What do you guys think of this washer?

[ryner1988]

RE563

Which cycles do you use on it most often? From what it looks, I would probably use normal, heavy duty, and bulky the most, unless this is one of those washers where normal is horrible and permanent press actually works better.

 

[gelaundry4ever]

on my washer...

I use mainly the normal cycle. It is a front load Kenmore Elite by LG with the accelerate wash..

 

[re563]

ryner1988

I use normal, permanent press, whites, and delicates. The best feature (at least for me) is that after every 40 cycles, it tells you it's time to run the tub clean cycle.

 

[combo52]

Cleaning automatic washers

No washing machine new or old should ever need a clean cycle, if a machine that is supposed to be cleaning your laundry is getting dirty your laundry is not clean.

Out of the hundreds of machines I’ve used in my lifetime I have never cleaned one and never gotten any kind of buildup in them.

I rebuilt my 71 lady Kenmore in 1978 I just completed re-building the thing I didn’t even have to wipe out the outer tub or anything there’s nothing in it.

I’ve had my Speed Queen frontload for 15 years now still smells like new inside have not even wiped off the door boot or the door window even.

If you use your washer properly there should never be a reason to clean it it’s just a waste of energy and chemicals trying to clean up a mess from using the machine improperly.

Same thing goes for a dishwasher I’ve had my two whirlpool dishwashers in the kitchen for 33 years never even thought about cleaning either one of them they look like new inside, if the glassware etc. and silverware is coming out sparkling there’s no buildup in the machine.

John L

 

[DADoES]

 
Yeahbut much of the rest of the world is chronic with bad usage habits, exacerbated by the marketing push for ice-cold temperatures and fear of the slightest hint of sudsing.

 

[re563]

You are correct DADoES

Not to mention, one must take into account of water hardness in their area. Here in Texas the water is hard. Mineral deposits form quickly on everything, so I do let my washer run the "clean cycle" with some borax in the machine. This helps here with the mineral deposits and keeps it looking new.