Use a locally owned appliance store. They’ll be more than happy to give you inside delivery.
Use a locally owned appliance store. They’ll be more than happy to give you inside delivery.
and DO NOT BUY A FRONT LOAD
and DO NOT BUY A FRONT LOAD
Why? Front load washes clothes more efficiently.
Why? Front load washes clothes more efficiently.
They have a tendency to leak
They have a tendency to leak
and grow nasty mold, and wear out your clothes, and struggle to clean heavily soiled clothing. I've also personally experienced issues with their electronics boards failing on multiple makes/models. MIL gave up on her front loader, ended up going with a classic old school machine.
and grow nasty mold, and wear out your clothes, and struggle to clean heavily soiled clothing. I've also personally experienced issues with their electronics boards failing on multiple makes/models. MIL gave up on her front loader, ended up going with a classic old school machine.
Or just break in any other way possible. They're just garbage.
Or just break in any other way possible. They're just garbage.
Well ya. Those front seals need to be replaced every 5-10 years. But I see it as a trade off for better performance.
Well ya. Those front seals need to be replaced every 5-10 years. But I see it as a trade off for better performance.
Bullshit! They use minimum water, so clean your clothes halfassed. I do a better job with a plastic tub and toilet plunger.
Bullshit! They use minimum water, so clean your clothes halfassed. I do a better job with a plastic tub and toilet plunger.
Front loads either leak or just die.
Front loads either leak or just die.
They wear out faster (motor bearing)
They wear out faster (motor bearing)
Top Load. No agitator.
Top Load. No agitator.
Buy a used pre-smart one on Craigslist; it'll last longer.
Buy a used pre-smart one on Craigslist; it'll last longer.
Facts! Bought my washer from a repair guy. He delivered it and hooked it up. Tested it all. $150.
That was 7 years ago. Thing is a beast.
Dryer is newer and fancier but I needed a new one and snagged a deal from an estate sale.
Facts! Bought my washer from a repair guy. He delivered it and hooked it up. Tested it all. $150.
That was 7 years ago. Thing is a beast.
Dryer is newer and fancier but I needed a new one and snagged a deal from an estate sale.
I'm sure future smart (snitch) power meters will be able to detect when you have such devices running (by their power signature), and fine you automatically.
I'm sure future smart (snitch) power meters will be able to detect when you have such devices running (by their power signature), and fine you automatically.
Just add a ‘smartifier’ between the plug and outlet.
Just add a ‘smartifier’ between the plug and outlet.
That’s a dark thought.
That’s a dark thought.
We bought our top loader in 1999. All I've had to do is replace the drain pump and motor coupler. It still washes the clothes just fine.
We bought our top loader in 1999. All I've had to do is replace the drain pump and motor coupler. It still washes the clothes just fine.
Don't do what I did.
Bought used top-loader washer/dryer, which were top of the line from a previous gen (because I was sick and tired of the side-loading, mold shit, and HE chemicals that barely rinse off.)
Converted dryer power plug. Hooked hot and cold. Cleared lint out of dryer vent line. Hook vent line up. Everything looks plugged in.
Turned washer on. Works great.
Goes to rinse cycle
Ohshit.gif
I didn't have a drain hose connected. Flooded everything.
Don't do what I did.
Bought used top-loader washer/dryer, which were top of the line from a previous gen (because I was sick and tired of the side-loading, mold shit, and HE chemicals that barely rinse off.)
Converted dryer power plug.
Hooked hot and cold.
Cleared lint out of dryer vent line.
Hook vent line up.
Everything looks plugged in.
Turned washer on. Works great.
Goes to rinse cycle
Ohshit.gif
I didn't have a drain hose connected. Flooded everything.
When I ordered our new freezer from Home Depot, it was for delivery to the driveway. I offered $20 cash to both guys ($20 each) to unbox it and carry it around the house, in the back door, and place it where it was to go.
"Hell yes sir!", they both said. 10 minutes later and without my back being broken, our new freezer was in place. Well worth the $40.
When I ordered our new freezer from Home Depot, it was for delivery to the driveway. I offered $20 cash to both guys ($20 each) to unbox it and carry it around the house, in the back door, and place it where it was to go.
"Hell yes sir!", they both said. 10 minutes later and without my back being broken, our new freezer was in place. Well worth the $40.
If you want buy-it-for-life quality, find a commercial SpeedQueen dealer (commercial I can't stress this enough) and get the simple well-built (expensive) models that don't break.
May have to figure out install on your own, but distributor may offer indoor delivery & services, maybe haul-away of old units.
If you want buy-it-for-life quality, find a commercial SpeedQueen dealer (*commercial* I can't stress this enough) and get the simple well-built (expensive) models that don't break.
May have to figure out install on your own, but distributor may offer indoor delivery & services, maybe haul-away of old units.
I don’t own one, but I can second that SpeedQueen is good stuff. There was an appliance place in my town that closed up (retired) but they did great repair work. The owner/repairman only would recommend SpeedQueens because they use better parts in them.
I don’t own one, but I can second that SpeedQueen is good stuff. There was an appliance place in my town that closed up (retired) but they did great repair work. The owner/repairman only would recommend SpeedQueens because they use better parts in them.
Bro just hook it up your self, It takes like 15mins. All you need is teflon tape, a pair of channel locks, and a screwdriver.
Bro just hook it up your self, It takes like 15mins. All you need is teflon tape, a pair of channel locks, and a screwdriver.
Hookup is easy, transport a pain. Particularly if you're stacking front loads.
Hookup is easy, transport a pain. Particularly if you're stacking front loads.
Local... I'm to cheap to pay for delivery and install, but the local guys always have the nicer units, and I can support a White owned business
Local... I'm to cheap to pay for delivery and install, but the local guys always have the nicer units, and I can support a White owned business
you want to get a speed queen those are american made built to last.
home depot is better suited for contractors and lowes is better for the local home owner they'll also carry replacement trim and other stuff that the homes in the area have installed. so if youre looking for some oddball replacement thing for your house lowes typically has it while hd wont
you want to get a speed queen those are american made built to last.
home depot is better suited for contractors and lowes is better for the local home owner they'll also carry replacement trim and other stuff that the homes in the area have installed. so if youre looking for some oddball replacement thing for your house lowes typically has it while hd wont
I found the problem:
>She's explaining why it won't let her do that.
I found the problem:
>>**She's** explaining why it won't let **her** do that.
It is a liability thing. You could be Tyrone and have a rotting stairwell down to the basement you want it installed in. Their insurance won't cover injuries to workers inside of private domiciles.
You usually get the outside delivery, then negotiate with the delivery workers directly for inside delivery and installation. $50.00 a piece is usually fair, although this is highly dependent on location.
It is a liability thing. You could be Tyrone and have a rotting stairwell down to the basement you want it installed in. Their insurance won't cover injuries to workers inside of private domiciles.
You usually get the outside delivery, then negotiate with the delivery workers directly for inside delivery and installation. $50.00 a piece is usually fair, although this is highly dependent on location.
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