In what can only be described as a one-two punch of home-ownership havoc, our washer officially died right on the heels of the big plumbing debacle that we detailed for you guys yesterday. Yup, remember when we mentioned that we hoped it would be a simple and inexpensive fix here? Well, the appliance gods must have been softly giggling as we typed that.
The repair guy took one look at the corroded interior of our old machine (rusted bolts, a broken belt, etc) and said “I could attempt to band-aid this for $200, but I don’t think it would run for very long – honestly, I wouldn’t put another dollar into this machine.” And that was coming from the man who would be taking said money… so… not a good sign. But we definitely appreciated his honesty.
And that’s how we suddenly found ourselves digging back into our “emergency fund” just days after writing a plumbing check to go laundry appliance shopping. We briefly considered trying to get something secondhand (from the ReStore, Craigslist, etc) but we decided that to spend once on something for the long haul would be more settling than getting another “in the meantime” fix and hoping it held out. So after checking out a few online appliance outlets, as well as some mainstream big box stores to see what was on the market, we hit the streets to check things out in person.
We had actually been looking forward to the eventual laundry appliance hunt, because we knew someday we’d get to upgrade these guys (the repairman guessed our washer was over twenty years old, so that’s a pretty good run!) but it was certainly nothing we expected to be embarking on so close to our little plumbing snafu.
When we moved in, we’d daydream about getting what I affectionately call “mac daddy appliances” someday (both in the kitchen and the laundry area) all of which would be pretty and sparkly and have all of the features we’d ever wanted (like projecting laser shows on the ceiling and making us waffles). Okay, maybe those last two are a stretch, but this sudden rush to get a working washer while our laundry piled up wasn’t the scenario we originally pictured ourselves shopping under (“what do you mean I can’t wait for a Presidents Day sale???”).
Luckily John’s parents welcomed us into their laundry room to do a couple of loads to tide us over while we researched and price-compared (and you better believe I asked John to do those loads so that if something broke he would be the one answering for it). Thankfully, we were able to catch up to our quickly-growing piles, and nothing broke on our watch.
We have sort of a new appliance mantra in this house, which is essentially that this time around we don’t want to just chase a deal. We want to do more research, be open to spending a bit more than before, and really think about the features we’ll enjoy and use, because we plan to be here for decades.
We got one of the best deals of our life on our last washer/dryer purchase because we selected the most heavily discounted models on the showroom floor (they were the same brand as our first set, which we liked, so it seemed like a no-brainer). But while we don’t regret the savings (nearly 50% off!), or the quality of them (they worked great for us), we did sacrifice some features in those heavily-discounted models that we ended up missing over time – like a digital display that showed the amount of time left in the cycle, for example. A little thing, yes, but something in retrospect that we would’ve paid extra for – especially since we had it in our first home’s washer & dryer, so we knew what we were missing.
After a ton of discussion and research, we narrowed our search criteria to the following:
- A Top-Loading washer. We liked our last two front-loaders a lot, but with our existing set-up we’ve both enjoyed not bending over as much. And we didn’t like having to keep up with mildew maintenance on our two previous front-loaders (we’d take time to wipe it down, leave the door open to air it out, and occasionally run Affresh tablets through it) which we understand is a persistent problem in front loaders. Plus, top-loaders now come in high efficiency versions which minimize front-loaders’ previous advantages of load size, spin speed, and water usage.
- Whirlpool or Maytag. Both brands are made by the same folks who made our last two washers & dryers, which worked really well for us (Whirlpool Corp). We also heard from lots of you that brands like GE and LG can be expensive to repair (and boy did we have repair costs on the brain!) while many of you agreed that Whirlpool/Maytag did you right (like on this comment thread for example). Plus, we liked our last two Whirlpool Duets and the top loading washer in this house that we’re replacing is a Maytag (that thing lasted 20+ years, so it definitely was reassuring).
- The ability to silence the buzzer. Again, it’s a little detail, but our current dryer doesn’t let us disable the crazy loud and annoying buzzer that shouts at us three times as a cycle comes to an end. So we couldn’t run it during Clara’s nap for fear that it would jolt her awake since it’s just down the hall from her door.
- A digital display. Mainly for the cycle time countdown mentioned above. What can I say, we’re divas for the
are-we-there-yethow-much-longer details. - A dryer with steam. We just heard good things about that throughout our research and it sounded like a feature we might actually enjoy and use.
