By A Country Mile
The Miele FL washers are a very good choice if you want bells and whistles, it is also good if,
Space is tight, it is much smaller on the inside and outside, you will not be able to wash king sized comforters or as I do every other month wash all five of my kitchen rugs in one load in just over 30 minutes.
Cost is no object, service is very costly and often takes a long time, so she might want to have a 2nd washer.
Miele only has an estimated life of 10,000 loads, SQ FL washers can last 25,000, SQ currently has a real factory warranty 10 times as long as Mieles 1 year warranty, We have a customer that has a SS pair of SQs that chalked up 45,000 loads in a hotel laundry, these machines are now in their home for over 6 years now with no major failures ever, original bearings spider and both control boards.
John L.
The Miele FL washers are a very good choice if you want bells and whistles, it is also good if,
Space is tight, it is much smaller on the inside and outside, you will not be able to wash king sized comforters or as I do every other month wash all five of my kitchen rugs in one load in just over 30 minutes.
Cost is no object, service is very costly and often takes a long time, so she might want to have a 2nd washer.
Miele only has an estimated life of 10,000 loads, SQ FL washers can last 25,000, SQ currently has a real factory warranty 10 times as long as Mieles 1 year warranty, We have a customer that has a SS pair of SQs that chalked up 45,000 loads in a hotel laundry, these machines are now in their home for over 6 years now with no major failures ever, original bearings spider and both control boards.
John L.
Best FL Washer By A Country Mile
The Miele FL washers are a very good choice if you want bells and whistles, it is also good if,
Space is tight, it is much smaller on the inside and outside, you will not be able to wash king sized comforters or as I do every other month wash all five of my kitchen rugs in one load in just over 30 minutes.
Cost is no object, service is very costly and often takes a long time, so she might want to have a 2nd washer.
Miele only has an estimated life of 10,000 loads, SQ FL washers can last 25,000, SQ currently has a real factory warranty 10 times as long as Mieles 1 year warranty, We have a customer that has a SS pair of SQs that chalked up 45,000 loads in a hotel laundry, these machines are now in their home for over 6 years now with no major failures ever, original bearings spider and both control boards.
John L.
The Miele FL washers are a very good choice if you want bells and whistles, it is also good if,
Space is tight, it is much smaller on the inside and outside, you will not be able to wash king sized comforters or as I do every other month wash all five of my kitchen rugs in one load in just over 30 minutes.
Cost is no object, service is very costly and often takes a long time, so she might want to have a 2nd washer.
Miele only has an estimated life of 10,000 loads, SQ FL washers can last 25,000, SQ currently has a real factory warranty 10 times as long as Mieles 1 year warranty, We have a customer that has a SS pair of SQs that chalked up 45,000 loads in a hotel laundry, these machines are now in their home for over 6 years now with no major failures ever, original bearings spider and both control boards.
John L.
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