Going shopping for a washer... whaddya love???

MamaCare · 02-23-2009, 09:34 AM

My front loader finally gave up the ghost last night. After I gather the sopping laundry and haul it to the bath tub and empty the water out of the washer, I'm heading out to shop. I'm gonna have three in diapers here in a few weeks, and am thinking a top loader is a better option. What washer do you have and what do you love/hate about it? What should I be looking for?
Thanks for any tips~

Rabbit · 02-23-2009, 09:38 AM

I got to wash my diapers in a very deluxe front loader once. You could preset a hundred settings. Pre-rinse. Wash. Rinse. Extra rinse. A sterilize cycle. And it told you how many minutes until it was done, rather than leaving me to guess how long that might take. Now that I love!

My regular wash is a top loader. It's the pits.

MamaCare · 02-23-2009, 09:42 AM

I have been *so* waiting for this washer to die... I have to wash my dipes at least three times to get them really clean. It's a very basic (read:cheap) model from 8 years ago... no way to switch sizes. There's a pre-wash setting, and then a regular, a perm press, and a delicate cycle. You can choose cold/cold, hot/cold, or warm/cold for the wash/rinse cycle, and you can set it for extra rinse.
None of that helped when I tried to wash my dipes.

Oh... and I can't get a "deluxe" anything... I can't spend more than $500 TOPS.... it'd be better if I could get one around $300...

MudPies · 02-23-2009, 09:44 AM

I love my extra rinse option.

oh, also my home depot and lowes are doing their scratch and dent sale right now- better washer for cheap bc of surface scratches (still come with reg man. warranty) you might want to check that out or at other stores too.

Soliloquy · 02-23-2009, 09:46 AM

go to the library and find the Consumer Reports issue that looks at washer. I love my Maytag top-loader. ITA w/ Rabbit that if I had the money I'd buy a smokin' front-loader but they're about $1,000. If you have limited funds, get a good top-loader.

You do not need infinite settings (like water level). You do not need a fabric softener or bleach dispenser (don't need either of those additives). You do need a large capacity machine from a reliable brand. If you can get one that is self-leveling that's awesome.

I've had horrible luck w/ Frigidaire brand. I've had wonderful experience w/ Maytag.

Lowe's often has super cheap prices, free delivery, and rebates. Shop there first before you buy anywhere else, IMO. If you buy a scratch 'n dent, make sure you still get the full warranty.

Rabbit · 02-23-2009, 09:50 AM

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Originally Posted by MamaCarrie

Oh... and I can't get a "deluxe" anything... I can't spend more than $500 TOPS.... it'd be better if I could get one around $300...

Yeah, I have absolutely no clue how much that washer and dryer set cost, and no, I do -not- want to find out. My current washer is so old that I don't know the year, and was bought used for $75. But you asked what we loved, and that deluxe washer, I LOVED!

02-23-2009, 09:34 AM	#1
MamaCare Rose Garden Girlie hugging Cubby-in-utero Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 4,473	Going shopping for a washer... whaddya love??? My front loader finally gave up the ghost last night. After I gather the sopping laundry and haul it to the bath tub and empty the water out of the washer, I'm heading out to shop. I'm gonna have three in diapers here in a few weeks, and am thinking a top loader is a better option. What washer do you have and what do you love/hate about it? What should I be looking for? Thanks for any tips~ __________________ Care Blessed partner to K-Rock since 1993 Mama to Bug, my intense thinker; 09/96 Mix, my creative fireball; 01/99 my sweetly delightful Girlie; 11/04 my laid-back Cubby-climber; 04/07 my tenacious and joyful I-boy; 07/08 my surprise blessing Baby-J; 04/09 missing my angel, Serenity 03/04; http://mommypress.com/itllturnup/

02-23-2009, 09:38 AM	#2
Rabbit Deactivated You know how we say, "It works both ways!" Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: In the Neighborhood Posts: 39,704	Re: Going shopping for a washer... whaddya love??? I got to wash my diapers in a very deluxe front loader once. You could preset a hundred settings. Pre-rinse. Wash. Rinse. Extra rinse. A sterilize cycle. And it told you how many minutes until it was done, rather than leaving me to guess how long that might take. Now that I love! My regular wash is a top loader. It's the pits.

02-23-2009, 09:42 AM	#3
MamaCare Rose Garden Girlie hugging Cubby-in-utero Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 4,473	Re: Going shopping for a washer... whaddya love??? I have been so waiting for this washer to die... I have to wash my dipes at least three times to get them really clean. It's a very basic (read:cheap) model from 8 years ago... no way to switch sizes. There's a pre-wash setting, and then a regular, a perm press, and a delicate cycle. You can choose cold/cold, hot/cold, or warm/cold for the wash/rinse cycle, and you can set it for extra rinse. None of that helped when I tried to wash my dipes. Oh... and I can't get a "deluxe" anything... I can't spend more than $500 TOPS.... it'd be better if I could get one around $300... __________________ Care Blessed partner to K-Rock since 1993 Mama to Bug, my intense thinker; 09/96 Mix, my creative fireball; 01/99 my sweetly delightful Girlie; 11/04 my laid-back Cubby-climber; 04/07 my tenacious and joyful I-boy; 07/08 my surprise blessing Baby-J; 04/09 missing my angel, Serenity 03/04; http://mommypress.com/itllturnup/

02-23-2009, 09:44 AM	#4
MudPies Moderator My kiddos Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: What is a Hoosier???? Posts: 9,985	Re: Going shopping for a washer... whaddya love??? I love my extra rinse option. oh, also my home depot and lowes are doing their scratch and dent sale right now- better washer for cheap bc of surface scratches (still come with reg man. warranty) you might want to check that out or at other stores too. __________________ Kathy , INFJ Loving Wife to Hubby since 8/97 Mama to Dink 12/06 Link 7/07 Wink 3/10 Pink 12/10 and Tink 5/16 Remembering

02-23-2009, 09:46 AM	#5
Soliloquy Rose Garden Why climb a mountain? Because it's there! Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Selkirk Mountains Posts: 52,860	Re: Going shopping for a washer... whaddya love??? go to the library and find the Consumer Reports issue that looks at washer. I love my Maytag top-loader. ITA w/ Rabbit that if I had the money I'd buy a smokin' front-loader but they're about $1,000. If you have limited funds, get a good top-loader. You do not need infinite settings (like water level). You do not need a fabric softener or bleach dispenser (don't need either of those additives). You do need a large capacity machine from a reliable brand. If you can get one that is self-leveling that's awesome. I've had horrible luck w/ Frigidaire brand. I've had wonderful experience w/ Maytag. Lowe's often has super cheap prices, free delivery, and rebates. Shop there first before you buy anywhere else, IMO. If you buy a scratch 'n dent, make sure you still get the full warranty.

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