Katsmeow
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I am interested if anyone has had particularly good/bad experiences recently with any of the following front load washer brands: LG, Kenmore, Samsung.
Also if have any feedback on various models.
We have had a matching Kenmore Elite Front Load washing machine and dryer for 12 years. We recently moved after our machines were in storage for about 3 1/2 months. We used the washing machine a couple of times without issue, but this last time it began making a strange noise and water leaked out of the door.
It had been working fine. I did notice today that for the first time ever it had a mildew smell probably from being in storage.
Given the useful life of a washing machine this fits within the category of not worth it to me to pay someone to repair it.
If this was a few years younger I wouldn't replace the dryer, but the dryer is also 12 years old. The utility room is adjacent to our family room and is in the walkway to the garage so it is more visible than many washing machine/dryers. So, I probably will get a dryer that is reasonably similar in appearance.
We have had a good experience with our Kenmore Elite washer/dryer so could get another one. We almost bought an LG back when we got the Kenmore. DH likes the "look" of the LG. We just recently bought an LG refrigerator (from Home Depot) and it took 3 tries before they finally delivered one that was undamaged. So that is a black mark on LG. That said -- LG was very good in responding to my complaints and I did have to have a service call which went really well.
The other brand that looked interesting was Samsung. I have no experience with Samsung for washer/dryer.
We will probably be buying from Sears although not necessarily.
I am torn on whether to get the pedestals. Right now, they would be nice since we are storage challenged in our utility room and I like the added height. On the other hand, we may revamp our utility room in which case we might end up with either more storage space or putting a counter over the washer/dryer so the pedestals would be useless. Pedestals are usually about $250 or so apiece.
Also if have any feedback on various models.
We have had a matching Kenmore Elite Front Load washing machine and dryer for 12 years. We recently moved after our machines were in storage for about 3 1/2 months. We used the washing machine a couple of times without issue, but this last time it began making a strange noise and water leaked out of the door.
It had been working fine. I did notice today that for the first time ever it had a mildew smell probably from being in storage.
Given the useful life of a washing machine this fits within the category of not worth it to me to pay someone to repair it.
If this was a few years younger I wouldn't replace the dryer, but the dryer is also 12 years old. The utility room is adjacent to our family room and is in the walkway to the garage so it is more visible than many washing machine/dryers. So, I probably will get a dryer that is reasonably similar in appearance.
We have had a good experience with our Kenmore Elite washer/dryer so could get another one. We almost bought an LG back when we got the Kenmore. DH likes the "look" of the LG. We just recently bought an LG refrigerator (from Home Depot) and it took 3 tries before they finally delivered one that was undamaged. So that is a black mark on LG. That said -- LG was very good in responding to my complaints and I did have to have a service call which went really well.
The other brand that looked interesting was Samsung. I have no experience with Samsung for washer/dryer.
We will probably be buying from Sears although not necessarily.
I am torn on whether to get the pedestals. Right now, they would be nice since we are storage challenged in our utility room and I like the added height. On the other hand, we may revamp our utility room in which case we might end up with either more storage space or putting a counter over the washer/dryer so the pedestals would be useless. Pedestals are usually about $250 or so apiece.