Washer and Dryer at New House

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carouselsilver said:
If you buy a new washer and dryer, beware of the so called energy efficient models! We bought a brand new, glass lid top loading washer that looked big enough to wash a full sized comforter in. We soon began to realize that the clothes weren't getting clean, that the washer took nearly an hour to do a medium sized load of stuff, and often the laundry had dry spots on it, and didn't smell clean at all. It turned out that the washer wasn't filling up enough. An online search revealed that people were complaining about it, and there were Youtubes showing how to defeat the weight requirement by putting wet towels in with the wash, to fool the washer into filling up more. Even worse, the lid would lock in place so you couldn't rearrange the items if they got unbalanced.

So when we bought our new house, it came with a older washer and dryer, and I swear they work perfectly, and way better than the so called newer model. We sold our washer and stuck with the older model.
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Yes, Newer isn't always Better, especially when the Government is involved.
I got a new Speed Queen washer because it's a commercial, heavy-duty one, often used in apartments, condos & laundromats. When the water level stopped 6 inches from the top, I thought it was defective & spoke to the warranty Dept. They explained that Govt. mandates limited how much water can be used & the company was forced to change the design.
Luckily, I can hold in the "Reset" switch to fill it up to the top. But I have to do the same thing with the "Rinse" cycle.
 
fmdog44 said:
Did you have the place inspected by a certified inspector before you bought? You can't blame the seller when you are the one writing the check.
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Did you read my reply in message #5?


I got the model numbers when I went there today.

washer is Kenmore model 110.23832100
dryer is Kenmore 100.62202101

This is what the washer control looks like:

washer control.jpg
 
Do they still sell Kenmore in the US? Try a lighter weight load of permanent press clothes as a test. Don’t overload. If it’s still quite wet, discuss it with a repairman. There will be some sites that discuss the problem. Even if you can‘t fix it yourself, you’ll have knowledge. I still miss my Kenmore/Inglis machine. Love a top loader.
 
It is difficult to diagnose from 3000 miles away. My thought is if the clothes are still wet, the machine is not doing a spin cycle to extract most of the water. In that case it will take forever for the dryer to work.
So, the problem may just be in the washer.
 
Most DIY look for troubleshooting, with the make & model #.

For example the info Deb provided this with a video would be my 1st. to check out.


Kenmore Washer 110.23832100 (11023832100, 110 23832100) Spins slowly
Spins slowly is the 14th most common symptom for Kenmore 110.23832100 (11023832100, 110 23832100). It takes 15-30 minutes to fix on average. The instructions below from DIYers like you make the repair simple and easy. Many parts also have a video showing step-by-step how to fix the "Spins slowly" problem for Kenmore 110.23832100. So, if your 110.23832100 washer isn't spinning fast enough, slow spinning or spins very slow, the following info will help you identify the problem.
https://www.appliancepartspros.com/repair-help/kenmore-washer-11023832100-repair

Dryer would be the same approach.

What most do is check the dryer filter for lint. I like to go a little further. I have a leaf blower that produces 190mph blowing force. I disconnect the tube that goes from the dryer to the wall. Sealing the leaf blower nozzle I blow out the lint build up in the tube that goes to the outside of my house. 1st. time surprised me the amount that came out.
 
also check your dryer filter to see if it has become coated with the residue of dryer sheets. Hold it under the faucet and if the filter holds water, you know air isn't getting through. I was astounded when I first read that and tested mine......completely sealed up. A couple of times a year, I scrub mine with a cleaning brush, dish detergent and hot water. Works like a charm.
 
Wouldn’t it just be an electrical panel, not a fuse box, in a 25 year old house?

I’d still be tempted to look for a good handyman repair service unless there’s a very good sale on appliances.
 
Jules said:
Wouldn’t it just be an electrical panel, not a fuse box, in a 25 year old house?

I’d still be tempted to look for a good handyman repair service unless there’s a very good sale on appliances.
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It was just a thought not a diagnosis.

My home had circuit breakers but the 220 line had an additional fuse that resembled a shotgun shell.

It’s all just speculation until someone looks at it.
 
Sorry about that deb. Not everyone is on the up and up. When I put my house for sale, I disclosed everything. Things were small. I didn't want anyone coming at me for anything after the sale and I didn't want to not reveal anything either.
 
debodun said:
I'd be dubious about buying a used one. Nobody sells a good appliance.
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Not true... I just sold a perfect refrigerator and stove and washer just 2 weeks ago. Our Florida house came with 2 year old appliances, but, the wife liked her own front load washer, 3 drawer fridge, and double convection stove-oven, so, a quick trip to Arkansas and she had her stuff and others got a wonderful deal on used appliances. :)
 
debodun said:
I thought my trips to the laundromat would be over when I bought the new house. It has a Kenmore washer and dryer in the basement. I got around to using them today and all I can say is I am very disappointed. When I went to take the wash out of the washer, there wasn't any standing water in the tub, but the contents were wringing wet. After squeezing as much out as I could I put it in the dryer and set it on the max time and temp. An hour later when the dryer stopped, the clothes were as cold and wet as when I put them in. The previous owner did not disclose there was any problems with these appliances.
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Kenmore Washer 110.23832100 (11023832100, 110 23832100) Repair and Troubleshooting (appliancepartspros.com)
Enter the model # for the dryer as well for similar info.
 
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