Our search first lead us to this model (here’s the washer & the dryer) because it’s a Whirlpool and actually very similar to what we used at John’s parents house (they’ve had theirs around a year and have really enjoyed them so far). They each earned a 4.5 star review on Home Depot’s website too, so that was reassuring.
We narrowed our shopping zone down to Home Depot and Lowe’s, since we’ve had success there in our previous appliance hunts (prices from other vendors like Best Buy, HH Gregg, and sites like Whirlpool Outlet didn’t get as low as theirs for the same models) and both of our previous laundry sets were from Lowe’s.
The sale prices shown above and below are from both stores who each had them marked down 10% below MSRP and were running a 10%-off-all appliances promotion, which could be stacked. They also both were offering free delivery and haul away, and would honor 5% off if we used our store credit card (the Lowe’s card does it automatically, and if you ask Home Depot to do it at the register they should be able to manually apply that in the interest of “price matching” their competition).
Initially we were torn between the Whirlpool above and this extremely similar model from Maytag (here’s the washer & the dryer).
After hunting for some reason or review that would sway us towards one or the other (they both were very highly rated, had similar capacities, similar Energy Star ratings, and identical price tags), this third option appeared to us at Home Depot (here’s the washer & the dryer). It was just a slight step-down from the ones above (the washer capacity is .3 cubic feet less – oh the sacrifice!) and the front is designed differently (no gray trim, and no window into the dryer). But the price tag promised to save us over $130 between the pair and their online review boasted a nearly 5 star rating – which was better than the other two we had been weighing!
Home Depot carried it in stock (the display price of $724 was before the 10% off promotion was applied) but Lowe’s didn’t. They offered to special order it for us, but they’d only be able to apply one of the 10% discounts. We showed them the printout that Home Depot had given us that showed $651 as the final price (before the additional 5% credit card discount was applied at checkout) and they said they’d price match it. But ultimately we gave our sale to Home Depot, since they were the ones to show us this option first, as well as having it in stock (truth be told, we liked that salesperson better there too, so we wanted him to get the credit).
In case all of those words make your brain hurt and you like images and arrows, here’s a cost breakdown (mostly because John takes great pleasure in making them).
We’re glad that we weren’t forced to pay full price due to being under the gun and needing to replace them rightthissecond instead of waiting for a special holiday sale, but it also felt good to take the time and make a detailed list of what we really wanted this time (and check out a bunch of reviews) instead of jumping on the “this one’s the cheapest” bandwagon. Honestly, even if these were less discounted, the features and reviews probably would have tipped the scales in their favor.
They’re set for delivery a little later today (WAHOOOOOO!) so we should have an update for you next week once they’re here and we’ve taken them for a spin.
We also have some plans for the floor under them in the laundry nook (there are actually small scraps of old carpet hiding under the ones we have now). So just cross your fingers that we don’t peel back those carpet scraps under the old washer and dryer to find a giant hole/huge leak/live animal/other debacle lurking. Don’t they say these things happen in threes? Le yipes.
Psst- None of the links in this post are affiliate links. Also, your hair looks pretty and I like your smile.
Heather says
Will you be selling your old dryer to take a bite out of the cost?
YoungHouseLove says
It’s really old so we figure we could only get $20 for it so we’re planning to freecycle it to hopefully help someone who needs one.
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Jaime says
For me, a window on the dryer is a MUST because it allows you to see if there is anything in there without having to go open the door to check. Depending on the model, most of the new ones turn off when a cycle is done so if you are like me and always forget that last load, you have a visual reminder that “HEY!! You have some laundry to fold!!” I am still a front loader fan, I don’t mind leaving the door open to air out and it doesn’t matter if it is front or top loading, if you leave your wet clothes in too long you will need to rewash anyways…
YoungHouseLove says
Totally makes sense! Never thought about that! I think living without one so long and not missing it was a good “test” for us on things like that. If we missed things we tried to make sure they were on the list!
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Lynn @ Our Useful Hands says
Those look so nice and I’m sure you’re gonna love em. We went on our family road trip to NY in September and our layover state of Maryland was a 2 day friend stop where we got to crash our friends new place and do laundry. They had a set of soft gray ones (top loaders) and by the 2nd day I was petting them and trying to figure out how to convince Michael to leave some luggage and take the washer and dryer instead. I know that if someday our front loaders (which were the deal of the last 4 years for sure still) go capput that top loaders will be in our future. I’m 31. Aint nobody got time (or bone mass) to keep bending over like that anymore! ;o)
My best, Lynn
YoungHouseLove says
Haha!
