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Your Opinions Please: About To Purchase Maytag Or Samsung Laundry Pair
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ovrphil
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Hi Frigilux - I noticed that the 8000 series are discontinued, so what model did you choose? These are very good discounts, off a $1000+ unit(s). Same idea here - will be interested in your experiences as you own these. Your additional rebates and discounts are K.A.! 
Best wishes!
Best wishes!
joeypete
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I'm glad you picked Maytag too!! I really like the look of their machines. Samsung has a great designs and features, but their reliability is questionable. I have a Samsung microwave and haven't had issues with it in the year I've used it, but their poor reliability ratings stopped me from getting their dishwasher.
Can't wait to see your pics of it!
What will you do with your old set?
Can't wait to see your pics of it!
What will you do with your old set?
Phil, it's the Model 8100
Surge protector is a great idea.
I'm going to need my first pair of personal laundry machines at the end of the year (first house, yay!) and have really put the Maytags on the top of my list.
I'll 2nd, what surge protectors are recommended for large appliances, other than those cheap strips?
I'm going to need my first pair of personal laundry machines at the end of the year (first house, yay!) and have really put the Maytags on the top of my list.
I'll 2nd, what surge protectors are recommended for large appliances, other than those cheap strips?
Looks like you've come to the right decision already. I've heard several stories about Asian appliance troubles just in the last few weeks. Friends who've bought them experiencing performance and service headaches. None for me, unless they show up on CL for next to nothing, a less expensive way to get that curiosity satisfied
Good luck with the new Maytags.
Good luck with the new Maytags.
Surge Protector
If you are looking for a surge protector for an appliance here is the one you should highly consider.
Its an IsoBlok2-0 from Tripp-lite. These are heavy duty all aluminum affairs that physically screw to the grounding screw on a common duplex outlet. Unlike most so called surge protectors these also have some EMI/RFI filtering which helps take the sting out of spikes as well as isolating interference to/from the connected device.
Expect to pay $25-30 for one of these quality devices. Google will find your available sources, CDW seems to be a reliable vendor for these.
Tripp-Lite also makes a nice selection of multi-outlet surge suppressors with a line cord. If one ever needs a surge suppressor outlet strip (again with RF filtering!), and you don't want to buy plastic China junk, these are the ones to get. I have about 5 of them that have all been on the job for 15-20 years now.
If you are looking for a surge protector for an appliance here is the one you should highly consider.
Its an IsoBlok2-0 from Tripp-lite. These are heavy duty all aluminum affairs that physically screw to the grounding screw on a common duplex outlet. Unlike most so called surge protectors these also have some EMI/RFI filtering which helps take the sting out of spikes as well as isolating interference to/from the connected device.
Expect to pay $25-30 for one of these quality devices. Google will find your available sources, CDW seems to be a reliable vendor for these.
Tripp-Lite also makes a nice selection of multi-outlet surge suppressors with a line cord. If one ever needs a surge suppressor outlet strip (again with RF filtering!), and you don't want to buy plastic China junk, these are the ones to get. I have about 5 of them that have all been on the job for 15-20 years now.
ovrphil
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Thanks Frigilux
8100 - if the 8000 series are discontinued...wonder if you're getting more for your money, since there are times when the next gen products find ways to make the company more profit with some possible compromises(?) in features, materials, etc. I am just curious - can't help wonder.
Oh yes, thanks for the reply Bob.
8100 - if the 8000 series are discontinued...wonder if you're getting more for your money, since there are times when the next gen products find ways to make the company more profit with some possible compromises(?) in features, materials, etc. I am just curious - can't help wonder.
Oh yes, thanks for the reply Bob.
Great choice
Glad you chose American built Maytag!!! Great looking washer and I hope you get years of trouble free service. I generally like Whirlpool/Maytag products as well as GE. You know I love Speed Queen, but I wholeheartedly depise Korean/Chinese built company washers and dryers... Buy American made products especially appliances!
