recliner

I am not rich and I would like to keep this purchase under $1,000 but I can stretch out a little but not much.
Any advice would be helpful

recliner

Any suggestions for abnormally tall folks? :-)

The Department of Energy’s new standards for clothes washers and dishwashers, under new rules, clothes washers will use up to 35 percent less energy than currently required and dishwashers will use 14 percent less energy and 23 percent less water.

We have no idea how these new guidelines will affect the washers performance. Could be longer wash cycles or they may use more water jets. We just don't know yet how washer manufacturers are going to manage this new standard of water efficiency.

You may want to wait and see what Electrolux comes out with and see their washing performance ranks in a consumer magazine. Then either get one manufactured for 2012's water efficiency or one for 2013.

Have you checked your thread at aw.org?

Overall I like the machine. Clothes dry very fast because the spin cycle RPM is so high. However, it is rough. Jeans legs will knot. There is no delicate cycle on this model so I now use a mesh bag for things that could be damaged by the aggressive action.

After two years of using them, I can recommend them because:

1) Quality Products (Very Heavy & Tank like con-
struction.

2) Short washing cycles (50 minutes or less).

3) No repair issues.

4) Clean clothes, not knotted up, coming out the washer.

What's not to like?

Miele capacity is better than Asko and close or equal to Bosch. It's the quietest washer and the one that gives the user the most control. Despite unuseful names, each cycle provides a variation to make it suitable for a particular load of laundry. Way more cycles and refinements than the other brands -- no comparison on that. I was hoping for a cheat-sheet having been done by someone on all the cycles to be posted -- perhaps it will emerge. I was looking to speed up my learning curve but I can DIM.

I'm super happy with the pair. Both w&d have features the other brands don't. So far, I'm happier with this pair in every aspect. Hopefully time won't change that.

The dryer is as nuanced as the washer. I have a lot of techno clothing with elasticizers and cotton-wool blends. Until now I had to line dry these but this dryer handles them perfectly without overheating. It does an equally good job on my sheets, which are all 100% cotton and were getting cooked in the other dryers.

My delivery and install went perfectly and I'm feeling this was money very well spent. Big gain in terms of quality and ease of use for me.

While in Europe, we used various front load machines, the long wash cycles drove us insane. We did not want to pay for a pair of Lamborghini in our laundry room. We also did not have the needs to challenge our scientific aptitude trying to figure out options on some of washers and dryers on the market. We wanted speed, convenience, quality and durability. We picked Speed Queen for the simple design, price point, and track record.

So far we have washed bath room rugs, towels, blanket, jeans, knits, silk tops, sheets, cottons, wools and cashmere sweaters. Everything comes out fresh, clean, dry without much winkles; white is white, color and shape is the same as before each article goes into the washer.

We had concerns about washer's capacity, but so far we don't feel any shortage when comparing our SQ washer to previous washers of larger capacity. I knew SQ washer only provides two speeds and it could be a shortcoming, but after it washed knits, silks, wools, and cashmeres..etc. with "hand wash and delicate cycle" so nicely, I am totally happy without any reservation.

Hot water is of same temperature as from hot water line. When I think warm water is not warm enough for certain items, filling the washer at certain level, I would switch to "HOT" setting. I don't feel the needs of altering water inlets.

Before our purchase, I heard about complaints regarding the water level and watched You Tube. The delivery man said if we altered machines' set up it could result warranty being voided.

But so far I don't feel the needs to change water level set up. Occasionally I wait until washer is filled and then add laundry so that it would bump up the water level somewhat, but now I think maybe it is unnecessary. Everything comes out fresh and clean, why do I need to have more water? I should stop doing that.

The washer is stable, it never "walks" or "shakes" even once as our old machine did. It never lumps clothes in a big tangle mess as our old machine did. We did not change our laundry behaviors, so these positive changes should give credit to Speed Queen.

One thing needs to note is that our SQ washer is not as quiet as our other brand old washer. Is it because the tub is made of stainless steel instead of plastic so that it produces louder echoes and magnified by laundry room tile floor? I don't know. But the sound does not bother us at all especially we always close the door to the laundry room.

The dryer dries fast and has not shrunk any article. Things come out fluffy and wonderful. I like the side opening door that let me shovel dried laundry directly to laundry basket. It is the most quiet dryer we have ever owned.

I never understand some Americans' Anti-Government sentiments. IMO, lots of Americans do not know how good a government they have. In addition, aren’t we the ones who ultimately decide what government we should/could have?

I've been using front load washers for the past 26 years because they frankly clean better than traditional top load washers( in my experience ). Since I have a fairly large laundry room and am somewhat laundry obsessed, I began purchasing HE top loaders as they were introduced to compare them with the frontloaders I was using and loved.

