Disposable Appliances

[scritchwuff]

As if I didn't have enough shit happening right now, my Maytag washer has decided to piss all over my laundry room floor.  It has actually been getting worse and worse for about 4 years now, and back when I tried to repair it myself a few years ago, all of the critical parts are shitty made in China plastic.  Typical.  My Mom's old washer and dryer

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[silent_o]

Go front loader. Best decision we ever made.

[scritchwuff]

Thanks. I do plan on checking into various options. I'm not too upset about my current washer since I think I paid less than 300 for just a basic top loader. But I want something that can easily handle any article of laundry including a large bed spread when I get a new one.

My concern with front loaders is that my brother had one where it would leak in such a way that water would get stagnant/musty in it.

By the way, Happy Birthday!

[silent_o]

Thank you. :3
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I'm sorry for your loss. I'm gonna go hug my kitty hard now. :(

[dexter_fox]

Gotta say front loader. Ours does very well and handles the comforter without a problem. Water efficient too. Al insists on leaving the door open after a wash to prevent the buildup of mildew. He saw it online somewhere, but I'm not so sure it's needed.

[carol_kitty]

We use afresh tablets or tide washer cleaner. It really keeps the washer smelling nice.

[deviantvixen]

I say get a front loader! I was also told to leave the door open for a bit after a wash..

[sabotlours]

Hmmmm. Seems like I made a post just like this a couple of years ago. My first washer was about 20 years old when I bought it from a friend for $50. It lasted another 10 years. I then bought a new one. It crapped out in 7. I could have had it repaired, but the cost was 2/3 that of a new one.

We have a high-efficiency top-loader w/o the agitator. Those things are great for comforters and fursuits!