hey, my washing machine just broke, and since we had it for 15+ years, its time to get a new one. I was wondering if you guys can reccomand me a good washing machine that is decently priced. ty

 

Whirlpool...sell them at BEst Buy for about $350.

 

You can do a search here (seriously). We've covered the topic before. Scrib and Dfreder2 (Dave), have posted some stuff about their washers.

I'm a cheap bastard, so I got a sears kenmore (forget who actually makes those, I thought it was whirlpool), but I'm not sure... ahh... Someone here said the kenmores are made by whirlpool... http://ths.gardenweb.com/forums/load...245230962.html

More washer stuff in the Laundry Room forum (format sucks, but I like their tractor forum ):
http://ths.gardenweb.com/forums/laundry/

Greenmonster, who sometimes imagines he's a domestic goddess.

 

Not cheap, but cheap to run. Has more computer power than my first PC. (I am old)
http://usa.fisherpaykel.com/model_ov...E6D6895FDD418A

 

I would go Maytag. When I first came into the US, my ex mother-in-law had a set that was over 20 years old. Looked like crap but worked fine. So when we needed machines, we went Maytag as well. Mine are 9 years old now and still look/run like new. It can do a real big load and the drum is steel (not plastic). The new Maytags out are really nice but will keep mine until they break.

Go with the Maytags, IMHO.

 

Both my $350 Whirlpools have had steel wash tubs.

 

Maytag > * ???

My parents have a Maytag washer and dryer... from 1984. The dryer just died, but the washer still works fine.

 

I don't think Maytag is as good as they used to be, but they still make a nice machine. My mom and my grandma both have older machines that have been running without incident forever.

Whatever you do, don't buy the Neptune TL - the top loader with the white flipper discs. It is a piece of crap and it took me forever to get them to take it back and exchange it for a different kind.

I've also head the Atlantis line is a waste of money. I bought my wife a set of the front loaders with the LCD touch panels and 7 year warrenties (they were relatively inexpensive)

It cost a lot for the set, but I know they will last at least 7 years without costing me another dime, plus with the screens, she has and programmed in favorites. Now I don't get blamed for running the loads wrong because all I do is push "towels", "whites", "darks", etc. She has it all setup the way she likes.

If you've got the cash, I definately recommend them.

 

I'm also in the market for a washer and dryer for a new house. My mother just so happens to work in the returns department of a high-end appliance store (family owned). You'd be surprised how cheap Sub-Zero fridges are on the inside...

3 brands are good for washers:

- Maytag
- Whirlpool
- Fisher & Paykal
- Kenmores (as long as they are Whirlpool manufactured)

Things to avoid at all costs:
- Front loaders. They still aren't perfectred yet and have seal problems.
- Fancy electronic crap on the panel. It's usually the first thing to go in 2-3 years. Get knobs.
- Plastic wash tubs. Unlike metal, they scratch. When they scratch they start tearing at your clothes inducing wear.
- Calypso wash motion. It breaks.

Fisher's washer is good, but their dryer is kinda crappy.

My personal faves are the Maytag Atlantis series, and the medium range Whirlpools (the two-tone ones).

Good luck!

 

Can't really advise on new models - I haven't had to think about buying washer/dryer for 12 years... which is ever since we bought our Maytags.

Mike

 

How about an LG brand? For $1700, they have a combo washer/dryer unit.

 

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