|
Joined: Dec 2005
Posts: 7,019 Likes: 1
Campfire Tracker
|
OP
Campfire Tracker
Joined: Dec 2005
Posts: 7,019 Likes: 1 |
I'm looking to ditch my 4-year-old LG. It hasn't malfunctioned but has never cleaned well.
Anyone purchased a new one in the last 5 years or so?
I'm looking at a top loader, probably the 5000 or 7000.
$$$ TRUMP AT THE PUMP 2024 $$$
|
|
|
|
Joined: Jan 2006
Posts: 69,459 Likes: 15
Campfire Kahuna
|
Campfire Kahuna
Joined: Jan 2006
Posts: 69,459 Likes: 15 |
We also have an LG top loader. The 'water efficient' ones are too efficient. It uses so little water that often clothes will come out with dry spots that never even got wet. If we have much in it, we use the heavy duty or bulk bedding cycles to get enough water to get it done.
βIn a time of deceit telling the truth is a revolutionary act.β β George Orwell
It's not over when you lose. It's over when you quit.
|
|
|
|
Joined: Apr 2017
Posts: 3,176
Campfire Tracker
|
Campfire Tracker
Joined: Apr 2017
Posts: 3,176 |
We bought one last spring I think it was? I don't remember the model number but it is a top load with the agitator which my wife really wanted. It seems to work well but I don't like it because I cannot wash the larger dog beds in it otherwise the agitator tears them.
Prior to that we had a large Maytag front loader which would wash 40" x 40" dog beds. Our speed Queen washer as well but does not meet all the needs I wish.
|
|
|
|
Joined: Dec 2010
Posts: 14,408
Campfire Outfitter
|
Campfire Outfitter
Joined: Dec 2010
Posts: 14,408 |
yep. wife likes it. ours is about 3 years old. it was about 700 bucks. got the dryer to go along with it.
My diploma is a DD214
|
|
|
|
Joined: Dec 2007
Posts: 11,219 Likes: 1
Campfire Outfitter
|
Campfire Outfitter
Joined: Dec 2007
Posts: 11,219 Likes: 1 |
I have the model they use in coin laundrys. No frills, idiot proof washing machine. They hold up well.
|
|
|
|
Joined: Feb 2014
Posts: 942
Campfire Regular
|
Campfire Regular
Joined: Feb 2014
Posts: 942 |
Just happens that my daughter's family moved and needed one. I work with a store that sells appliances and that is what they recommend for a washer that is not super high tech. The service guy much prefers Speed Queen.
|
|
|
|
Joined: Dec 2005
Posts: 7,019 Likes: 1
Campfire Tracker
|
OP
Campfire Tracker
Joined: Dec 2005
Posts: 7,019 Likes: 1 |
We also have an LG top loader. The 'water efficient' ones are too efficient. It uses so little water that often clothes will come out with dry spots that never even got wet. If we have much in it, we use the heavy duty or bulk bedding cycles to get enough water to get it done. Same here, I generally add about 7 gallons per load via bucket and wash nearly everything on heavy duty and often with pre-soak. It still does a poor job of washing.
$$$ TRUMP AT THE PUMP 2024 $$$
|
|
|
|
Joined: May 2002
Posts: 10,258
Campfire Outfitter
|
Campfire Outfitter
Joined: May 2002
Posts: 10,258 |
Honest question. Why does anyone want a top loader these days?
Lunatic fringe....we all know you're out there.
|
|
|
|
Joined: Dec 2005
Posts: 7,019 Likes: 1
Campfire Tracker
|
OP
Campfire Tracker
Joined: Dec 2005
Posts: 7,019 Likes: 1 |
Simplicity, durability and initial cost are behind my thinking. I'm prepared to consider a front loader.
$$$ TRUMP AT THE PUMP 2024 $$$
|
|
|
|
Joined: Sep 2010
Posts: 4,293
Campfire Tracker
|
Campfire Tracker
Joined: Sep 2010
Posts: 4,293 |
Because the front loader will stink your whole house up.
I'd rather die in a BAD gunfight than a GOOD nursing home.
|
|
|
|
Joined: Jan 2010
Posts: 32,130 Likes: 1
Campfire 'Bwana
|
Campfire 'Bwana
Joined: Jan 2010
Posts: 32,130 Likes: 1 |
Because the front loader will stink your whole house up. Howβs that work? Iβve got a front loader. Iβm actually on my second one. We use ALL Free and Clear, but still?
If you put Taco Bell sauce in your ramen noodles it tastes just like poverty
|
|
|
|
Joined: Jan 2001
Posts: 30,926 Likes: 20
Campfire 'Bwana
|
Campfire 'Bwana
Joined: Jan 2001
Posts: 30,926 Likes: 20 |
Will be replacing our 10 YO machines real soon.........