I've had everything that's been available starting with the "Calypso", then the GE Harmony, Maytag Neptune TL,and the Kenmore Oasis. I didn't like any of these machines primarily due to poor cleaning and/or excessive wrinkling. I had almost given up on an HE top load machine when the LG Waveforce came out. The reviews were quite good so I "bit the bullet" this past July and bought the model with the heater. It does everything it's advertised to do. Huge capacity, clean clothes and minimal wrinkles.

It actually cleans as well as my AEG lavamat. So well in fact that I just sold the AEG to my Yardman.

I can't speak about the Samsung as I have not used that model but it looks similar to the LG's. The best advice I can give is read and reread your owners manual and follow it exactly.

The fill can be raised to all the way up. Here's a YT video for that procedure.

What is really ridiculous is that since the last set we bought in 1998 - choosing a washer and dryer really feels like it IS nearly rocket science. Give me something that will wash my clothes reliably and not have a gagillion rules or gadgets I don't need and I'm happy. $250 for a pedestal is absurd.

My sil has had her F&P set for about 6 years now with no complaints so we used that as a first hand review even though of course by now the models are different. I haven't found anyone that I know in real life that *loves* their front load - not that they hate it but more of a well, when the time comes we may or may not buy another FL.

This has turned out to be one of the most difficult decisions we've made in a while in the way of we bought a pair but we weren't really set on any one brand or type due to all of the differences (fl, tl, he, no he, agitator, no agitator, I give up) and reviews. In fact at the store when we finally made a decision it was quite lackluster. I figured it was as good as any, didn't feel great about it didn't feel bad about it. It's hard to get excited about a washer and dryer anyhow. It was $1,300 for the pair.

jdenyer-very informative and I didn't feel it was one sided toward either. I am hoping the basic warm wash will be enough to keep mold away and we don't have an on board heater. I rarely use hot but will - machine recommends a perm press cycle every 5th load whether you put clothes in it or not, with detergent of course.

Good luck irisjjs! I feel like it's a crap shoot myself and only time will tell how we did!

I bought the Speed Queen front loader + matching dryer 6 months ago. I should be still running this pair 10 years from now. A 45 minute wash cycle (tops) and I am done. Our clothes come out as clean as you would want since; A) the washer does not skimp on water like many others and B) the front loader has a true horizontal axis, not a tilted axis drum.

Enjoy your purchase stayhomemom.

The only thing is, I am hearing that the new agitator machines do not put in enough water either so it might not even be possible to get a good washing machine anymore, at least one that some of a certain age remember as being good and who remember the Maytag man really was lonely! Recently I realized that I dread doing laundry!! I don't mean to offend anyone who loves their machine it's just that this is my own personal experience.

I need to buy washing machine and dryer. I really want one with heater.
I have read many many posts on this forum and I learn a lot. But still need some help. I found a pair on creiglist Bosch Nexxt 500 Series Front Load Washer & Dryer with Pedestals. Model# WFMC330SUC for 1200$
Would you still buy Bosch even dough they are not made anymore? How long will they have parts for them? I understand that internal heater on this model kicks in on most of the cycles
Xxtra sanitary 170F (77C)
Temp boost 150F(66C) on regural and cotton
Hot 125F(52C)
Warm 95F (35C)
cold 60F(15C)

Or should I forget Bosch and buy something new with Sanitary cycle, and have at least one good cycle with decent temp for whites.
If thats the case which washer would you recomed LG! Samsung
I am so confused, please help me!!!

So I am in the market for a new machine and am doing a little preliminary research before hitting the stores. Would a kind soul or two here point me in the right direction?

My requirements are minimal, usually 2-3 loads a week.
- one in hot water for towels, socks etc.
- one in cold water for light items - sheets, blouses etc.
- one in cold water for dark clothing.

No diapers, and greasy or muddy items are very infrequent. The local laundromat will do big items like blankets or comforters.

That's it. Am a little intimidated by the descriptions of new washing machines. I don't need a ton of cycles or settings. Basically, I just want to dump the detergent and clothes in the washer and have them come out clean.

Simple is better. Anything beyond on/off, hot/cold and normal/delicate is probably unnecessary for me. Another must is build quality. Seeing smoke stream out from under the old washer's lid was pretty unsettling.

I think an old fashioned top loader would be the right fit but you folks are the experts.

My very preliminary research has turned up the entry level Speed Queen as a candidate. Any other recommendations, especially those that would be a bit less pricey, would be greatly appreciated.

Citrus come from 2 nureries in Fl, but since the ban is over, can't order more.

