Which washing machine? Fisher Paykal vs. speed queen vs. new GE
mrjohnsmall
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Comments (5)Hi MizLizzie, did you decide what machines to buy? I have a narrow and shallow laundry closet with an 80s version of a Thin Twin in it at a rental property, and I am debating whether to get the Speed Queen laundry center because it is pretty pricey but huge for such a depth (most shallow washers are 1.5 to 2 cubic feet, the SQ is 3.3). All other frontloaders are about 30 inches deep and stick out way too far. If you have the space, you should put in the full size W/D because it is easier to find a replacement down the road. Also, you can get a much larger tub size, up to 7 cubic feet. I can tell you that the steam dryers (I have an Electrolux WaveTouch at home) spray water into the drum as they tumble and it is better than putting a damp cloth in there because the dampness is better distributed. I have no use for the steam washer setting though. Hope this helps!...See MoreSpeed Queen Washing Machine
Comments (91)I bought the Speed Queen washer AWNE828P113TW01 and dryer model numberADGE9RGS113TW01 about 3 weeks ago so I can't speak to long term reliability, but I notice a few things immediately, both positive and negative. I had a GE washer and dryer for about 8 years and had them fixed about 4 times. The dryer arrived unable to heat clothes and took weeks to fix. The washer broke 3 times, fortunately under the extended warranty, with repairs that would have required buying a new machine if it weren't under warranty. Although I certainly got my money's worth out of the warranty, with each repair I had to go to the laundromat where I washed my clothes with Speed Queen machines. After the last breakdown, I decided to buy them. They aren't particularly attractive but I like the smaller size of these machines. The salesman tried to talk me into a front loading machine, saying I could do much larger loads but when I had him check on the difference it was 0.1 cubic feet, about the size of a pair of socks. The Speed Queen is louder than my old GE front loader under normal conditions but the GE would often make a terrible noise if it became unbalanced and would "walk" several inches from it's beginning position. Also, with the pedestals the front loaders appeared so massive it was like having a school bus in my laundry room. The Speed Queen washer is fast, gets my clothes clean without having to do an extra rinse or two (unlike the front loaders) and because it came with an included manufacturer's warranty, was competitively priced with the flashier front loaders. I like that the appearance is understated because I think all the laundry appliances are unattractive. I spend less time doing laundry with these machines, mostly because the washer is so much faster than a front loader. I understand the water issues are important in many parts of the country and favor front loaders but I live in Minnesota and it's not as much of an issue here. I'm hoping if these are more reliable I'll be able to keep them longer and keep broken appliances out of a landfill. I can't help thinking the front loaders have been oversold. The sales people just raved about the front loaders and said I wouldn't be happy if I went back to a top loading machine, but they were wrong. For me, my top loading SQ washer better so far. Time will tell....See Moremiele vs speed queen TL
Comments (11)Hmm, I don't admit to idolizing my Miele W4840, but if some owners do, there must be a reason, no? Really can't lump Miele in with other front-loaders, and not just because they're apparently better engineered and constructed. The big differences, for me, are use of the internal heater to actually guarantee wash temperatures, the choice of wash temperatures, and the longer default cycles, with option to make them even longer. Those are big contributors to wash performance. In theory they shouldn't cost anything extra to provide, and any brand could feature them. But short cycle times are a selling point in the US market, and maybe all three features increase the energy usage numbers, and would cause the manufacturer to lose out on tax credits. Commercial laundromat FL's are designed for fast throughput, and probably aren't a fair representation of any home FL. And the kind with lots of water splashing around aren't even HE machines, while all home FL washers are HE as far as I know. Getting back to the OP's question: With the Extended wash option, and maybe some oxygen bleach depending on the load, I find that stains and dirt pretty much disappear. My wife prefers not to use Extended, and uses Shout on food stains and such. Even without Extended, her stuff is overall much cleaner than it was with our old agitator TL. And that's with cheap Sears detergent in the Miele, vs. Tide in the old TL. Yes, you'd have to get used to longer cycles. Assuming the general-use "Custom" cycle and three rinses (Sensitive option), somewhere between 1:20 for non-extended and 1:50 for extended...though those times get adjusted down during the cycle if the load is smaller. And add some time for heating if washing at a temperature above the hot water inlet temperature. However, if you use the maximum spin speed, as we do for most everything, the shorter drying time will make up some of the difference. Four deep rinses are indeed a hard to act to follow. But the Miele W4840 does have setup menu options for water-plus and extra rinse. I haven't used them. Also, Miele recognizes that spins, between wash and first rinse, and between rinses, contribute to rinse performance. So if you use Slow or Medium spin, an additional rinse is tacked on. It also adds a rinse automatically if the wash is too sudsy, or if it can't successfully balance for the spin after the wash cycle. I wouldn't want to go back to an agitator TL after 1+ year with the Miele....See MoreWashing Machines : Front Loader vs Top Loader?
Comments (53)FL vs TL debate will continue LOL I am 60 years old and always used a TL until recently. When after two ddeliveries of Speed Queens proved to be lemons...I decided to take the leap and buy a Whirlpool Duet FL. ..lets back up a bit....I had a routine in my TL'ers...I always added boiling water after the load was started and filled with hot..for whites, bedding, bath, and kitchen towels by dumping soup pots of boiling water into the machine to boost the temp...that started to really become a chore for this old carcuss to cart those heavy pots, I started dreaming of a FL'er with a onboard heater. The more I thought about it the more desirable it sounded..BUT I was concerned about low water levels, HE detergent, and reports of mold....but this heater was really getting my attention. ..than the good folks in the Laundry forum started nudging me towards a FL...I was scared, understand laundry is my thing..I enjoy laundry and all the challenges it can present...so I gave up my ocean of water for a heater...I can now choose between cold (I dont use cold) to hot, and I am talking 154+F...and everything inbetween......no more pots of boiling water. My textiles are clean, stain free, soft, fluffy and so fresh smelling, with much less work on my part. As far as moldy machines..it only takes a few seconds to wipe out the door seal and leave the door open when not in use. The use of hot water at lead t for your whites and bedding will also keep the machine clean. I won't go back to a TL'er....my whites have never been more white....See More
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