Dryer will be NG.......not electric.......
yes.......good top loader washer......but has to be quiet !
T R U M P W O N !
U L T R A M A G A !
|
|
|
|
Joined: Nov 2009
Posts: 1,455
Campfire Regular
|
Campfire Regular
Joined: Nov 2009
Posts: 1,455 |
We have a service man in our area that says Speed Queen is the only way to go. About 6 months ago we got a new Matag, (this model had a glass top), and set on "Large Load" it tried to wash and rinse in approximately 4" of water. It didn't even get all the clothes wet, much less clean. If we put it on "super size" it washed and rinsed in about 13" of water and our water bill went up $20 per month. There just wasn't any middle ground or adjustments on it and we returned it. Good Luck
|
|
|
|
Joined: Oct 2011
Posts: 59,198 Likes: 34
Campfire Kahuna
|
Campfire Kahuna
Joined: Oct 2011
Posts: 59,198 Likes: 34 |
We also have an LG top loader. The 'water efficient' ones are too efficient. It uses so little water that often clothes will come out with dry spots that never even got wet. If we have much in it, we use the heavy duty or bulk bedding cycles to get enough water to get it done. Lol, the wife says "When I get a new washer it's gonna use 300 gallons of water per cycle, I hate this water efficient schit". I think I gotta keep her..........She scares everyone else.
Paul
"I'd rather see a sermon than hear a sermon".... D.A.D.
Trump Won!, Sandmann Won!, Rittenhouse Won!, Suck it Liberal Fuuktards.
molΙΜΛn labΓ© skΓ½la
|
|
|
|
Joined: May 2002
Posts: 10,258
Campfire Outfitter
|
Campfire Outfitter
Joined: May 2002
Posts: 10,258 |
Because the front loader will stink your whole house up. Been using front loaders for thirty years or more (on our second one), and that has not been our experience. And Mrs. FreeMe has a very sensitive nose. Outside of price - which is only a short-term consideration - I'm drawing a blank. Does the top-loader do anything better?
Lunatic fringe....we all know you're out there.
|
|
|
|
Joined: Aug 2007
Posts: 19,495
Campfire Ranger
|
Campfire Ranger
Joined: Aug 2007
Posts: 19,495 |
Buy the Speed Queen. Great machine
Retired cat herder.
|
|
|
|
Joined: Oct 2002
Posts: 96,121 Likes: 1
Campfire Oracle
|
Campfire Oracle
Joined: Oct 2002
Posts: 96,121 Likes: 1 |
My wife and SIL call the Speed Queen 'Sister Wife'
"Dear Lord, save me from Your followers"
|
|
|
|
Joined: Jan 2006
Posts: 69,459 Likes: 15
Campfire Kahuna
|
Campfire Kahuna
Joined: Jan 2006
Posts: 69,459 Likes: 15 |
We have our own well and septic. I don't care if it uses an extra 5 gal or so. I just want the stuff clean. These 'efficient' washers go along with the never-flush toilets, never-clean showers, and never-fill-the-sink kitchen faucets.
βIn a time of deceit telling the truth is a revolutionary act.β β George Orwell
It's not over when you lose. It's over when you quit.
|
|
|
|
Joined: Aug 2014
Posts: 5,044 Likes: 6
Campfire Tracker
|
Campfire Tracker
Joined: Aug 2014
Posts: 5,044 Likes: 6 |
I have a speed queen in my house. I bought it because the laundromat uses them and they are made in America. The frontloaders I have seen do not pump out completely. We had commercial ones here at work and they stunk up the whole living quarters. You could work a 12 hour shift and come in sweating and filthy, wash your clothes and they smelled like old mop water that hadn't been changed. We got rid of them after about 6 months.
|
|
|
|
Joined: May 2002
Posts: 10,258
Campfire Outfitter
|
Campfire Outfitter
Joined: May 2002
Posts: 10,258 |
On a well and septic here too. Front loaders do use less water, but that's not our main consideration. They also clean better, last longer, and are easier on clothes (making them also last longer) - in our experience.
Lunatic fringe....we all know you're out there.
|
|
|
|
171 members (2500HD, 338reddog, 204guy, 1lessdog, 2ndwind, 280shooter, 25 invisible),
1,956
guests, and
865
robots. |
Key:
Admin,
Global Mod,
Mod
|
|
Forums81
Topics1,193,446
Posts18,507,893
Members74,002
|
Most Online11,491 Jul 7th, 2023
|
|
|
|