Thread Number: 41036
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Not-so-new Laundry Set |
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Post# 435588   11/28/2020 at 17:54 (1,215 days old) by vacuumlad1650 (Wauponsee, IL)   |   | |
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When I bought my house, it had this LG "smart technology" washer and dryer set. I never cared for it, but I didn't have a set to put in when I moved, so here it stayed.
Over the thanksgiving holiday, a friend mentioned they were looking at getting a new washer and dryer. Nothing wrong with the old, but they had upgraded all their appliances except those during a kitchen remodel. I offered them a trade, my newer set for their Kenmore set. They agreed. It may not be a vintage Maytag set, but it's a step in the right direction! Next time I switch appliances, I need to get some help! Lugging these up the steps into the house by myself was no small feat! |
Post# 435594 , Reply# 1   11/28/2020 at 22:44 (1,215 days old) by Electroluxxxx (……)   |   | |
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Excellent machines there! Mechanical and reliable, none of this computer crap. Parts are cheap, and easily replaceable. Congrats on the not so new but new to you! |
Post# 435597 , Reply# 2   11/29/2020 at 07:14 (1,214 days old) by vacuumlad1650 (Wauponsee, IL)   |   | |
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Post# 435614 , Reply# 3   11/29/2020 at 11:02 (1,214 days old) by human (Pines of Carolina)   |   | |
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I've got essentially the same machines but mine are Whirlpool branded. Very reliable and easy to work on in the event something does actually go wrong. I honestly think you got the better end of that swap.
Manufacturers have successfully engineered all the reliability out of today's newfangled, circuit board driven appliances. What used to last 20 years or more now might last five. And consumers get dazzled by all the pretty blinkies on the front and blithely buy into the high tech hype, not even thinking once about what they're trading away. And I know what you mean about filling up space. My house is 1,300 sq. ft. and I can hardly move in it. |
Post# 435618 , Reply# 4   11/29/2020 at 14:13 (1,214 days old) by suckolux (Yuba City, CA)   |   | |
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For sure you got the better end of the deal! That is some of my favorite machines, what I wouldn't give to have them again. My brother just bought a fancy house in Vegas with a very elegant looking front loading Samsung set, I told him keep an eye on them make sure they're not leaking or vibrating and check to see what they smell like. The next day I got a message I'm going out to buy a top loader what do I get to which I replied speed Queen and he bought that day. No thanks on overcomplicated front loaders here.
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Post# 435626 , Reply# 5   11/29/2020 at 16:44 (1,214 days old) by vacuumlad1650 (Wauponsee, IL)   |   | |
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Post# 435628 , Reply# 6   11/29/2020 at 17:46 (1,214 days old) by suckolux (Yuba City, CA)   |   | |
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Post# 435629 , Reply# 7   11/29/2020 at 18:08 (1,214 days old) by vacuumlad1650 (Wauponsee, IL)   |   | |
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Post# 435665 , Reply# 8   11/30/2020 at 14:16 (1,213 days old) by vacuumlad1650 (Wauponsee, IL)   |   | |
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Post# 435675 , Reply# 10   11/30/2020 at 16:34 (1,213 days old) by human (Pines of Carolina)   |   | |
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I dated a lady a few years ago who had a Samsung front loader set that she just loved—at least when they were working. We were together for about a year and during that time she had to have the repairman out twice for warranty fixes and had had to have them out at least once before that. Each time, the repair involved replacing circuit boards. I tried to tell her my theory about circuit boards being little more than self-destruct devices but she didn't want to hear it and would go on and on about how "efficient" they were, whatever that meant. Efficiency is a moot point if they're just plain not working.
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Post# 435685 , Reply# 11   11/30/2020 at 18:37 (1,213 days old) by vacuumlad1650 (Wauponsee, IL)   |   | |
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Yep, thankfully second rinse is on this model. Does a much nicer job washing my work clothes than the LG set ever did!
Human, I was leery giving these tona friend because of the circuit board trouble that would be ahead, but they insisted it would be fine. They were leery giving me a 25 year old laundry set for fear it would crap out in a month! |
Post# 435693 , Reply# 13   11/30/2020 at 20:56 (1,213 days old) by human (Pines of Carolina)   |   | |
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I guess everybody views acceptable risk differently. You and I see less risk in appliances we can repair ourselves for the cost of parts and your friends perceive less risk with appliances that are newer and more 'up to date'. Whether they are accepting of those machines' inherently shorter lifespan or are merely in denial is open debatable. One thing's for sure, those LG units won't still be in service in 25 years. Still, everybody's happy with what they got in that exchange so it's all good.
