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frugalkristen

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Investing in a Quality Appliance
« on: November 12, 2017, 08:20:01 AM »
I bought my house 3 years ago and it came with a terrible washer and dryer.  The washer takes forever to get through a cycle and needs a repair to the panel in order for it to cycle properly.  But my main concern is that my clothes come out no cleaner than when I put them in.  I am frustrated by this and have decided to go ahead and buy a new washer.  I've been researching them for a while and have decided to buy a commercial Speed Queen washer ($800) as the reviews are incredible.  It should last decades - like the old fashioned ones did.  Spending this kind of money makes me nervous but I think it's worth the investment.  Not sure this is badassity but I think over time, I'll be saving money and headaches vs buying a cheap washing machine.

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Re: Investing in a Quality Appliance
« Reply #1 on: November 12, 2017, 08:31:59 AM »
When we replaced our ~20-year-old washing machine (came with the house) with a new energy efficient washing machine, we noticed that our clothes were much cleaner AND our water bill dropped by about $10/month.

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Re: Investing in a Quality Appliance
« Reply #2 on: November 12, 2017, 09:23:23 AM »
IMO, Speed Queen is an Excellent choice, and the type of dryer we bought a few years ago to replace our Maytag. Our Maytag washer seems to be failing and will be replaced by  a Speed Queen.

I too liked the reviews, the 3 yr warranty, and though the factory is in Wisconsin, is made by union help. We try to buy American when we can.

Though I feel like I must say: We live in an area of the US known as 'The Black Swamp.'  WE NEVER have shortage of water, in fact the opposite. About 12 years ago we needed a new toilet and the only thing available in the US is the water saver toilet. I read a little bit about them and read nothing but problems.
At the time I went up to Canada often, to show my dogs. I passed a Home Depot just over the bridge I crossed in Michigan so decided I'd stop there and check on toilets. I found my non water saving toilet! The sales guy said a lot of people from the US come up to get the same thing!
Maybe it's made in the US, who knows? We still have the same toilet and have had no problems with it.