Happy Birthday to Me

[ksmith]

Washer went bye-bye at 1115 this morning. No agitation, along with the leaking-which-had-been-going-on-for-a while. Truth be told, I think the agitator had been out of a week or more, but I never bothered to check. Clothes were coming out wetter than usual, but not dripping. Until this morning.

Called local appliance store. Went to visit local appliance store. By noon, I had purchased a Maytag washer and dryer--Bravos line, top-loading washer.

By 230pm, it was installed. I hit their delivery sweet spot. I'm washing and drying clothes as I type.

I think this sets some sort of record or something.



Dealer and I talked about the pros and cons of top loaders and front loaders. I was leaning toward a front loader because they are supposedly easier on clothes, but the newer model top loader agitators push the water through the clothes rather than the clothes through the water, so they've buffered that problem somewhat. But, front loaders can vibrate like mad, and there are issues with load size and such. I needed to be realistic--I don't wash 3-4 loads a day. There are times when I only need to fill a washer a quarter full. I don't need the headache of a Porsche washer.

Learned something interesting about the latest hot models, Samsung and LG. They're competitive, price-wise, but they are apparently a stone bitch to try to get repaired, at least in this part of the country. This local place would like to sell those brands, but even they have trouble getting the parts. I had been interested in a Samsung set, but decided I didn't need the service headache.

Comments

[kristine-smith.livejournal.com]

The one in the demo is the top of the line. My model is the B450, which only comes in white, and doesn't have a window or a few of the options, but is still darned nice.

Yup, it's HE. Thanks for the tip on the detergents!

[dancinghorse.livejournal.com]

I experimented with mine--started with a tablespoon and it worked. Yours is bigger (mine is 3.5 cu.ft.) so may take more.

It's definitely saved me money, between the 75% lower water use, next to no detergent, and the Energy Star thing. Let's hear it for technology!

My dryer is a Maytag btw--Centennial. Not as fancy as yours, but I'm really happy with it.

[(Anonymous)]

I have a Gibson front loader. Mine takes loads big and small. It takes one load that's too big for a regular top loader. (A quilt) It uses 1/4 cup of detergent a load. And it also uses a ton less water and a ton less power than the top loader. I love it. It's 10 years old now, and still going strong.

Adrianne