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Kellanved Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Mar-28-04 02:39 PM
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Poll question: Washing Machines...
Edited on Sun Mar-28-04 02:41 PM by Kellanved
just wondering...

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Dookus Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Mar-28-04 02:42 PM
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1. Front loading , fer sure.....
I got one 5 years ago and love it. Without the agitator you can fit in a LOT more stuff. Basically, if I can jam it into the washer, it'll get washed.
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Ellen Forradalom Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Mar-28-04 02:42 PM
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2. That Miele looks beautiful
Our washing machine is on its very last legs and we are pondering which new one to get. We are thinking of a Bosch, a Fischer & Paykel, or a GE Harmony. In our previous place we had Frigidaire Gallery front-loaders which worked pretty well.
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ScreamingMeemie Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Mar-28-04 03:02 PM
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6. We looked at both the Harmony and the Neptune last night.
We went with the Neptune because it is solid metal construction. The Harmony has a plastic lid. The Neptune was cheaper (not by much) but did all the same things as the Harmony except "talk to the dryer". I did a lot of research on my own and Neptune came out higher. Good luck with your shopping. It's my first brand new washer/dryer set and I can't wait for it to arrive!!

The Harmony has bigger capacity. It has the biggest on the market. 4.0. But it seemed rather chintzy when we tested it out.

:hi:
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YellowRubberDuckie Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Mar-28-04 05:10 PM
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10. Good. You deserve new appliances...
I'm sure you work your butt off with those kids of yours. Enjoy it!
Duckie
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oxymoron Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Mar-28-04 02:48 PM
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3. Front loaders are generally more environmentally friendly.
They use about a third of the water that a top loader uses. They are also easier on your clothes.
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ScreamingMeemie Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Mar-28-04 02:59 PM
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4. We just bought the new top loading Neptune last night! It saves 30
Edited on Sun Mar-28-04 02:59 PM by MrsGrumpy
gallons of water per load. I can't wait for it to be delivered. It should save on water, electricity and the cost of buying new clothes. It's a top loader without the agitator. It has two disks on either side of a stainless steel tub. :hi:
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oxymoron Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Mar-28-04 04:38 PM
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7. Ahh, cool...
It's been a couple of years since I've looked at them. I'll be back in the market for one as soon as my house sells. I'll check them out. Thanks! :hi:
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trotsky Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Mar-28-04 03:01 PM
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5. About the only downside to a front loader
is that it takes longer to complete a wash cycle. I just wish the front loaders had been as "ready for prime time" when we had to buy a new set several years ago. The time is no big deal for me - saving the water, and getting cleaner clothes, is a nice plus.
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Mz Pip Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Mar-28-04 05:10 PM
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9. I'm always adding
stuff mid cycle. I don't think I would be able to do that with a front loader since all the water would spill out. If I were more organized maybe I could go for a front loader.

MzPip
:dem:
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gyopsy Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Mar-28-04 05:06 PM
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8. Front Loader
Not sure if it's to my benefit or not. I'm interested though in the closeness of this poll so far!
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Triple H Donating Member (714 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Mar-28-04 05:17 PM
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11. The top loader...
It's energy efficient. :)
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Kellanved Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Mar-28-04 05:39 PM
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13. well, both are
The Miele more so (it spins faster and needs less water - thus it is classified AAA, while the Bosch is an AAB in the European rating system).
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ConcernedCanuk Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Mar-28-04 05:35 PM
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12. Hmmmm - no "other" - - so I'll use a pictogram !
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http://www.columbuswashboard.com/
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Khephra Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Mar-28-04 06:06 PM
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14. I'll take Sonic Youth's "Washing Machine"


Second choice: Mother. :evilgrin: Just kidding. Don't kill me. It was too good of a joke not to use.
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VOX Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Mar-28-04 06:37 PM
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15. If you don't have a lot of space, you have to stack 'em, and that means...
Front loading. A little tough on the back, bending and reaching, but they are file overall.
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Bluzmann57 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Mar-28-04 06:42 PM
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16. Just so long as it isn't a Maytag
If they want to pull out of America and make them in Mexico, then screw them. Personally, I live near the Mississippi River, so we just take them down there and beat them on a rock. lol.
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