HE top loader. Love it? Hate it?

kiloyd · 08-21-2017, 08:52 PM

Our new house has one. I hated my HE front loader so I just want to keep my conventional top loader but dh wants me to try the HE that is there, but he doesn't ever do laundry, I do all the laundry!

graciousmomma · 08-21-2017, 10:10 PM

We just switched to a HE top loader a few months ago. I think it does just fine. I think that the conventional works better in some ways - I feel like sometimes they work better for getting stains out and such, but I have figured out to adjust the wash settings if I have a particularly soiled load. I do like the HE top loader for other things, like washing giant stuffed animals

We got a large capacity one since we have a large family. Since there is no center agitator, I can get the giant stuffed animals washed, no problem

Also, since we have a larger capacity one, I get more laundry done in a shorter amount of time. That's pretty awesome!

Naxi · 08-21-2017, 10:15 PM

We had one for years and I loved it. It did a good job on getting the washing clean and was gentle on clothes. (Fisher and Paykel).

Unfortunately it washed its last a couple of years ago. We were given another one (a different brand that I would not have chosen myself - LG). I don't like it at all. I can't seem to get the washing clean and it often chews clothes.

That being said, I would happily buy one again, just not this brand.

(I included the brand names, but I do not know if they are in the US or not.)

2sunshines · 08-22-2017, 01:28 PM

So it's in there now and belongs to you? What would you do with it if you removed it to install yours?

I'd definitely leave it in and try it out. Then if you hate it you can always remove it then and install your current machine. I wouldn't get rid of your current one before you get a chance to try out the existing one.

ECingMama · 08-22-2017, 03:22 PM

I like my OLD, old, old washer. I've heard of lots of problems with the new ones.

Lady Grey · 08-22-2017, 04:16 PM

Do you have room in the garage to store your old one while you try this one out for a bit? Does the HE have the option for using extra water? I've done some reading on them (we will probably replace in the next year or two) and that seems to be a popular feature for extra soiled loads.

kiloyd · 08-22-2017, 08:03 PM

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Originally Posted by 2sunshines

So it's in there now and belongs to you? What would you do with it if you removed it to install yours?

I'd definitely leave it in and try it out. Then if you hate it you can always remove it then and install your current machine. I wouldn't get rid of your current one before you get a chance to try out the existing one.

Yes. We will sell the ones we don't keep. The new house Maytag washer and dryer were purchased in 2010. I think my Maytag dryer was purchased about 2007 and my GE washer purchased about 2015.

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Originally Posted by Lady Grey

Do you have room in the garage to store your old one while you try this one out for a bit? Does the HE have the option for using extra water? I've done some reading on them (we will probably replace in the next year or two) and that seems to be a popular feature for extra soiled loads.

Don't know, will have to look about the extra water. Not really room in the garage, but room enough. I told dh I'd need 2 months to say if I wanted to keep the HE or not. I just think clothes get washed better with lots of water. Trying to save water to wash clothes doesn't work well.

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Originally Posted by ECingMama

I like my OLD, old, old washer. I've heard of lots of problems with the new ones.

graciousmomma · 08-22-2017, 09:40 PM

My HE washer has a setting called "deep water wash". That's what I use when I have a more heavily soiled load.

08-21-2017, 08:52 PM	#1
kiloyd Rose Garden Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: South Carolina Posts: 16,108	HE top loader. Love it? Hate it? Our new house has one. I hated my HE front loader so I just want to keep my conventional top loader but dh wants me to try the HE that is there, but he doesn't ever do laundry, I do all the laundry! __________________ k-i-loyd, not kill loyd ISFJ/P Katherine, married 8-9-97 ds1 22 (adding a dil in August!) dd1 18 dd2 16 ds2 10

08-21-2017, 10:10 PM	#2
graciousmomma Moderator It'd be nice if you could pull me into town. Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 11,074	Re: HE top loader. Love it? Hate it? We just switched to a HE top loader a few months ago. I think it does just fine. I think that the conventional works better in some ways - I feel like sometimes they work better for getting stains out and such, but I have figured out to adjust the wash settings if I have a particularly soiled load. I do like the HE top loader for other things, like washing giant stuffed animals We got a large capacity one since we have a large family. Since there is no center agitator, I can get the giant stuffed animals washed, no problem Also, since we have a larger capacity one, I get more laundry done in a shorter amount of time. That's pretty awesome! __________________ INFJ, Ninja Extraordinaire

08-21-2017, 10:15 PM	#3
Naxi Rose Bouquet Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Australia Posts: 734	Re: HE top loader. Love it? Hate it? We had one for years and I loved it. It did a good job on getting the washing clean and was gentle on clothes. (Fisher and Paykel). Unfortunately it washed its last a couple of years ago. We were given another one (a different brand that I would not have chosen myself - LG). I don't like it at all. I can't seem to get the washing clean and it often chews clothes. That being said, I would happily buy one again, just not this brand. (I included the brand names, but I do not know if they are in the US or not.) __________________ Natalie Wife to my darling, since 2003; and Homeschooling Mumma to Possum (2006), Bandicoot (2008) and Sugar-Glider (Little Princess 2010) "You're blessed when you're at the end of your rope. With less of you there is more of God and His rule." Matthew 5:2 TMV

08-22-2017, 01:28 PM	#4
2sunshines Moderator in Celebrations, Cloth Diapering & EC, Empty Arms, Prayer & Praise, and Swap n' Shop Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 27,027	Re: HE top loader. Love it? Hate it? So it's in there now and belongs to you? What would you do with it if you removed it to install yours? I'd definitely leave it in and try it out. Then if you hate it you can always remove it then and install your current machine. I wouldn't get rid of your current one before you get a chance to try out the existing one. __________________ married 25 years mom to two young adults (23 and 20) and two teens (17 and 15)

08-22-2017, 03:22 PM	#5
ECingMama Rose Garden Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 16,750	Re: HE top loader. Love it? Hate it? I like my OLD, old, old washer. I've heard of lots of problems with the new ones. __________________ ENFp Wife who is thankful to be in love....17 years Homeschooling Mom of three....15 DD dancer and 12 DS mountain biker and 5 DD calico critter and dolly mommy 12/2014 8/2015 11/2015 9/2016

08-22-2017, 04:16 PM	#6
Lady Grey Rose Garden Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 5,620	Re: HE top loader. Love it? Hate it? Do you have room in the garage to store your old one while you try this one out for a bit? Does the HE have the option for using extra water? I've done some reading on them (we will probably replace in the next year or two) and that seems to be a popular feature for extra soiled loads. __________________ Sara

08-22-2017, 09:40 PM	#8
graciousmomma Moderator It'd be nice if you could pull me into town. Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 11,074	Re: HE top loader. Love it? Hate it? My HE washer has a setting called "deep water wash". That's what I use when I have a more heavily soiled load. __________________ INFJ, Ninja Extraordinaire

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