Washing Machine: Myself
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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!
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...
Washing Machine Choices
Asked by V.S. from Flagstaff
on October 21, 2010
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I am looking for a washing machine that isn't too expensive, that is non agitating and is reliable. Either front loading or top loading will work, but I would like som...
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- I personally love my front loader. The stink issue is because people dont let it air out when they take their last wash load out. I just leave my door open overnig...
- I have a high efficienty top loader and love it. You'll pay more for the front loader just because it's a front loader. If you can hold off, wait until the weekend af...
- Don't get LG frontloader. They stink and take forever to finish. Plus, you can't fill it over half full. Sears had a kenmore that washed 3.3 baskets at a time.
Smelly Washing Machine
Asked by K.G. from Minneapolis
on August 31, 2010
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Hello!
My washing machine smells musty (and maybe moldy!). It is a top-loading washing machine. My family is allergic to laundry detergent, so I only use baking sod...
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- have you checked under it? maybe there is a leak or something? top loaders rarely do that. it usually front loaders that get stinky. maybe its not draining properly?
- Check to see if something got stuck somewhere. We have a front loader that often gets smelly and we discovered that baby socks were getting stuck behind this thick rub...
- Run it through a short wash with a cup of vinegar and then leave your top open when not washing clothes. It has to air out and make sure everything is dry so you shou...
Help My Washing Machine Stinks!!!
Asked by R.U. from Nashville
on July 27, 2010
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does anyone out there know how to get the smell out of a washing machine? i do lots of loads a week and the machine is in the garage where it is really hot. i think ...
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- I had that problem many years ago, when my sons were young. Try useing 1 cup baking soda to 2 cups white vinegar. in tub, wipe all around the tub, leave solution insid...
- I haven't read any of your other answers but I find that When I regularly run a cycle with white vinegar, it not only helps the smell of my machine, but it also helps ...
- try a cup of vinegar with no soap no clothes i do it once a month, (we have a really old washer that can get stinky with my stinky hubbys work clothes kids and doggie ...
