Kenmore front loader - I've had it 6 years and I love it. No problems.

The problem is not the front loader. It is the LG.

I guess you bought it before their 10 year warranty.

They are trying to turn around their poor reliability history. Like Hyundai, LG is saying we are serious about quality now with a 10 year warranty.

Miele best but very expensive.

Bosch Vision. Very good.Some German parts,some American parts assembled in the USA. Being discontinued. You might find a great liquidation deal.

Samsung won JD Powers overall award for Washers and Dryers.

Electrolux and Kenmore Elite also scored very high.

JD Powers did not get enough responses from Miele nor Bosch washer/dryer owners to get a scientifically valid sample.

@deegeaux what about whirlpool/maytag ones?

I second maire_cate's recommendation. We've had our Kenmore front loader for 5 years. Moved, renovated -- zero problems.

I like my Kenmore/Samsung pair. Washes well, both washer and dryer fit a ton. And they have charming little tunes when they finish a cycle (which you can also turn to silent!)
Personally I would never go back to a top loader. They take forever just to fill with water, use so much water, and most reports claim front loaders clean better.
Just make sure you have room for the newer style washers, they are HUGE! For example, with room for the dryer vent mine sticks out 37" deep from the wall. Mine are also stacked, making the top of the dryer 76" high.

Here is a link that might be useful: My washer (circa 2009)

We bought a Maytag top load with the see thru top and it is great. Have had a Maytag commercial dryer for over a year and it has done a super job. Dries quicker because the washer does a great job of spinning the water out of the clothes.
No matter what brand you buy, you could have problems, just some more than others. Maytag is made in the US and has been in the washer business for decades. LG and Samsung are good at electronics but when it comes to design and manufacture of washers, dryers, and fridges, not so much.
If you would like more info on the Maytag, email me. Have info on some specials if you are interested.

@deegeaux what about whirlpool/maytag ones?

Well,they have gotten average ratings on JD Powers. The Maytag Epic slightly above average ratings. What Whirlpool and it's subsidiary Maytag really know well is top loaders. But modern energy and water efficiency standards has really killed the affordable top-loader. They don't last very long and they are rough on close. Whirlpool is in the same position GM was circa the late 70's.

When it comes to front loaders I would much rather go with Samsung or a European company.Jury is still out on new LG,their long term reliablity,and LG customer service. A few years ago when things broke they told their customers to pound sand.But this new revamped LG with 10 year warranty has improved in reliablity ratings maybe they will improve customer service too.

I have never used nor do I know anyone with a Whirlpool Vantage. Maybe they are great top-load units.They are just as expensive as TOL Miele units. I would just go with Miele if it was my money.

In the last 15 years and 4 houses...we always have MIELE. We have had our current Miele W4842 washer and T9802 Dryer for over a year and they are AWESOME.

2x we swayed from Miele...Electrolux and Samsung. While not awful, they are so subpar compared to Miele, it is sad.

The build quality and materials used on the Miele units, are unlike any other washer/dryer!! The outside is solid glass, the weights are with iron (unlike cement used on other units).

Also, Miele is designed to last 20-25 years. Other units are made to last (if you are lucky) 5-10 years. Also, with the Miele, you can extend the warranty DIRECTLY with Miele, and Miele themselves do all service and repairs...NO 3rd party, moronic grease monkeys coming out.

I would have nothing else but a Miele washer and dryer. I cannot even describe how much I love them!!!

Our Maytag Bravos X, top load uses no more water than a front load. Supposedly uses 70% less water than other top loads. It has the new impeller and it spin dries the clothes so well it takes very little to dry them. Has an allergen cycle and a 10 year limited warranty. It is energy star rated. Does an awesome job and is easier to use than a front load.
We are tickled pink with the job it does. It has a dial for settings for just about anything you want to wash. Makes it easy to use. The only thing we don't like is the alarm when it is done. Just have to turn it off each time.

Love my HE4T.

It started throwing error codes and -- oh pride -- with help from this forum I actually fixed it by resoldering the connections. Apart from this zero problems, and the problem seems to be permanently fixable (if you don't listen to Sears). I don't know whether newer machines have fixed this problem. Mine is about 10 years old.

There is a video on youtube somebody is trying to organize a class action lawsuit around the Kenmore HE4T and HE3T.

May want to check it out.

At least get some major discounts on next purchase.

If you join don't let the lawyers know you post under aliris19 on GW. LOL

Here is a link that might be useful: You Tube LINK

We bought Whirlpool Duet front-loading washer and dryer in, let's see, maybe 2002? They haven't had any problems at all, have never malfunctioned, and work very well. We probably do 4-5 loads a week. The lettering hasn't even rubbed off the panel! One of the handles for the doors is starting to crack and may need to be replaced in a few years, looks like a $15 part. I've been very happy with these.

I bought a Whirpool front load set when the came out in 01 or 02. It had problems from the start. In 2006 I bought the Kenmore set and have had no problems with it at all.

I have the Samsung frontloaders at my summer house and I think it is the best set I have ever owned.

Em

I have had the LG front loaders for several years and haven't had a problem. The notation above is the first time I've heard that they have poor reliability. Considering we are a family of six, four of whom are young kids, I think it's fair to say I use my washer/dryer more than the average family. I guess I'm fortunate that, knock on wood, we haven't had any problems at all given how much I use mine! I'm sorry you had a bad experience and hope that whatever you choose next performs better!

I own the Miele W4842/T9822 as of Feb this year and LOVE them. I had narrowed my year long search down to Miele vs LG. I ruled all others out for various reasons.

FWIW,

LG is the market share leader in front load laundry in the U.S. for four years (16 quarters) running (2010 Stevenson TraQline data).

LG is the most reliable brand in front load laundry in the U.S., according to a leading consumer magazine.

Funny about the He4T. Seems my experience is pretty typical: apart from that Mrs Lincoln, how did you like the play? The F11 code is pretty rotten. But the fix definitely seems to be just coating the contacts of the plugs. Not a single code thrown since (knock on wood), just like many many other posters have reported. And in common with these folks, when that little problem is cleared away, we're all happy as clams.

Thanks for the link, deeageaux. I could even let them know my posting name, I think, and just ask compensation for my time in fixing the problem?! What does a computer repairman get per hour? I think I'd be majorly happy with, say, $250. ;)

The link is broken, deeageaux. The lawyers' website has no information. I even checked snopes, but there wasn't anything there. Though it does seem there is indeed a class action lawsuit here.