Washing Machine
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Washing Machine
Asked by M.M. from Los Angeles
on January 8, 2009
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hi.
we have a whirlpool duet washing machine. the machine is a couple years old. it seems to smell like mildew every time i wash clothes. its not the clothes, but...
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- Ditto to all the previous, we have a front loader and I let it dry. There was also a nickel stuck in the drain that gave us a problem. Also you might check the deter...
- Did you check around for signs of mildew inside the barrel and in back of the machine? Possibly the drain. Are you able to take apart the barrel? I would call the m...
- Hi M., Did you try doing an empty load with just heavy bleach? on hot?
Washing Machine
Asked by N.S. from Salt Lake City
on August 22, 2008
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I purchased an LG, HE front loader washer a few months ago. I am not sure if it's me or the machine, but occasionally it doesn't seem to work right. A couple of time...
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- I have had that happen before as well. As for getting the washer to just spin, there should be a setting that says "spin". If so, just turn the knob to the "spin" op...
- Wow, for a few months old, it better be under warranty by LG. I have also just bought a front-loader. I have found that sometime the heavy loads are really hard to g...
- If you just bought it, it should be under some kind of warranty. Typically, new appliances like that come with at least a standard 1 year factory warranty against def...
Best Washing Machine
Asked by J.A. from Mobile
on February 6, 2008
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I am having to buy a new washing machine and need some advice as to which one is the best.
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- J., If you search Mamasource in the request and responses area someone asked the same question about a month ago. My personal favorites are Maytag. Good Luck, ...
- Amanna! It's the best!
- The new front end loaders are the best! I am a mother of 4 and it saves on water bill and is clothes last longer.Very much worth the extra you pay.Good Luck.L. B
Your Washing machine...do You Love It? Do You Hate It?
Asked by J.D. from Sioux City
on November 29, 2010
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So, it is time to buy a new washing machine. The one I have now was born 4 years after I was. LOL! So I really want to know about your washing machine. Do you love ...
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- I have a Miele (German) front loader. I'm not sure I'd get another Miele because they are expensive and it's difficult to find repair people, but I love having a fron...
- Check the user reviews on HomeDepot, Lowes and Sears' websites. That's how I decided to buy a Maytag Centennial when our Kenmore died. It's energy efficient, but a top...
- I LOVE my LG front loader washing machine and dryer. I actually like to do laundry now where it used to be a major chore. I just put the clothes in and turn the dial t...
Do You Love Your Washing Machine?
Asked by K.S. from Denver
on December 10, 2008
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My top loader just died...oh joy for being a cloth diapering mum! So I am now in the market for a new machine. I love the idea of a front loader but they are a lot mor...
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- I absolutely love my washer and dryer. The washer is a top loader and we purchased it at Home Depot. It is called the GE Adora, which is made just for Home Depot. T...
- Dear K., I hate to say this, but as a Mom from the late 60's , 70's era, I can't help but say "How are you saving money using cloth diapers when it breaks down your wa...
- I have the Kenmore HE5T front loader set that I got about a year ago. It does take some getting use to especially when you don't see that much water and you are still...
How to Clean Washing Machine
Asked by J.H. from Dallas
on December 27, 2008
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Our washing machine has a bad smell. We've taken apart the fabric softener dispenser and cleaned it completely, but the smell is still there. Help!
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- There are two things you can try. Do not do them together. 1. Throw in something you don't care about or won't get ruined, like a plastic shower curtain that has n...
- I haven't had to do this since switching to distilled white vinegar for my "fabric softener," but what I remember from before was running an empty machine with the wat...
- I think if you run white vinegar through an empty wash cycle it should take the smell away. Good luck!
What Do I Do with a Dead Washing Machine?
Asked by S.F. from Dallas
on February 29, 2008
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Hi!
I live in an apt and our washing machine is dead. We got a new one from some friends; what do we do with the old one??
Thanks!
S.
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- We donated ours to Habitat of Humanity. They will fix it and put in a house. The only thing you have to do is take it to them and it also a tax write off.
- Call the Salvation Army. They will come get it and you get a tax write off.
- if you have a way to transport it i would first try the salvation army (just bc i think it is a better cause) but there is also an appliance store in keller on 377, AA...
Washing Machine Shake
Asked by L.M. from St. Cloud
on May 18, 2009
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A while back I had read a response someone have given to a question regarding their washing machine shaking. I have a front loading washing machine and it shakes to t...
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- Consumer Reports had an report a few months back about washers including front loaders. It said that there will be more shaking when not on a concrete/solid surface li...
- There is a product called Shake Away Pads. They are a couple inches thick so your washer will stand taller than your dryer. I believe they help considerably. I used to...
- There should be level adjustments...They are in each corner of the under side of your machine. They unscrew for height control and you can use a level to determine wh...
Washing Machine Question
Asked by K.C. from New York
on March 16, 2012
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I have a high efficiency front-loader. It does save on water (big time) and electricity. The brand is LG. It was written up in consumer's as one of the best...There i...
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- we have an HE washer (front loader too) spray with cleaner and wipe with paper towels. now how to AVOID this in the future - leave the door open when off so the ...
- I had an Asko washer and never had any issues with the current issues with front loaders. I think this is a design flaw that many of them are finding. There are some p...
- I always leave my door open when I'm not using it, and once in a while just wipe of the rubber seal and never had a problem. I'm on my second set in 10 years? I got ...
Help!! How to Clean My Washing Machine!
Asked by L.C. from San Francisco
on March 5, 2011
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My husband decided to wash his greasy, really dirty rags ...the ones that he uses to fix and clean his car....now my washing machine is filthy...Any suggestions on how...
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- In the detergent isle, they actually have washing machine cleaners. I noticed my front loader always had build up and mildew in the detergent drawer. I bought the Tid...
- I would try dawn or another degreaser and just wash it down then run an empty load.
- Wipe the walls, center agitator (if you have one) etc. with vinegar and a cloth. It will take some elbow grease (lots of hard wiping) but the oil scum will come off. R...
