Front Load Washer/Dryers?

Tommygurl · 03-23-2007

I know what a freakin lame topic!!

Anywho.....I am done with my older Maytag W/D. I can hardly fit anything in the washer & clothes take forever to dry! Does anyone have Front Loads? If so what make & how big? (cubic inches)
I don't usually do laundry.....the maid does...but even she needs a day off once in awhile.....

(i wish)
Thanks all!

Loree · 03-23-2007

I have the Maytag Neptunes and I love them, but I don't know the cubic feet.
I can fit anything in it that needs washed.

roni · 03-23-2007

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tommygurl

I know what a freakin lame topic!!

Anywho.....I am done with my older Maytag W/D. I can hardly fit anything in the washer & clothes take forever to dry! Does anyone have Front Loads? If so what make & how big? (cubic inches)
I don't usually do laundry.....the maid does...but even she needs a day off once in awhile.....

(i wish)
Thanks all!

We do. Don't know how big - they are stacked, but supposed to be full size.

Environmentally sound, the washer is. Probably have some credits I could sell from that

Tommygurl · 03-23-2007

Yes they use alot less water which is another reason I want them.....I have been looking at the Maytag Neptunes.

Sukidog · 03-23-2007

We have the Fridegdaire model. Not sure on the size, however I can fit Cali King duvet cover and Queen duvet cover and ten pillow cases varying in size from standard to Queen to King. The washing time is a bit longer but the drying time is just about cut in half due to the fact that the washing comes out of the washer practically dry. This is also based on a gas dryer. You will save a ton in water and your clothes will last longer as well. Agitation takes a toll on your clothes. Not to mention you save in the amount of detergent and softener etc. that you will use. Just overall a great investment, enviromentally speaking of course.

Sukidog · 03-23-2007

[quote=Tommygurl]Yes they use alot less water which is another reason I want them.....I have been looking at the Maytag Neptunes.[/quote
I hear that the circut board on the Neptune is a b#@ch to replace. It's all digital where as the Fridedaire is knobs and dials. Just something to consider.

playawannabe · 03-23-2007

I love my front loader. It is an older fridgidaire model - regular size. If I have to do it again I would buy the larger neptues or there is also a whirlpool model and a kenmore model that are HUGE. (I still have to take my king comforter and my dog beds to the laundromat)You need less water, less/more efficient products, and drying time is faster. I also think more stains get removed the first time as well. Spnd the $$ for the largest capacity you can - esp. with kids - you won't regret it!

Debbielasvegas · 03-23-2007

[quote=playawannabe]I love my front loader. [quote]

I, too, prefer a front load to a back load...

(god, I'm a pervo)

mastequilapf · 03-23-2007

We have front loaders! Both are LG brand. The Dryer is a DW2512 and the washer is a WM1812. They are the basic models in the LG line. They have booth ben fantastic in the 1.5 years we've had them. Not sure of the cubic feet, but they are pretty large. The dryer will take a load about twice the size of the washer. In general LG makes teriffic products. LG owns the british washer and dryer market, from what I understand. They also make great cell phones and flat panel TV's.

A couple things to be aware of. The washer takes twice as long as a regular washer. It also needs good strong water pressure or you are looking at 80 minutes or more per load.

They also make a nice place to fold clothes since you don't have to worry about moving a big pile to get another load out.

Tommygurl · 03-23-2007

Thanks for all the info everyone....I have seen LG's here & the prices are better than the Maytag. I will check them out!

mastequilapf · 03-23-2007

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Originally Posted by Tommygurl

Thanks for all the info everyone....I have seen LG's here & the prices are better than the Maytag. I will check them out!

We bought ours at Best Buy. They delivered and hooked them up for us!

Tommygurl · 03-23-2007

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Originally Posted by mastequilapf

We bought ours at Best Buy. They delivered and hooked them up for us!

Future shop carrys them here...I will go have a look tomorrow.....Thanks!

mastequilapf · 03-23-2007

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tommygurl

Future shop carrys them here...I will go have a look tomorrow.....Thanks!

You're welcome!

BonnyW · 03-23-2007

I have a Fischer and Paykel Ecosmart Washer. It is top loading, uses about 1/2 the soap and is big enough to put a queen-size comforter (we don't have a king). We use less water, less soap, and the clothes come out very clean. It was a lot less (in price than the front-loaders). I really wanted a front loading, but I am really, really happy with our purchase.

skilohmyhusky · 03-23-2007

I bought the Sears Kenmore Elite HE3T back in Sept 2001(washer and dryer). I think they have come out with newer models. They where VERY expensive back then. I think prices have come down some. The washer uses very little water, which is good when we have water restrictions in the summer months if it's been a dry year. I have two cats and a dog(husky-alot of hair) So I launder the blankets and comforters all the time. I can do a whole weeks worth of towels in one load. I hope they last forever, don't really want to pay those prices again.