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Susie says
We just bough these exact washer & dryer in December and LOVE them! Mind you, we were using old school ones prior, so these seem like a dream come true! They both hold so much and are so much quieter than our previous. I love that the dryer alarms us to come reposition our sheets & comforters midway through the cycle so we don’t end up with mostly dry but a sopping wet middle. Enjoy =)
YoungHouseLove says
Love hearing that!
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Haley Hill says
I’m so glad that you did this post! We will be moving soon and will be buying a new washer and dryer. I am a bit obsessive and have already done some research and come to similar conclusions as you (top loader, Whirlpool). I also came across this great site, from a guy who buys/fixes/sells appliances: http://recraigslist.com/2013/02/how-to-buy-a-used-washing-machine/
He basically reaffirms what you did was what he recommends so good work! Make sure to do an update in a year or two so we know how you like them! I love posts like this!
One more thing-I just tried to submit this comment and forgot to fill out my name and email and I got a yucky 503 error.
YoungHouseLove says
So interesting! And sorry about the error! Hope it was just a momentary glitch.
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Susan says
I too am on the hunt, washer still works but if you saw the inside of the rubber seal you would be horrified!!! The set came with the house and I MUST get it out! And no more front loaders for us either!!!
Shanda says
Can you open the washer when it’s running? My MIL got a top loader last year and she can’t. That would drive me crazy. I always forget something and it’s nice to be able to open it and throw it in. Ahhh, it’s the little things…
YoungHouseLove says
Will have to check when they come! Our old ones would lock when in use, but if you clicked stop they would drain and open. Not sure if that was a front loading thing though.
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ChelseyL says
We have a pretty cheap top-loader HE machine. It’s a Whirlpool, I think. It definitely gets our clothes clean and we haven’t had any issues with damage. But I have had issues with it smelling bad. We keep the lid open all of the time and every once in awhile I toss in some vinegar and run the “clean” cycle on the machine. From my research I learned that there are still stink issues with the top loaders but they are much less persistent than in the front loaders. Enjoy your new machine!
YoungHouseLove says
Thanks for the tip!
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Nicole says
Looks like a good selection! I bet you will appreciate having a new washer and drier with all of the extra laundry that comes with another little one. :)
Shawna says
Just wondering what you were going to do with your old washer and dryer? Was there a removal fee?
Such a minimal question, but I am still curious.
YoungHouseLove says
They do free delivery and haul away so we are having them take the broken washer but will freecycle the dryer since it still works and could help someone who can’t afford to buy one.
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Kara says
Sounds like our move in! Our washer rebelled on the 1st day and we’ve been dealing with repairman for the last 3 weeks. Not to mention we had to deal with a huge washer leak at our old place a few months ago. Oh and we’ve also had to deal with curtain rods falling out of the ceiling… It appears our homeowners didn’t do too great a job of up-keep.
So I’ll cross my fingers for you!
YoungHouseLove says
Yikes!
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Quiana says
We rent in NYC but have been blessed to have w/d in most of our apt’s over the years. Unfortunately, most are front loaders and growing up with a top loader I greatly miss it. Thankfully our current one doesn’t have the stink but at 5 months pregnant the bending is really getting to me. A top loader is definitely a MUST when we someday purchase our first home!
haverwench says
Just wanted to offer you a tip that can help you the next time you need to hunt for an appliance (or any other big purchase): check out ConsumerSearch.com. You can find detailed reports that analyze the findings from professional tests (like Consumer Reports) and reviews from users (at sites like HomeDepot.com) to find the models with the best overall reviews. This saves you a lot of legwork by picking out the top-rated models for you and showing you their pros and cons at a glance. I’m actually one of the writers for this site, and I promise you we are very thorough and as unbiased as humanly possible. These days, I wouldn’t dream of making a major purchase without consulting ConsumerSearch first. (More details here: http://ecofrugality.blogspot.com/2013/01/thrift-week-day-two-consumersearch.html)
Incidentally, the washer you picked is the updated version of one of the recommended top-loaders in the most recent report on the site (http://www.consumersearch.com/washing-machine-reviews/best-top-loading-washers). It came in just behind an LG and a Samsung, but as you say, Maytag is much better on customer service. So you see, great minds (yours and ConsumerSearch’s) think alike.
