High Efficiency Washers
#71
I have the Samsung HE washer and dryer on pedestals. I really like the set - especially not having to bend over to put clothes in and out. The storage in the pedestals is nice to have. I also make my own fabric softener and washing detergent so I save a lot of money and it probably actually pays for the w/d by doing that.... We purchased ours from Lowe's 4 years ago when we moved here from TX.
#72
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Join Date: Feb 2013
Location: Central Maryland
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I bought a top loading HE machine by samsung. I try to run the clean cycle every 2 weeks and leave the top open when not in use.
At first I had stinky/sour towels, but now I run with a small amount of bleach, and extra rinse cycle and promptly get in the dryer and all is good.
My sister has a front loader and had problem with stinky clothes and washer. Glad I got a top loader.
At first I had stinky/sour towels, but now I run with a small amount of bleach, and extra rinse cycle and promptly get in the dryer and all is good.
My sister has a front loader and had problem with stinky clothes and washer. Glad I got a top loader.
#73
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#75
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Join Date: Jul 2010
Location: Desert Southwest
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BEWARE THE HIGH EFFICIENCY WASHER!!! If you ever want to wash with HOT water again, stay away from these; especially the front loaders. They may have a "HOT" setting, but you will not get hot water. The only way to get really hot water, not the "new, high efficiency" hot (that is to say lukewarm at best) is to disconnect the cold water and wait while a very small trickle of hot water fills the washer. This can take a very long time, depending on how efficient your washer it.
#77
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Join Date: Sep 2011
Location: Central NY
Posts: 859
Oh boy...this is as hot a topic as what kind of vacuum to buy...LOL!!
I LOVE my HE front loader. I have NEVER had any smells or mold....I never wipe any parts, but I leave the door open between loads. I have never had an over sudsing problem. I believe that my clothes are cleaner than with a top loader (The water goes through more changes, it doesn't just get sloshed in the dirty water for the whole wash cycle). And the water/detergent usage is much less than a top loader. It's great for a couple because I don't need to wait for a "Full load", although I usually do. I have far less lint in the dryer, therefore I must assume that the front loader is not as hard on clothes (not wringing them around a post). After all,think about it, lint is your clothes falling apart.
This will be a tough decision because we all know we are right!!!! Good luck deciding.
I LOVE my HE front loader. I have NEVER had any smells or mold....I never wipe any parts, but I leave the door open between loads. I have never had an over sudsing problem. I believe that my clothes are cleaner than with a top loader (The water goes through more changes, it doesn't just get sloshed in the dirty water for the whole wash cycle). And the water/detergent usage is much less than a top loader. It's great for a couple because I don't need to wait for a "Full load", although I usually do. I have far less lint in the dryer, therefore I must assume that the front loader is not as hard on clothes (not wringing them around a post). After all,think about it, lint is your clothes falling apart.
This will be a tough decision because we all know we are right!!!! Good luck deciding.
#78
I have HE front load washer, 6 years now,works great...gets clothes much cleaner than my top
loader did. I think its easier on the clothes and I wash my quilts in it also...Less water, less soap.
Keep the door open, no musty smells....
loader did. I think its easier on the clothes and I wash my quilts in it also...Less water, less soap.
Keep the door open, no musty smells....
#79
Senior Member
Join Date: Sep 2011
Location: Central NY
Posts: 859
Some HE Front Loaders will actually heat the water to very hot, so perhaps there is something wrong with yours. How do you know how hot the water is, anyway. The door locks when the washer starts, and all rinses are cold now.
If my HE can get clothes as clean as it does in warm water, all the better!
If my HE can get clothes as clean as it does in warm water, all the better!
BEWARE THE HIGH EFFICIENCY WASHER!!! If you ever want to wash with HOT water again, stay away from these; especially the front loaders. They may have a "HOT" setting, but you will not get hot water. The only way to get really hot water, not the "new, high efficiency" hot (that is to say lukewarm at best) is to disconnect the cold water and wait while a very small trickle of hot water fills the washer. This can take a very long time, depending on how efficient your washer it.
#80
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Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: Upstate NY
Posts: 724
we had a Maytag first (good name, not so good front loader) it mildewed on the front seal and always smelled. it bit the dust. we got a Samsung and are very happy with it, no mildew, cleans well and plays a tune when clothes are done. user friendly!
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