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Posted: May 19, 2013 - 2:33pm

katzendogs wrote:

i used to buy a lot of used tires. I finally broke down and bought new. Same with appliances! {#Wink}

Who replaced you when YOU broke down?

Posted: May 19, 2013 - 2:30pm

katzendogs wrote:

i used to buy a lot of used tires. I finally broke down and bought new. Same with appliances! {#Wink}

If she can find a good small business that will supply support,I'd go that way.

Then again,until I had to start doing my parents laundry,I'd just put as much of my stuff of mixed colors in there as would fit.

Unfortunately,skid marks require bleach and I was cruelly forced to separate their whites. {#Lol}

Posted: May 19, 2013 - 2:18pm

bokey wrote:

I'd look for an older,high quality refurbished set with a guarantee from the seller.

i used to buy a lot of used tires. I finally broke down and bought new. Same with appliances! {#Wink}

Posted: May 19, 2013 - 2:09pm

2cats wrote:

I have had Kenmore in the past, and they were really good-made by Whirlpool. But, Whirlpool has now moved manufacturing to Mexico, so I am not so sure about them.

I'd look for an older,high quality refurbished set with a guarantee from the seller.

Posted: May 19, 2013 - 2:06pm

bokey wrote:

The Sears stuff my parents got ~40 years ago are still going strong,but Sears looks like they're in a death spiral and are probably cutting corners on quality to keep themselves above water.

I'd try to find a reputable used appliance place that want's your business and will provide support.

I have had Kenmore in the past, and they were really good-made by Whirlpool. But, Whirlpool has now moved manufacturing to Mexico, so I am not so sure about them.

Posted: May 19, 2013 - 2:03pm

2cats wrote:

We are in the market for a new washer and dryer. I have Amana now, which I don't really care for. Anyone have any suggestions?

The Sears stuff my parents got ~40 years ago are still going strong,but Sears looks like they're in a death spiral and are probably cutting corners on quality to keep themselves above water.

I'd try to find a reputable used appliance place that want's your business and will provide support.

Posted: May 19, 2013 - 1:55pm

2cats wrote:

We are in the market for a new washer and dryer. I have Amana now, which I don't really care for. Anyone have any suggestions?

My Mom just got a set on Thursday. She settled for GE, floor models from Home Depot. Emphasis on settle. We both had GE's before and swore them off, but ... Top loading washer. About $850 out the door for the pair. She went to the library and researched ratings, etc. LG and Samsung were the tops, but so damn expensive. The GE's weren't rated that high, but at 86 you're just hoping for 5 years.

No more Maytag for her or us. Her washer was a Maytag and she said never again. We got a Maytag washer about 6 years ago and the motor and timer went at about 4. Turns out it was an Amana model that Maytag rebranded when they bought Amana our repair guy told us. Still don't like the front loading washers. Still too many bugs, mainly with having to keep the door open at all times when not using to prevent mold. Our repair guy confirmed that as well.

Talk to repair people if possible and find out what they say. That would be your best shot. Good luck !
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Oh and do get the extended service plan on the washer. Don't worry about the dryer. The cost of the service plan is a good indicator of future reliablility.

Posted: May 19, 2013 - 1:50pm

buzz wrote:

would that be the Triskele Brand washer and dryer?

WoW!

Posted: May 19, 2013 - 1:48pm

A friend of mine has one of the Bosch all in one units and its cost him and his wife hundreds in repairs lately.

Posted: May 19, 2013 - 1:45pm

Red_Dragon wrote:

I like the kind that wash clothes and then dry them.

would that be the Triskele Brand washer and dryer?

Posted: May 19, 2013 - 1:42pm

2cats wrote:

We are in the market for a new washer and dryer. I have Amana now, which I don't really care for. Anyone have any suggestions?

I like the kind that wash clothes and then dries them.

Posted: May 19, 2013 - 1:38pm

I'm still using the super capacity Cesspool Whirlpool Washer & Dryer I bought at Circus City back in '93. In 20 years the dryer needed a belt once and the washer needed a transmission coupling (replaced myself for $25). So I can't complain and Stinky approves of the dryer.

Posted: May 19, 2013 - 1:33pm

2cats wrote:

We are in the market for a new washer and dryer. I have Amana now, which I don't really care for. Anyone have any suggestions?

we have a Bosch washer and dryer. about 3 years old. so far so good. they werent cheap.

Posted: May 19, 2013 - 1:21pm

We are in the market for a new washer and dryer. I have Amana now, which I don't really care for. Anyone have any suggestions?

Posted: May 17, 2013 - 11:43am

JrzyTmata wrote:

the 80s called. they want their chair back.

Hey I'm seeing a lot of neon clothing again, so maybe it's time for a comeback?

Last week was the 31st anniversary of the release of Duran Duran's Rio... I'm thinking about picking up a nice red suit...

Posted: May 17, 2013 - 11:40am

Red_Dragon wrote:

anyone use one of these?

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Posted: May 17, 2013 - 11:40am

Red_Dragon wrote:

anyone use one of these?

the 80s called. they want their chair back.

Posted: May 17, 2013 - 11:38am

Red_Dragon wrote:

anyone use one of these?

I had one a long time ago. I liked it. Now I use a ball a lot. I'm also about to get a standing work station and a nice cushy mat to stand on.

Posted: May 17, 2013 - 10:54am

anyone use one of these?

Posted: Apr 23, 2013 - 2:08pm

hippiechick wrote:

The company I work for just hired a new part time employee. His retail experience is about the same as mine was when I was hired, but it didn't take much prodding to find out that he was hired in a awhole $1 more than I make, even though he has absolutely no luggage experience. This doesn't surprise me because they are totally the kind of company that would pay a man more than a woman. According to law, this is against the law.

How do I approach the owner and successfully get him to increase my salary, without revealing what I know? Always something with this place {#Rolleyes}

You can ask for a raise. Point out how long you've been there, what you've accomplished, how dedicated you are. And then hope for the best.