YoungHouseLove says
Great tips!
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-alex says
I bought an LG top loader back in November and returned it a week later for the LG front loader. I had done the research and I thought I could make the switch to a high efficiency top loader, but I really hated it. For the LG version, you can’t wash any waterproof clothing or mattress pads, since they interfere with the way the water moves in the tub. That was a deal breaker, since I have a bicycle commuter husband and lots of rain gear.
I love my LG front loader. As for longevity, if a new appliance is going to die these days, it’s usually because of a bad control board. I’ve had that happen with a Maytag dishwasher, a Frigidaire oven and a Frigidaire refrigerator. The refrigerator was a nightmare, automatically dispensing water in the middle of the night. All of those appliances were less than 6 months old when they died.
YoungHouseLove says
Yikes!
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Frannie says
You all should rent the movie ‘the money pit’ – it will either make you laugh or cry with your current problems in your house…I always think of this movie when things go wrong :) could be worse?
YoungHouseLove says
I love that movie! Total classic.
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Jb says
Can you tell us which Home Depot you went to? And the name of the great salesperson? Can we name drop YHL? We are looking at sets too but I have no idea where to start. This is our first new set!
YoungHouseLove says
Haha, he was named Freddie and it was the Home Depot on Car Mia Way.
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Jenny says
We purchased this set this summer. We opted for the metal doors for both though. I didn’t feel like the “plastic” or glass lids could last the long haul, and I would think they would scratch – that would have driven me crazy! Feeling cool that our research ended with the same result as yours! :) Happy Laundry!? ha ha
YoungHouseLove says
Happy laundry to you too!
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Kim says
Thanks! Your hair and smile look nice too. That last part made me smile even more while waiting in an endless line. Just thought I’d share.
Amy says
I still have to love a front loader. Top loaders are too tall to continue training my 2 year old and 4 year old to do laundry for me while they still think that loading the washer and dryer is a fun game.
Ryan says
Out of curiosity, was there a reason you didn’t take the new(ish) washer and dryer from the previous house to this one?
YoungHouseLove says
That’s a regional thing from what we hear, but in Richmond if you ever sell a house as “move in ready” and “turn key” (for top dollar, as opposed to a fixer-upper) all appliances convey with the house.
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Barbara says
I’m confused. You didn’t take your washer and dryer with you when you left? I have never heard of leaving removable appliances with the old house – new one for me!
YoungHouseLove says
I hear it’s a regional thing, but in Richmond that’s completely how it’s done. All appliances convey in “turn-key houses.” Even fixer uppers usually just leave them (like this house).
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Linda says
In Illinois as well – which is why a lot of people end up buying appliances pretty soon after moving into a home (I did!). Or, having new appliances will be mentioned as a selling point in an existing home.
I got my GE Harmony just a few years ago (top loader, no agitator) and I still love it (single woman, though, here). But, I’m impressed with the features that have come along in just six years. For me, the concept of being able to wash a queen comforter in my own home was just thrilling! LOL!
Hollie says
I have that exact pair! We bought them 8 years ago. My only issue is keeping the edge of the washer where the hinge is clean. Someone in my house spilled liquid detergent there. We did have to replace the motherboard on the washer, but that was due to a power surge. The repairman recommended a dedicated surge protector (radio shack $12) to avoid this happening again.
YoungHouseLove says
Great tip!
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teri says
I thought I read that you purchased a home warranty with this house? Was the washer not covered? Mine was.
YoungHouseLove says
Sadly that ran out. The repair would have been covered I think (that $200 piece) but not a new washer :)
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Ann says
(I didn’t have the time to scroll through all the comments, so someone may have already said this!)
When they have the washer and dryer out, it would be the ideal time to add a drain under the washer. It wasn’t standard in old houses and it will save your first floor if there is ever a leak. I am guessing there isn’t one already there- the old carpet likely isn’t covering one. Our main floor laundry flooded and it was a mess for months-surprise basement remodel!
BTW-love your blog!
YoungHouseLove says
Great tip!
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Rachelle says
I love that you settled on a top loading machine. I finally live in a house with a fancy new front loader and boy do I miss my cheapoo top loader. I find clothes don’t come as clean and it’s terrible for cloth diapers (I have to throw a wet towel).
