Get a speed queen. Famous for being reliable because it’s a “dumb” machine (in a good way).

thatfrenchguy 6 hours ago | parent | next [-]

Destroys your clothes and is mega inefficient in exchange. You can buy better washers than LG washers that are modern.

jihadjihad 6 hours ago | parent | next [-]

Nah, maybe the TC-5 could be argued to be relatively inefficient and pretty aggressive on delicate stuff (and loud), but the TR-7 is both efficient and gentle on clothing while being quiet. Have had one for a while and love it. No machine is perfect but this feels pretty close.

	▲	bob1029 5 hours ago \| parent [-]
		The TC5 is fine by me. I've never had a washer that worked this well. The noise level is the last thing I'm worried about when a meaningful cycle completes within 30 minutes.

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AngryData 5 hours ago | parent | prev [-]

Does being "inefficient" really matter for a washing machine if you don't live in the desert? Its not like they go through 100+ of gallons of water or ridiculous amounts of electricity even in the worst possible case scenarios.

	▲	fc417fc802 3 hours ago \| parent [-]
		Actually old top loaders aren't so far off of that number. Maybe 40+ gallons per load. But still I'm inclined to agree with the general sentiment of not micro optimizing things in ways that make people's lives more difficult.

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frompdx 7 hours ago | parent | prev | next [-]

They are also very heavy duty compared to a normal washer and dryer, even a basic one. I've had mine since 2017 and they just work.

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adiabatichottub 7 hours ago | parent | prev [-]

It's only $1700! And would also last 30+ years, like a 1980s Maytag