Washers and dryer

[concettaparsons]

I think this will be the best place for me to get the best recommendations on washing machines.I recently purchased an automatic washer. It was working smoothly for the first few days. Now it has started making some weird noises and it is often shaking. I don't have much experience with washers, so I can't figure out the reason for this problem.The repairing cost is too high, so I have planned to purchase a new one. While searching for recommendations I came across this http://www.theshockdoctors.ca/blog/general/replacing-washer-dryer-need-know/ and got few ideas on how to select a good washer. But i'll not be able to purchase a washer by my own, because I don't want to buy something which looks good outside but needs to get replaced once used. So I need some suggestions from you on the best washers available. Hope all of you will have a good and efficient washers in your home. Please share your experiences. Any suggestions are greatly welcomed. Thank you.

 

[brucelucenta]

It all depends on what kind of washer you feel the need to have. Front loader or top loader. If you go with a front load machine there are many good machines to choose from. If you want a top loader, something I personally would try to discourage, there is only one clear choice. That choice would be speed queen. I personally have an LG made front load set that I am quite happy with. New machines are made to use significantly less water than traditional washers and front load machines can do a very good job with little water usage. That is NOT the case with top load machines. Top load machines are really not designed to use so little water and in most cases do not do too well in comparison. Speed Queen is the only top load machine available that actually washes and rinses like traditional top load machines if set properly. So what it boils down to is this: a speed queen top load machine or many of the other brand front load machines. Up until about 3 years ago, I ALWAYS used a top load washer. After getting my new front load washer and matching dryer, I would never go back to a top loader. My front load machine holds more, washes better and with hotter water because of the "steam treat" option and the cloths receive less wear and tear with virtually NO linting at all. It spins the water out so well they are practically dry when you put them in the dryer, which cuts down on drying time too. Washing does take longer, about twice or three times as long as a traditional washer, but is worth the longer time. I can also rinse my clothes up to 3 extra rinses and still save on water usage because of the lower water level it uses. Good luck with whatever you choose to buy.

 

[foraloysius]

<span style="font-family: 'book antiqua', palatino;">Some strange advice there. Get the largest capacity washer, but not the largest capacity...</span>

 

<h2 style="padding: 0px; margin: 0px 0px 15px; color: #666666;">What the experts recommend when selecting a new Washer and Dryer:</h2>
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<li style="padding: 0px 0px 10px 5px; margin: 0px; font-size: 15px; line-height: 20px;">Select the largest capacity washer and dryer that will fit in your home.  In the interest of saving water and energy high efficient washers have a longer, more sophisticated wash cycle, so they must do a larger load to make up for the extra time consumed.  Dryers are sized to match the washer capacity, and have sophisticated moisture sensors, thermostats and timers to ensure the efficient drying of your clothes.</li>
<li style="padding: 0px 0px 10px 5px; margin: 0px; font-size: 15px; line-height: 20px;">Make sure that you do not get carried away with the largest capacity! Some top loaders have a tub so deep you have to have tongs handy to get your socks out of the bottom of the tub.</li>
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[henene4]

That advice makes perfect sense (though I'd not agree with it), it is just so badly phrased.

The perfect size for a washer is the one which surley holds the biggest loads you wash at least once a year in my opinion.
You are allergic and need to wash your 8 pillows every three months? Get something as big as possible.
You never washed your pillows before and don't want to do so in the future? Get something smaller.