Tell me about your washer!

Onebusygrl · 04-06-2014, 05:22 AM

So we are in the market for a new washing machine and I need some suggestions. We have a 4 year old Whirlpool Duet but have horrible issues with black mold growing inside, and despite all our cleaning efforts, most of our clothes now smell like mildew after being washed.

After doing some research and finding that this is a common problem with front load washers, regardless of brand, I decided to look at top load washers. However, even the "highly rated" ones have a good amount of negative reviews that consistently talk about some pretty annoying problems, like "unbalanced load errors", presumably because the new HE washers have no agitator. The big problem with this for me is that it can cause a load of laundry to take several hours to wash, and that's something I'm not willing to deal with. It would be especially annoying for my husband who often does a last minute load of laundry the night before he goes on shift.

Do you have a washer that you love? With no mold issues and no unbalanced load errors, or other major issues, preferably?

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RealLifeMama · 04-06-2014, 06:30 AM

Whirlpool Duet here. We have had it just a little over two years, and so far have had no problems. I still like it a lot.

Hermana Linda · 04-06-2014, 07:26 AM

To prevent mold, we always dry it and keep the door propped open a little. No problems yet and its been 2 years. It's a Samsung VRT.
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Soliloquy · 04-06-2014, 08:41 AM

I *love* my front loader. It's a Samsung. No mold issues, I've been fanatical about keeping washing machines open when not in use.

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Onebusygrl · 04-06-2014, 11:47 AM

We've tried everything with ours including cleaning it regularly and leaving the door open, but the detergent dispenser and door seal always grow black mold...and I can only assume it's elsewhere inside the machine if it's there despite everything we've done. It's been going on for at least 2 years. I've read about several class action lawsuits against Whirlpool for these issues. They say it's a design issue but I don't know why everyone doesn't experience the problems if that's the case. So frustrating. The old school washers were so much better!

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Soliloquy · 04-06-2014, 11:54 AM

That's terrible.

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AnotherNamedKate · 04-06-2014, 11:37 PM

Our laundry room is really small, so we have to have a top loader. We just got a brand spankin' new washer and dryer, both are Whirlpool Cabrio. We had some problems with the washer, but it turned out to be an installation error. After that was fixed I just love it! It's got the same capacity as a front loader, and without the agitator I can fit our king sized comforter in there easily (it has a setting for it too). I haven't had any problems with run times or unbalancing issues. My clothes never get that soiled, so I put them on the lightest cycle, and that normally takes just under a half hour. Dh's gym clothes go on the hell fire setting, which takes about fifty minutes but the horrible putrid stench comes out really well. I've not had a problem with it getting stains in ds's clothes out either. The dryer is really fast too and has a sensor to detect when clothes are actually dry, it's a bit on the noisy side though, but nothing compared to our old GE one.

Now, my mom has an LG front loader, which is more money but it's slightly better still. It's more expensive, but it also sings to you when it's done.

She hasn't had mold issues yet, but I've heard on the newer front loaders they have fixed that problem by improving the seals somehow.

RealLifeMama · 04-07-2014, 06:21 AM

Does your Duet have the "fan fresh" feature? If so, do you use it? I think that is supposed to help with the mold issue.

mommylove · 04-07-2014, 11:20 AM

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Originally Posted by Onebusygrl

The old school washers were so much better!

Yes, they are. And for that reason, I use old school. New machines are controlled by computers, which are awesome when they work, but when they don't, it's expensive to fix. And by reading reviews, they all have issues.

Old school machines without computers will run forever. After a decade or two, when something does break, it's going to be an inexpensive repair that a handy husband can probably manage.

2sunshines · 04-07-2014, 11:24 AM

Hmmm. We have a front loading whirlpool duet. We didn't specifically choose this one -- as a part of our home purchase it came with a percentage to spend on whirlpool appliances. We needed a washer, they offered this washer, so that's what we ended up with.

That said, we've had it for four years and I love it. I've never had any mold problems.