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Post# 435733 , Reply# 14   12/1/2020 at 19:52 (1,212 days old) by panasonicvac (Northern Utah)   |   | |
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Congrats Andy! I love these older Kenmore sets, they're my personal favorite! I'm all set on getting myself a new Speed Queen TC5 washer along with it's matching DC5 dryer since based upon my research, they're one of the last GOOD laundry sets on the market today. But if I were to go for a used set, there's no doubt on my mind that I would look into these Kenmores.
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Post# 435931 , Reply# 15   12/5/2020 at 18:16 (1,208 days old) by JustJunque (Western MA)   |   | |
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Congratulations, Andy!
I find myself in the unfortunate place of having to replace the only washer we've ever owned. We have a 2001 Amana, built by Raytheon. Very similar to the same year Speed Queen in a lot of ways, as they were built by the same company then. The seal and bearing were the weak link, and mine just started going. I'm leaning towards replacing it with another "older" machine, but something for which parts are still available. A Whirlpool or Kenmore, just about exactly like what you have there, is at the top of my list. Again, congratulations! Nice score! Barry |
Post# 436395 , Reply# 17   12/17/2020 at 14:51 (1,196 days old) by Ultralux88 (Denver, Colorado)   |   | |
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Post# 436693 , Reply# 18   12/26/2020 at 04:49 (1,188 days old) by huskyvacs (Gnaw Bone, Indiana)   |   | |
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I had the exact same washer and dryer set. Bought in the early half of the 2000's maybe? The washer died in 2013, the motor burned up and smoked out. The motor was layered in rust so it must have been leaking somewhere for a time and never knew it. The dryer is still going but it feels like it is slipping, and the door is held shut with a door lock latch because when cleaning it out I leaned on the lid and that was enough to bend it down.
The washer was replaced with a Maytag Epic Z which was already 7 years old at the time, and now it is going out. I just replaced the door seal myself (never again will I do that - took 2 hours), but the buttons on the control panel are rotting off from wear and tear now and you have to stick your pinky finger through the holes in the fascia to hit the button. Hoping to find a matching pair of older appliances later in the future when I get a van. Maybe 80s or early 90's. I love those new washers they have with the clear lid and lights inside - but I just know they are programmed with anti-soaking controls to "conserve water" so I know they are terrible at cleaning. I tried to mess with the water cycle timers on my Maytag but I didn't get anywhere with that idea. |
Post# 436732 , Reply# 20   12/27/2020 at 04:03 (1,187 days old) by huskyvacs (Gnaw Bone, Indiana)   |   | |
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Yep. I learned this the hard way. Not that I have expensive clothes - all mine are from Goodwill - but I am just not happy how my clothes come out of the wash still smelly or still have stains on them and they just won't come out. It took me the last few years to realize it's the washer that is the problem, the clothes are not getting cleaned good enough. I can't do anything now about it until I get my basement cleaned up more, but I'll be on the lookout for an old washer and dryer, preferably as a set. Also those big tall front loaders seem to cut off all the light in the room, it makes the room look dark.
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Post# 436783 , Reply# 21   12/27/2020 at 23:52 (1,186 days old) by panasonicvac (Northern Utah)   |   | |
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You should look into the Speed Queen TC5. It still uses the old school motor, transmission, and agitator separated from the tub. Plus it would give you straight hot water from the hot water tank. And it can fill up water to the top. This is the washer that I'm planning on getting for myself here soon.
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Post# 436788 , Reply# 23   12/28/2020 at 01:34 (1,186 days old) by panasonicvac (Northern Utah)   |   | |
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As far as I know, the TC5 is still being made. Also, I read that the TC5 is SQ's best selling residential top load washer as of today. I honestly think it would be a HUGE mistake if SQ or Alliance Laundry Systems discontinues that model anytime soon. SQ went through trouble when they came out with their TR series and the TC5 they later launched was definitely a game changer for them. I even read that SQ claims their electronic controls are more reliable than their mechanical ones. And honestly, I myself would prefer to have electronic controls over mechanical. But that's just me. You get cool sounds and lights coming out of it, you can have more features, and you can get longer warranty.
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Post# 436804 , Reply# 24   12/28/2020 at 15:56 (1,185 days old) by suckolux (Yuba City, CA)   |   | |
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