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Electrolux v. Maytag Washer and Dryer

6 years ago

Selecting appliances for our new build, and I was referred here from the appliance forum. Appliance salesperson (who seems to actually know things) highly recommended Electrolux for front-load washer and dryer. He said they've had good experience with reliability and ease of service should problems arise.

That said, I've been intrigued by Maytag and their washers' Fresh Hold feature, given that we're prone to forgetting to move laundry from washer to dryer.

Thoughts on these two brands, or whether there's another we should consider? We currently have LG and I'll be happy to leave them behind - they've had a few problems and are nearly impossible to get serviced, as most of our well-regarded local service companies refuse to service them.

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georgect

6 years ago

last modified: 6 years ago

I have an Electrolux (WaveTouch) that's a few years old.

No issues like Karen above has had. I watch my machine do it's thing because I'll be in the basement working out at the same time.

On the dryer I hardly ever use high heat and use the Eco-heat feature which drops the heat output as the close get closer to being dry.

The Electorlux has Extend Refresh:

Extended Refresh (on certain models)
Select extended refresh if you know you will be
unable to remove the load right after the cycle
is complete. The washer recognizes the load has
sat too long and will do a rinse and spin to keep
the load fresh. It will do this for up to 12 hours.
When you are ready to remove the load during
the extended refresh segment, you must press the cancel button.

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boba1
6 years ago
I have the Whirlpool version of the Maytag. Love them. Service shouldn't be an issue with something from the Whirlpool family of brands.
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Karen
6 years ago
I, on the other hand, have the Electrolux. They are a couple years old and I hate them. They're made very cheaply (all plastic on the inside, under the exterior panels). So far the washer is okay, but had a leak though because of the plastic interior parts and the spinning of the drum. Also, occasionally the bleach and/or the fabric softener dispensers have standing water in them which must be emptied out. This is normal? for this washer and is addressed in the manual. The dryer has a lint filter that was made with the mesh too fine. I am obsessive about cleaning the filter after every load. Nope, still burnt out the heating element at the cost of $300+. Unless they changed the filter system I would stay away.
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Stella Frencham
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I've been an Electrolux user for quite a while now as well. So far so good. Got an Electrolux efls617siw washer https://www.appliancesconnection.com/electrolux-efls617siw.html, front load, runs quietly, 9 wash cycles. there's a fast cycles I really, really love. Worth every cent in my opinion.
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Elise Morgan
6 years ago
Hi! About the Fresh Hold feature, it's like a lifesaver option if you ask me. I do my laundry during the night, so I'm a happy person in the morning. :)
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robinhome
6 years ago
Did you make a decision https://www.houzz.com/user/krisbry?
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Kristin S
Original Author
6 years ago
We don't have to actually purchase something for awhile, but I'm leaning toward the Maytag. It seems to have a lower repair rate than this generation of Electrolux, and I really love the Fresh Hold feature.
pcweary
6 years ago
What is it about the Fresh Hold feature that you love so much?
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Kristin S
Original Author
6 years ago
We’re known to start laundry and then get busy and forget about it, resulting in a musty smell that requires a rewash when we remember to retrieve it.
pcweary
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I was just curious why the Delay Start on the Electrolux would not help you but, as you explained your needs, perhaps it would not. FWIW, I really, really like my 617. Best machine I have ever had.
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ryburns26
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Kristin S
Original Author
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We need front load, not top load, which excludes Speed Queen, yes?
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boba1
6 years ago
Yes, excludes SQ because SQ also doesn't have front loaders with onboard water heating.
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