So.... Washing Machines.. need get

[tp4tissue]

Can any ya'll geekhackers with the expert cloths gurus @ home (preferably female),  ask for Tp4.. 

What washing machine to get ?


Consumer reports say samsung/lg..   

Want a side loader, because the Top loaders I've used seem harsher on clothes..

[chyros]

That's sexist. And unstereotypical.

[tp4tissue]

That's sexist. And unstereotypical.

sigh......... fine.. //editing op.

[fanpeople]

One with the longest warranty. Mine ****ed up just before expiry of 3 year warranty. Washing machine guy came out and told me it would cost hundreds to repair as the whole mechanism would need replacing. I said hang on I think its still under warranty. He said oh ok call them up. The warranty company came out and turned out it just needed a new belt. Turns out the washing machine guy may have got caught out trying to rip me off.

I have heard that front loaders have a habit of leaking, but this was years ago and they probably have improved the general design since then (also it was most likely only a particular kind and people fear mongering new concepts). I would imaging the seals on the front of the machine just add another part that wears out over time.

Kinda depends on how long you intend on keeping it I guess and the safeguards in place to stop the machine from pumping soapy goodness onto your floor.

Washing machines generally have settings for delicate people clothes, have you tried setting the top loaders to pansy wash?

[rainb1ood]

We got the LG combo this last black friday because it was on sale. Washer model is WM3270CW. Doing good so far.

[fohat.digs]

We just replaced a Maytag after 20 years. It had developed a very slight leak, but was otherwise still going strong, and the wife wanted a "matching set" - the dryer had actually stopped working properly (heater problem, not motor).

We got a "high efficiency" Whirlpool set that seems good enough so far (6 months). Much slower but uses far less water and probably much less electricity.