which one =) kenmore he5tv, lg tromm, whirlpool duet, miele w4840

jonim

16 years ago

Good evening,

I need to buy a washer and dryer a.s.a.p but can't decide which one to purchase.

After doing some research I narrowed down my options.

Which of the following models would you recommend to buy?

I also posted link for more info about each model below.

Thank you!

1. White Kenmore HE5t SteamÂ 4.0 cu. ft. King Size Capacity Plus Front Load Washer ENERGY STARÂ®

http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_12605_02647791000P?vName=&cName=&sName=

2. LG TROMM 4.2 cu. ft. Ultra Capacity SteamWasherÂ w/ AllergieneÂ & Premium LCD Display ENERGY STARÂ®

http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_12605_02629872000P?vName=Appliances&cName=Washers+%26+Dryers&sName=High+Efficiency+Washers&filter=Washer+Type%7CFront+loader

3. Whirlpool Duet 4.0 Cu. Ft. Steam Ultra Capacity Plus Washer ENERGY STARÂ®

http://www.lowes.com/lowes/lkn?action=productDetail&productId=283840-46-WFW9600TW&lpage=none

4. Miele W4840 4.00 cu.ft. Super Large capacity washer ENERGY STARÂ®

http://www.miele.com/usa/laundry/washers/product.asp?cat=4&subcat=21&model=388&series=95&menu_id=18&nav=21

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darboydoughboy
16 years ago
Hi Jonim, Where are you putting that washer ?? If its in the basement on a concrete slab, buy whatever you want. It will be OK. If its on a first or second floor above a basement, buy a HE5T or a Duet. (less vibration & noise) We had to send back a new Miele pair because of vibration and noise.
sparky823
16 years ago
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jonim
Original Author
16 years ago
Thank you for replies, they're highly appreciated.
Our apartment is on the first floor.
I've been to hhgregg yesterday to see LG and Duet in person. I liked both but still not 100% sure, they looked like plastic toy, especially LG's display and pedestal seem made of flimsy plastic.

HE5tv vs. Duet, which one is better and why?
(if I'm not mistaken, they're both manufactured by Whirlpool?)

Does anyone own them, how do they work? Did you have to take to the repair? How often did it broke? How long have you owned them?

Sorry for too many questions, I just want to rely on consumer reviews not a product description.
sspye
16 years ago
Hello, I can't help you with the washer. I just recently purchased the Kenmore Elite HE5 dryer (new, open box) and I love it. Dries wicked fast compared to my old 1992 Speed Queen.

Based on reccomendations here, I am not using dryer sheets, as they can coat the drying sensors over time.

I really like the 'less dry' feature and how it has a 'damp dry' signal that you can turn on/off. That way I can get things hung up before they completely dry.

I will purchase the HE5 washer, not sure about the steam though... I'm waiting on a good washer sale at the Sears Outlet.
shaggnasty
16 years ago
We've only had our Duet 9400 for a few months, but have been completely happy with it. I still can't get over how quiet it is.
regus_patoff
16 years ago
We've had the LG TROMM w/out the AllergieneÂ for about 8 months, on pedesatals on the concrete basement floor, without any problems.

The pedestals are metal, the drawers are plastic.
sussextigerlily
16 years ago
I HATE, HATE, HATE my two year old Kenmore Washer, (don't have the model number here, but it is a front loader on a pedestal with the super spin and extra rinse features). It is noisy, vibrates (I can't use even the regular spin) and worst of all, it tangles the clothes terribly no matter what size load I put in. Anything with longs sleeves come out in one long tangled mess and if the garment is stretchable the sleeves will be twice their length. It is the most frustrating washer I have EVER owned and I can't wait to get rid of it. I would love another front loader, but don't want to take the risk.
jonim
Original Author
16 years ago
Hi all,

We bought LG 2688 in navy blue with matching dryer today.
I couldn't decide between Kenmore HE5T Steam washer and LG tromm,
I liked Kenmore design and features but LG was ranked 1st at consumer reports.
They offered me a great deal on LG, so, I couldn't beat the price.

It's not been delivered yet, we'll see what happens... in case I have problems with LG, will exchange it to Kenmore.

Thank you all for valuable posts!
regus_patoff
16 years ago
as mentioned in my previous post, we're happy with our LG's, although alot of negative reviews for LG are because their servicemen are few and far between.
Find out who will service LG and where they are located near you.

LG has nice service manuals on-line for most of their products and I have their training manual PDF for the WM2688.

LG service manuals

Parts for most LG's can be found:

http://www.searspartsdirect.com/partsdirect/index.action

http://www.repairclinic.com/

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