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While I like the basic idea of a front-loader I have a couple of questions..
-- Will ALL front loaders regardless of size accommodate a comforter or queen size spread?
-- I REALLY hate the issue of having to leave the door open to avoid a mildew smell. Something about that just bugs me. It's like I'd be buying something already know its basic design is faulty. You ought to be able to close the door of the dang thing.
Any info on things issues, please?
(I'm debating whether the comforter issue is worth the door aggravation)
Big size front loaders will wash your comforters. No problem.
You don't need to leave open your door ALL the time. Just wipe dry the rubber around the door after use, leave it open to dry out and close the door -
( the rubber gasket that lines the door left wet inside the door will smell after a while due to mildew ).
Also once in a while run a load on hot to kill any lingering odor-causing bacteria and wash away any stubborn residue that may be living inside your machine. And if your washer has a "clean cycle" option, by all means use it. Use "Afresh", chlorine or white vinegar when running a clean cycle.
Use only specialty HE detergents, and use only 1/2 as directed. You don't need the recommended amount to have all your clothes clean. Trust me. That's marketing gimmick, to make you buy it more often.
-- Will ALL front loaders regardless of size accommodate a comforter or queen size spread?
IF you buy a large capacity model, it will.
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Originally Posted by selhars
-- I REALLY hate the issue of having to leave the door open to avoid a mildew smell. Something about that just bugs me. It's like I'd be buying something already know its basic design is faulty. You ought to be able to close the door of the dang thing.
My mom taught me to always leave the lid up on a top loader (for air circulation and to avoid mildew/smells), so leaving the door open on the front loader is the same to me.
I never wipe my gasket; I use regular liquid detergent. I do not have a small/mildew problem.
I like top load washers just because the wear and tear on them. Having 3 small children needing to wash tennis shoes is a major issue. The front load washers may have changed where there is no issue with the door coming open, ajar, or off balance, because of a heavy object. Just my 2cents, it is a fad with the front load just like stainless steel appliances. New stainless steel is the new frost white in appliances.
I've had a Maytag neptune for over 10 years and like a front loader because I can fit more in it including large comforters. I never leave the door open to air/dry and have no trouble with mold but I live in southern NM. My washer has a feature where you can stop it, and add something else to the load, after it has started so I think the new front loaders have that feature. And it is true; use the HE detergent and you do only need half of what they say unless you have a really dirty load (doggie blankets, yard clothes). However, the washer does tend to wrap clothes around each other and I don't think there is a washer manufactured that doesn't. Recently had to have the door sensor replaced and that repair was $250 (agh!!!!!)
Just wipe dry the rubber around the door after use, leave it open to dry out and close the door -
( the rubber gasket that lines the door left wet inside the door will smell after a while due to mildew ).
Also once in a while run a load on hot to kill any lingering odor-causing bacteria and wash away any stubborn residue that may be living inside your machine. And if your washer has a "clean cycle" option, by all means use it. Use "Afresh", chlorine or white vinegar when running a clean cycle.
Use only specialty HE detergents, and use only 1/2 as directed. You don't need the recommended amount to have all your clothes clean. Trust me. That's marketing gimmick, to make you buy it more often.
Glad to hear not everyone needs to deal with that.
Right now I have the appliances that were with the house and they're more than fine. And most of us, I would guess don't do comforters that often. I have to go to the laundromat to do mine, and while it's an extra step, it's not a dreaded chore. But I see the day coming when that gets old.
But the frugal person in me 1) doesn't replace things that aren't broken, 2) instead of replacing has things repaired anyway if at all possible.
So let's say it would break and the repair would be 250.00 that's still cheaper than a new set. Is a new set worth not going to the laundromat once a year?
I hate not knowing my own mind!
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