Note on buying a new washer/dryer
Mrs Pete
3 years ago
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don't buy a samsung washer or dryer
Comments (263)RE: Samsung Top-Loading Washer. The tub does rotate to fill the machine, but the water sprays around the edges, not toward the middle. I watched the entire cycle by shining a flashlight through the glass top. Water sprayed around the edges until the predestined amount was achieved. The pair of sweat pants in the middle floated, but never - throughout the entirety of the cycle - did the leg EVER submerge in the water. The gentle side-to-side swishing did, however, manage someway or another to tangle the sleeves and legs that WERE submerged to the point that it knotted them and threw the load off-balance. I’ve been doing laundry for quite a few decades now. My parents purchased a washer/dryer when i was about 4 years old and those appliances managed to wash clothes that looked and smelled clean and better yet - they did it for close to 40 years. I learned to do laundry with those appliances. My mother taught me how to place items in the machine to make sure the load was balanced and then choose the appropriate water level, temperature, and wash cycle. We didn’t struggle with unbalanced loads or tangled clothing. You set the machine, started the cycle, and walked away. When you came back, the load was done and ready for the dryer. I find it insulting that the companies engineering products now assume that I’m too freaking stupid to make my own decisions about the appropriate settings for something as simple as washing a load of laundry. I’m not so stupid as to stick my arm into a moving spin cycle and I actually parented my children to the point they knew that I would not allow them to climb into the appliances and/or drink bleach or eat detergent pods (so no need to lock the freaking lid of the washing machine). I managed to raise my children without child-proofing my house and treating cleaning products like we were housing plutonium. I taught them how to do age-appropriate chores and safely use household appliances. Fast-forward to now … Instead of cultivating an educated, self-reliant, intelligent society, we’re engineering with an attempt to make everything idiot-proof, consequently producing generations of idiots that can’t make reasonable decisions about their everyday existence. Good grief. And quite frankly I’m sick to death of hearing how environmentally friendly a company is that produces and “energy efficient” appliance that will need to be replaced every 8 years or so - the technology has existed since my childhood to produce a product that will last 20+ years. How environmentally sound is it to save a few gallons of water, yet send THREE machines to the landfill during the same time-frame that we used to send only ONE worn-out machine?!?! There is a serious disconnect with common sense going on here - I’m sick of things engineered for the lazy and the stupid. That washing machine sitting in my laundry room has delivered to me a resounding message from Samsung - and the message is … “We think you’re a blithering idiot who’s too stupid to operate a washing machine, so we’re taking the ability to make ANY decisions away from you.” We have computers in kindergarten classrooms, but society thinks adults are too stupid to learn to use a washing machine …...See MoreBuying new Washer/Dryer (considering Miele, Samsung, LG)
Comments (1)It seems that you really are planning to get a Miele. If not, I have had 5 years use from a Samsung front loader. It was a frustrating experience because at first I did't know how to set it up to get clothes clean in spite of the high efficiency water and electric saving computer. Once I figured that out it has done a good job. Don't know how long it will last. It is my understanding that all modern front loaders have a much shorter life than the old top loaders (which could be counted on for 20 years of so)....See MoreSamsung Washer WF407 & Dryer DV407 Deal at Best Buy
Comments (3)Congratulations on finding the deal of the century ) I just purchased the Samsung pair not an hour ago. It's an amazing deal and couldn't have come at a better time -- my 1983 Kenmore washer took it's final spin last night (the clutch and transmission froze). First thing you need to know -- YOU DO NOT A PHYSICAL COUPON to take advantage of the offer, so no need to purchase one from eBay! You can simply print a scanned version using your computer printer. You will need a Best Buy Rewards membership (free enrollment) and a printout of the coupon. Follow these steps: 1. You must be a Best Buy Rewards member to take advantage of the offer. The coupon was sent only to Premium members (those who have purchased $2500 in products from BB in the last year) and I believe the fine print states that it's only open to the 'elite' members. HOWEVER, BB will honor the deal to basic members. Enrollment is free and you will not be charged a service fee, nor be obligated to purchase anything from BB down the line. If you are not already a Reward Zone member, sign up here: https://myrewardzone.bestbuy.com/programOverview.jspx (the choice on the left, unless you really want a BB Mastercard). 