https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Sat, 23 May 2026 02:36:09 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/washer-recommendations#post-2583134 Fri, 08 Jul 2016 12:37:26 +0000 SweetiePie 2583134@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Pumpkin Pie: I didn't know until it was in my home! When I first saw that there wasn't a basin full of water, just that the clothes were wet, I thought it was broken! Haha. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/washer-recommendations#post-2583128 Fri, 08 Jul 2016 12:33:24 +0000 Pumpkin Pie 2583128@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@SweetiePie: it looks like I'm behind the times! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/washer-recommendations#post-2583116 Fri, 08 Jul 2016 12:18:07 +0000 SweetiePie 2583116@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Pumpkin Pie: The top loaders they make now (at least the ones I looked at) use the same water as the HE front loaders. The one I linked to above doesn't even fill up, it senses how much clothing is in the drum (I guess weight?) and only dispenses that much water. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/washer-recommendations#post-2583102 Fri, 08 Jul 2016 12:01:22 +0000 Pumpkin Pie 2583102@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I didn't know there were issues with a front loader. We also just leave the door open and haven't had any issues. I thought top loaders used too much water? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/washer-recommendations#post-2583072 Fri, 08 Jul 2016 10:37:10 +0000 BabyTsMom 2583072@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I've had 2 different front-loaders and just leave the door open after a cycle, and haven't noticed any issues. We currently have LG and it works great. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/washer-recommendations#post-2583062 Fri, 08 Jul 2016 10:17:26 +0000 honeybear 2583062@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We have the same Maytag as @SweetiePie. We bought it in May and I run about 1 load per day, often of really dirty stuff--we garden and play hard in dirt/sand/water. Even using the "environmentally friendly" HE detergent, it works well. I'm very happy with it and I really like the see-through lid. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/washer-recommendations#post-2583060 Fri, 08 Jul 2016 10:16:59 +0000 coopsmama 2583060@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I love our Speedqueen top loader. It's a work horse - gets the job done! We've had no issues with it. No funky smells, either. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/washer-recommendations#post-2583052 Fri, 08 Jul 2016 10:06:56 +0000 snowjewelz 2583052@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@LemonJack: I know! I mean, I guess nothing you can't solve with a stool, but still. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/washer-recommendations#post-2583047 Fri, 08 Jul 2016 10:03:38 +0000 LemonJack 2583047@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@snowjewelz: That's actually one thing I don't like about the top loaders. It takes a bit of stretching to grab it all, and I'm not short! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/washer-recommendations#post-2583043 Fri, 08 Jul 2016 10:02:15 +0000 LemonJack 2583043@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Has anybody purchased an LG top loader? We've been looking into those and I've heard good things, but also read a lot of reviews that said the machine I was looking at often became unbalanced and wouldn't finish a load. Just wondering if anyone has experience with those. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/washer-recommendations#post-2583042 Fri, 08 Jul 2016 10:01:53 +0000 snowjewelz 2583042@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I think I'm too short to ever use a top loader, lol. </p> <p>I leave the door open for my front loader and haven't had any mold/mildew/smell issues the 3+ years I've had it. </p> <p>I wish I have a delay option too! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/washer-recommendations#post-2583040 Fri, 08 Jul 2016 10:01:14 +0000 lamariniere 2583040@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@LemonJack: we occasionally have the smell issue, but if I remember to leave the washer door open after I take everything out, then it's no problem. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/washer-recommendations#post-2583036 Fri, 08 Jul 2016 09:56:47 +0000 LemonJack 2583036@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@lamariniere: We actually have an old front loader that came with our house, and haven't had the smell issues a lot of people complain about, but I've heard so many negative things that it make me hesitant. Good call with the quick cycle though. I will look for that.<br /> @looch: I've never heard of a delay feature, but I would use that all the time. Thanks!<br /> @SweetiePie: Thanks, I'll look into the Maytag! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/washer-recommendations#post-2583006 Fri, 08 Jul 2016 08:48:24 +0000 SweetiePie 2583006@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@MrsBrewer: You could probably also just run it a few times on the hottest cycle while empty to get the extra cleaner out. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/washer-recommendations#post-2583004 Fri, 08 Jul 2016 08:47:00 +0000 MrsBrewer 2583004@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@SweetiePie: Maybe I will just run a few loads of rags/towels then. We have sensitive skin in my house and I generally just use free and clear detergent. That's a really good heads up though!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/washer-recommendations#post-2583002 Fri, 08 Jul 2016 08:45:26 +0000 SweetiePie 2583002@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@MrsBrewer: They smell so good and are pretty strong. I personally like that but I know some people are sensitive to strong detergent smells. Your whole apartment or floor that the machine is on will fill with the smell for a day or two. And the first few loads of laundry will smell like it despite using your own detergent. But again, it smells great, in my opinion.