BULLman Posted January 17, 2013 Share Posted January 17, 2013 and I'm not going to pay $1000 for a dryer. Looking @ entry dryers. Its just me. Any thoughts of Amana vs Whirlpool vs Roper (Lowes) vs Hotpoint (Home Depot) vs Kenmore Leaning towards the Amana - Best Buy has them on Sale for $350. May go used - $150??? Friend suggested buying on CraigsList - but,there is slim pickings right know. Any thoughts???? Thanks for the help.. Link to comment
MT Wallet Posted January 17, 2013 Share Posted January 17, 2013 I've got a Maytag Centennial and it works just fine with all the bells and whistles. Got it at Lowes. I got it with a scratch cheap. I think it retails for about $350 as well.It has a nice BIG drum. Link to comment
aterry1067 Posted January 17, 2013 Share Posted January 17, 2013 Also search google and the local papers for used appliance repair/sale shops. Lots of repair places will replace a unit, only to bring that unit to their shop for minor repair and resale. Link to comment
Glenn Reed Posted January 17, 2013 Share Posted January 17, 2013 We've gotten several appliances lately (oven, refrigerator, dishwasher) from Sears Outlet. We actually have two locations in our area, which seems ludicrous to me, but what the heck. Name brands, some new, some scratch and dent, all priced well below anywhere else we looked. All three have not shown any issues thus far. Link to comment
tallman Posted January 17, 2013 Share Posted January 17, 2013 You wash your clothes? I like simple/dials/manual inputs. Hard to find but Sears has big sales, among other retailers. Link to comment
Kathy R Posted January 17, 2013 Share Posted January 17, 2013 Weirdly enough I got the best deal on a bright red washer dryer combo simply because nobody wanted to buy that color. I saw that it was marked down and asked why? When they told me I made them a still lower offer and they took it. It's always worth it to try a cash offer and see where it gets you. Link to comment
Ken H. Posted January 17, 2013 Share Posted January 17, 2013 If reliability is your concern, according to Consumer Reports survey data (my personal products bible) , most to least reliable: LG Samsung Amana Bosch Kenmore Whirlpool Maytag Frigidaire GE In their opinion the only 'bell & whistle' worth getting is one with a moisture sensor to prevent over running. Other than that there is little difference between them all. Link to comment
eddd Posted January 17, 2013 Share Posted January 17, 2013 Craig's is good if you can find someone who is moving. The only must have feature for me was a large drum. Link to comment
TeSmSp Posted January 17, 2013 Share Posted January 17, 2013 Don't get a dryer with a dewrinkle cycle. They are a waste of money. Link to comment
eddd Posted January 17, 2013 Share Posted January 17, 2013 Craig's is good if you can find someone who is moving. The only must have feature for me was a large drum. I just reread my post. I guess I should have expanded on this. The large drum is for the capacity to do larger loads and large items, but just as important is that the clothes seem to dry much faster when they are not tightly packed in a small drum. Link to comment
BULLman Posted January 17, 2013 Author Share Posted January 17, 2013 Thanks for everyone's responses... Especially the ranking of manufacturers Link to comment
tallman Posted January 17, 2013 Share Posted January 17, 2013 Agree. Like pizza, bigger is better. Link to comment
Kathy R Posted January 17, 2013 Share Posted January 17, 2013 Come on, we all know Ed just likes to ride in the drum. Link to comment
Peter Parts Posted January 17, 2013 Share Posted January 17, 2013 Consumer Reports just listed the breakdown records of dryers in Feb issue. Big question is electric versus gas. Gas will be very cheap in years to come due to fracking and that will be more of a difference than anything else. Ben Link to comment
elkroeger Posted January 18, 2013 Share Posted January 18, 2013 Get something used at your local shop. Usually they have a warranty of some kind, and they're cheap enough that you don't need a warranty anyway. Lots of them are really not very old. I recently bought a clothes drying rack like THIS. We use it for 80 - 90% of our drying needs. Works perfectly. Will never break down, and I put money into my retirement account every time I use it. :-) Link to comment
Rocer Posted January 18, 2013 Share Posted January 18, 2013 We use the outdoor version of the rack and the rack on the colder days. There's nothing like laundry with that fresh outdoor smell, especially bedding. I can't remember when we've used our electric dryer to fully dry a load of laundry. If it gets used it's only to tumble wrinkles out before hanging the load. Good luck with your search. Link to comment
