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Post by ohiodianna on Jun 6, 2016 18:01:18 GMT
I have a front loading washer that is 8 years old and has quit. So I am washer shopping today right after work. Can you wonderful ladies share your preference of front loading VS top loading with no agitator in the top loader? My washer that just died is a front loader and I never had any trouble with it. However, would like opinions on top loaders and if you have had both which you preferred.
Thanks
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Post by gale w on Jun 6, 2016 18:10:31 GMT
Is there a reason you want no agitator? I love my speed queen traditional top loader.
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Post by ohiodianna on Jun 6, 2016 18:12:48 GMT
I like being able to wash bedspreads and bigger loads at home with out the agitator taking up a lot of space.
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Post by malibou on Jun 6, 2016 18:15:52 GMT
Marking my spot. I think my 17 year old 1st generation Maytag Neptune front loader might be thinking of packing it in.
I remember a washing machine thread that overwhelming recommended the Speed Queen top load, but I don't remember if it was with or without the agitator.
J
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Post by anxiousmom on Jun 6, 2016 18:24:32 GMT
I want my agitator back. I swear, this top loader that I own and is supposed to save water and has no agitator doesn't get my clothes clean. I have heard all the arguments that try to tell me otherwise, but when I wash my clothes with my son's and my clothes come out smelling like his cologne-you can not tell me that they are clean. So my recommendation: go to a thrift store and buy an old one that doesn't have electronics, has an agitator and the ability to soak.  |
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Post by ohiodianna on Jun 6, 2016 18:28:40 GMT
You know I agree with the electronics. I think that was part of the death of mine. It misbehaved on Friday and my husband came home from work to look at it as we thought the belt. He unplugged it moved it checked the back to see if belt broken. Nothing. Plugged it back in and played with it and it spun. So we thought like a computer unplugging it for a few minutes reset it. But it stopped again on Saturday and that did not work. So out it go.
Might be fixable but at 8 years old I am not going to spend 200.00 to try to fix to end up having to buy a new one anyway.
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Post by **GypsyGirl** on Jun 6, 2016 18:34:59 GMT
We bought this LG top load washer last summer and have been very pleased with it. It cleans much better than my old Maytag with an agitator. I like that I can just toss a few items in, or a big king size comforter. The steam and sanitary cycles are good since I am washing pet blankets frequently. This is the largest capacity they make, but there are smaller capacity machines for less money. Bought ours at Sears and were told by the salesman that the Kenmore model like this is made by LG. We would have purchased it, but there was a wait for it and I needed a washer asap. |
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Post by momstime on Jun 6, 2016 19:30:25 GMT
Speed Queen...with the agitator. I can wash all my bedding in mine. No bells. Not even a whistle to signal the load is finished. I don't care. Clothes come out perfectly clean, not tangled in knots and in under 30 minutes...usually way under.
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mimima
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Post by mimima on Jun 6, 2016 20:03:03 GMT
Upon the recommendation of several Peas, I just bought a Speed Queen washer and dryer, and have been very happy.
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Post by janeinbama on Jun 6, 2016 20:27:08 GMT
Speed Queen is what my Mother got and they work great. I am ready to replace my 15+ year old Maytag set.
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Post by SweetieBsMom on Jun 6, 2016 21:25:03 GMT
Is there a reason you want no agitator? I love my speed queen traditional top loader. I swear by all that is good and holy, that that will be my next washing machine. |
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