I have always kept the door open on it tho from the very beginning because I've heard the mold stories from people...

ECingMama · 04-07-2014, 11:49 AM

We have an old school washer.

RubySlippers · 04-07-2014, 11:54 AM

I love my *LARGE CAPACITY* washer.

It's a top loading Whirlpool Cabrio, which reminds me that I have weeks of laundry to catch up on...

Skips off to put a load in...

Shutterbug · 04-07-2014, 01:02 PM

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Originally Posted by AnotherNamedKate

...but it also sings to you when it's done.

...

I want one that sings to me!

Soliloquy · 04-07-2014, 03:07 PM

My Samsung sings, too! It has about 5 different tunes.

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2sunshines · 04-07-2014, 03:45 PM

See, this thread is multi-purpose. After responding in here, I went and did a clean my washer cycle. I always forget to do those.

Now I feel accomplished.

04-06-2014, 05:22 AM	#1
Onebusygrl Seedling Rose I am not afraid of storms, for I am learning how to sail my ship. ~Louisa May Alcott Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 36	Tell me about your washer! So we are in the market for a new washing machine and I need some suggestions. We have a 4 year old Whirlpool Duet but have horrible issues with black mold growing inside, and despite all our cleaning efforts, most of our clothes now smell like mildew after being washed. After doing some research and finding that this is a common problem with front load washers, regardless of brand, I decided to look at top load washers. However, even the "highly rated" ones have a good amount of negative reviews that consistently talk about some pretty annoying problems, like "unbalanced load errors", presumably because the new HE washers have no agitator. The big problem with this for me is that it can cause a load of laundry to take several hours to wash, and that's something I'm not willing to deal with. It would be especially annoying for my husband who often does a last minute load of laundry the night before he goes on shift. Do you have a washer that you love? With no mold issues and no unbalanced load errors, or other major issues, preferably? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ ~Katrina~ ISFJ Proud Wife of 7yrs to Firefighter & USMC Veteran Mommy to: Aidan - 5 Emalyn - 2 Kylie Ann - EDD June 9

04-06-2014, 06:30 AM	#2
RealLifeMama Rose Garden Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 18,256	Re: Tell me about your washer! Whirlpool Duet here. We have had it just a little over two years, and so far have had no problems. I still like it a lot. __________________ A, Mother of Dancing Diva, 21 Boy Wonder 19, Mr. Cool 15, and Ninja 13 Sunshine, 11, and 8 year old Joy

04-06-2014, 07:26 AM	#3
Hermana Linda Administrator "air-mannah Leen-dah" it means Sister Linda in Spanish Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 51,854	Re: Tell me about your washer! To prevent mold, we always dry it and keep the door propped open a little. No problems yet and its been 2 years. It's a Samsung VRT. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I437P using Tapatalk __________________ My pages: Why Not Train A Child? and the FB Page as well as @WhyNotTrain on Twitter Read about how my husband was Pulled From The River By God Last edited by Hermana Linda; 04-06-2014 at 01:07 PM.

04-06-2014, 08:41 AM	#4
Soliloquy Rose Garden Why climb a mountain? Because it's there! Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Selkirk Mountains Posts: 52,860	Re: Tell me about your washer! I love my front loader. It's a Samsung. No mold issues, I've been fanatical about keeping washing machines open when not in use. Sent from my DROID RAZR using Tapatalk

04-06-2014, 11:47 AM	#5
Onebusygrl Seedling Rose I am not afraid of storms, for I am learning how to sail my ship. ~Louisa May Alcott Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 36	Re: Tell me about your washer! We've tried everything with ours including cleaning it regularly and leaving the door open, but the detergent dispenser and door seal always grow black mold...and I can only assume it's elsewhere inside the machine if it's there despite everything we've done. It's been going on for at least 2 years. I've read about several class action lawsuits against Whirlpool for these issues. They say it's a design issue but I don't know why everyone doesn't experience the problems if that's the case. So frustrating. The old school washers were so much better! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ ~Katrina~ ISFJ Proud Wife of 7yrs to Firefighter & USMC Veteran Mommy to: Aidan - 5 Emalyn - 2 Kylie Ann - EDD June 9

