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Comment on Why Kenmore Front Load Washers Fail by Jeff

Jeff — Thu, 15 May 2008 23:34:04 +0000

I’m still considering the Staber top loading horizontal axis washer. The thing is built like a tank! and the drum is supported on both ends so you do not have to worry about a spider. The design looks simple and supposedly it is easy to repair. And it’s made in the US. I just don’t know anyone who has one. Doe anyone here have experience with it?

My Kenmore is getting louder…

Comment on Why Kenmore Front Load Washers Fail by Bill Moore

Bill Moore — Thu, 15 May 2008 22:01:50 +0000

Thanks Appliance Journal. I saw that and assumed the same thing. So, that now leaves me at the Maytag or the LG which is back in the picture. When I was at the local parts warehouse one of the 2 or 3 times I went to waste time and money on the kenmore/Fridgidare, one of the guys there said LGs are great, but if they do break, you simply cannot easily get parts for them. I am now newly attuned to the fact that a front loader may well break. Any thoughts on this and the Maytag and/or LG in general?

Comment on Why Kenmore Front Load Washers Fail by appliancejournal

appliancejournal — Thu, 15 May 2008 21:42:43 +0000

GE’s appliance division is up for sale right now (http://www.nytimes.com/2008/05/15/business/15ge.html?em&ex=1210996800&en=bf5484765de621b3&ei=5087%0A). I wouldn’t recommend purchasing a GE appliance until the sale has been finalized.

Comment on Why Kenmore Front Load Washers Fail by kandace

kandace — Thu, 15 May 2008 17:03:33 +0000

i got an LG i looked in the consumer reports and they do rank high i think as lng as you have a level spot the vibration isnt a problem i havent had an issue of mine its on a hand made pedisstal. im very pleased with the functions and how it has handled so far i have a family of 5 with 2 boys that get very dirty.

Comment on Why Kenmore Front Load Washers Fail by Bill Moore

Bill Moore — Thu, 15 May 2008 16:32:18 +0000

Yeah, you got me there. No clue. Proper length screws might even cost less than ones that are too long (granted it would be by fractions of a penny maybe, but still). Better metal on the spider assembly, what, maybe couple of extra bucks per unit? Better bearing another few dollars? Bottom line, the thing could be infinitely better for maybe $5-$7, maybe less; that really does lead one to conclude, as so many here have, that it is designed obsolescence for profit off of the repairs.

I am now shopping for the replacement unit. Have looked at the Duet that the hosts here mentioned, but the reviews I saw were not great on reliability. The LG appears to have stabilization/vibration issues. Am kind of toying with GE Appliances 3.8 cu. ft. IEC King-Size Capacity Frontload Washer Sears item# 02606707000 Mfr. model# WBVH5200JWW or Maytag EPICz 3.7 cu. ft. IEC Super Capacity Plus Front Load Washer
Sears item# 02606272000 Mfr. model# MHWZ400TQ.

Does anybody know anything about either one of these? Would be very grateful for any information. Or on any other machine in the $600-$750 range. Thanks.