I personally would love to know more about Electrolux.
My other choice would be Kenmore HE5t.

I did read this about Electrolux in another forum and I quote:
"He learned that there are several gel packs mounted between the tub and the large concrete balance weight on top. Very clever system, the gel packs insure the weight oscillates 180 degrees out of phase with the tub and so the vibrations cancel out! The machine also has a learning feature you turn on once after it is installed, it runs dry and senses the vibration as it ramps up, when it finds the resonant frequency of its particular installation it learns that speed, saves the information and from then on skips right through that speed to avoid vibration."

Seems pretty sophisticated. I know there are two model levels but don't know if both or one offer steam.
(I wouldn't want steam either.)

Electrolux is one machine I would seriously consider.

Hi Susan! :o)

I saw your response in the appliances blog. Thank you for the kind words and yes, I do hope everything works out with the Amana fridge.

But regarding these 3 choices......boy, this is a tough one! I have heard great things about both Duet and Samsung, and the Electrolux, although brand new, does seem like a fantaastic washer, especially based on what georgect says in his/her post above.

What I would do if you are concerned about your queen-sized comforter, take it to the appliance store and see if it fits well in all 3 machines. Since the Duet is supposedly the smallest capacity of the 3, see if the comforter fits in that machine loosely, not packed in. If it fills the machine loosely, then you'll know it will definitely fit into the other 2 since they are larger capacity machines (supposedly....I've seen all 3 machines and they seem to look like the same approximate capacity to the naked eye). If it does not fit, (which I'm almost positive it will), then you can knock the Duet off your list.

All machines you are considering have excellent qualities and I've heard wonderful things about all of them. But I guess if I were buying another FL today it would be the Duet just because they seem to have the longest track record, and it is mostly positive. The other 2 do not have the track record the Duet has, especially the Electrolux since it had just hit stores.

However, if you do go for the Duet, I'd go for the 9400 (non-steam) model instead of the 9200 model. I've heard of problems with the 9200 model Duet from owners here, while the 9400 owners seem to be pleased. I do not understand the pattern in that, though. Perhaps b/c the 9200 has less features?

But I am definitely on the same page as far as FL criteria. If I were buying a FL today, I would not want steam (I don't see the point) and I would not want LG either. (I know some people here like theirs, but I've heard too many issues with service). I did own a Danby FL (smaller discontinued FL model) in my previous residence and I ABSOLUTELY LOVED it and ABSOLUTELY LAMENTED giving it up when I had to move. Now I'm stuck with a mediocre Maytag compact 2400 FL, which is.......eh........it's better than coin-op.

Also, have you considered an HE TL? My family also purchased a Maytag Bravos HE TL for my grandmother last year and she LOVES it! And now the new ones have a built-in heater! If I were buying today, I would probably the Bravos. Also, if you are considering/do decide to consider HE TL, also look at the GE Harmony. I normally would not recommend GE, especially their washers, but this GE washer is an exception. I have one in the special ed. classroom I work in and it is also wonderful washer! Holds a HUGE load (like the Bravos), uses an adequate amount of water to do it (also like the Bravos) and also has a heater.

Wow! what a long post! Sorry 'bout that! But I do hope this info helps. Let us know what you decide to...

Oh........I forgot! The GE Harmony is actually made by LG. You will probably want to take that into consideration. Good luck!!! :o)

Satisfied Whirlpool Duet 9400 owner here, but any of the 3 would be a fine choice. The Electrolux has a little bit more pizazz though it does lack a track record because it's so new.

This is pretty much a copy of a reply I made to another post . . .

I've been agonizing for months over laundry appliances. I'd decided on a F&P top loader in my in-process house. The laundry will be off the master bedroom over a walk-out basement, so I was also concerned about noise and vibration.

My original choice of a F&P top loader had to be scrapped because of water usage issues, so suddenly my washer decision was revisited. We've been impressed with a salesman at Lowe's who has sold appliances for many years. He has no reason to push one line over another -- we're going to buy something! He's had a Bosch for 18 years and loves it, but if he had to replace it today, he says he'd get the Samsung -- partly an allergy issue. He considers the Samsung its equal in every way, and very superior in the SilverCare feature. He did a demo on their VRT -- vibration reduction technology -- that was extremely impressive.

Samsung makes a 4.0 model with and without steam. Both have the SilverCare feature. The model without steam is WF 328 AAW (or AAR for red, AAG for gray AAB for blue). The white one is just under $1000 at Lowe's and our salesman says he still expects a sale coming up soon.

But regarding the vibration issue, we really were impressed by the vibration demonstration. You might check at your Lowe's to see if they have it set up. I watched some others on Youtube -- looks legit.

