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Old 04-28-2008, 05:32 PM   #1
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I'm upgrading to some front loaders.

i've 'donated' my current ones to a buddy of mine as a semi-house warming present.

Suggestions on brands, sizes, what to look for etc?
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Old 05-01-2008, 03:58 AM   #2
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no one huh?

I was thinking maybe something like these:
3.8 Cu. Ft. Front Load Washer (Stratus Grey) ENERGY STARŪ
7.3 Cu. Ft. Front Load Electric Dryer (Stratus Grey)
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Old 05-01-2008, 09:36 AM   #3
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We just bought new Kenmore high efficiency units. The dryer has the mist injection and looks really sweet. Only problem is that we haven't moved in yet, so I can't tell you how good/bad they are.
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My parents love their LG washer and dryer. Mine came with the house and work but they are older
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Old 05-16-2008, 12:04 PM   #5
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welp, looks like GE is off the list... who knows if parts will be available in the future now...
GE plans to exit appliance business: Financial News - Yahoo! Finance


Bernies is having a midnight madness sale tonight and saturday. i'm probably going to stop there on my way home.
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stick with Kenmore or Whirlpool.. they're made by the same people and parts are readily available for both if they break
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Old 05-17-2008, 06:07 AM   #7
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hit up the midnight sale. got a pretty good deal.

in white, this washer
Maytag: Washers MFW9800TQ
and the matching dryer
Maytag: Dryers MED9800TQ (note, image there is not correct)

got both pedestal's, 5 year extended 100% parts/labor warranties for both, free delivery, free power cord and free vent hose all for the price of msrp on maytag.com for just the washer and dryer alone.

plus, $100 mail-in rebate

should be here sunday.
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Old 05-18-2008, 06:22 PM   #8
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They are here



before:





after:

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running the cleaning cycles on them now as they recommend.
basically a non-clothes load with a tab in the washer and a dryer sheet in the dryer.

QUIET. i'm so excited. can barely hear them. finally. no niagra falls in the house when laundry is going.
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i also just realized from that last pic that i have a door bell on my side door. neat. rofl
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cost?
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