tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37871177.post903849410463532428..comments2024-03-01T07:24:14.288+10:00Comments on Jeanie in Paradise: The Last Post in the Electrolux Ecovalve Sagajeaniehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17322709527738134797noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37871177.post-6390309809577546512009-10-27T12:59:06.519+10:002009-10-27T12:59:06.519+10:00Mr. Hot loves our top-load (I don't do laundry...Mr. Hot loves our top-load (I don't do laundry), but it's a Kenmore and I don't know if they're available in Paradise. ;-)reehttp://hotfessional.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37871177.post-68442285865339658322009-10-27T10:39:56.958+10:002009-10-27T10:39:56.958+10:00Well, when our Hitachi top loader finally carked i...Well, when our Hitachi top loader finally carked it after 13 years, the repair guy reckoned that you couldn't <i>give</i>him a front loader (from an ease and cost of repair perspective). That, combined with the access factor, particularly as I do a bit of soaking and would rather dump across from tub to machine, saw me go against all the front loader testimonials and environmental issues (and one dogmatic salesperson in a shop that made me want to never go into that shop again.) and go for a top loader again. A big one, as we have a family of five. I can do all the sheets in one load. I can still manually choose the load size (plus I always make sure I use No Phosphate detergent.) I just couldn't face getting up and down to load a front loader, and at the time we weren't in a position to be renovating the laundry to place it higher (we were desperate for a new washing machine NOW!). <br /><br />We got an LG 8.5kg, and so far so good - 2 years later. http://crazytrace.blogspot.com/2007/10/waiting.html - it has been very well behaved (a bit nervous saying that, don't want to jinx myself!) <br /><br />Repair guys also recommended against Fisher & Paykel, as replacement of electronics is diabolically expensive and frustrating. I can't remember details now, but they quoted me some prices and stuff, so I kept well away from that brand. <br /><br />Re front loaders, I'm sure environmentally they are better. A friend raves no end about her Bosch (I think - it's German anyway).Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37871177.post-65698027486536996252009-10-27T09:30:00.072+10:002009-10-27T09:30:00.072+10:00I have always been and probably always will be a F...I have always been and probably always will be a Fisher and Paykel top loader girl. I have never thought to look at a front loader and am really interested in what people are saying here.Nikki aka Widdle Shamrockhttp://widdleshamrock.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37871177.post-87418663354368095222009-10-27T00:12:47.906+10:002009-10-27T00:12:47.906+10:00We have Kenmore washer/dryer and stove. I hate the...We have Kenmore washer/dryer and stove. I hate the stove and the dryer is terrible. It's actually my dad's Kenmore dryer. He had it extra because they bought a new brand, they hated it so. I took it because my only 5 year old Kenmore dryer broke and I can't buy a new one right now. When I do, I won't even look at kenmore.Heatherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04455637064686856773noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37871177.post-90859522698341305762009-10-26T13:00:09.533+10:002009-10-26T13:00:09.533+10:00We have a Simpson 7.5 heavy duty and it's been...We have a Simpson 7.5 heavy duty and it's been fine. I just need to use it a bit more frequently haFarmers Wifeyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03108216621628520756noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37871177.post-33960712642244779302009-10-26T09:33:07.867+10:002009-10-26T09:33:07.867+10:00I have 2 stainless steel troughs, a washboard and ...I have 2 stainless steel troughs, a washboard and a mangle.<br />Though I <i>am</i> missing the river on whose banks I wish to beat my linen with a rock....Jaynehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02851305238478213940noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37871177.post-11730826971666221052009-10-26T07:16:43.837+10:002009-10-26T07:16:43.837+10:00I am an owner of a Bosch front loader. I don't...I am an owner of a Bosch front loader. I don't do knees well either but find I don't have to. It is, however, good exercise on bending down. I've had it since I was washing nappies - so probably 6 years or so - and it's not given me one problem. I hope I'm not jinxing things by saying that. <br /><br />In defence of front loaders - they do take longer to do a load but they definitely wash better and they use less water. I would buy one again for sure.Jen at Semantically drivenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14643066498784270991noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37871177.post-21447023010321684942009-10-26T05:34:18.281+10:002009-10-26T05:34:18.281+10:00((Jeannie))
