Front loading washer and dryer recommendation?

[StickyRice]

Has anyone here tried out Maytag washer and dryers? Any input on this brand?

[suntan]

From CR:

[suntan]

Washers:

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Dryers:

[suntan]

FYI LG is the OEM for virtually every brand out there... They also provide virtually every repair part for every brand.

[msommers]

Wicked, thanks for the information man!

Edit: I wonder if some of those are US-only models. The one washer you have checked off (the LG) looks really good but I can't seem to find it on the CDN site.

Also has anyone heard much or dealt with Bowest Appliances?

[r3ccOs]

I have an LG and its been whisper quiet

I really haven't ever used the steam cycle on the washer, but honestly, steam drying is even a bit of a gimmic (other than sanitizing things in the dryer)

I wouldn't buy an other pair, unless it was for a Miele or a Bosch

[suntan]

Ah, found the Canadian-specific stuff:

Washers:

[suntan]

Dryers:

[Street_Soldier]

OK, its finally time to get a new washer and dryer, just been busy the last little while.

Here is what I m considering so far...

Kenmore MD 3.8 cu. Ft. Front-Load Washer & 7.0 cu. Ft. Electric Dryer
http://www.sears.ca/product/kenmore-...26-48021-48021

LG 4.1 Cu. Ft. Front Load Washer & LG 7.1 Cu. Ft. Electric Dryer
http://www.futureshop.ca/en-CA/produ.../10206562.aspx

http://www.futureshop.ca/en-CA/produ.../10206561.aspx


The Kenmore is $250 cheaper in price and doesn't require a stacking kit so its about $320 less than the LG.

Other than the load size 3.9 Cu. Ft vs 4.1 Cu. Ft and the motor type belt vs direct is there anything else I should be aware of?

The extra space isn't a big deal to me seeing as I don't have much to wash usually.

I was also told that the direct drive motor is no better than a belt driven one seeing as todays Kevlar belts are much better and will last the life of the machine itself. Can someone verify this?

Thanks

[msommers]

Just an FYI, those LG 2250 washer/dryer are on sale for $1200 at Home Depot for this week. I snagged a pair, sounds like they have lots of stock. Delivered, take away of the pieces of shit the previous owners left me, W/D and GST I managed $1350.

Now I just need a new range. Suntan, do you have any Consumer Reports stuff on CDN listed electric (non-induction) ranges by chance?!

[msommers]

So Lowes has that same set for $1124 vs $1196 at home depot. I tried to get them to beat it but they'd match. Maybe because I bought them already? Worth a shot if you're in the market because you might get 10% more off.

[OU812]

Why does everyone have such a hardon for front loaders? I hate having to ebnd over to do laundy which I also hate.

[suntan]

Uses way less detergent, uses waaaaay less water (about 40% less), gets clothes cleaner, gentler on clothes, can stuff way more into a front loader, most can do large blankets, duvets; wrings out way more water so less drying time = less $$$ to do laundry.

[masoncgy]

^ That's if you're comparing a front load to a conventional top load washer.

You can purchase HE top load washers now that give you the same kind of efficiencies as a front load washer but in a top load configuration. In fact, a lot of the time, the HE top load washer will have the same capacity as a front load washer at a similar price point & features list.

Good example here:
http://www.maytag.ca/en_CA/laundry-1...-2/washers-3/-[MVWB980BG]-1505310/MVWB980BG/#

I actually prefer these to the front loads I have, even though my Samsungs have been great and I would sell that set to anyone. I don't like all the bending (I'm 6'1) and my laundry room configuration will not allow for a side-by-side set up, so stacked front loads it is.

[Seth1968]

If you've got problems with slight bending over for the occasional laundry load, then you probably shouldn't be alive.

[masoncgy]

^ If you're a household of 4 like us or more, it's not occassional. Our laundry pair runs everyday and often more than once a day.

Things get stuck at the back of the wash drum requiring you to get down and reach back and fish it out... it might seem like nothing, but it gets old after awhile... and if you can buy a washer that doesn't do that, why wouldn't you?

[suntan]

The HE top loaders don't do as well in the CR ratings, and also you have to watch out for models that prohibit the washing of bedding and waterproof clothing (LG, Samsung and Kenmore Elite).

[codetrap]

I have the Maytag top loaders. Bought them specifically because of the gi-normous capacity. I can wash my water resistant sleeping bags in them no problem at all.

[Wrinkly]

Can't comment on other brands mentioned here because I've no experience of them (except for the old school Hotpoint pair I had previously).

Eight years ago I purchased a Miele pair. Expensive but well worth it IMO, never a single problem (until recently, a slight intermittent leak from the washer, but after eight years trouble free, i think thats more than reasonable). They've suffered VERY heavy usage, too! Gotta love that German engineering