Why my next washer won't be a High Efficiency

8 years ago

Two reasons:

The first I've known for a long time, that I can't stop the machine and let clothes soak for awhile. I found that I could get really dirty/stained clothes cleaner with my old machine by stopping it and letting them soak. That's not an option on the HE machine.

The second reason has cropped up recently. Stores aren't selling HE detergents! At least my grocery store isn't. My favorite laundry detergent is Gain. I've even had compliments from guests about the sheets, towels, and their laundry. Now my grocery store is only carrying one brand with HE option and it isn't Gain. That means either buying a different brand or making a run to a different store.

But inasmuch as my machine is operating without any issues, it'll probably be awhile before I buy a new one.

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kittiemom

8 years ago

I've had had an LG HE front loader for seven years. Since we both work in an office, our clothes don't get that dirty. For most of our clothes, I use the speed wash, which takes 30 min. Even our workout clothes get clean fine with the speed wash cycle. I can stop mine to add clothes. Mine also has a "water plus" which adds extra water during the cycle. I almost never use that feature though. I use either the ECOS detergent from Sam's or the GreenShield from Costco. Before this set, I had a Kenmore HE front loader for probably three years. (We gave it away; it was still working great. When we built this house, DH offered to get me the LG set in red and I couldn't resist). I love front loaders and will never go back to a top loader. I can wash bigger loads in the front loader and I can wash my comforters and sheets without them getting twisted around the agitator. Mine doesn't have a soak cycle. If I have a really dirty load, I just use one of the longer wash cycles and then do an extra rinse if necessary.

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