Comments on: We’ve Come A Long Way! http://www.patchworktimes.com/2009/12/16/weve-come-a-long-way/ Sharing the Good Life Thu, 09 Feb 2012 16:50:34 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Mary http://www.patchworktimes.com/2009/12/16/weve-come-a-long-way/#comment-30157 Mary Thu, 17 Dec 2009 15:09:35 +0000 http://www.patchworktimes.com/?p=9543#comment-30157 I love the front loaders too but when we moved here to the townhouse and I needed to buy a new washer and dryer, I knew they wouldn't fit in my laundry closet so I got the HE set but top loading for the washer. I love the front loaders too but when we moved here to the townhouse and I needed to buy a new washer and dryer, I knew they wouldn’t fit in my laundry closet so I got the HE set but top loading for the washer.

]]> By: Penny http://www.patchworktimes.com/2009/12/16/weve-come-a-long-way/#comment-30126 Penny Thu, 17 Dec 2009 08:15:29 +0000 http://www.patchworktimes.com/?p=9543#comment-30126 We don't get top loaders over here unless we can buy an American make and they are so big, our little houses are not really made to accomodate them. So we nearly all use front loaders, although none of them come with those stands and they mostly fit directly under the work top in a run of kitchen cupboards. What are the stands for? Are they just to save you bending so much when loading in or out? Yes, you have to leave the door open to air dry the insides otherwise they start to smell musty, I usually wipe the door and seal dry once I have finished washing for the day. I also remove and wash the detergent dispenser drawer periodically as well otherwise this part goes particularly manky. My latest one is a Seimens and I love it, its got AA ratings for energy and water usage and isn't noisy, even when on final spin. So much better than my very first which was a secondhand twin tub. Did you ever have those in the States? We don’t get top loaders over here unless we can buy an American make and they are so big, our little houses are not really made to accomodate them. So we nearly all use front loaders, although none of them come with those stands and they mostly fit directly under the work top in a run of kitchen cupboards. What are the stands for? Are they just to save you bending so much when loading in or out? Yes, you have to leave the door open to air dry the insides otherwise they start to smell musty, I usually wipe the door and seal dry once I have finished washing for the day. I also remove and wash the detergent dispenser drawer periodically as well otherwise this part goes particularly manky. My latest one is a Seimens and I love it, its got AA ratings for energy and water usage and isn’t noisy, even when on final spin. So much better than my very first which was a secondhand twin tub. Did you ever have those in the States?

]]> By: Angie http://www.patchworktimes.com/2009/12/16/weve-come-a-long-way/#comment-30119 Angie Thu, 17 Dec 2009 00:33:06 +0000 http://www.patchworktimes.com/?p=9543#comment-30119 My daughter has the top of the line Bosch front loaders. Loves the dryer. But, it disappointed in the washer. She thinks it could use a bit more water in the machine, and the clothes would come out cleaner. So, she ends up using the more heavy duty cycle to get the clothes cleaner. My son and his wife have the top of the Whirlpool front loading duo. It cleans clothes better, but the washer vibrates quite a lot when it's in the spin cycle. They also have the "steam" setting on the dryer. It is sort of like ironing---without actually ironing. So, if you have some wrinkled fabric or batting or shirts---put it on "steam" and the wrinkles disappear. I would probably use that setting a lot to "fluff batting"! Me, I have an older Kenmore top loading top of the line washer and dryer. I'm keeping it forever. Love the washer. Dislike the dryer because the automatic sensor that tells the dryer the clothes are now dry located near the dryer door. So, the edge of the towel that swipes by the door sensor that is "dry" stops the dryer cycle. But, when you open the door and feel the load of supposedly dry clothes...they are still damp in the middle of the dryer. I just set the dryer to dry longer now. But, I really wish that sensor worked like it's advertised. That's all I know about washers and dryers. I am getting a new over the range microwave on Monday! Our 12 yr. old GE over the range started sparking and making strange noises this past week. I'm keeping my 27 yr. old GE gas range though. I can't seem to find anything nicer. It's pretty! If a range can be pretty. Lots of nice enamel. Chrome touches here and there. And best of all the oven temp is reliable and it's self cleaning! I like all your appliance reviews---I'm just waiting for you to get that perfect range! Maybe then I will get one if you yours is wonderful! My daughter has the top of the line Bosch front loaders. Loves the dryer. But, it disappointed in the washer. She thinks it could use a bit more water in the machine, and the clothes would come out cleaner. So, she ends up using the more heavy duty cycle to get the clothes cleaner.
My son and his wife have the top of the Whirlpool front loading duo. It cleans clothes better, but the washer vibrates quite a lot when it’s in the spin cycle. They also have the “steam” setting on the dryer. It is sort of like ironing—without actually ironing. So, if you have some wrinkled fabric or batting or shirts—put it on “steam” and the wrinkles disappear. I would probably use that setting a lot to “fluff batting”!
Me, I have an older Kenmore top loading top of the line washer and dryer. I’m keeping it forever. Love the washer. Dislike the dryer because the automatic sensor that tells the dryer the clothes are now dry located near the dryer door. So, the edge of the towel that swipes by the door sensor that is “dry” stops the dryer cycle. But, when you open the door and feel the load of supposedly dry clothes…they are still damp in the middle of the dryer. I just set the dryer to dry longer now. But, I really wish that sensor worked like it’s advertised. That’s all I know about washers and dryers. I am getting a new over the range microwave on Monday! Our 12 yr. old GE over the range started sparking and making strange noises this past week. I’m keeping my 27 yr. old GE gas range though. I can’t seem to find anything nicer. It’s pretty! If a range can be pretty. Lots of nice enamel. Chrome touches here and there. And best of all the oven temp is reliable and it’s self cleaning! I like all your appliance reviews—I’m just waiting for you to get that perfect range! Maybe then I will get one if you yours is wonderful!

