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Old July 21st 06, 10:57 PM posted to rec.crafts.textiles.quilting
Taria
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Time to upgrade my washing machine. Water going up 29% and I need to
reduce. The old machine (as Candice Olsen would say) doesn't owe anyone
anything. It has served long and hard. I'll take any good and bad
comments or things to watch for in the newer front loaders.

Oh, I prewash my fabrics so I guess this might be on topic : )
TIA, Taria

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Old July 21st 06, 11:04 PM posted to rec.crafts.textiles.quilting
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go for it!

much better on all fronts! front loaders are the norm here and with reason!

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Time to upgrade my washing machine. Water going up 29% and I need to
reduce. The old machine (as Candice Olsen would say) doesn't owe anyone
anything. It has served long and hard. I'll take any good and bad
comments or things to watch for in the newer front loaders.

Oh, I prewash my fabrics so I guess this might be on topic : )
TIA, Taria


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Old July 21st 06, 11:07 PM posted to rec.crafts.textiles.quilting
Marcella Peek
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Default OT front loading washers

In article i5cwg.1123$aW2.168@trnddc03,
Taria wrote:

Time to upgrade my washing machine. Water going up 29% and I need to
reduce. The old machine (as Candice Olsen would say) doesn't owe anyone
anything. It has served long and hard. I'll take any good and bad
comments or things to watch for in the newer front loaders.

Oh, I prewash my fabrics so I guess this might be on topic : )
TIA, Taria


I've had my front loader for almost 8 years and I really do love it.
Washes huge loads, spins the water out really well so drying doesn't
take forever, nice water bills ;-)

What it doesn't do is soak, as in fill up with water and sit there
because they don't fill like a top loader. So, if you are a pre-soaker
you need to adjust. If you do hand dyeing or somesuch where you need
the ability to soak the fabric then you might consider the new high
efficiency top loaders or if you have a large sink use that instead.

marcella
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Old July 21st 06, 11:31 PM posted to rec.crafts.textiles.quilting
Kate Dicey
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Default OT front loading washers

Taria wrote:

Time to upgrade my washing machine. Water going up 29% and I need to
reduce. The old machine (as Candice Olsen would say) doesn't owe anyone
anything. It has served long and hard. I'll take any good and bad
comments or things to watch for in the newer front loaders.

Oh, I prewash my fabrics so I guess this might be on topic : )
TIA, Taria

Things I like/find useful:

BIG door, for getting duvets and quilts in and out

Large load capacity (cheaper to was one large load than several smaller
ones! I usually have at least two dark loads each week!)

'A' rated for water/electricity consumption

Hot and cold fill (gas is cheaper than electricity)

Half load, light soiling and extra rinse options

Boil wash and 'hand wash' programs

Prewash option for very dirty things

1400+rpm spin

Been looking at LGS: will never house another Whirlpool appliance as
long as I get the choice.

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Old July 21st 06, 11:48 PM posted to rec.crafts.textiles.quilting
Sunny
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Default OT front loading washers

Love mine. Wouldn't trade for another top loader on a bet. Only
drawback is I now bleach fabric in a bucket. It's not really a problem
as I typically don't bleach out color for more than a yard or two at a
time.

Sunny

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Old July 22nd 06, 12:05 AM posted to rec.crafts.textiles.quilting
Cats
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Default OT front loading washers

I know front loaders are water efficient but I like to be
able to "control" my wash.

I have been looking at the top loaders that don't have a
central agitator. They are just as water efficient (my old
one washed in equiv half a bucket of water for a small load)
and very gentle on the clothes. Didn't tangle anything and
got everything clean including REALLY grotty gardening gear.
And I could lift the lid and check on things if I wanted to.

I like a top loader because I can lay a quilt around the
bowl and gently spin dry to MY requirements, not just
consign things to what the wash cycle tells me is
appropriate. And I can shorten a cycle more easily. Most
front loaders I have seen here have long cycles and some are
so automated that they cannot be shortened - some, not all.

I live in a VERY dry area and I will look for a water
efficient top loader next time around.

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"Taria" wrote in message
news:i5cwg.1123$aW2.168@trnddc03...
: Time to upgrade my washing machine. Water going up 29%
and I need to
: reduce. The old machine (as Candice Olsen would say)
doesn't owe anyone
: anything. It has served long and hard. I'll take any
good and bad
: comments or things to watch for in the newer front
loaders.
:
: Oh, I prewash my fabrics so I guess this might be on topic
: )
: TIA, Taria
:


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Old July 22nd 06, 03:41 AM posted to rec.crafts.textiles.quilting
Polly Esther
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Default OT front loading washers

You'd think my top-loader was really old if I told you it has a treadle.
So, naturally, I'm watching this discussion with great interest. Tell me.
Why must you bleach in a bucket and why can't you soak if the mood strikes?
I'm not in control of much around here but the washer better do what I say
or else. Polly

"Cats" wrote in message
...
I know front loaders are water efficient but I like to be
able to "control" my wash.

