02-21-2014, 07:50 AM
Interesting how much trouble people are having.
I donÔt live in Puna, but I am less than 1/2 mile of open ground from the ocean, and things do rust outside.
I donÔt care much for stacked W/D, except I had the Maytag version at my last house (and it was outside on a covered porch), and come to think of it the board did go out. Great little machine though, front-loader.
I donÔt like top loaders because they rub and pull the clothes and linens and wear them out much sooner.
Recommended model -- my current house came with a set of LG TROMM models, and I am happy to say they are eight years old at this point and have NEVER required a single repair though I use them a lot. I hate to say that in case I jinx them. IÔm amazed the washer hasnÔt needed repair.
One option for a warranty is to get a home warranty that covers appliances. In fact I think there is one now that is for appliances only. For my Hilo house, I had not great appliance luck and used that warranty for the frig (new compressor), the dishwasher, the stove, and the washer/dryer. $50 or so flat fee for a service call and parts or replacement covered. I have it on my list to get coverage like that again.
I donÔt live in Puna, but I am less than 1/2 mile of open ground from the ocean, and things do rust outside.
I donÔt care much for stacked W/D, except I had the Maytag version at my last house (and it was outside on a covered porch), and come to think of it the board did go out. Great little machine though, front-loader.
I donÔt like top loaders because they rub and pull the clothes and linens and wear them out much sooner.
Recommended model -- my current house came with a set of LG TROMM models, and I am happy to say they are eight years old at this point and have NEVER required a single repair though I use them a lot. I hate to say that in case I jinx them. IÔm amazed the washer hasnÔt needed repair.
One option for a warranty is to get a home warranty that covers appliances. In fact I think there is one now that is for appliances only. For my Hilo house, I had not great appliance luck and used that warranty for the frig (new compressor), the dishwasher, the stove, and the washer/dryer. $50 or so flat fee for a service call and parts or replacement covered. I have it on my list to get coverage like that again.