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"Doc" <docsavage20@xhotmail.xom> wrote in message
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> I am probably going to have to get another washing machine since my ancient
> Hotpoint has munched a seal and lubricant is leaking out.
>
> A local appliance shop has a number of refurb'd top loader washers of
> various brands - Roper, Maytag, Kenmore, Kitchenaide, Whirlpool, RCA, GE.
> The ones they had on display ranged from decent in appearance to virtually
> new looking. Supposedly they've all been gone through. Probably ranging
> from
> 5 - 20 years old. Those that had model names visible were Kitchenaide
> Quiet
> Care, Superba. Kenmore Quiet Pak Plus. Whirlpool Ultimate Care Heavy Duty.
>
> What's a good older brand or line within a brand that's known for tough,
> dependable construction and also being repair friendly? Any to definitely
> avoid? Any features that I should look for? I tend to go for simple, on
> the
> theory that there's less to go wrong.
>
> Thanks for all input.
I have been buying frigidaire and whirlpool appliances for many years. Now
frigidaire is electrolux, but . . .
Of the brands you listed, I would go with the whirlpool, and nothing else is
even close. About 15 years ago, we bought a whirlpool top load washer/dryer
set. When it was a few years old, it was moved to another house. When it
was 10 years old, it was moved again. This time, the movers goofed and
bounced the washer down the stairs trying to get it into the basement. It
seemed to suffer NO damage at all, other than some bad scratches and a
couple of dents. We used them for a couple more years, then gave them to a
guy who was unemployed and his washer just died on him. They are still
going strong. Since we bought them (and to this day) they are averaging 4-5
loads of laundry a week. WOW. Moved three times, once very roughly. What
more can you say? -Dave
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Re: What's a good older washing machine brand/model?
