07-31-2013, 08:01 PM
We had a Maytag Neptune front loader for a few years (bought a scratch & dent with full warranty) before selling the old house & moving... after a couple of years of Laudromat, decided to see about getting one here, found a scratch & dent one at Sears in Hilo 6 years ago....still working fine no rust...solid performance...but does have a computer panel..
We chose the Neptune initially as it was one of the lowest water users (we had a shallow private well) & very low energy...still like both of those features...
ADDED: didn't even THINK of this until doing the wash this morning: One of the biggest ways we have found to AVOID rust in the washing machine (this is from the midwest where our laundry room was in a muggy basement) ALWAYS wipe down the washer drum, door & all seals & leave the door open until the thing is dry....airing out the washer also keeps all the other things, like mold & mildew, at bay...
We chose the Neptune initially as it was one of the lowest water users (we had a shallow private well) & very low energy...still like both of those features...
ADDED: didn't even THINK of this until doing the wash this morning: One of the biggest ways we have found to AVOID rust in the washing machine (this is from the midwest where our laundry room was in a muggy basement) ALWAYS wipe down the washer drum, door & all seals & leave the door open until the thing is dry....airing out the washer also keeps all the other things, like mold & mildew, at bay...