looking for new He TL washer

13 years ago

After 7 yrs of nursing and cursing my Calypso along,yesterday and today it's sounding like it may be on it's last legs w/ high pitched whining motor sounds during the wash cycle and not draining at end of cycle. Usually I can coax it along to drain by trying additional rinse/spin or express wash or some other cycle. Obviously no energy savings here! Last night it took me 7 different cycles to complete one wash load! It goes w/o saying that I'm very leery of purchasing a new washer/dryer. I thought I did all my research homework with the Calypso!. This time I'm looking for large capacity again,no probs w/ disgusting mildew smell and would like the ability to really soak items in washer tub if I need to. I don't think my Calypso had an option of internal heater so I guess I didn't have it and don't miss it. Any recommendations for me?

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moon1234
13 years ago
I am not sure what to tell you. Top loaders are on the way out. They use more water, are less energy efficient, etc. You may be able to find a few models left on the market, but my guess is they will all be gone within the next 5 years.

You also did not state what your budget is. If money is no object, then Miele W4842 would be my recommendation.
stljrs
13 years ago
I've been looking also. The Newer LG5001 and 5101 models have garnered very good user reviews on Best Buy and Consumer Reports. Contrast those to the newer Whirlpool Calypso and Maytag Bravos TL models which don't fare nearly as well in user comments. HE TL's may or may not be on the way out and they may use a little more water that FL's, though less than the old agitator type TL, but you don't seem to get the mold/mildew smell issues that can occur with FL's, even if you wipe that gasket religiously. There are advantages and disadvantages to both. If you can get an LG for $700 - $800, you have do alot of Laundry for alot of years to begin to make up the difference in the cost of acquisition of that Miele.
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I have the LG5101W.. It's 2 years old and I exchanged the slightly cheaper model without the sanitary or delicate cycle for it.. When I want more water because the clothes aren't covered with water I just hit pause and press the "Extra Rinse" button for 3 seconds and it fills with more water. I still have an issue with the complete lack of hot water.. the clothes clean up OK since our family is older with no kids but I had a comforter that only got the grease out with hot water.. the reason I am Posting is a RECALL notificaton from LG, the off balance problem needs to be fixed by calling LG to get a free service call. The phone number is 855-400-4639. I only had this happen one time when I washed lightweight sheets with towels.. had to drain the water and hand wring out the whole load. Put the towels back and set it to rinse and spin and that fixed it but I'm still going to call for service.
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Try_hard Sorry for the long post. It's interesting to see all the terrible reviews of the Kenmore Oasis. My family and I bought my gradmother a Maytag Bravos washer, the sibling machine to the Oasis. Because the Oasis, Cabrio and Bravos are essentially the same machine, it makes me wonder if my poor grandmother is going to have to deal with a malfunctioning rust bucket sometime soon, just as johnner1999 is concerned about his/her Cabrio that's on the way. However, I have noticed that the reviews of the Bravos are almost polar opposite of the Oasis' with the Cabrio's reviews being more of a mixed bag. Albeit a few negative reviews, most reviews of the Bravos are positive. This, and the fact that the Bravos made it's debut way after the Oasis did, (so most of the bugs the Oasis has were worked out by the time the Bravos came out) are my only reassurances that my grandmother will not have to deal with the headache of a malfunctioning washer. But aside from that, my grandmother absolutely loves her Bravos! It has a sheets cycle, a whites cycle and a colors/jeans cycle as well. I mention this because these cycles may suit your needs based on the way you sort your laundry according to the list you have above. It has a HUUUUUUGE capacity and therefore can wash things like big comforters and pillows. It also rinses very well by utilizing ths unique spin/spray rinse technique that it does several times before going into the final spin. It will also utilize this same spin/spray technique before the main wash cycle while mixing the water sprayed onto the clothes with detergent if you select the stain treat option. In general, I feel the Bravos is an excellent product and highly recommend it! You may also want to consider the GE Harmony as well as nwesterner mentions. The Harmony seems to get glowing reviews from owners on this forum and elsewhere. It does not seem to have all the problems the Oasis has. Nwesterner, Whether the Harmony is better that the Cabrio or Bravos (which both seem to get better reviews than the Oasis), I'm not sure. I have no experience with the Harmony, only the Bravos. Also worth checking out are the Fisher and Paykel washers, which also seem to get great reviews here and elsewhere. Lastly there is also the Haier Genesis, another HE TL washer that I do not know anything about other than it's existence, but it's another option. Hope this helps! Good luck with your move and let us know what you decide to buy!! :o) Here is a link that might be useful: Maytag Bravos at Lowe's
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Since it is easier and more convenient for me, I went to our local Lowe's to look at washers. I have gotten to know one of the employees there, and she steered me towards the Whirlpool model WTW5300VW. She said not only was she getting good feedback from customers, but her sister was also very happy with it. She said many Maytags were being returned. So....I ordered the washer and dryer. Might not hurt to include that model in your research of washers. Then, just go with your gut feeling on what to buy. Sandy
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stljrs
13 years ago
I meant to say Cabrio, not Calypso.
123Laundry
13 years ago
I think every brand has it's own unique features depending on your needs. I would suggest call 123laundrythey can give you free advice. They sell new or old top washers lots of option to choose from.

Here is a link that might be useful: 123laundry
totsuka
13 years ago
If you have not bought a machine yet, look at the WP t/l, wtw57esvw, 449 at lowes. I have a WP FL Duet that died last night and after 1.5 years we are just not happy with the wash quality. We use the HE Soap (Tide), don't overload it, but just seems lacking.

I don't think the TL machines will go away unless uncle sam can get his way. I see more push back after reading a recent NYTimes and WSJ article about the current "rebound" in washers. The gov. push for max efficiency is resulting in more washers not "cutting the mustard". These are the HE FL machines and they are getting too expensive for what they accomplish.

I'm sure the gov. would love for us all to buy a fl machine to save all the tress, but they, like our "low flush" toilets are not doing what they are suppose to do.
sandy808
13 years ago
I'm with you totsuka. I am looking into Speed Queen (simple no frills) top load washer and dryer and am going to stick the Duets in the barn. They're O.K. for throw rugs or quilts. I know there are a lot of fans of front loaders out there, but after two different brands I am not one of them, and I am certainly not impressed. They are just "O.K." and not worth what they cost. To me.

The government, though well intentioned, needs to stay out of the appliance business and let the consumer drive the innovation and efficiency. We are quite capable in voting with our dollars, and would have much better appliances as a result. I don't think any of us care to waste money, water, or power. When you have to run a wash cycle or flush twice, there is no savings.

If anyone has a great Speed Queen model to steer me towards, I would be very interested. Or any other simple top load system that you have been happy with.

Sandy

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