I have to completely agree with "...((Jeannie))<br />I have to completely agree with "Debby" about Maytag. I currently have a Maytag washer & dryer (top loader) and it's been a piece of crap since day one. Like you, I have to "talk nice to it", make a minimum of 2 adjustments (usually involves kicking it) during one load and I feel extremely lucky if it washes and rinses my hubby's Carhartt overalls for work. Reading your entry I laughed so hard, but at the same time could totally relate. <br />I think going German is an awesome idea. There is no way I could afford a Miele set. Wow, they're extremely costly but I've no doubt that their worth every red cent! And, a Miele set will last you forever. Many years ago I had Miele vacuum and it was absolute heaven! My Miele made me "want" to vacuum. When I moved to Oregon in the late 80's I gave to a good friend in need and believe it or not she still has it :)<br />Good luck and thank you so very much for making me laugh until I had tears coming down my face :))<br /><br />Huggers, Gayla<br /><br />PS: I personally fell in love with the Miele W 3035 LC washing machine and the T 8005 LC Vented Dryer. Both such dream machines! www.miele.comGaylahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09201443147406096722noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37871177.post-27630650641786792932009-10-25T23:59:28.633+10:002009-10-25T23:59:28.633+10:00At all costs, stay away from the Kenmore Calypso!At all costs, stay away from the Kenmore Calypso!Maude Lynnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03669688074743095866noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37871177.post-74782731488001232642009-10-25T22:25:08.666+10:002009-10-25T22:25:08.666+10:00I'm a huge fan of my Fisher & Paykel Excel...I'm a huge fan of my Fisher & Paykel Excellence top loader. I've had it for more than 10 years Ok it lived in storage for 4+ when I was oveseas and I missed it dreadfully every time I stuffed stuff in that S-L-O-W front loader I was provided with!MissyBoohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15718948252357141272noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37871177.post-68060911024691572172009-10-25T21:30:16.689+10:002009-10-25T21:30:16.689+10:00Tim and I bought a Maytag front loading high effic...Tim and I bought a Maytag front loading high efficiency. That brand is supposed to be super reliable, and their advertisements show the Maytag repairman as the lonliest guy in town. From our experience, that Maytag repairman? He's hiding out, the lazy *#$^&! We've had that thing repaired three times in the first two years, all repairs covered under warranty (nothing like your saga...) The kicker is that the repairman is so busy that, after the first visit, when Tim watched, and asked plenty of questions, the repairman now just orders the part and gives Tim instructions on how to fix it over the phone. He does not strike me as lonely at all.Debbyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09531125606268748793noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37871177.post-72672116871570106562009-10-25T16:17:35.219+10:002009-10-25T16:17:35.219+10:00Hugs dear... no advice from me, although intereste...Hugs dear... no advice from me, although interested in the comment above. I don't do knees (as you know) and I do resent having to 'stuff' instead of 'drop' but I am sure when the time comes, I will relent. But I won't get your version - the thing is quite vindictive.<br />:-(<br />BBBBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14985371070644061676noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37871177.post-57013023439850954032009-10-25T12:49:16.912+10:002009-10-25T12:49:16.912+10:00Jeannie, I worked in this industry for many years ...Jeannie, I worked in this industry for many years selling electronics including washers. <br /><br />There is only one product I personally would consider spending my hard earned monies on and that would be a Miele front load.<br /><br />If you are not convinced about using a front load there are many reasons why they are better than a top load, including things like they use less water, less electricity and they wash a lot better. <br /><br />People say the things that are bad about front loaders are that you have to bend (no, you don't - invest in a nice fluffy bathmat to put right in front of the machine, and get down on your knees to put your washing in - the only thing you'll move will be your arms. Alternatively you can get a stand that raises the machine up higher) and that they take a long time to wash - well the miele can do a load in 40 minutes if you like, similar to a top load, but the longer the wash the better the results.<br /><br />The slightly cheaper alternative which is still a decent machine would be a Bosch but only the higher end models - I think the top two - are made in Germany.<br /><br />Hope that helps. :)<br /><br />Oh, whatever you do, DO NOT DO NOT DO NOT buy anything Fisher & Paykel. Just trust me on that, ok? ;)Snoskredhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12670406702782244306noreply@blogger.com