03-23-2007	#1 (permalink)
Tommygurl crab killer Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: I am Canadian!! Posts: 15,165	Front Load Washer/Dryers? I know what a freakin lame topic!! Anywho.....I am done with my older Maytag W/D. I can hardly fit anything in the washer & clothes take forever to dry! Does anyone have Front Loads? If so what make & how big? (cubic inches) I don't usually do laundry.....the maid does...but even she needs a day off once in awhile..... (i wish) Thanks all!

03-23-2007	#2 (permalink)
Loree añejo Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Southern California Posts: 9,491	I have the Maytag Neptunes and I love them, but I don't know the cubic feet. I can fit anything in it that needs washed.

03-23-2007	#4 (permalink)
Tommygurl crab killer Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: I am Canadian!! Posts: 15,165	Yes they use alot less water which is another reason I want them.....I have been looking at the Maytag Neptunes.

03-23-2007	#5 (permalink)
Sukidog añejo Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: ON, Canada Posts: 1,682	We have the Fridegdaire model. Not sure on the size, however I can fit Cali King duvet cover and Queen duvet cover and ten pillow cases varying in size from standard to Queen to King. The washing time is a bit longer but the drying time is just about cut in half due to the fact that the washing comes out of the washer practically dry. This is also based on a gas dryer. You will save a ton in water and your clothes will last longer as well. Agitation takes a toll on your clothes. Not to mention you save in the amount of detergent and softener etc. that you will use. Just overall a great investment, enviromentally speaking of course.

03-23-2007	#6 (permalink)
Sukidog añejo Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: ON, Canada Posts: 1,682	[quote=Tommygurl]Yes they use alot less water which is another reason I want them.....I have been looking at the Maytag Neptunes.[/quote I hear that the circut board on the Neptune is a b#@ch to replace. It's all digital where as the Fridedaire is knobs and dials. Just something to consider.

03-23-2007	#7 (permalink)
playawannabe añejo Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Northern BC Posts: 1,908	I love my front loader. It is an older fridgidaire model - regular size. If I have to do it again I would buy the larger neptues or there is also a whirlpool model and a kenmore model that are HUGE. (I still have to take my king comforter and my dog beds to the laundromat)You need less water, less/more efficient products, and drying time is faster. I also think more stains get removed the first time as well. Spnd the $$ for the largest capacity you can - esp. with kids - you won't regret it!

03-23-2007	#8 (permalink)
Debbielasvegas life=playa Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Las Vegas 1999-2010 Luxembourg 2010 - present Posts: 870	[quote=playawannabe]I love my front loader. [quote] I, too, prefer a front load to a back load... (god, I'm a pervo)

03-23-2007	#9 (permalink)
mastequilapf añejo Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 5,040	We have front loaders! Both are LG brand. The Dryer is a DW2512 and the washer is a WM1812. They are the basic models in the LG line. They have booth ben fantastic in the 1.5 years we've had them. Not sure of the cubic feet, but they are pretty large. The dryer will take a load about twice the size of the washer. In general LG makes teriffic products. LG owns the british washer and dryer market, from what I understand. They also make great cell phones and flat panel TV's. A couple things to be aware of. The washer takes twice as long as a regular washer. It also needs good strong water pressure or you are looking at 80 minutes or more per load. They also make a nice place to fold clothes since you don't have to worry about moving a big pile to get another load out.

03-23-2007	#10 (permalink)
Tommygurl crab killer Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: I am Canadian!! Posts: 15,165	Thanks for all the info everyone....I have seen LG's here & the prices are better than the Maytag. I will check them out!

03-23-2007	#14 (permalink)
BonnyW añejo Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Left Coast...So Cal Posts: 13,320	I have a Fischer and Paykel Ecosmart Washer. It is top loading, uses about 1/2 the soap and is big enough to put a queen-size comforter (we don't have a king). We use less water, less soap, and the clothes come out very clean. It was a lot less (in price than the front-loaders). I really wanted a front loading, but I am really, really happy with our purchase.

03-23-2007	#15 (permalink)
skilohmyhusky way into it Join Date: May 2006 Location: san antonio, texas Posts: 196	I bought the Sears Kenmore Elite HE3T back in Sept 2001(washer and dryer). I think they have come out with newer models. They where VERY expensive back then. I think prices have come down some. The washer uses very little water, which is good when we have water restrictions in the summer months if it's been a dry year. I have two cats and a dog(husky-alot of hair) So I launder the blankets and comforters all the time. I can do a whole weeks worth of towels in one load. I hope they last forever, don't really want to pay those prices again.

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