Arlene

Here is a link that might be useful: Samsung on SilverCare

Wow, this is just the greatest website ever! THANKS SO MUCH to all of you for posting responses! It's so great to have real people's experiences to draw from. OK, Kevin: I will do the comforter in-store test! Kevin and cr85b -- I have a friend who just got the Duets about 2 months ago and is happy with them, I have to check in again in another month or so and see if that is still holding true! Arlene -- I actually did read that post wherever I saw it before, and the VRT info you mentioned was what really got me interested in the Samsung (I am also looking at a Samsung fridge...). It's a tough choice but now that I have only positive things here on both the Samsung and the Duets I will decide based on price (and looks, although they all look nice to me) and lastly, I don't need these until probably April when our house is done being built; however, Best Buy said I could purchase them and they'd hold delivery until I needed them -- the only reason I'd do this is because maybe prices will go up in Jan.???? Not sure if this is true, and who knows if there will be sales in upcoming months....not sure what to do on that front, I would really like to wait but will be bummed if prices go up.

Susan, I heard that BB had a great sale Black Friday . . . I missed that one!! But hadn't decided on Samsung then, so wouldn't have taken advantage anyway. Our friend at Lowe's says they traditionally have a sale just before Christmas . . . sometimes 10%, sometimes 20; he hasn't heard anything yet. Our GC says he expects some clearance sales after Christmas, but that's just based on the slow economy -- not insider information! Get acquainted with someone at Lowe's and keep checking their prices. I'll let you know what happens here, but their sales aren't always nationwide . . . we're outside Nashville, TN.

I'm also getting the Samsung FD fridge. DS and DDIL have had it since spring and love it. I'm getting the one that's larger inside but same outside dimension . . . maybe 19 cf?

Thanks Arlene! Also at BB, they told me I can get a discount ( up to 20%) if I am buying several big appliances, which I am, so that will be true even if I end up waiting. There is a Lowe's here too so I can check both places. FYI the Samsung fridge I was looking at was a little bigger, maybe 24 cu ft or so.....I've got a post on the appliances forum about my fridge frustration, so hopefully some folks there will be able to point me in the right direction for that one. But glad to know you've got family members who so far are loving their fridges! THANKS FOR YOUR INPUT!!
Susan

I have been shopping for new appliances and every single salesperson has told me that mfrs. are raising prices in January. Hard to believe they would in the face of a lousy economy... Retailers do seem to be offering lots of incentives.

We absolutely love our Samsung FLs. I do at least 3 loads a day and 5 or more on the weekends. Laundry is actually not a chore anymore and the machines are so fast I can be done by lunchtime. Hard to believe that they get things so clean in such a short amount of time.

They are really quiet too and I've had to go back in the LR before to make sure that I turned the washing machine on. They also play a little tune when the cycle is finished. Much nicer than the annoying buzzer that our old ones had. When our youngest son heard it the first time he told us that the dryer was singing while it was working. LOL

BTW...The washing machine easily fits a queen size comforter. :o)

Thanks so much everyone!
Persnickety, I believe you just sealed the deal with that recommendation! Would you mind just giving me the exact model number for your washer ? (I assume the dryer is the match) Sounds like a real winner--and by the way how long have you had these machines? Also, do you happen to have a Samsung fridge as well? Just curious.....I've posted on the appliances forum for fridges (now on page 4 there FYI) but haven't had much luck with recommendations. Thanks!
Susan

The model number on the washer is WF337AAW. It says VRT on the front of it too, but I think all of this model came with VRT. We've been using them for about 6 months now. :o)

We have a 48" GE Monogram fridge. We needed one of the big boogers that accepts custom panels so that the fridge matches the kitchen cabinets. I love the look of the Samsung refrigerators and have heard nothing but good things about them though. If we could have used a standard fridge I probably would have gone with Samsung too.

Thank you thank you thank you! I am glad you are "persnickety" (assuming that name reflects your desire to do things right and make good decisions!) because it makes it that much more valid of an opinion to hear from someone like me who is particular about things :-)
HAPPY HOLIDAYS!

Thanks from me, too, Persnickety . . . I think I'm going for the 328s -- but I'm glad to hear you like your Samsungs.

I sure wish someone would offer me a big savings!!

Arlene

You're both so welcome! Susan...I'm a research fiend and tend to over analyze every single product that we put into our home (we just finished building our own house). I call it being persnickety...DH calls it anal. LOL

Hosta...I'm a major bargain hunter. :o) I picked out the washer & dryer that I wanted and then started searching for better deals. I actually purchased the pair on eBay for $1100 which included shipping (no tax either!). They were dealer overstock. Everything was brand new in the unopened manufacturer's shipping crates/boxes and was delivered on pallets. I also got the pedestals that go with them from another seller in Canada for $55 each. I did have to pay about $70 to have them delivered, but the cost still came out to less than half of what I would have spent at Lowe's. :o)

Anal schmanal......your husband should be glad you are spending money wisely! LOL

Wow, Persnickety! You got a great deal!!

We're also building, and I, too, over research and over analyze everything. I think appliances have been the absolute hardest decision to make because every time I choose something, I read 10 reviews that say "This is a piece of junk!" People seem to be pleased with their Samsungs washers & dryers and the fridges, so I'm feeling better about those.

I hadn't checked ebay . . . maybe I should!!

Arlene