]]> By: Bobbie http://www.patchworktimes.com/2009/12/16/weve-come-a-long-way/#comment-30115 Bobbie Wed, 16 Dec 2009 21:41:26 +0000 http://www.patchworktimes.com/?p=9543#comment-30115 UH-What about the dishwasher?? Did you get a little side tracked? Last Friday,Holly took me to Sears and we picked out and bought a new stove-NO--not a gas-DANG IT-BUT A VERY NICE ELECTRIC--I have always had coiled burners and was insting on that, because I heard you shouldn't use cast iron on the flat top and I use cast iron most every time I cook-but she persueded me you could use cast iron and I loved the stove, so-sold-Do any of you have any input on that? Oh this one has a warming oven in the botton drawer-(where I usually keep my cookie sheets and racks) my old one has that too and I do really like that feature. You can even raise bread in there. Hugs, Bobbie UH-What about the dishwasher?? Did you get a little side tracked?
Last Friday,Holly took me to Sears and we picked out and bought a new stove-NO–not a gas-DANG IT-BUT A VERY NICE ELECTRIC–I have always had coiled burners and was insting on that, because I heard you shouldn’t use cast iron on the flat top and I use cast iron most every time I cook-but she persueded me you could use cast iron and I loved the stove, so-sold-Do any of you have any input on that? Oh this one has a warming oven in the botton drawer-(where I usually keep my cookie sheets and racks) my old one has that too and I do really like that feature. You can even raise bread in there. Hugs, Bobbie

]]> By: Linda H http://www.patchworktimes.com/2009/12/16/weve-come-a-long-way/#comment-30112 Linda H Wed, 16 Dec 2009 21:19:47 +0000 http://www.patchworktimes.com/?p=9543#comment-30112 From about 1948 on, my mother had a good, sturdy front loading washer and dryer set. What she had before that, I don't remember. She loved those front loaders and no way would she have anything else from then on. Never any trouble with them. I've never thought about it, but it does seem that the washer door was always slightly ajar when not in use, and I remember seeing her wipe the moisture off that door when she finished the laundry. It doesn't seem like that should be such a terrible chore. Shoot! --I leave my top loader lid up because that machine can develop a sour smell if I don't. I would love to return to my Mom's Bendix front loader, but oh my how the times have changed $$-wise. I'll be satisfied with a good used washer of whatever type. Actually, a wringer washer with a set of tubs is a very efficient way to wash a lot of clothes quickly. When my first child was born, I had a wringer and a dryer! A line is a really handy appliance, too. From about 1948 on, my mother had a good, sturdy front loading washer and dryer set. What she had before that, I don’t remember. She loved those front loaders and no way would she have anything else from then on. Never any trouble with them. I’ve never thought about it, but it does seem that the washer door was always slightly ajar when not in use, and I remember seeing her wipe the moisture off that door when she finished the laundry. It doesn’t seem like that should be such a terrible chore. Shoot! –I leave my top loader lid up because that machine can develop a sour smell if I don’t.

I would love to return to my Mom’s Bendix front loader, but oh my how the times have changed $$-wise. I’ll be satisfied with a good used washer of whatever type. Actually, a wringer washer with a set of tubs is a very efficient way to wash a lot of clothes quickly. When my first child was born, I had a wringer and a dryer! A line is a really handy appliance, too.

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