New Miele Washing Machine- WXR860- Need Help
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Comments (6)I had a "musty smell" with our FL Whirlpool Duet (came with the home, 6 years old now) and I did a little reading to figure out a fix. - I cleaned out the filter trap. Not really dirty. - Ran a load with white vinegar, hot water. Still a bit musty so then ran a load with Borax powder soap. Smell gone for last 6 months. - I always leave the door open and don't use cold water wash. - I see WP pushing a "special cleaning" soap for the FL machines. A bit expensive and waste of money compared to just running vinegar or Borax soap. - I was using liquid soap (cheaper) and not the special "HE" soap. I did catch Tide HE powder on sale at Target and tried it. Wife likes Tide better than the cheap soap I was buying so when she is around I use that. When she is gone I use H&A liquid. Always on sale at WM. I don't notice any cleaning difference and finally got my wife to admit she just likes the smell of Tide. Tide recently went to a new formula for their powder soaps which are suppose to be "better" and require less soap. Have not tried them yet. The cost is higher too. An article in the NYTimes a few months ago talked about how Americans have a tendency to use too much soap when washing clothes. I've played around with the amounts to use, brands, etc... Also, the WSJ had an article talking how 15 years ago all the top loading washers did a great job and the FL (at that time) failed. Now the majority of the washers are FL with few TL available. The FL sell themselves as "saving water/electricity" as the most important feature. I looked at the new washers at Sears and like one new TL machine that sells itself as the same efficiency as the FL. I would like a new machine (when this one breaks) that is about 4.3 cu, our current model is 4.0....See MoreHELP!! Washing machine bust, need new machine, no time
Comments (6)I knew when I moved into this house that the 25 year old Kenmores wouldn't last long, so I started researching then. I've read articles, reviews, and I think I've been to every store that sells appliances in a 50 mile radius. I need a top-loader due to space constraints, and I wasn't pleased with any of them. When the washer and dryer died at the end of August, I knew I had to bite the bullet and choose something, and I was going to go with the Maytag Centennial. Until I saw the LG top-loader. I looked up the reviews and they were consistently good, and they had a good repair rating by a leading consumer periodical. My budget isn't unlimited, and they were much more than I wanted to spend, but I haven't regretted it for one minute. I love them. The capacity is amazing, and the clothes come out much cleaner than any other washer I've ever owned. But you are the only one who can decide if a top or front loading machine is best for your needs. There are pros and cons to each. I strongly suggest you measure your available space, and where the necessary connections are as this may limit your choices. And then go to an appliance dealer that carries a broad range of machines and actually touch them, and look at them. Keep in mind some of the suggestions you've received here. Then go and read the reviews. It's important to see them because I found that I would find one that received okay reviews, but then when I saw it, something about it would annoy me - like the 5 settings for cold - cold, tap cold, cool cold, etc....See MoreMy washing machine has died...I need advice on a new one
Comments (5)We first bought a Kenmore Elite HE toploader in 2012, thinking the upper cabinet space requirement limited us to toploader option. (I believe that LG was the actual manufacturer then). Well, the toploader was horrific. I'd put in navy tops and they would come out with white soap residue like the spin wasn't working to get all the clothes stirred up. Sears was awesome; they let me exchange them for the Kenmore Elite front loaders, also by LG. MUCH better! I've been happily using them ever since. Put them on pedestals to save my back. I referred my dad to Speed Queen because he lives where water is not an issue. For us in So. CA, water conservation trumps the water hungry Speed Queens so use water conservation as a guide. HTH...See MoreWashing Machines: Asko Logic or Miele WXD160?
Comments (4)Hello zteam. There’s another option you might or might not have come across which is Electrolux’s compact washer, which is sold in both Canada and the US and also has quite a large market share in Europe. It has pretty good reviews from multiple sites. It also has a slightly, higher capacity than the Miele does and it’s high spin speed is 1400 RPMs so it’s a pretty good water extractor as well. One other specific feature to note about this particular brand is that they have a second floor guarantee, which is unusual for front load washing machines. I think the guarantee has something to do with the machine being able to remain stable even on second floors which have a wooden base. It also has a built-in water heater with a sanitize cycle option amongst other cycles if that is something that also interests you. Here’s a link to just one of the many retailers in Canada that carry it. https://www.rona.ca/en/product/electrolux-28-cu-ft-24-in-high-efficiency-stackable-front-load-washer-swing-door-with-steam-cycle-white-energy-star-elfw4222aw-10355563...See More- 18 days ago
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