Advice on washing machine repair vs. replacement
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Comments (12)>Figured they should be part of the motor Of course even the motor has its own bearing, but those ones that are prone to wear are on the outer tub where is the motor-to-drum shaft (LG) or pulley-to-drum shaft (other FL). They have to bear the whole load + drum weight One wonders why appliances were more reliable in the past. We forget that washers back in the seventies costed one to two montly salaries, while today it's in most cases just a fraction. If you compare same sized residential to commercial frontloaders, you'll notice that the bigger means bigger price difference. A 24" commercial frontloader costs four to sixfold than an average 24" residential machine. Bigger the machine, bigger the price difference residential vs commercial. If you compare them in the previous links, Electrolux commercial machines have nothing else to share with their residential siblings than being frontloaders. Commercial E'lux have same build quality (..and price) as Miele Both commercial and residential Speed Queen and Miele machines share several same parts, that's why their residential washers are more expensive than average...See MoreUrgent washing machine purchase advice needed
Comments (8)As Asolo adverted to when purchasing a model that has an internal heater, purchase one where the internal heater can be used for several cycles. Samsung does have a model with an internal heater, but its sole use is for its Sanitize cycle. Larsi makes a good point about service in that Miele does have its own service techs, but MieleâÂÂs business model is such that it needs said service under its purview. Reason: MieleâÂÂs proprietary software/firmware is serviced via their service techsâ laptops. Miele business model is aligning along AppleâÂÂs: user experience. ASKOâÂÂs Designer and Family Size Laundry models (not their XXL Laundry) are made in Sweden and provide true 220V, up to 205 degree Fahrenheit water via their heating element. However, their capacity is not the standard US indoctrination and water source is only through your cold water tap only--where the heating element does the heating afterwards. The boutique brands (Miele, ASKO) have a hidden a prerequisite related to proximity based service. If you do not reside near one of their service centers/providers then no matter how good the washer or dryer, you will pay the price when servicing is required. Read all the manufacturerâÂÂs warranty fine-print and do not purchase any third-party warranties when purchasing boutique brands. I highly recommend the purchase of the manufacturer's extended warranty for these brands. There are means of better using models without internal heaters such as installing a dedicated pump-driven recalculation loop to your laundry room that can be activated through several means these days as to not waste energy when not required. There is also point-of-use water heaters (the future of heated water systems)....See MoreFisher Paykel GWL11 Washing machine repair
Comments (1)What exactly is the problem that's happening?...See MoreAdvice on machines (Frontload vs HE Top load; LG vs Electrolux)
Comments (11)Recently did the research after 9 yr old FL Bosch started acting up. Love my Bosch, but it's not worth the $ to repair. Joe is right, the average washer life span is 8.2 years. FL wash better than TL, use less water, and are gentler on clothes. I focused on LG WM4270HVA/DLEX4270V (front-load) LG WM3570HVA/DLEX3570V (front-load) Both models are highly energy efficient and receive good marks from Consumer Reports. Slight differences. The 3570 is the more efficient based on PG&E ratings, and Consumer Reports rates it slightly better than the 4270. The 4270 has a slightly larger capacity tub, an inside light, and a hand wash/wool cycle. The reviews for both models are excellent from a variety of different sites and LG was rated as the most reliable brand. Can't speak to Electrolux washers other than I read about the ability to change the door (cool) and that it tends to drip when opened after a wash (not so cool). Bought the 4270, which will be delivered next week. The hand wash/wool cycle won me over as I use it all the time on the Bosch. Good luck!...See MoreJordan Swogger
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