I have to vent, sorry... LG (Life's not Good!)......Update and final resolve post #84

[dave holl]

We are converting a small upstairs bedroom into a laundry room.
No more carrying clothes up and down basement stairs!
The old 25 yr old Maytag is working fine but will put a new washer upstairs.
Our research told us to get an older refurbished Maytag OR a Speed Queen. We chose a Speed Queen, Long warranty, built in USA for commercial use. Sorry, no WIFI.
Dave

 

[hittman77]

Our 22 year old Whirlpool washer / dryer just pooped out.

We chose Speed Queen, 5000 series. Old school design including dials and buttons, not touch pads and WiFi. They include FIVE year warranty.

Hope we made the right call.

Good luck with yours.

 

[dmn57]

Our new to us home came with an older w/d. They worked reasonably well but we decided to replace them before one or both took a powder. We'd had a couple HE sets in the past that didn't last as long as we expected and didn't really get stuff as clean as we wanted. This time we went big and purchased Speed Queen from a local place, primarily due to reputation, warranty (7 years 'bumper to bumper'), and the fact that the store performs their own service.

 

[SMSgt]

I had a Whirlpool Dryer that came with the house, so I don't know how old it was (1986). Then I took it when I moved to FL (1993). The tub seal tore, so I did a little overhaul. The only things I'd ever had go wrong in a dryer was the belt tensioner and the heater core. So I replaced the tensioner, the heater element, the belt and tub seal.

It ran great for several more years until a thermal relay went out, the parts shop sold me the wrong one, and it overheated and melted the tub paddles. I figured it had served it purpose at that time and bought a new, inexpensive Roper form Lowes that has run fine ever since.

 

[OLDSTER]

In 1972, we purchased our first house. My in-laws bought us a Montgomery Wards refrigerator. To this day, it is the garage ( for beer, soft drinks, etc.) purring like a kitten, and has never seen a repair man. The best a new frig. will do nowdays is 10 to 15 years tops.

 

[CAJUNLAWYER]

One word.
Speed Queen.

 

[doublesharp]

What Caj said but add one more word... analog

 

[hittman77]

One word.
Speed Queen.

Which is really TWO words but I’m not arguing ‘cause you’re a lawyer.

 

[SammyJoe]

It is sad that this is how companies are conducting business these days. The giants of the industry seem to have lost their way somewhere down the line.
Hope the situation is resolved soon without a third party getting involved.
-SammyJoe

 

[Jeff423]

Every time I read something like this I'm glad I still have my '80s vintage Maytags. Very reliable, if I need parts they are still available and they are very easy to work on. So far all I've replaced are belts and a timer. No "electronics". My LG fridge is still working but I don't think it will make it to 10.

 

[mtgianni]

There is a reason most laundromats use Speed Queen products. Yes they are available for homeowners as well.

 

[CAJUNLAWYER]

What Caj said but add one more word... analog

That pretty much goes without saying!

 

[Rpg]

I’m happy using my 1993 Kenmores: all mechanical, no motherboards.

I’ll sell them for $1,500 plus shipping (only 3X what I paid for them) . I bet they’ll last longer than a new set, even though they’re 27 years old!

 

[Sarge9]

Sorry about your luck, my 20 yo LG washer just died.
Replaced it with LG, fingers crossed. Top of line unit, like last, cry once ?
Any hi $ appliance should have extra surge protection
doesn't take but 3-5 v over to fry $3-500 board. IMHO
FYI new NEC code requires whole house surge unit at main.
These do work, except for direct lightning strike.
I have two units on main and local plug in type.

 

[Fishslayer]

My wife is quite short, and she has difficulty reaching the bottom of the newer washer. It's funny to watch her using tongs to reach the clothing in the bottom of the unit.

I keep one of those "Grabber" gizmos from Home Depot hanging next to the washer/drier. I use it to grab stuff from the back of the drier. Getting to the bottom of the 5.1 CF washer is a stretch...and I'm 5'10".

 

[MTC(SS)Ret]

The Navy taught you well

I never thought working on nuclear weapons would translate to washers and dryers.

 

[MTC(SS)Ret]

I’m happy using my 1993 Kenmores: all mechanical, no motherboards.

I’ll sell them for $1,500 plus shipping (only 3X what I paid for them) . I bet they’ll last longer than a new set, even though they’re 27 years old!

Like they say, they don't build stuff like they used to.

 

[sigp220.45]

When we moved from MT to ID (2003) we decided to treat ourselves to a new washer/dryer and made the epic mistake of getting a Maytag Neptune. About a month after the warranty ended the washer ended too. Later there was a class-action settlement but all I knew was my expensive washer was junk and I had to get another. Maytag offered me 20% off another junk washer, which I declined.

My bride said: Lets buy another washer/dryer. I said the dryer was fine. She cocked her head at me like the RCA dog. I said we only need a washer. THE DRYER STILL WORKS. She looked at me like Tom Cruise looked at Rain Man when it was time for Wopner. But I prevailed.

We got a Bosch washer, and kept the Maytag dryer, which is still chugging along.

 

[Farmer17]

I think LG and Samsung make great TVs but not washers and dryers. The repair woman that fixed mine said they are poor in reliability and they are sometimes difficult to repair. She said sometimes you have to break one part just to get another part out. Their parts are not well made and they are expensive. Every appliance repair person has told me to get a cheap Whirlpool with the the three knobs and no digital junk.

 

[AJ]

I never thought working on nuclear weapons would translate to washers and dryers.

I never would have thought working on attack aircraft would translate either. However, skills are skills. If you can fix some pretty complicated stuff, the easier items will fall in line as long as you do not over analyze it.