Looking for washer recommendations

thriftshopper wrote: ↑ I have one to sell you. My GE front loader. It was designed as a front loader using all the controls (manual probably electro mechanical dial with all the usual cycles) of an old-fashioned top loader. Probably will last a long time.

Becks wrote: ↑ R u in Vancouver?

PointsHubby wrote: ↑ Very happy with our Maytag HE all stainless interior top loader
And matching steam dryer

Top of the line when we bought it about 10 years ago
(At Sears Home ... Back then)

All the great features of the HE Front Loaders
But without any of the headaches they tend to have
Plus all the flexibility that a top loader gives

Not cheap
But it’s never given us a minute of trouble
And it’s a workhorse ... runs at least once a day
Be it a big load (Bulky) or small (including small delicate loads)

But then we take good care of it
And are RELIGIOUS about running a Clean Washer Cycle at least once a month
To get rid of any crud build up (soap scum)

First washer we’ve had that has this requirement
Doing it RELIGIOUSLY has paid off
Washer looks brand new

I think a lot of folks don’t do this monthly cleaning
And then they run into issues

PS ... good call on skipping LG & Samsung
Stick to something made here in NA

caltran wrote: ↑ No attempt at fixing it yourself? Washers and dryers are very simple machines. I replaced the door seal on mine a couple of weeks ago as it was worn and leaking. I replaced the dryer belt a couple of years ago.

Most of the Samsung parts are very easy to find and there's lots of aftermarket suppliers if you don't want to pay OEM prices.

Tapout123 wrote: ↑ Actually thats where I'm at right now. I did the rollers on the dryer last year, took about 4 hours start to finish, but this is a bigger job and its on a machine that handles water under pressure, so needs to be done absolutely right if I want to be able to trust it. IF the part is the one I suspect, I have to tear the whole thing apart to get at it to confirm, and if I'm right it's 3-5 days to get it (while leaving the machine disassembled in the mud room) and about $250 to buy. A lot cheaper than getting it fixed but still putting $$ into an 8 year old unit. In the meantime I'm gathering opinions on a replacement. So far the Costco unit is leading but there's a really nice Electrolux that we like too at CanadianAppliances & TA Appliances.

Tapout123 wrote: ↑ Actually thats where I'm at right now. I did the rollers on the dryer last year, took about 4 hours start to finish, but this is a bigger job and its on a machine that handles water under pressure, so needs to be done absolutely right if I want to be able to trust it. IF the part is the one I suspect, I have to tear the whole thing apart to get at it to confirm, and if I'm right it's 3-5 days to get it (while leaving the machine disassembled in the mud room) and about $250 to buy. A lot cheaper than getting it fixed but still putting $$ into an 8 year old unit. In the meantime I'm gathering opinions on a replacement. So far the Costco unit is leading but there's a really nice Electrolux that we like too at CanadianAppliances & TA Appliances.

DoorCrasher wrote: ↑ 2 months ago our 24 years old washer died. Tried to repair myself, $25 part, but have broke the pump trying to unmount it...

After family, friends and Consumer Report recommendation, we went with LG WT7300CW washer, and LG DLEX7250W dryer at Costco. I been lucky, there was a promotion where they both had $100 OFF, and another 10% above the $200 wihen you purchased the kit. So far we are happy with those. Costco takes care of the delivery, installation, and get you rid of you old appliances as well, all this included in the online price. They also offer 2 years warranty compared to other resellers who offer 1 year, and a 90 days satisfaction warranty.

You may not be lucky as me, as you are in a rush to buy and I don't know if there is any decent promotions right now.

Tapout123 wrote: ↑ It's impressive that you were able to source a part for a 24 year old washer. Shame you had an issue with the install. It took me two hours and lots of swearing, but I got my washer disassembled last night and confirmed the part that went is the support arm assembly, or Spider arm. It's $180 for the part and $5 each for the 6 bolts that hold it in. After much discussion, we've decided to try the repair. I'm fighting with Samsung right now to get them to comp me the part as they had initially agreed to pay for the parts if I would pay for the labour on the repair. They are currently insisting that the repair has to be done through a service centre but I have pictures of the broken part. We'll see what happens.

Tapout123 wrote: ↑ It's impressive that you were able to source a part for a 24 year old washer. Shame you had an issue with the install. It took me two hours and lots of swearing, but I got my washer disassembled last night and confirmed the part that went is the support arm assembly, or Spider arm. It's $180 for the part and $5 each for the 6 bolts that hold it in. After much discussion, we've decided to try the repair. I'm fighting with Samsung right now to get them to comp me the part as they had initially agreed to pay for the parts if I would pay for the labour on the repair. They are currently insisting that the repair has to be done through a service centre but I have pictures of the broken part. We'll see what happens.

caltran wrote: ↑ Why even bother with Samsung? Just get the part online or the multitude of places that sell OEM/aftermarket parts in your area.