So I bought a washer - advice for installing it myself? Pick up tomorrow!

[meldew]

YES! I do have a rotating old-fashioned clothesline! I go through spells of using it and not using it. I can't fit more than a load at a time on it and it's so humid here with showers almost every afternoon and evening... In the fall and the spring it's brilliant though. Thanks for reminding me. I need the kick in the pants to use it sometimes.

Also a shout-out to Magvent dryer vent - they make the magnetic vent connectors for dryers and I misplaced half of mine and they are working with me to get the parts I needed within the week. It's such a great idea - you just push the dryer into near proximity of the vent and it connects. Love it.

 

[meldew]

And I made a grocery run this morning and got Persil pods, tide HE turbo, and Ariel powder to try. Now onto washing bedding! I'm holding off on the fabric softener and scent beads.... I do love perfumed clothes though.

 

[rp2813]

Apparently I wisely decided long ago to block this "Bob" person's posts from view (I don't even know who he might be at this point) so I didn't see what he wrote, but it just validates my decision.

 

As for your Maytag being tinny, that's nothing new.  When we bought an Amana set in 1997 (Speed Queen clones) the dryer was a rattle trap from day one.  I had a service tech out early on while the machines were still under warranty.  He happened to live nearby and was a reasonable guy and easy to talk with about appliances.  He told me -- lo, those 21 years ago -- that dryers are "just tin" and not to expect the Amana to be anywhere near as quiet as our trusty Maytag HOH had been for 25 years or so until its bearings began to squeal.

 

Definitely pursue a discount or full replacement from Best Buy due to the defects on your Maytag.  I have to wonder if employees at the factory get dinged if they kick a machine out of the packaging queue, so they send them out to market with defects instead.

 

[appnut]

Melissa,

 

I couldn't respond earlier as I was trying to leave for work and also at work today.  I was mortified to see the rude comment above. 

 

Yes, I do believe the 3770 is being replaced.  LG has just started placing their upcoming models on their web site--and thus far the 2 upcoming new ones don't have TurboWash, but I expect subsequent new models will. 

 

If you're ever curious as to what the wash water temperature is on a load, there is a combination of buttons that will show the temperature in Celsius.  I don't have the combination, but I would imagine some of the other LG owners can provide that information.  Another button combination will yield spin RPM speed. 

 

Personally, I'm very thankful you have a  large family.  Appears your family has been bountifully blessed on all sorts of levels.  I will put you and your family on my prayer list for God to continue to bestow His blessings upon you and your family. 

 

And remember, if you have questions, you know you can always ask and we will provide the information you seek.   

 

 

 

[meldew]

resolution!

Thank you so much! Raising children and teens is so exhausting but I can't imagine anything different. I really need endurance and wisdom to get these kids raised . Laundry and cooking is the easy part. Thank you for praying!

Well I spoke with the store manager. He was very kind. He offered two things. One, I could get them to bring a replacement and take the old one away. Two, he'd pick up the one I have and refund my money.

So I opted for the matching LG dryer. They think they'll get one on August 20. Hopeful! They'll take this one back. He didn't even want to look at my photographs! He was very understanding and said about 5% of the appliances are shipped with damage unfortunately.

So I will have my matching set with the possibility of another washer or dryer down the road if I stack these. Really excited. Thanks everyone!

 

[mark_wpduet]

I like how

even though your FL washer isn't on a pedestal nor is it matching, that they are basically the same height - aside from the back raised panel of the dryer.

I'm honestly not sure how 2 tbs of detergent would cause suds. I guess I'm used to my duet over the years hardly creating suds at all, and I use more than 2 tbs. I wouldn't think that's enough. I kept a scooping cup when I bought a huge bucket of sears power a long time ago, and I usually use 1 and 1/2 of those. It's not a large scoop and some here probably know what I'm talking about. I'm thinking if you saw suds you have soft water.

You're right, you'll be able to knock out a LOT more laundry with that FL washer. EVEN IF you only fill it 75% full with dry clothes, which is what I do. I will have what looks like a huge amount of laundry to do. It looks like 5 loads, but it ends up being 3 loads, and my duet is smaller than that LG. Be sure to pull that detergent cup out and drain it if there's water in there and leave it pulled out too.

I second calling Home Depot. Keep what you've got but get a discount on it. I was able to do this with my side x side fridge. It was like $1098 total and there was a super small dent in the front that I noticed AFTER it was installed. They gave $110 back for that.

 

[appnut]

Melissa, you are most welcome.  Glad you are taking option 1 and hopefully will get the replacement dryer by the 3rd week of August. 

 

Mark, maybe she had suds residue from the previous washer and that caused extra suds. 

 

[rolls_rapide]

It's funny (odd) that they'd let a machine leave the factory with such defects. The unpainted/corrosion defect is alarming.

As for the bent foot and dent, perhaps the conveyor belt speed in the factory is set for a quicker throughput (that wouldn't surprise me in the least), leading to bashing, thumping and crashing. That might also explain the half-paint effort.

It's good your retailer is a decent chap.

 

[wft2800]

The planned parenthood comment was uncalled for, but 99% of the membership here are gay blokes (I'm one of very few straight blokes here!), and there is a segment of gay males who can be very bitchy, especially about kids and families. I'm guessing Bob is one of 'em! Oh well. I could say more, but this forum isn't the place for arguments about population growth and sustainability!

 

[vacerator]

I'm gay and

Love kids. I helped raise two. Gay blokes have kids also, especially these days.
They also adopt.
My spouse is also of Italian descent, and the pressure to give mom and dad grand kids is still very prevolent.
Well now I'm a grandpa too.
Some straights used to give me grief, calling me an abomination.

 

[ea56]

Re: Reply #47

there is a segment of gay males who can be very bitchy, especially about kids and families. I'm guessing Bob is one of 'em! Oh well.

Also, uncalled for! Especially when you are aware that many members are gay males,myself included. Discretion is the better part of valor. Why would you want to purposely offend other members?

Eddie

 

[wft2800]

I said a segment, not a majority! I have some gay friends, none of 'em are bitchy, but I have met a few gay guys who have an outright loathing of straight people and their families. Tiny unrepresentative minority, I'm quite sure!

 

[meldew]

Wow I’m surprised the tangent this went on. I don’t care about someone’s orientation or choice of family size... this was unexpected. I haven’t personally experienced dislike or judgment from the gay people I know. Maybe it’s a regional thing more than a cultural thing. I guess you learn something every day!

 

[speedqueen]

I see we've rolled out the welcome mat for you, Meldew. Us collectors can be interesting folks, to put it mildly.

 

[foraloysius]

Now, shall we stay on topic please. No more diversions and nasty comments please!