Andrea says
Such a great wish list – I was nodding my head at each item, especially getting a top-loader (we also have mildew problems with our front loader, argh!) and the turn-off-the-dryer-buzzer feature!
Syl says
Our Whirlpool Duet (first gen) washer kind of broke this past week too. It still does what its supposed to do, but it leaves a huge puddle of water on the ground with each wash. Luckily it’s in the basement so the leak isn’t a huge issue. You’re really lucky to have the space for any kind of washer you want, we can only get a front loader because it’s the only thing that fits through our tiny basement door, leaving us exactly 1/4″ wiggle room.
Anthea says
I can’t believe you noticed my hair! I was going for the late-for-work-toss-in-braid chic look. ;)
YoungHouseLove says
Haha!
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Traci says
I am not sure if anyone else mentioned it but I still have to use the Affresh tablets once a month on my top loader. I had to have it repaired and you could see the scale built up on the machine…so make sure you still you it!
YoungHouseLove says
Didn’t know that! Thanks for the tip!
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Megan says
We’ve had our maytag bravos for 6 months and love them! There was a slight learning curve but we caught on pretty quick. I use bumgenius diapers too and it works really well. I just googled maytag bravos and cloth diapers. I have soft water (Seattle) so my routine is probably different but I think you’ll love them too. If all else fails try switching laundry soap. I was using country save with our old machine and no problems but it wasn’t getting them clean enough in the new model so we switched to the diaper safe tide. Good luck!
YoungHouseLove says
Love to hear that! Thanks for the tips!
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anaika says
Not sure if you guys have any Sears Hometown stores in your area(essentially a privately owned mini-sears)but we scored last season’s floor model Whirlpool Duet w/d for about 400 bucks each. No dents or scratches, though we probably wouldn’t have cared at the price. The owner even gave us a price break on the delivery fee when we offered to pay cash and help unload them!
YoungHouseLove says
Such a deal!
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Jennifer says
I like the top loads and the new features they now offer, but do you think you’ll miss the possibility of being able to put a counter top the whole way across? I agree, bending down can suck. I have a little fold away stool I pull out and sit on while unloading the dryer. And really- some extra squats throughout the day are good for the muscles!
YoungHouseLove says
Yes, I definitely was sad to lose the counter across the whole thing, but after living here for 8 months without it and still having the top of the dryer to fold on/use I have to say I was pleasantly surprised! Still wish I could have both (full counter and top loaders) but I have my fingers crossed that this will still be really functional for us.
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Emily F. says
I can’t WAIT to get rid of our front load washer! It’s constantly off balance, I can’t wash a quilt in it (too heavy), and honestly sometimes sheets and towels are a stretch and cause the crazy shaking/banging to start. Top loader all the way!
That being said, when we remodeled, we moved our washer and dryer upstairs and had to convert from gas to electric. We went with a dryer with a steam feature and I LOVE it! It’s right in our master bath so it’s very easy in the morning to throw my pants, shirt, whatever in there and get the little wrinkles out. Leave stuff in the dryer for too long? No biggie, 15 minute steam cycle and everything is wrinkle free again!
beverly says
My hubby repaired our 33 year old Maytag washer with 2 parts from Auto Zone for less than $9… a hose and a clamp. I hope it lasts forever! Good luck with yours.
YoungHouseLove says
That’s amazing!!
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Marie@normaleverydaylife says
We’re coming up on a 20 year old washer too. Definitely going to keep your research in mind!
Lindsay says
I have the Maytag Bravos Washer (+ a very simple dryer because we rarely use it) and it’s FANTASTIC! It makes me LOVE doing laundry. It is really, really easy to use & there are so many options for what type of wash you’d like to do.
The one small thing that can happen is if you fill it too much or load it unevenly, it tries to start spinning & the drum goes off balance..but it beeps loudly at you when that happens and you can just go check on it. I am 100% positive Clara will love looking through the clear window watching it spin!
Enjoy :)
YoungHouseLove says
Wahoo! So happy to hear that. Thanks for the tip.
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sandy says
“Your hair looks pretty and I like your smile.”. One of your best pssts ever!
Julianna says
Did your upcoming diaper laundry play a part in your decision?I’ve heard top loaders are more effective with cloth diapers than their front loading competition. By the way,cottonbabies, the company that makes Bumgenius is having a pretty great clearance sale on discontinued colors if you were looking to buy any more for your new baby.