BULLman Posted January 18, 2013 Author Share Posted January 18, 2013 Consumer Reports just listed the breakdown records of dryers in Feb issue. Big question is electric versus gas. Gas will be very cheap in years to come due to fracking and that will be more of a difference than anything else. Ben No Gas access. Link to comment
Fubar Posted January 21, 2013 Share Posted January 21, 2013 Consumer Reports(my personal products bible). In their opinion the only 'bell & whistle' worth getting is one with a moisture sensor to prevent over running. Other than that there is little difference between them all. Oh hell yes. I have used them for years and never once regretted a choice made with their data. And saved a bunch of cash at the same time. On the cost front, Most are at or over $1000 but there are two Kenmore models (8117 & 6800) that are listing at about $700 and rate very highly. A couple of LG models (DLE2240 & DLE2250) rate a tick lower and list at $800. Edit: These are electric. Link to comment
eddd Posted January 21, 2013 Share Posted January 21, 2013 I don't have the moisture thing on mine and wouldn't make it deal breaker if your wash is similar to mine: My dryer loads are very consistant and include only one of these items at a time: clothes, towels, or bedding . I quickly learned the correct timing for each. Link to comment
BULLman Posted January 21, 2013 Author Share Posted January 21, 2013 Thanks for all the hints. Ended up getting a Amanda at the Sears Outlet store and got it installed this morning. Let the washing begin Link to comment
Fubar Posted January 21, 2013 Share Posted January 21, 2013 Ended up getting a Amanda at the Sears Outlet store. Let the washing begin Um, what's the address and hours of that store? What kind of selection do they have? And can we get a picture of your Amanda? Also, do they have women with other names, maybe a Heather or Melissa? I can do the "installation" myself. (Wow, I haven't been this excited about washing in years!) Link to comment
eddd Posted January 21, 2013 Share Posted January 21, 2013 Ended up getting a Amanda at the Sears Outlet store. Let the washing begin Um, what's the address and hours of that store? What kind of selection do they have? And can we get a picture of your Amanda? Also, do they have women with other names, maybe a Heather or Melissa? I can do the "installation" myself. (Wow, I haven't been this excited about washing in years!) Are the Amandas at the Outlet used or leftovers? I'm hoping I can find one that is in prime, unused condition. Link to comment
Paul Mihalka Posted January 21, 2013 Share Posted January 21, 2013 "I'm hoping I can find one that is in prime, unused condition." At the outlet store? I would expect the condition to be somewhat scratched and obsolete. May be a well used demo. Link to comment
Fubar Posted January 22, 2013 Share Posted January 22, 2013 I wouldn't have any problem with a gently used model but I don't want some heavily abused, "scratch and dent" one. Link to comment
ESokoloff Posted January 22, 2013 Share Posted January 22, 2013 .... can we get a picture of your Amanda?..... Amanda??? Link to comment
Mike Posted January 22, 2013 Share Posted January 22, 2013 I've had good luck with Whirlpool washers and dryers; they offer products across a pretty broad price range. We bought a Whirlpool washer and dryer set a few years ago, and when we built our cabin we decided to go with the same brand because of our positive experiences with the brand. I'd consider looking on Craigslist for new or nearly new dryers, also. There is typically a pretty good selection. Link to comment
tallman Posted January 22, 2013 Share Posted January 22, 2013 Check the lint filter... Link to comment
DaveTheAffable Posted January 22, 2013 Share Posted January 22, 2013 ...There's nothing like laundry with that fresh outdoor smell... Ahhhh... agreed... Nothing like a "fresh" shirt in the morning here in Los Angeles. Link to comment
lkchris Posted January 22, 2013 Share Posted January 22, 2013 Home Depot's fiscal year ends in January. They're in deal making mood. Oh, and run a gas line and convert to gas. Link to comment
beemerboy Posted January 22, 2013 Share Posted January 22, 2013 Ended up getting a Amanda at the Sears Outlet store and got it installed this morning. Wow, you really can get ANYTHING at Sears. I wonder if the cops know about this.... Link to comment
elkroeger Posted January 23, 2013 Share Posted January 23, 2013 ... The only thing more disturbing than that video, is that you know where it is! Anything from of Sears is bruised fruit. Link to comment
ESokoloff Posted January 24, 2013 Share Posted January 24, 2013 ... The only thing more disturbing than that video, is that you know where it is! .... Hey, blame it on Google along with Tom & Ray. Link to comment
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