I don't have personal experience with Samsung washers. I do have experience with Samsung refrigerators. I had a lot of trouble with the main refrigerating component and needed repair 2-3 times within the first 18months. I was very unhappy. I decided that I would never get Samsung anything. Samsung put out a top loader that would break apart at the spin, whats up with that, I ask. Cheap crap. I have a Miele and am happy. Others will post with their recommendations and there are good machines out there, I just don't believe Samsung is one of them. Others may disagree.

Samsung's are the least loved manufactures here (though we have a few that have had OK luck with them).

Personally I would get an LG or Kenmore before a Samsung.

georgect, is there any specific kenmore or lg that is good or bad? We are looking for a mid level washer that will get a lot of work.

Oh man.... there are a few people here who hate Samsung.. I'm gonna go stand in the corner and wait a safe distance... lol

How can you be sure your kenmore is made by lg?

Look at the electrolux 517/617 instead.

"ilovepie: How can you be sure your kenmore is made by lg?"

Kenmore model numbers are in the format xxx.xxxxxxxx ... where the first three digits before the period is a code for the source manufacturer. A list of codes can be found at several online sites by searching "sears manufacturer codes" or the like.

http://www.appliance411.com/parts/sears.shtml

LG laundry is 796.

The FULL model number must be referenced, possibly from the label ON the machine if it can't be found elsewhere. SKU/stock numbers, item numbers, and online catalog numbers are not the full model number.

Sometimes the model can be gleaned by searching SearsPartsDirect.com for a partial number such as 40172, which may return a list of matches.

grrrrrrr.....I just found a whirlpool that fit our needs - but the height is an issue.

We have 39.75 inches and that is the height of the unit. That gives no allowance for adjustments. We have a fixed counter above the space....

The search goes on...painfully....

When I bought mine a year ago I went for a Samsung and the guy talked me out of it he suggested the Lg. I use mine constantly and have had no issues. I have a front loader.

We purchased a similar Samsung set (the WF45K6500AV) last August when we moved, and have been very happy with it. Obviously this isn't long term feedback but the reviews on our particular model were very good, and thus far no complaints from us either!

I'd get one with an internal heater which ever brand you choose. Was looking at appliances recently and they told me Samsung was making the high end Dacor fridges. Surprised.

Samsung owns Dacor. Dacor dishwasher is also Waterwall.

My DD &SIL have a Samsung washer and dryer that they bought about 9 years ago. To the best of my knowledge, it's been an excellent choice. No issues. (now I hope I didn't jinx it!)

I have a 5 cubic foot Samsung FL with the add a wash door. I have had it a year now and the matching dryer. I have had no issues with it at all (so far) it cleans well and I have noticed I have had no issues with the rubber seal like I did with other washers. Mine also has a little door at the bottom that fallen coins, papers and whatnot gather in that I can clean out which I like that feature.