</p> <p>ETA: I think there's another brand called afresh? But I've never tried them. </p> <p>Oh and a little off topic, but occasionally my dishwasher gets a yucky smell too. I get these Finish dishwasher cleaners that are awesome as well.<br /> <a href="https://jet.com/product/detail/75146caec7db47a6a9f2fde6d17e9553?jcmp=pla:ggl:cwin_jd_home_garden_a3:household_supplies_household_cleaning_supplies_household_cleaning_products_a3_other:na:PLA_344687820_23657309940_pla-154593274140:na:na:na:2&#038;code=PLA15&#038;ds_c=cwin_jd_home_garden_a3&#038;ds_cid&#038;ds_ag=household_supplies_household_cleaning_supplies_household_cleaning_products_a3_other&#038;product_id=75146caec7db47a6a9f2fde6d17e9553&#038;product_partition_id=154593274140&#038;gclid=CKrj2M2A5M0CFQKTaQodT0cLtA&#038;gclsrc=aw.ds" rel="nofollow">https://jet.com/product/detail/75146caec7db47a6a9f2fde6d17e9553?jcmp=pla:ggl:cwin_jd_home_garden_a3:household_supplies_household_cleaning_supplies_household_cleaning_products_a3_other:na:PLA_344687820_23657309940_pla-154593274140:na:na:na:2&#038;code=PLA15&#038;ds_c=cwin_jd_home_garden_a3&#038;ds_cid&#038;ds_ag=household_supplies_household_cleaning_supplies_household_cleaning_products_a3_other&#038;product_id=75146caec7db47a6a9f2fde6d17e9553&#038;product_partition_id=154593274140&#038;gclid=CKrj2M2A5M0CFQKTaQodT0cLtA&#038;gclsrc=aw.ds</a> </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/washer-recommendations#post-2582999 Fri, 08 Jul 2016 08:42:09 +0000 MrsBrewer 2582999@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@SweetiePie: My mom just told me about these! I may have to go and get some! I have tried like letting bleach on a towel sit in the seal before, and that really didn't help.....so maybe the tide things will help!! Thanks for the suggestion! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/washer-recommendations#post-2582995 Fri, 08 Jul 2016 08:39:47 +0000 SweetiePie 2582995@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@MrsBrewer: Tide makes amazing Washing Machine Cleaner packs. They really work! But yeah, it continues to come back every few months. I just keep a bunch of them on hand.<br /> <a href="http://m.target.com/p/tide-high-efficiency-washing-machine-cleaner-5-count/-/A-14230069?ref=tgt_adv_XS000000&#038;AFID=google_pla_df&#038;CPNG=PLA_Grocery%2BEssentials%2BShopping&#038;adgroup=SC_Grocery&#038;LID=700000001170770pgs&#038;network=g&#038;device=m&#038;location=9004075&#038;gclid=CKTY2Jn_480CFQxahgodl8sMvQ&#038;gclsrc=aw.ds" rel="nofollow">http://m.target.com/p/tide-high-efficiency-washing-machine-cleaner-5-count/-/A-14230069?ref=tgt_adv_XS000000&#038;AFID=google_pla_df&#038;CPNG=PLA_Grocery%2BEssentials%2BShopping&#038;adgroup=SC_Grocery&#038;LID=700000001170770pgs&#038;network=g&#038;device=m&#038;location=9004075&#038;gclid=CKTY2Jn_480CFQxahgodl8sMvQ&#038;gclsrc=aw.ds</a></p> <p>@LemonJack: I just got this washing machine for our beach house rental when the old one broke. But we only had 3 weeks left on our lease (it was a full year lease) so I only used it for 2-3 weeks. But it was great for those couple of weeks! I loved it!<br /> <a href="http://m.homedepot.com/p/Maytag-Bravos-4-3-cu-ft-High-Efficiency-Top-Load-Washer-in-White-MVWX655DW/205594089" rel="nofollow">http://m.homedepot.com/p/Maytag-Bravos-4-3-cu-ft-High-Efficiency-Top-Load-Washer-in-White-MVWX655DW/205594089</a></p> <p>Oh and ETA: I think I agree with top loaders being the way to go. Front loaders look nice and everything, but I've been using both for the last year (front loader at our main home and top loader at our 2nd) and I much preferred the top loader! The old one only broke because it was 20+ years old and it was the first and only issue had with that machine. But over the years I've had issues with every front loader we've had (three different ones in three different apartments). </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/washer-recommendations#post-2582987 Fri, 08 Jul 2016 08:19:31 +0000 MrsBrewer 2582987@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>So I don't have specific brands, but I will say that I bought a front loading machine 3 years ago, and I loved it at first, but after about a year, I absolutely hate it...... I switch the loads as soon as the cycle is over, and I leave the door open to dry, and still I have disgusting mold/mildew in it. I've ran the "tub clean" cycle on a regular basis.....still gross though. I will never buy one again! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/washer-recommendations#post-2582936 Fri, 08 Jul 2016 06:31:26 +0000 looch 2582936@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I really like the delay feature on my washing machine...it's made all the difference in being able to do a load and have it completed when I am ready for it. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/washer-recommendations#post-2582905 Fri, 08 Jul 2016 00:57:15 +0000 lamariniere 2582905@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I've had front-loaders for years and never had issues with them. There are two feature I would be sure to look for. One is a quick wash cycle, somewhere between 15-20 minutes. Our machine (Siemans, mid-range price) has a 15 minute cycle that I use all the time for things that aren't really dirty like jeans or dresses that just need to be freshened up. The other is being able to change rotation speed. Ours goes from no spin cycle to 1400 rmp. I've been able to machine wash delicate things like wool and cashmere because I use my 15 minute cycle and set the spin cycle to either no spinning (for cashmere), or a low speed like 400 rmp just to get the water out and then hang dry. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/washer-recommendations#post-2582866 Thu, 07 Jul 2016 21:16:42 +0000 LemonJack 2582866@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We're looking to purchase a new washer and dryer, but are overwhelmed with the options. I was talking to someone who does appliance repairs and he said he will never own a front loader, so I've mostly been looking at top loaders. </p> <p>I'm looking for something mid-range, nothing super expensive. I don't need the Cadillac of machines. This will be in our basement, so out of sight and far enough away that noise isn't really an issue.</p> <p>If you have suggestions, please post them here. Tell me what you like/don't like about your washer! </p>