Need info on Washers and Dryers, old one broke!

[cw42]

My family needs a new washer, and dryer. One is broken, and the other dosne't work so well. The ones we have now are a pair of Maytag ones that we've had for 20yrs. Anyone know where I can find info on washers and dryers?

 

[Sundog]

Consumer Reports

 

[Daaavo]

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[cw42]

Originally posted by: Daaavo
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yah, but i don't have a subscription.

edit: davo just sent me a pdf of consumer reports. anyone have any other sources of info?

 

[Kelemvor]

I'd just go to Sears and look around. They usually have a Huge selection and lots of different brands...

 

[CPA]

Too bad you don't live in Houston, I have a pair I'm trying to get rid of since I went with the LG High Efficiency Front Load combo.

 

[Ornery]

Best bang for the buck I've come across:

Fisher & Paykel Ecosmart Washer
"America?s Most Energy Efficient Top Loading Washer"

• Matches the performance of its front loading competition at half the price and half the moving parts! (That's my own personal review! )

Fisher & Paykel DE06/DG06 Dryer Ecosmart GWL10 - Autowasher

• Brush-less DC motor
  
  Fisher & Paykel did away with the belt & pulley drive by directly attaching the motor to the shaft of the agitator. Windings are located in the motor stator rather than on the rotor. The rotor turns around the outside of a centrally mounted stator rather than inside it. This configuration allows for the rotor to be attached to the shaft driving the washer's spin and agitator movements or wash profile.
  
  SmartDrive System
  
  We've connected the DC magnetic motor directly to the agitator by a single stainless steel shaft. The SmartDrive System incorporates no belts, pulley's, or transmission, and as these are the first things to wear down and break in a conventional washer, the Ecosmart delivers greater reliability.
  
  However, the benefits of the SmartDrive System go even further. Again, by connecting the agitator directly to the motor and the motor directly to the "brain" or electronics of the machine we are able to deliver the proper wash profile for each load by giving an almost infinite number of agitator actions and water levels.

3.7 cuft (IEC) basket., no belts, pulleys, or transmission.

America's Most Energy Efficient Top Loading Washer $599.00

 

[cw42]

thx for the replies.

i don't think my parents will go too well with those not as well known branded appliances.

 

[Excelsior]

I thought Maytags were still pretty good.

 

[cw42]

Originally posted by: Excelsior
I thought Maytags were still pretty good.

and they are! The ones we had lasted 20yrs! in the post above i was talking about the "Fisher & Paykel Ecosmart Washers".

 

[bradruth]

I recommend this one.

 

[Ornery]

Fisher & Paykel Ecosmart GWL11 Consumer Guide Best Buy

Fisher & Paykel GWL 10 (Ecosmart) Consumer Guide Best Buy

Fisher & Paykel DE06/DG06 Consumer Guide Best Buy

Fisher and Paykel GWL11 Washing Machine 4-1/2 Star Deal Time Review Rating

I worked in a machine tool building shop for 25 years. I've seen some quality, innovative engineering over the years (frequently by our competitors), and this thing is a masterpiece!

 

[Sundog]

We bought a new front loading washer and think it is great. It uses tons less water than top loaders and I have noticed a decent drop in the amount of gas we use (natural gas which heats the hot water).