YoungHouseLove says
Thanks for the tip! We are planning to cloth diaper and are so glad to hear from others with the same washers/dryers who say they’re awesome with the dipes! Here’s hoping!
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Jeanie says
We also have the Maytag Bravos and I love it!
Janet says
I have a Bravos XL Top-Loading HE washer which I bought September 2012. I also have a Magtag Neptune front loader washer and Neptune dryer year 2002. I use the Bravos XL for heavy duty only and wash using the Bulky load cycle because it uses more water. I have trouble with UL (uneven loads) even though I think I am following the instructions. April wrote that she had learned how to load her machine so that she doesn’t have that problem. Would she share her method with us? The machine does a great job cleaning the clothes and I have had no service calls.
YoungHouseLove says
Hope April drops in with that info!
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Andrea says
OK, not related to the washer and dryer (yay for nice new ones!) — but I don’t see your “favorite blog” list on the sidebar anymore! I’ve come to rely on it to get to a few blogs that have become my favorites – is that list gone for good? Thanks kids!
YoungHouseLove says
So sorry, we clicked a button to turn that off last night (we’ve received a few complaints about it not being updated, linking to blogs that were inactive or that people didn’t like, etc). It has always been a challenge to keep that current, so we just disabled it for the time being. We noticed a lot of other blogs seem to have been phasing them out as well, so we’ll have to see where we end up :)
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Lori says
I have a Maytag Bravos (I think with a higher capacity though) and I LOVE it. I upgraded from a 25+ year-old washer and the change is amazing. It is so high-tech it is like doing wash in space. I talk about it so much that I’m sure my friends and family think I’m weird. it fits so much and using the “max extract” setting means that our clothes spend less time in the dryer, which is good since we kept our old dryer. YOU ARE GOING TO LOVE IT!
YoungHouseLove says
Yeehaw! I hope so! Thanks for the info!
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Melinda@LoveMelinda says
Same thing happened to us about a month ago. And I think your washer was the same year and model that ours was!
YoungHouseLove says
So funny!
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teresa says
I am partial to front loaders. With children there are three great features that I really like. The first is you can lock the controls, the second is you can turn off the end-of-cycle buzzer and the third and best is the fact that once the cycle starts, the door locks, so no worries about little hands opening a spinning washer.
Kristi@Chatfield Court says
Not sure if anyone has mentioned this, but I just wanted to let you know about using stainless steel hoses for your washing machine, especially if your laundry room is on the second floor. The hoses are reinforced and better than standard hoses. Just a precaution against hoses breaking and flooding your house. Plus they don’t cost any more than standard hoses cost.
Kristi
YoungHouseLove says
Thanks for the info!
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Kayla says
We have a cabrio washer dryer about four years ago — our old one died and we got stuck shopping under pressure. I wanted a front loader for the look, but love the functionality of the top loader. You can fit a a lot in one load.
We had one issue with the washer right after the warranty expired, but there was an error code on the display. I did some research online and found the repair manual and was able to fix myself. A nylon stocking got over the barrel and stuck in the drain trap or something like that — don’t over fill the washer and you should be good. I found where my missing socks go…
YoungHouseLove says
Love the tips guys! Thanks for sharing!
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Becky says
Thanks for the Forum Foursome feature of my kitchen! Is it silly that I want to print out and frame a screenshot of my kitchen thumbnail picture on your blog?
YoungHouseLove says
You’re so sweet!
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katalina says
someone might of mentioned this but
REALLY IMPORTANT—FIRE RISK!
GET DRYER VENT CLEANED OUT BEFORE INSTALLING NEW DRYER!!!!
I had a dryer go because of this…..
I am betting it has NEVER been cleaned!
YoungHouseLove says
Great tip! We can access that vent from the unfinished room behind the laundry room to clean it. So handy!
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Sarah M says
We just moved into a new house about a month ago and bought the exact washer and dryer (and from Home Depot)!! I absolutely love them, especially how fast the dryer is for a normal load, and it doesn’t hurt that the music they play when you open the lid is a fun little tune : ) What really sold us thought was the 10 year warranty on the washer engine. Hope you enjoy them as much as I do!
YoungHouseLove says
So excited to hear that music! Haha!
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Tara says
Your mention of hoping that simply pulling back the carpet didnt turn into disaster made me think of when our little fix the plumbing in the kitchen turned into gutting the whole house a new roof and a lawsuit….fun times fun times
YoungHouseLove says
Woah!
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