mrb627
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I would go GAS only because its cheaper to use........for some areas, Electric may be cheaper, your mileage may vary....but I have everything hooked to gas....heater, water heaters, stoves, outside grill, dryers, fireplaces...
a second notion for us who have several units hooked up, its easier to run several gas lines/ports, than 220 line and circuit breakers that you may not have the space for or capability in the circuit box...
a second notion for us who have several units hooked up, its easier to run several gas lines/ports, than 220 line and circuit breakers that you may not have the space for or capability in the circuit box...
I need to decide if I want a gas
Gas all the way.
Electricity rates are going nowhere but up, thanks to the EPA and Obama's attack on the coal industry.
Moreover, in a power failure you can still do laundry with a mid-size generator if need be.
Gas all the way.
Electricity rates are going nowhere but up, thanks to the EPA and Obama's attack on the coal industry.
Moreover, in a power failure you can still do laundry with a mid-size generator if need be.
You may have already made your purchase by now, but if not, one consideration that might be important to you regards who will service your machines if they need work.
Do you have a trusted appliance repair shop you've used in the past and would like to continue using? If so, I'd check with them to make sure the brand you're considering buying is one they are trained to service.
Do you have a trusted appliance repair shop you've used in the past and would like to continue using? If so, I'd check with them to make sure the brand you're considering buying is one they are trained to service.
The purchase is contingent on my purchasing my first home.
Basically we are in R&D of things
I do appreciate all the input so far.
Basically we are in R&D of things
I do appreciate all the input so far.
Speed Queen
Buy big box and all you will be dealing with is garbage. I learned that the hard way over the years. The new whirlpools arent that bad but take litterally 3 to6 times longer to wash. The WT 4800 takes over an hour to do a load, with stops, soaks, coast down spins ect.
Buy big box and all you will be dealing with is garbage. I learned that the hard way over the years. The new whirlpools arent that bad but take litterally 3 to6 times longer to wash. The WT 4800 takes over an hour to do a load, with stops, soaks, coast down spins ect.
Try This:
If you seriously believe that Cold water is "The Best" for washing everything, then I suggest you try this:
<ol>
<li>Wash hands</li>
<li>Cover in greasy substance (Moisturiser, Sunscreen, Olive oil ETC)</li>
<li>Try washing them in COLD water with some amount of soap for approximately 10 seconds</li>
<li>Repeat steps 1-3, changing water temperature only. DO NOT use MORE or LESS soap</li>
</ol>
Now tell us, which works better? Obviously the warm water, which is why I now wash my hands in Warm-Hot water almost all the time. Otherwise, I use more soap, and get less cleanliness.
I also suggest looking at the link below from the (Australian) Victorian Health Department, from which I will cite the following, "Use soap and warm running water and wash hands for at least 10 seconds. Liquid soap is best."
This statement is conveying that for effective cleaning (Germ removal/Soil Removal), you MUST use Warm water (or Hot, if you can stand). Therefore, your statements are nullified (Un-truthful, false, silly etc).
I must also ask, if you have so much faith in Cold water, why wash Bedsheets in Hot water (Or even bother taking a Hot shower? Maybe your body will last longer too!)? I thought Cold water was "best" for these things, after all you stated clearly, "You can get the same cleaning power from cold water..."
If you still don't believe us, try it for yourself washing in Hot or Warm more often, and for goodness sake RE-READ what has been posted who knows how many times over the years on this site.
You have your opinion, and we have ours. Don't go blasting your High-Pressure Water Cannon onto every person who disagrees with your set ways. Like others have said, start another thread but DO NOT hijack others threads.
*RANT OVER*
If you seriously believe that Cold water is "The Best" for washing everything, then I suggest you try this:
<ol>
<li>Wash hands</li>
<li>Cover in greasy substance (Moisturiser, Sunscreen, Olive oil ETC)</li>
<li>Try washing them in COLD water with some amount of soap for approximately 10 seconds</li>
<li>Repeat steps 1-3, changing water temperature only. DO NOT use MORE or LESS soap</li>
</ol>
Now tell us, which works better? Obviously the warm water, which is why I now wash my hands in Warm-Hot water almost all the time. Otherwise, I use more soap, and get less cleanliness.
I also suggest looking at the link below from the (Australian) Victorian Health Department, from which I will cite the following, "Use soap and warm running water and wash hands for at least 10 seconds. Liquid soap is best."
This statement is conveying that for effective cleaning (Germ removal/Soil Removal), you MUST use Warm water (or Hot, if you can stand). Therefore, your statements are nullified (Un-truthful, false, silly etc).
I must also ask, if you have so much faith in Cold water, why wash Bedsheets in Hot water (Or even bother taking a Hot shower? Maybe your body will last longer too!)? I thought Cold water was "best" for these things, after all you stated clearly, "You can get the same cleaning power from cold water..."
If you still don't believe us, try it for yourself washing in Hot or Warm more often, and for goodness sake RE-READ what has been posted who knows how many times over the years on this site.
You have your opinion, and we have ours. Don't go blasting your High-Pressure Water Cannon onto every person who disagrees with your set ways. Like others have said, start another thread but DO NOT hijack others threads.
*RANT OVER*
While I'm Here
Considering your requirements, I will say what everyone else has said and tell you to get a Speed-Queen.
If the price is too much, then yes, I would probably say a G-E (Or equivalent) "Filter-Flo" model would be appropriate, provided you aren't afraid to get your hands dirty if something goes wrong. Personally, I'd take this option, since it (shouldn't) break the bank and is far more environmentally friendly when so many unloved machines are about these days. Besides, these machines are proven and are perhaps more solid than SQ machines of today, which I hear have issues with leaks after time and timer failures.
As for lint removal concerns and FL machines, they tend to work nicely when you wash Lint-Givers/Takers SEPARATELY from one-another, and use a cycle with a higher water level for washing and rinsing (Adding a Pre-Wash or Extra Rinse, as well as higher temperatures usually works).
Using an environmentally friendly fabric softener (or sensitive skin version without dangerous ingredients) wouldn't hurt either if you have more extreme issues with fluff and lint on such items.
Considering your requirements, I will say what everyone else has said and tell you to get a Speed-Queen.
If the price is too much, then yes, I would probably say a G-E (Or equivalent) "Filter-Flo" model would be appropriate, provided you aren't afraid to get your hands dirty if something goes wrong. Personally, I'd take this option, since it (shouldn't) break the bank and is far more environmentally friendly when so many unloved machines are about these days. Besides, these machines are proven and are perhaps more solid than SQ machines of today, which I hear have issues with leaks after time and timer failures.
As for lint removal concerns and FL machines, they tend to work nicely when you wash Lint-Givers/Takers SEPARATELY from one-another, and use a cycle with a higher water level for washing and rinsing (Adding a Pre-Wash or Extra Rinse, as well as higher temperatures usually works).
Using an environmentally friendly fabric softener (or sensitive skin version without dangerous ingredients) wouldn't hurt either if you have more extreme issues with fluff and lint on such items.
