Do you like your washer?

[robotpcr]

I posted this on the CD board but figured I would ask here too since you're my go-to girls.  We are planning to CD but obviously this washer needs to work in general.

Anyone have a newish one they really like?  (I'll stop spamming the bitch/random threads as soon as I buy a new one, promise.)

[Starbuck128]

We have the most basic GE top loading washer from Home Depot. I think the more basic the better for CD. We bought it about 2 years ago and used it for CD for about a year. It did a good job. Every couple of months I would have to wash the entire stash with a little bit of blue Dawn, which I didn't have to do with the glorious 25 year old washer we had before. I do wish it had a delicate cycle.

[amelandre]

I wish we had something a little newer and energy-efficient. I'm rockin' an ancient Kenmore. It does the job very well, and it's enormous, but it's an electricity hog and SOOOO loud.

My BFF just got a brand new GE set that she won't shut up about, if that helps. I think they got it at best buy because they got a certain percentage off with their Best Buy credit card.

[Deleted]

Not going to CD but have an opinion about washers, if you're thinking about buying a new one: the seal around the door on the front loaders doesn't dry properly and has a tendency to grow mold. They now make these high efficiency top-loaders that may be the way to go. (I don't know anyone who has a high efficiency top-loader, though, just a bunch of people who have front-loaders and are very disappointed with them.)

[smilesp]

We have a GE HE front-loader that was in our house when we bought it. It's the first front-loader I've had and I wouldn't buy another one. When you open the door, clean clothes sometimes fall out which annoys me if I don't have a basket under it. Also, if you start it and then realize you forgot to add something you are SOL.

[katietopaz]

I really like my LG high-efficiency top loader. I don't have experience with using it for CDing, but I'm really happy with it in general. I bought it 2-3 years ago at a Sears, along with the matching dryer. It isn't one of the super fancy ones, but I think it's a step up from the most basic.

[robotpcr]

Thanks guys! We had a front loader and I never dealt with any smell issues personally but I know it can be an issue. I'm torn since I know a top loader might be better for CDs but the washer/dryer are in our tiny guest bathroom that doesn't have a counter and has a pedestal sink. Our guests normally leave their stuff on top of them and the dryer is in a back corner. Wouldn't be an issue except that I'll need to wash CDs while guests are here and I feel super bad to give people absolutely no where to leave their stuff.

[photomama1990]

We have a whirlpool duet and CD. I like it. If you're one Facebook check out the Fluff Love and CD Science page. There is TONS of great info regarding washing diapers and general info on what washers work best with CD's. Since I started stalking that page (4 or 5 months ago) I haven't had any issues with my diapers stinking at all.

[purpleroses]

We have GE front loaders with a steam function and I love them. Previously had LG ones that had major mildew and stink issues, despite all kinds of cleaning and airing out tactics we tried, so the GE washer in particular has been a dream. I will warn you that a lot of people think top loaders are better for CDs. Ours have worked fine for CDs once we figured the right combinations of settings and detergent (we use Rockin Green Hard Rock), despite living in an area with very hard water (also a challenge with CDs).

[viola]

I LOVE my LG HE top loader. It's the best thing to ever happen to my laundry. I'm pretty sure it has one of the largest capacities on the market and I will never go back to tiny (regular sized) washers.

[kate6214]

Feb 2, 2015 19:52:38 GMT -5 katietopaz said:

I really like my LG high-efficiency top loader. I don't have experience with using it for CDing, but I'm really happy with it in general. I bought it 2-3 years ago at a Sears, along with the matching dryer. It isn't one of the super fancy ones, but I think it's a step up from the most basic.

This is what we have and We've been really happy with it. 

[ksmith0803]

I have a Maytag HE top loader and I love it. I didn't think I would, but it's been fantastic.

[josim]

I have a Samsung he front loader with the steam function (havent tried that yet). I would have preferred a top loader, but the house we bought has counters in the laundry room, so front loader was the only option. So far, no issues with smell/mildew, but I echo what a pp said--clean laundry falls out when you open the door. Capacity wise, it holds a lot.

[Deleted]

I have a Maytag, I'll have to check the model but wow. I love it. I can fit my quilts and bedspreads easily and wash. And it's so roomy that it's always gives a good wash. Has lasted for ever too! Maytags tend to be pricey but it's worth it.

[corrys12]

Just jealous you all have your own washer/dryer. I dont even know what CD is.

I shall live out this dream vicariously thru u all!!

[entropicepona]

We have a 15 year old Kenmore Elite front loader and it's been super great right up until recently. It has cleaned many, many loads of CDs, and has done a great job. We never had any mold or mildew issues with the door, but we always leave it slightly ajar in between loads.

Our issue right now is with the control board. It keeps throwing errors and being a pain in the ass. But at 15 years, it probably has reached its end-of-life.

[t1green]

I love my washer and dryer. It has zero bells and whistles which is what I think is so great about it. It's a Maytag top loader and I can't remember what the model is but I purchased it in August 2013. The only thing I don't like about it is the auto lock feature which can be a real pain in the ass if you forgot to throw something in.

[cbrandt1]

I have a Maytag Maxima XL that I love. It's a front loader which I didn't want initially because of the mildew issue that I read about. But I found The Washer Fan that attaches to the back and airs it out! Totally worth the extra $50!!!! We've never had an odor issue in the year we've had it. I'm also planning to cloth diaper and still researching the best cycles for it!

washerfan.com

[tomatopie]

I have a personal vendetta against LG. Just went through hell and back to get a dryer replaced. Now waiting on a new Samsung washer and dryer to be delivered next week.

[robotpcr]

Feb 3, 2015 18:10:51 GMT -5 tomatopie said:

I have a personal vendetta against LG. Just went through hell and back to get a dryer replaced. Now waiting on a new Samsung washer and dryer to be delivered next week.

Yeah, I'm none too happy with them since that's what our washer was.  Only 8 years old and the ball bearings snapped.