10-08-2007, 08:57 AM
Go front load for sure ( I could make some jokes here but I won't since you all think I am so ladylike 
. I had a Maytag Neptune stacked unit which was a colassal waste of $2500. I bought it when they first came out and I think the price has decreased a lot since then. The dryer worked fine but we replaced the motherboard on the washer 7 times. I argued a lot with Maytag and pointed out how that guy sure wasn't lonely with working on our machine. They finally recalled those units but only gave you a small credit to another Maytag. I now have a Kenmore front load and pretty happy with the new set. Bob built a nice step for them so no bending over real low and room for shelves above.
The HE detergent is a little more expensive but remember that you do not use as much of it.
One drawback is the front load can get a little moldy inside. Just wipe it down everytime you finish and run a cup of bleach through it every month.
Atlanta/Pahoa
. I had a Maytag Neptune stacked unit which was a colassal waste of $2500. I bought it when they first came out and I think the price has decreased a lot since then. The dryer worked fine but we replaced the motherboard on the washer 7 times. I argued a lot with Maytag and pointed out how that guy sure wasn't lonely with working on our machine. They finally recalled those units but only gave you a small credit to another Maytag. I now have a Kenmore front load and pretty happy with the new set. Bob built a nice step for them so no bending over real low and room for shelves above. The HE detergent is a little more expensive but remember that you do not use as much of it.
One drawback is the front load can get a little moldy inside. Just wipe it down everytime you finish and run a cup of bleach through it every month.
Atlanta/Pahoa
Atlanta/Pahoa