04-06-2014, 11:54 AM	#6
Soliloquy Rose Garden Why climb a mountain? Because it's there! Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Selkirk Mountains Posts: 52,860	Re: Tell me about your washer! That's terrible. Sent from my DROID RAZR using Tapatalk

04-06-2014, 11:37 PM	#7
AnotherNamedKate Climbing Rose Join Date: Jun 2010 Posts: 1,497	Re: Tell me about your washer! Our laundry room is really small, so we have to have a top loader. We just got a brand spankin' new washer and dryer, both are Whirlpool Cabrio. We had some problems with the washer, but it turned out to be an installation error. After that was fixed I just love it! It's got the same capacity as a front loader, and without the agitator I can fit our king sized comforter in there easily (it has a setting for it too). I haven't had any problems with run times or unbalancing issues. My clothes never get that soiled, so I put them on the lightest cycle, and that normally takes just under a half hour. Dh's gym clothes go on the hell fire setting, which takes about fifty minutes but the horrible putrid stench comes out really well. I've not had a problem with it getting stains in ds's clothes out either. The dryer is really fast too and has a sensor to detect when clothes are actually dry, it's a bit on the noisy side though, but nothing compared to our old GE one. Now, my mom has an LG front loader, which is more money but it's slightly better still. It's more expensive, but it also sings to you when it's done. She hasn't had mold issues yet, but I've heard on the newer front loaders they have fixed that problem by improving the seals somehow. __________________ Mom to Lucas Oliver born April 7th 2011 ENTJ

04-07-2014, 06:21 AM	#8
RealLifeMama Rose Garden Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 18,256	Re: Tell me about your washer! Does your Duet have the "fan fresh" feature? If so, do you use it? I think that is supposed to help with the mold issue. __________________ A, Mother of Dancing Diva, 21 Boy Wonder 19, Mr. Cool 15, and Ninja 13 Sunshine, 11, and 8 year old Joy

04-07-2014, 11:24 AM	#10
2sunshines Moderator in Celebrations, Cloth Diapering & EC, Empty Arms, Prayer & Praise, and Swap n' Shop Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 27,027	Re: Tell me about your washer! Hmmm. We have a front loading whirlpool duet. We didn't specifically choose this one -- as a part of our home purchase it came with a percentage to spend on whirlpool appliances. We needed a washer, they offered this washer, so that's what we ended up with. That said, we've had it for four years and I love it. I've never had any mold problems. I have always kept the door open on it tho from the very beginning because I've heard the mold stories from people... __________________ married 25 years mom to two young adults (23 and 20) and two teens (17 and 15)

04-07-2014, 11:49 AM	#11
ECingMama Rose Garden Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 16,748	Re: Tell me about your washer! We have an old school washer. __________________ 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

04-07-2014, 11:54 AM	#12
RubySlippers Deactivated There's no place like home. Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 9,100	Re: Tell me about your washer! I love my LARGE CAPACITY washer. It's a top loading Whirlpool Cabrio, which reminds me that I have weeks of laundry to catch up on... Skips off to put a load in...

04-07-2014, 03:07 PM	#14
Soliloquy Rose Garden Why climb a mountain? Because it's there! Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Selkirk Mountains Posts: 52,860	Re: Tell me about your washer! My Samsung sings, too! It has about 5 different tunes. Sent from my DROID RAZR using Tapatalk

04-07-2014, 03:45 PM	#15
2sunshines Moderator in Celebrations, Cloth Diapering & EC, Empty Arms, Prayer & Praise, and Swap n' Shop Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 27,027	Re: Tell me about your washer! See, this thread is multi-purpose. After responding in here, I went and did a clean my washer cycle. I always forget to do those. Now I feel accomplished. __________________ married 25 years mom to two young adults (23 and 20) and two teens (17 and 15)

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