In the 90's, I was a regular Logee's Customer. Between 1999-2001 prices went up and pot/plant sizes down. I still have some of their plants bought in the mid-90's, but the later plants died. One citrus, a 2-4" seedling, died that week. Perhaps, those of you lucky enough to drive to their green house, I'd bet you'd find beautiful plants.

There are a few succulent nurseries I order from too, but don't know if anyone here is intereted in sux..Toni

A few places I shop.

Accentsforhomeandgarden

Almostedenplants

Ebay

Hirts

Absolutely Cactus

Mistletoe Cactus

TCterrariums

Shoal Creek Succulents

Jadepoint

Thistledown

Hope these help..Toni

Ebb, I’ll be glad to carve out a piece for you. What size would you like? There are a few small pups (6 by 6 inches or less) growing on it. That would be manageable for mailing. The larger mats will require a larger box.
Here's one of the small pups.

Also, depending on where you put it (I assume you have a greenhouse in zone 7) it may not like your chilly winters.

Rootdigger...I have a huge one that is about 15 years old. it is just too big to mount on a board. it's in a wire basket and puts out 'pups' I separate these as they get two or three leaves and a decent shield; and put those on the boards or cork or driftwood, or whatever. Sounds like your plant has a big root mass and you might throw it into shock if you try cutting away too much. I too make or buy wire baskets or cages, though i do mix some soil in with peat, put the root mound on and slightly into that and then mount on the driftwood or board, (or in the case of the big one) into a sphagnum lined (NOT Coco matting) basket. Fishing line works great just like nospice said or mounting.

billhigs....They love air circulation. Make sure you are allowing it to breath. We usually soak ours well a couple of times a week and let it drain and dry (but not parch). And don't over fertilize. Just a weak soak once in a while.

good luck.

As we finish the design phase, I want to be sure we've considered all the neat home features out there. I think about buying our last car which came with keyless entry - we thought it was unnecessary, but wife now finds it essential.

Like that (or an Apple product) I want our home to be full of "wow, someone thought about this" concepts, that are helpful. Emphasis on thoughtful, not neccesarily techy.

I've read the excellent recent discussion that had 7-8 links to "what you can't live without" and "big mistakes" and "2 yrs later - what would you do different/same", and am going more for the 1-2 things that reflect design thought and make their houses a home.

I'll go first, knock out the low-hanging fruit, and show what I'm thinking about:

1. Big Mudroom - everyone's opinion is different, but it will be off garage, have lockers, next to laundry, half bath. Yet to find a shoe storage option I like (hold 8 pairs per person, wife has boots, want them paired up and not in a basket, but also not staring at a wall of shoes.

2. Unique kitchen cabinetry: The list here could be huge and is very personal. Beyond spice racks/appliance garages/all lower cabinetry being drawers, we like: built-in towel holder to free up counter space; kitchen aid mixer stand mixer storage mechanism that brings it up (although we expect to take mixer off this, as using the mixer on high makes a vibrating racket on the mechanism); pots/pans slide-out drawers under our gas range-top (wife doesn't like hanging pots). Please share any novel kitchen storage ideas!

3. Counter-weighted pocket doors - pull right door open and left door opens the same amount as well. When we saw these in our builder's home, it was great - a not-obvious feature that, when you use it, immediately implies quality workmanship.

4. Shower ceiling light with built-in fan - looks great to hide fan entry; hopefully they work as well. And fan timer.

5. Closet door-jamb light switches. Clearly a "someone thought about this" feature. Didn't know about these until we saw them in a new home.

6. Kitchen island 5" mini-wall to hide kitchen mess. We have a 7'x13' island with farmhouse sink on one side and 6 stools on the other, and wanted to hide sink clutter. A 2-level island wasn't for us. So 6" beyond the sink we're putting up a 4" wide and 6" tall mini-wall that will run about 6 feet. Good ledge for flower vases and whatnot, can still talk to folks on stools, they have to crane to see what's in sink.

7. Master Bed Room switch to control the outdoor floods. Weird noise outside? Flip all the floods on.

8. Instant hot water. Ok, I cheated and this is techy, not so much design and more "what can't you live without." But an example of something we never thought we'd need until our current home came with it - now we love it as we're french press coffee/tea people.

9. Outdoor holiday light outlets. No more extension cords thru the garage/storm windows!

10. Outdoor grilling area gas and electric outlets - ok, I know, this is very basic and no-duh.

Cool but not for us:
1. Central vac with hide-a-hose and vacuum pans.
2. The lighting systems that have different schemes that let you light up different paths/turn everything off, etc.

Your turn, and thanks in advance!