Front loading washers

[tulip]

My house came with a washer already (top loader). But my brother just got a Bosch Axxis or Nexxt (he got the larger one). I researched the smaller one and it looked really good. Very efficient, good reviews, very quiet.

I was in Lowes today to get paint and noticed a sign that all Electrolux appliances were on sale 30% off. Nice looking washers.

[kjay]

Have had the large Bosch washer and dryer for about six months, and they are wonderful. Very quiet (but Bosch is known for that). I can wash really small loads, and it adjusts the amount of water to the load. Cleans really well, too.

I also have a Bosch dishwasher, and it's so quiet I don't even know it's running.

[Trek420]

LG Thromm, was one of the top rated by CU when I bought it. Love it love it love it love it. The whole remodel idea started when I realized how much more space I'd have, have much more user-friendly the half bath/laundry could be with a stacking washer drier combo. little did I know what I was starting with that.

The Thromm's available in either gas or electric, fairly quiet for the price, very energy efficient.

[OakLeaf]

We have Kenmore front-loaders in both our homes. I'm pretty sure they're manufactured by Frigidaire and essentially identical to the Frigidaire branded washers of their day. The older one is 11 years old. Lately the spin cycle on the older one seems like it's less powerful than it ought to be, but other than that we've had no trouble with either of them. There's almost nothing that I feel like I need to hand wash any more, only the absolute most fragile things. Everything else is safe in the front-loader.

I pretty much take their word for the water savings and energy efficiency - but it does seem to use less water, and I really like the way that it automatically fills with the right amount of water for the load.

[Irulan]

What about size, 3.7 or 4.0? thx

[Aquila]

I really like mine, too.

But, I worry about mold, so I always leave the door open when I'm not using it, because there always seems a small bit of water. Does anyone else have that problem?

[Eden]

I've never noticed any water staying in mine (Frigidaire Gallery). I'm not sure how big it is.... it just says Extra-Large Capacity...
I believe it adjusts water amount to the load as well, and even though it looks quite small, unlike a top loader you can stuff it quite full and it still washes fine.

BTW - check with your local utility. On this side of the mountains we got a rebate from the utility company for buying a low water use machine. That and the savings in water and electricity made buying one a no-brainer.

[jobob]

The whole remodel idea started when I realized how much more space I'd have, have much more user-friendly the half bath/laundry could be with a stacking washer drier combo. little did I know what I was starting with that.

Isn't it funny how major remodels can sometimes begin from the smallest projects?

We just finished a full remodel of our master bathroom, which started out when Lee was going to replace the floor tiles and found rotting wood under the tiles.

[Trek420]

Isn't it funny how major remodels can sometimes begin from the smallest projects?

It started with one word.

After my 5th ALC (counting the one I crewed and the one I led training rides. I now count those because crewing is harder) "coach" Spazzdog ordered me in one word:

"nest!"

For years my condo was where I ate and slept. make that slept because the kitchen was non-functioning.

I worried with stacking w/d could I reach the drier. I'm five foot nuthin' but it's very easy.

[HillSlugger]

We bought LG about a year ago I think they were the next down from the top of the line because we didn't want to pay extra for the fancy, full lcd display panel. We've been quite happy with them, but like someone said, there's a potential for problem from left-behind water. We wipe down the door and gasket after each load and leave the door open to air dry.

[short cut sally]

I have the Kenmore Elites H4 series along with the pedestals for each. I've had them close to 3 years I think. I would go out tomorrow and purchase them all over again if they broke down. I am amazed at how they wash and dry the garments. Yes they are an investment compared to regular washer/dryers, but I so love them. The pedestals make the dryer/washer sit at least a good 1 to 1 1/2 feet off the floor, so there is hardly any bending over for me at all when I do the laundry. NOT that I couldn't use the bending to improve the core strength but I'm wimpy. I use one pedestal for all my detergents/cleaning supplies and I keep all my bike cleaning stuff in the other one. Good luck with your purchase, you won't regret it.