Submitted by DasBlueEyedDevil t3_11zx2ma in BuyItForLife

Hey guys,

Wife and I bought a Samsung washer/dryer about 10 years ago and they've broken several times now. (Lesson Learned) Finally getting fed up, but not sure which brands are worth a damn these days, seeing as so many of the older companies seem to quit caring about quality. What are your suggestions on manufacturer and model of washers and dryers that don't suck?

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SanityPillow t1_jdeoqgk wrote

I was just going to comment: whatever you do don’t get a Samsung. Also had a bad experience with the Whirlpool Cabrio series. Gonna follow this thread as my Samsung washer is clinging to life at the moment.

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tfhockins20 t1_jdepqjr wrote

Samsung is only good for phones and tvs. I have Maytag after having the same problem as you. Fixed the dryer 4 times before saying enough is enough.

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Far-Discount-6624 t1_jdeu74t wrote

I bought Maytag. They are the top loader old fashion model that is HD. Feels and looks pretty durable.

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ClnSlt t1_jdf49kf wrote

Speedqueen - they are effectively residential builds of laundromat machines designed to take a beating for many years.

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1955photo t1_jdf607z wrote

I have been pleased with every Whirlpool appliance I have ever owned, including washers and dryers. I don't have the Cabrio version, not sure they even make that line anymore.

Look at Roper, also made by Whirlpool. A slightly more budget line.

Whirlpool also makes Maytag now.

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D3tsunami t1_jdf8fa7 wrote

I’m theory anything that doesn’t rely on a computer. I’ve got a cheap roper that killed it’s thermo once but has otherwise been bulletproof

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HdomRD t1_jdfwhea wrote

LG front load per Consumer Reports.

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TextComprehensive261 t1_jdfz7y3 wrote

Really happy with Speed Queen! We wanted a traditional top load with agitator. Minimal bells and whistles. Should be easy to repair but haven’t needed to.

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Thor4141 t1_jdg37et wrote

When I was young (born in 66) my parents had Kenmore everything. I remember that avocado fridge that lasted for 35 years. It went with the house when they sold it and it was still perfect. Now with Sears' downfall and just everyday quality, I'd never buy Kenmore. Such a shame it went to shit. It's a crap shoot nowadays what to buy. LG. Samsung, I've had good and bad with them and others. I have a home warranty and when something happens I call and get it fixed.

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DasBlueEyedDevil OP t1_jdh8bhi wrote

It really is... I have a warranty too but I have to pay $75 for the initial service calls, so it's not as bad as it could be. I just wish companies would stop with the planned obsolescence stuff and make a decent product again. Though the suggestions of Miele, Maytag, and Speed Queen have definitely peaked my interest.

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theouterworld t1_jdivp2e wrote

Electrolux. That's it, full stop.

They're the best washer and dryer for the money, don't destroy clothes like speed queens, and come with an 18 month warranty. I've got a set of the 600 series and they're an absolute dream.

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VelvetSteamrollerNLH t1_jdj6496 wrote

I've got a maytag front loading washer that has been going strong for 12 years. I love that thing!

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hollywoodboul t1_jdroo94 wrote

Lots of recommendations for Speed Queen / Huebsch but they appear to be small capacity. Any recommendations for larger capacity units?

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suitopseudo t1_jdu8qn5 wrote

I live in an apartment and have probably the cheapest GE front loader washer and dryer (new 7 years ago) and we do A LOT of laundry in it and they are still going strong. A belt had to be replaced once in the dryer, but it was like a 5 min fix job for the maintenance person. I’m impressed they have lasted this long.

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DasBlueEyedDevil OP t1_jduyrhq wrote

Every GE appliance I've encountered since 2000 has been a cheap piece of crap, fridges that fall apart, microwaves that roar like demons, etc. GE used to be amazing, and maybe their old style washers and dryers still are, but man did they not come into the new millennium strong.

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CamelHairy t1_jdwcqv1 wrote

Don't go by capacity. A Speed Queen is a full fill washer, so you get 3.2cuft, while most others are only half fill. Thus, you're only getting half of the listed capacity. Watch this video it's pretty good.

https://youtu.be/jmtLeB4ZplU

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DasBlueEyedDevil OP t1_jdwh7z2 wrote

Lol why is someone downvoting the post for asking legitimate BIFL questions? Fuckin reddit, man. Anyway, thanks for the input, all!

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