Favorite front-loader - my Valentine's Day/Anniversary gift!

15 years ago

And what would it be if price was no object??

I have two boys (and a husband) who give their clothes a great workout. I'm looking for a new FL and dryer which will last me with few (no) repairs. I want largest capacity, heavy-duty cleaning and minimal vibration (will be on 2nd floor).

Right now my front runners are the Samsung, Electrolux or Bosch Nexxt...

Please help me purchase my Valentine's Day/10th Anniversary Present!

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georgect
15 years ago
I vote for Electrolux.
chaskelljr2
15 years ago
Well...... here are my favorites......

FAVORITES:

(01). LG WM0001HT Front Load Washer ($2,700.00) + LG DLEX 0001 (Electric) Dryer ($2,700.00) "OR" DLGX 0002 (Gas) Dryer ($2,700.00)..... in Stainless Steel -- $5400.00 for the set.

(02). Samsung WF448AAP Front Load Washer ($1,500.00) + Samsung DV448AEP Electric Dryer ($1,400.00) ..... again..... in Stainless Steel -- $2,900.00 for the set.

(03). ASKO W6903FI Front Load Washer (Don't Know What The Price Is...... Figure On $2,000.00+) + ASKO T793FI Electric Dryer (Again..... Figure On $2,000.00+) -- at LEAST $4,000.00 for the set. I'll take that set in Stainless Steel as well.

HONORABLE MENTION:

(04). Kenmore Elite HE5t Front Load Steam Washer ($1,800.00) + Kenmore Elite HE5 Electric Steam Dryer ($1,600.00) "OR" Kenmore Elite HE5 Gas Steam Dryer ($1,680.00)..... in Barolo -- up to $3,500.00 for the set.

That's if money's no object.

But then, why would I want to give my woman a washing machine for Valentine's Day anyway???? We men are asking for nothing but trouble if we were to do something like that.

--Charles--
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cmpmeridian
15 years ago
Miele, they are the originals and still the best.
joe_in_philly
15 years ago
If you are worried about vibration, you might want to check out consumer reports ratings. Some of the LG and Bosch models did not do as well as the Whirlpool/Kenmore models in consumer report's new vibration tests.

I know my Kenmore (similar to a whirlpool duet) will slowly spin the load and can detect an unbalanced load by the uneven power draw of a slowly spinning unbalanced load. So it never even tries to rapidly spin an unbalanced load. My friend's LG tries to spin and if it shakes too much will rebalance and retry. The LG's method results in more shaking than the Kenmore's method.

Joe
czechchick2
15 years ago
My LG's are quiet.
lastpebble
15 years ago
My vote is for the LGs - I have no problem with noise or vibration - I don't even know they are running most of the time. I just purchased them 1/2/09 - the newest models.
chipshot
15 years ago
Whatever you choose, just for fun, how about their first load being something slinky? I think I'll leave it at that, LOL.
dallasbill
15 years ago
Apparently this thread has been set up to trap all men into ruining their lives.

Men: watch this below first.

Then, DO NOT buy that machine!

Here is a link that might be useful: The Doghouse
housefairy
15 years ago
Okay Mattytommy, what did you get?

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