I have been looking at the top loaders that don't have a
central agitator. They are just as water efficient (my old
one washed in equiv half a bucket of water for a small load)
and very gentle on the clothes. Didn't tangle anything and
got everything clean including REALLY grotty gardening gear.
And I could lift the lid and check on things if I wanted to.

I like a top loader because I can lay a quilt around the
bowl and gently spin dry to MY requirements, not just
consign things to what the wash cycle tells me is
appropriate. And I can shorten a cycle more easily. Most
front loaders I have seen here have long cycles and some are
so automated that they cannot be shortened - some, not all.

I live in a VERY dry area and I will look for a water
efficient top loader next time around.

--

Cheryl & the Cats
_ _ _ _ _ _
( Y ) ( Y ) ( Y )
~ ~ ~
Enness Boofhead Donut
Now in hibernation with a wake-up call for Spring!
http://community.webshots.com/user/witchofthewest
catsatararatATyahooDOTcomDOTau



"Taria" wrote in message
news:i5cwg.1123$aW2.168@trnddc03...
: Time to upgrade my washing machine. Water going up 29%
and I need to
: reduce. The old machine (as Candice Olsen would say)
doesn't owe anyone
: anything. It has served long and hard. I'll take any
good and bad
: comments or things to watch for in the newer front
loaders.
:
: Oh, I prewash my fabrics so I guess this might be on topic
: )
: TIA, Taria
:




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Old July 22nd 06, 04:04 AM posted to rec.crafts.textiles.quilting
Taria
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Default OT front loading washers

Thanks Leslie, YOu better send me one of your clean quilts so
I can check it out BG
Taria

Leslie & The Furbabies in MO. wrote:
Taria-

I've had my Kenmore front loader for about 5 years. I'll never go
back. What I especially like is the fast/slow spin. The fast spin
takes nearly all the moisture out of the clothes so they dry quickly.
We don't have water issues here in MO., so I use the extra rinse cycle
with every load. I can stop a load that's started to add more clothes
and I like that, too. It has different cycles for delicates, permanent
press, etc. and even a "delayed start" so I can put in a load and wash
it overnight- saves on using energy during those peak hours. It uses
about 1/4 the amount of laundry soap, bleach and liquid softener than
the recommended "dose" on the containers- saves a lot of money that
way, too. I can wash a king sized quilt with no trouble- if you can
shove it into the washer you can wash it and it will get clean. I have
Kenmore's base front loader model and don't feel that I need the
"extras" offered on their TOL model. Good luck with your search for a
new washer!

Leslie & The Furbabies in MO.

Taria wrote:

Time to upgrade my washing machine. Water going up 29% and I need to
reduce. The old machine (as Candice Olsen would say) doesn't owe anyone
anything. It has served long and hard. I'll take any good and bad
comments or things to watch for in the newer front loaders.

Oh, I prewash my fabrics so I guess this might be on topic : )
TIA, Taria




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Old July 22nd 06, 04:06 AM posted to rec.crafts.textiles.quilting
nana2b
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I love my front loading machine. It uses less water and detergent, spins
things almost dry and is gentler on the fabric too. I also purchased the
matching gas dryer (updated the pair after 15yrs) which is so much more
efficient. Towels & sheets are dry in less than 25 minutes and fluffy too.
Mine are LG. YMMV, Linda in Tx


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Old July 22nd 06, 04:07 AM posted to rec.crafts.textiles.quilting
Taria
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You are too cute Polly. My mom was quite possessive of her laundry
machines. She was the best at getting stuff clean and really was
the laundry queen. The very day she died (actually within hours)
her washing machine stopped dead. No kidding. The thing was done
for. I swear she didn't want anyone else messing with it whether
she was in this world or the next.
You must have a wringer not a treadle
Taria

Polly Esther wrote:

You'd think my top-loader was really old if I told you it has a treadle.
So, naturally, I'm watching this discussion with great interest. Tell me.
Why must you bleach in a bucket and why can't you soak if the mood strikes?
I'm not in control of much around here but the washer better do what I say
or else. Polly



 




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