re: Washer/dryer brands to stay away from

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People swear by Speed Queen, but the dryer/washer combo that I have (six years old) needs constant repairs.

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IIRC, the great General Napolean has posted on here before that SQ was great up until like 2016 or so. They were the lone holdout in joining the other manu's in making garbage. But then I've also heard that SQ realized the error of their ways and now make a good basic top-loader.

Who knows for sure. One thing is for sure, that once great companies can continue to successfully sell garbage for years after based on their stellar reputation. It takes a long time for word to get around.

Have a whirlpool cabrio set that has lasted me 6 years so far

I hesitate to write this as they will probably break now.

We have a speed queen washer and dryer set purchased new in 2017 and while it hasn't been trouble free, it's impressive how how little they've needed given the abuse they have taken. We wash/dry 4 loads a day on average and the kids typically overload with the washing machine for most of those loads..like not far from the top of the drum full.
The only repair the dryer has needed was new rollers and a new felt seal. The washing machine had some springs replaced under warranty but that was partially my fault because it wasn't leveled properly. We also replaced the timer assembly because one of my kids got mad about something, twisted it like a maniac and stripped the gears. It recently started squeaking on the spin cycle so that's probably the snubber ring. Again, impressive given the severe abuse they've received. Before the speed queen, we bought a GE and it broke within a month. The speed queens will be repaired until parts are no longer available or there's no electricity.

A Dial and an Agitator. No fancy crap.

Decades from Maytag

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Any company that also makes TVs

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I understand the sentiment, but I bought LG 12 years ago, and they are doing fine...

That said, when I replace them it will be Speed Queen.

Also, Samsung dishwashers suck

We second the advice for speed queen. If you don’t one of those, don’t buy anything HE or especially front load.

The timer on our 25 year old Maytag dryer has gone out. We are probably going to buy a new dryer this afternoon. Last year we replaced the washer with a Whirlpool so that is probably what we will get.