efficient washer/dryer

[rogdan]

I am looking for advice and suggestions from the TBN crew. I will be purchasing a new washer and electric dryer for our new home. I am mainly interested in water efficiency from the washer but electric use by both is a secondary consideration.
I only know that the front loaders use less water over the top loaders. Also brand specific suggestions as to quality would be great.
Thanks

 

[Phils]

Because our water supply is somewhat limited, we bought the Maytag Neptune set when they first came out (maybe 7 or 8 years ago?) and have had zero problems. That washer helped limit our water usage significantly. I've seen newer brands that look like they'd be just as good or better and would be comparing specs if we were buying now. At the time, Neptune was the only new readily available American made water saving machine.

Do you not have propane or gas available? Heating anything with electricity is much more expensive. (Yes, I know you said it didn't matter but I had to ask anyway)

Phil

 

[_RaT_]

Bosch washer and dryers

 

[rogdan]

Phils,
Thanks for the reply, I have a Maytag now and I will check out the Neptune. I will be heating with propane and with its cost I didn't think I would save much over electric Am I wrong?

 

[Bird]

We just recently replaced out 10 year old Kenmore washer and dryer and specifically wanted smaller units, so we bought this Maytag washer and this Maytag dryer. We like them so far, but they're still new. And they may be smaller in size than you want.

 

[MarkLeininger]

There was a class action lawsuit against Maytag for the Neptune because it had so many problems. Consumer reports flags it as particularly repair prone. We've had 5 repairs on ours in the 5 years since we bought it for a total of something like $800. Fortunately I bought the extended warranty so it didn't cost us anything. I'd look at some other brand if I had it to do over again. I notice when I wander through sears that several other manufacturers are making front loaders for the home market, so you've got some choices.

 

[gsxr1100]

As much as I like my Neptune I will NOT be buying another Maytag washer. I guess Maytag sent all the owners of there Neptune forms to fill out since people have complained about the things needing repair big-time. The lastest issue with mine is the door not locking when spinning. Junk washer in my book for over $1,100...

I would buy another gas dryer by maytag, not a washer though. I am going to try Kenmore front loader in 2006 (warranty is up). I have had more itemes repaired; it would have been cheaper for the place to give me a free washer and call it even..

 

[Bird]

Mark, I generally do not believe extended warranties are worth what they cost, and seldom buy them, but I did on these new Maytags.

 

[kenmac]

Be careful when you buy your kenmore. You just mabe getting another maytag. Sears bids their appliances out.Who ever bids the lowest gets the kenmore name plate. /forums/images/graemlins/blush.gif

 

[gsxr1100]

Thanks. I am trying to find a front loader (washer /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif) that has a big opening and is not a well, item that has major repair problems. You would think for the prices they get, they would never break. If it was not for my $99 extended warranty, my Neptune would have been "put in a in a hole" in my back yard with my BX when the warranty was up!..not kidding either.

So far the only others that I can see are GE and Whirlpool; while GE look to have a small door. I know Fisher & Paykel make good stuff but it is only top loaders. I might look at the Miele Washers and the LG washers. Prices go from $800 to about $2,200. If the things do not break, any price is 100% fine with me.