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Glad you chose American built Maytag!!! Great looking washer and I hope you get years of trouble free service. I generally like Whirlpool/Maytag products as well as GE. You know I love Speed Queen, but I wholeheartedly depise Korean/Chinese built company washers and dryers... Buy American made products especially appliances!
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mark_wpduet
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The surge protector I have
is just a power strip. It has a light on it that says the surge protector part is working. It's PROBABLY not NEARLY as good as the one the poster listed above, but I'm sure it's better than nothing.
It's interesting the last two times I have bought an appliance, A WP dishwasher in 2005 and my current Maytag (which I love) dishwasher in 2014, as soon as I chose the model I wanted, within a week, it was discontinued. This was the case with both dishwashers. I just thought that was strange..
is just a power strip. It has a light on it that says the surge protector part is working. It's PROBABLY not NEARLY as good as the one the poster listed above, but I'm sure it's better than nothing.
It's interesting the last two times I have bought an appliance, A WP dishwasher in 2005 and my current Maytag (which I love) dishwasher in 2014, as soon as I chose the model I wanted, within a week, it was discontinued. This was the case with both dishwashers. I just thought that was strange..
Well Eugene, when are these to be installed?
They would have arrived tomorrow (Tuesday), but with the Labor Day holiday they will most likely Wednesday or Thursday. Hoping they're installed Friday or Saturday. That time frame goes out the window if there's a backorder situation. I'm praying that doesn't occur, as the family I donated the Frigidaires to are coming to get them tomorrow night. Wouldn't it be funny if I had to make a trip to the laundromat for the first time since 1986?
A friend is coming over Wednesday evening to help remove the double cupboard mounted on the wall above the laundry pair. The Maytags have pedestals and won't fit under the cupboard.
Upside: My back and knees are cheering for the pedestals. It was so easy to reach into both the Maytag 7100's on pedestals on the showroom floor.
Downsides: I'm used to turning off the faucets after the last load of the day, but they will be blocked by the taller machines. Thousands of people don't turn off their water faucets and never experience a problem; hoping I'm one of them, LOL! I'll also have to adjust to hauling laundry upstairs to fold on the dining room table. I've always used the tops of the machines as a folding area. That's not really a problem; the clothes have to go back upstairs one way or another. I'll simply have to adjust to altering a 30-year routine.
A friend is coming over Wednesday evening to help remove the double cupboard mounted on the wall above the laundry pair. The Maytags have pedestals and won't fit under the cupboard.
Upside: My back and knees are cheering for the pedestals. It was so easy to reach into both the Maytag 7100's on pedestals on the showroom floor.
Downsides: I'm used to turning off the faucets after the last load of the day, but they will be blocked by the taller machines. Thousands of people don't turn off their water faucets and never experience a problem; hoping I'm one of them, LOL! I'll also have to adjust to hauling laundry upstairs to fold on the dining room table. I've always used the tops of the machines as a folding area. That's not really a problem; the clothes have to go back upstairs one way or another. I'll simply have to adjust to altering a 30-year routine.
mark_wpduet
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My Duets are on pedastals
I use the top of my machines to fold the clothes......But the pedestals aren't nearly as big then as the ones they make now..
I use the top of my machines to fold the clothes......But the pedestals aren't nearly as big then as the ones they make now..
Nice-looking Duets, Mark. The pedestals for the Maytag are 15" high (I didn't catch the typo above 'til it was too late to edit the post. They are not 17" tall.) I still think it would be uncomfortably high for me to try to fold laundry on them.
If I move a metal shelf out of its current spot and leave a 10" gap between the washer and dryer, I'd still have access to the faucets. Maytag sells a nice cart designed to be placed between the pair. That may be the solution to my faucet-access dilemma. I really don't want to leave them on all the time.
Storage on the cart and in pedestal drawers would make up for losing the metal shelving.
