Front Loading Washing Machines
#31
Re: Front Loading Washing Machines
I love my Kenmore HE3...will never have a top loader again!
To all who have front loaders...did you buy pedestals? We bought pedestals for the washer and dryer, but found detergent bottles don't actually fit inside without laying them down
To all who have front loaders...did you buy pedestals? We bought pedestals for the washer and dryer, but found detergent bottles don't actually fit inside without laying them down
#32
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Re: Front Loading Washing Machines
Originally Posted by ladyofthelake
Ah, so I'm not the only one who ends up with crappy stained clothes then!
#33
Re: Front Loading Washing Machines
After 6 years of crappy top loaders I treated myself to a Whirlpool front loader and have never looked backed. It's two years old now and I've never had any problems. It washes 10 times better with less water and less liquid. Yes it was more expensive than a top loader, but in the longterm it has saved me money.
#34
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Re: Front Loading Washing Machines
Originally Posted by MJC
I thought she had the baby a year AFTER you had the snip!!!
No wonder the neighbours are so friendly!!!
#35
Re: Front Loading Washing Machines
Originally Posted by AmerLisa
Have you two tried waiting till the drum is completely full of water? I've had this happen before, but it happened because I was putting the fabric softener in before the water was around the clothes.
#36
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Re: Front Loading Washing Machines
Originally Posted by Duncan Roberts
The problem with staining and top loaders is because they fill with water and drain from the bottom. This means that all the crap that was just washed out of your clothes sits on the top of the water and then lowers itself onto your clothes as it drains. It's why there is always soap left on your clothes and they don't get as clean as they might. The difference with a front loader is that the water doesn't cover the clothes so they drain the dirt away more effectively.
#37
Re: Front Loading Washing Machines
Originally Posted by AmerLisa
Yes. But anything put into the water would dissolve, wouldn't it?
#38
Re: Front Loading Washing Machines
Originally Posted by AmerLisa
Have you two tried waiting till the drum is completely full of water? I've had this happen before, but it happened because I was putting the fabric softener in before the water was around the clothes.
#39
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Joined: Sep 2003
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Re: Front Loading Washing Machines
We have a Kenmore and it's ok but not the best. It doesn't heat up the water which is crucial to get a decent wash. I also find that the washes just aren't long enough. But if it's a choice between a top loader and a front, well, there is no competition. I can't believe they have those boxes of junk over here. Just been home for a visit and used me mam's washer and my clothes are in shock from being so clean. It's enuff to make yer weep
#40
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Re: Front Loading Washing Machines
Originally Posted by ladyofthelake
Ah, so I'm not the only one who ends up with crappy stained clothes then!
#41
Joined: Feb 2002
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Re: Front Loading Washing Machines
Oddly enough the very same discussion is taking place here:
http://pub34.bravenet.com/forum/2868829928/show/617472
http://pub34.bravenet.com/forum/2868829928/show/617472
#42
Re: Front Loading Washing Machines
Originally Posted by AdobePinon
but we don't have 220V in our place.
#43
Re: Front Loading Washing Machines
Originally Posted by meauxna
What does your range/cooker plug into? I thought they were all 220?
#44
Re: Front Loading Washing Machines
Originally Posted by Russ&Jayne
We have a Kenmore and it's ok but not the best. It doesn't heat up the water which is crucial to get a decent wash. I also find that the washes just aren't long enough. But if it's a choice between a top loader and a front, well, there is no competition. I can't believe they have those boxes of junk over here. Just been home for a visit and used me mam's washer and my clothes are in shock from being so clean. It's enuff to make yer weep
I didn't consider buying a pedestal for either the washer and dryer (we purchased both at the same time) 'cos I have no back problems nor knee problems.
NC Penguin
#45
Re: Front Loading Washing Machines
Originally Posted by NC Penguin
My Maytag front loader is the model that includes the internal heater.