AmerLisa

Actually Kenmore also sticks their name on LG's and Amanas....in the fridge department.

Bob

NCP's got one, so no doubt she'll chirp in with a comment, though I'm sure you could probably find a few comments with a quick search

They are nice though, but not cheap...

Big Vern

I just bought a front loader set from Sears, Kennore ones, pretty reasonable, $699 for the washer, $499 for the dryer.

I can't tell you what they're like though, they haven't delivered them yet.

....er, maybe I should have waited a few days before posting this...

Pimpbot

We have a top loader and it sucks. I can never use fabric softner in it because it leaves stains on the clothes.

Angry White Pyjamas

They do wash fast though. And you can get a lot in them.

Incidently to the OP sears sell them I believe.

Ray

Both our washer and dryer are white .. I noticed this once ..when I ventured into this little room to see what was there ... never been back since ..

Angry White Pyjamas

You have a washer and dryer? My wife says we do too but I've never seen them. Personally I think she goes to the laundrette with it all when im not looking.

NC Penguin

You have a good memory, Bob!

Yes, I have a front loading washing machine. Have had no problem in the 16 months I've had it. Read reviews of the Maytag Neptune 6500 here.

I have to admit that I probably run my washing machine less often than most American families (especially those with kids). I only run it twice a week and I buy and use HE detergent (which is key to cleaning and getting rid of the detergent from your wash).

If you haven't already found this site, I highly recommend This Home Site which has a Laundry Forum (yes, it's true).



NC Penguin

NC Penguin

Front loaders are inherently expensive (if you want one that is half decent) because the American public is slowly catching on to the benefits of
"European" style washing machines. If you can't afford to/are not willing to pay the higher amount (front loaders can be three times more expensive than toploaders), to be honest, you best forget it.

I can honestly say, with a front loader I'm using less water to wash a load, less electricity, and cost of detergent is turning out to be cheaper (one large tub of powder for whites lasts almost a year).



NC Penguin

AdobePinon

Got a GE front loader. Wanted a Bosch but we don't have 220V in our place. It works fine and cleans well, but I'm slowly collecting screws, nuts, and bolts that fall out the bottom from time to time. So I'll probably have something else in a year or so.

If you're considering a front-loader and it's not going on the ground floor, check your floor construction first. Many places here do not have floors that are really built to take the vibration from a front-loader. If you have an iffy floor, pay attention to how well balanced the washer is. The Asko is allegedly very well balanced, but my GE sure isn't.

geordiegirl2

we've got the whirlpool front loader and dryer,its much better than the top loader we had, it doesn't eat the clothes like they did.

Rushman

I did the laundry once, while she was in hospital having the baby.........






soon as mother and baby came home I rushed out and had a vasectomy. Just in case it ever happened again.

MJC

I thought she had the baby a year AFTER you had the snip!!!

Duncan Roberts

Kenmore are basically a sears own brand, they get whatever they can and stick a Kenmore label on them.
I have a Frigidaire, made by Electrolux, front loader. I looked into it a lot and there was just no way I was getting a top loader. The washer was 797 or 747, can't remember, but working out the amount of water and electricity it would use plus the cost of clothes that get ruined by top loaders I figured that in 4 or 5 years it would be cheaper than one of the 400-500 top loaders. It is also very quiet and does a great job in general. You can't really use the old excuse that there aren't any liquids or powders for front loaders anymore because there are quite a few. Even I found one and i am allergic to the biological ones. Cant remember the number but it is on the Sears website. I think it is the 3.5 cubic foot Frigidaire.
I also agree that the laundry forum is a good un!

ladyofthelake

Ah, so I'm not the only one who ends up with crappy stained clothes then!