If I move a metal shelf out of its current spot and leave a 10" gap between the washer and dryer, I'd still have access to the faucets. Maytag sells a nice cart designed to be placed between the pair. That may be the solution to my faucet-access dilemma. I really don't want to leave them on all the time.
Storage on the cart and in pedestal drawers would make up for losing the metal shelving.
joeypete
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I have that cart above, Eugene. I love it! I put it in between my washer and dryer. I keep my laundry products on the top and then other cleaning items (cleaners, rags, etc) on the lower shelves. I really like it! I got mine at Lowe's for like $30.
iheartmaytag
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My machines, Maytags, are on 15" pedestals. But the pedestals are setting on a concrete slab in the basement approximately four inches high. This actually makes the controls at eye level for a short guy like me. The loading and unloading is perfect height, but using the the top to fold is out of the question; I have to get a step ladder to wipe down the tops of the washer & dryer.
mark_wpduet
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It will be interesting
to see how much water these use....Be sure to let me know how much the allergen cycle uses - because if I'm not mistaken, that cycle uses more water I think..maybe even more than bulky. I think that's part of the point of that cycle is using more water to flush allergens away along with higher temps...I think someone mentioned this on here a while back.
I wish my Duet had a cycle other than delicate or soak that used more water, but they all use the SAME from what I can tell.....sanitary, normal, heavy duty, whitest whites...
to see how much water these use....Be sure to let me know how much the allergen cycle uses - because if I'm not mistaken, that cycle uses more water I think..maybe even more than bulky. I think that's part of the point of that cycle is using more water to flush allergens away along with higher temps...I think someone mentioned this on here a while back.
I wish my Duet had a cycle other than delicate or soak that used more water, but they all use the SAME from what I can tell.....sanitary, normal, heavy duty, whitest whites...
Joe--- They want $68 plus shipping for the same cart at Maytag's site. Found it on Amazon where I get free 2-day shipping. Thanks for the heads-up. Looks like a nice, sturdy cart---and I'll still have access to the faucets feeding the washer.
alr2903--- I think the lens in the window is smoked; most seem to be these days. Glad the 8100 has an interior light, at any rate.
Harley--- That's a sharp set. You really don't have to reach downward at all to move laundry between machines, LOL.
John--- I like my GE dishwasher and had initially planned on getting the GE pair with the built-in risers. However, I decided not to purchase anything GE until we find out which corporation purchases the appliance division, what their intentions are, and how long parts for pre-acquisition appliances will be available. Since Maytag is well established at Whirlpool, I figured Maytag would be my best bet.
Mark--- The manual says the Allergen cycle uses more water. I'll have to see if any others use more, as well. Every cycle used the same amount in the Frigidaire. I have Saturday off (fingers crossed) so I plan to park myself in front of the Maytag and learn about the various cycles.
Installation is slated for Thursday morning. Unfortunately, I won't have a moment to play with them Thursday or Friday. Getting excited for my first non-Frigidaire front-loaders![this post was last edited: 9/8/2015-16:26]
alr2903--- I think the lens in the window is smoked; most seem to be these days. Glad the 8100 has an interior light, at any rate.
Harley--- That's a sharp set. You really don't have to reach downward at all to move laundry between machines, LOL.
John--- I like my GE dishwasher and had initially planned on getting the GE pair with the built-in risers. However, I decided not to purchase anything GE until we find out which corporation purchases the appliance division, what their intentions are, and how long parts for pre-acquisition appliances will be available. Since Maytag is well established at Whirlpool, I figured Maytag would be my best bet.
Mark--- The manual says the Allergen cycle uses more water. I'll have to see if any others use more, as well. Every cycle used the same amount in the Frigidaire. I have Saturday off (fingers crossed) so I plan to park myself in front of the Maytag and learn about the various cycles.
Installation is slated for Thursday morning. Unfortunately, I won't have a moment to play with them Thursday or Friday. Getting excited for my first non-Frigidaire front-loaders![this post was last edited: 9/8/2015-16:26]
