washing machine preferences
#11
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Join Date: Jun 2012
Location: Illinois
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Many yeas ago I did PR for Maytag and obviously loved the machines both washer and dryer. Originally I had both for about 30 years and loved the way they operated. Unfortunately the washer started "walking" and could not be repaired so had to buy a new one. Of course, I went to Maytag and I understand how you feel as it took me a while to get used to using this one but after finally have learned some tricks, which no one will tell you but you have to figure out, now I am pretty happy with it. I know that the Maytag machines that were produced in Newton, Iowa were much better but I guess the only thing to say is that's life!
#13
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#16
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Join Date: Aug 2010
Location: Upstate New York
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I bought an Amana top loader because of the reviews and it's made in the USA. It's so quiet that I had to get used to checking to see if it was running or not. All of the new top loaders have the safety feature of not holding a tub of water, but as another poster wrote, if you unplug it after it fills, you can soak with it...then plug it back in when you're ready. The only thing that irked me was that if you wanted to add liquid fabric softener when you first load the clothes you have to buy a 15 dollar part, (screws into the agitator)...that just irked me, but I'm over it..I love my machine.
#17
I have a new Maytag it is a top loader. Would not have a front loader. Matching dryer. Dryer is very quiet. Not like my 13 yo set. Women should design appliances, Sewing machines and choose colors used. Maytag is made in USA. Whirlpool makes it and three others.
Never saw speed queen washers advertised around here.
Never saw speed queen washers advertised around here.
Last edited by Jingle; 07-03-2020 at 02:05 PM.
#18
My preferred washer is Whirlpool. I then air dry my quilts most of the time. I would think fading is more from the fabrics than the washer. Some of my more special quilts go to the dry cleaners.
#19
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Join Date: May 2011
Location: Pacific NW
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I would also like to point out that there are several top loaders that do completely fill with water, my Speed Queen being one of them.
#20