2. After enrolling and verifying your email, log on to the Rewards site and print a replacement card. You will need to present this at checkout. This link should work -- https://myrewardzone.bestbuy.com/profile.jspx?currentTab=printReplacementCard If that link is broken, select the link from your account settings to print the card. 3. Print the scanned coupon (on a color printer, if possible) from this SlickDeals forum post: http://slickdeals.net/forums/showthread.php?t=1641034 You might also want to print the other posted documents: the item pages (for the washer and dryer) and the scanned receipts/success stories from successful purchasers for verification. 4. Head down to your local Best Buy with your replacement card printout, the printed coupon, item page printouts, and anything else you printed. More than likely, the models will not be displayed on the showroom floor -- these are brand new units. 4. Present the coupon to the sales rep in the Appliances section. If they're clued in, the transaction should go smoothly. I was assisted by a manager who recognized the coupon in my hand from a mile away. She smiled, congratulated me on finding the deal, answered questions about the features of this model, and offered to ring me up if/when I was ready. The transaction was seamless. Your experience may vary, of course, so if you have any trouble, talk to a manager, insist that they scan the card/coupon (it WILL go through), or visit another store -- it's worth the exceptional value. I'm guessing, however, that BB is happy to move the product to anyone who happens to find the deal. The line items from my receipt: model WF407ANW/XA Samsung 4.0 CU FT 12-Cycle Washer REG $1,199.99 / -$599.99 OFF / SUBTOTAL $600.00 model DV407AEW/XA Samsung 7.3 CU FT 11-Cycle Dryer REG $1,199.99 / -$599.99 / SUBTOTAL $600.00 Dryer Cord $25.19 (I'll return it if it's not needed) Delivery $29.99 (arriving in 48 hours w/ set up and haul away!) Total before tax: $1250.00 I'm also eligible for a $100 mail-in rebate from my local utility. Click this link to see if you qualify: http://www.energystar.gov/index.cfm?fuseaction=rebate.rebate_locator Note that the highly-rated basic model (WF218) is on sale for $698 (the dryer is ~$800), so the deal can't be beat. I also opted for an extended 5 year warranty since its a new model, but you can choose whether it's right for you. The manager verified that the prices will return to full retail ($1200 each/$2400 for the pair) after the 14th, so take advantage of the deal asap! Oh, one last detail: this sku is exclusive to Best Buy. It combines features from the basic model -- WF218/219 -- and the next step up -- WF32. WF218 has 10 wash cycles. This model has 12 cycles, like the WF32, and extra steam features (and perhaps a few other minor details). The manager told me that they are offering the deal to boost Best Buy's customer base for Samsung products (and to sell warranties, I'm sure). Probably more info than you need, but I hope it's helpful. Best of luck!...See MoreBuying a new washer/dryer
Comments (9)You will get night & day opinions on FL vs TL. IMO and you can research this yourself TL are more dependable "in general". They do not have even remotely close to the mold/mildew problems of FL. They do not suffer from the inherent premature bearing failure problems. Nor are they prone to seal leaks like FL. You can of course get lucky and buy a FL and never have a problem for 10 years as long as you are diligent about cleaning it and leaving the door open. We bought a LG WT5101HV Washer with matching Dryer after quiet a bit of research. It is a HE TL, the difference in water & electricity usage between that and the nearest FL in size (4.5cu.ft) I figured out to roughly between $7-$10 per YEAR, so totally meaningless efficiency difference. As for clothes cleaning, it is fantastic, have zero complaints in that department. It is quiet, seems well made. It has an 1100rpm spin so clothes come out virtually dry so Drying times are very short. It has 2 true Hot water cycles, one is Sanitary which last almost 3 hours and heats the water to between 155-158 degrees. The second is Bright Whites which last almost 90 minutes and heats the water to between 120-122 degrees. So if you are one of those people that must wash everything in super hot water for some reason then your wash times will be 90 minutes plus. The warm cycles depends on how your house is set up and what temp your water heater is set to and if you have a recirculator or are able to flush the cold water from your how water line prior to running the machine. On mine I get anywhere between 80-90 degree warm wash cycles, with 54 degree cold water coming in and hot water coming in at 126 degrees from water heater, IF I flush my hot water line prior to starting. Now we wash I would say 85+% of all our laundry in Cold water of which this machine really shines at. The method of which it washes by "pushing the detergent water through the cloths" works very well especially in cold water. We pretty much only wash Whites and very dirty "greasy" items in Hot water of which it also does a very good job of. The Dryer does have sensors which are working very well. We can wash a small load and throw it in the dryer, set it to what ever and even if that cycle is supposed to last up to 40-50 minutes it will dry the clothes, sense they are dry and turn off sometimes in just 5-10 minutes and 90% of the time the clothes are perfectly dry. Sometimes a single piece might have a section or something that isn't bone dry but in general is does very well without over drying your clothes and wasting electricity. All in all I am very pleased with them, though have only had them for a few months now....See Moremainenell
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