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MsSissy
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Washing Machines
Ours just went, in the middle of a wash. So odd, since we weren't having any issues with it.
It's making a grinding sound and not spinning. BUT the water drained out and the dial moved like it was working without any issue
I was looking at the prices of new ones and I can not believe the prices  of the front load washers .
My mouth seriously went like this when I saw their prices.
Any suggestions on who has the best prices?
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Melimaup
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Re: Washing Machines
How about Best Buy, PC Richards or Sears??
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| Posted 6/26/08 3:28 PM |
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Erica48
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Re: Washing Machines
we just bought a new washer and dryer. . . we went with the frigidaire frontloaders and we shopped around a lot!! PC richards offered us the best price in the end!! but it really depends on what kinds of sales the stores are running.
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| Posted 6/26/08 3:34 PM |
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neener1211
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Re: Washing Machines
Can you see if it can be fixed first? Maybe it is a simple part that is broken?
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| Posted 6/26/08 3:54 PM |
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CaMacho
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Re: Washing Machines
I was just going to ask the same thing as neener... did you see if it can be fixed first?
If you want a new one, why not go with the top loader. I haven't heard great things about the front loaders and for the $$ it just wasn't worth it to us.
We got our Maytag top loader for a great deal at Sears!
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| Posted 6/26/08 4:23 PM |
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MsSissy
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Re: Washing Machines
Yeah the front loader is defintiely out of the question.
This may sound dumb, but how do I find out if it can be fixed? Do I just call the # on the machine?
The washer was given to us by an old friend who we don't see anymore, 4 yrs ago, who bought it but decided they didn't need it. I don't think it was brand new at the time, maybe rebuilt.
Message edited 6/26/2008 4:31:47 PM.
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| Posted 6/26/08 4:31 PM |
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neener1211
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Re: Washing Machines
Posted by Mssissy
This may sound dumb, but how do I find out if it can be fixed? Do I just call the # on the machine?
I would try that first...see who the manufacturer is and see if you can call someone in.
Then I would maybe call an appliance repair person, maybe someone on here has a suggestion.
I only said see if it can be repaired bc this happened with our dryer once, and it wound up being a $15 part and my dad installed it.
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| Posted 6/26/08 4:33 PM |
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MsSissy
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Re: Washing Machines
So I called Whirlpool and they looked up the model/serial #'s and the machine was mfg'd in 1995. $65 for a service call. Than if we want if fixed, buy the part through them, than another charge for them to come back to repair it.
Since it's 13 yrs old, I think it's time for a new one. 
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| Posted 6/26/08 5:20 PM |
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Acerone
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Re: Washing Machines
I have a copy of the Consumers Report top washing machines if you want to check it out. FM me your email address.
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| Posted 6/26/08 5:51 PM |
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HeatherRose
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Re: Washing Machines
I would wait it out till next weekend if at all possible, 4th of july sales are about to start next week and you will get a big discount if you wait
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| Posted 6/26/08 6:07 PM |
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MsSissy
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Re: Washing Machines
Posted by HeatherRose
I would wait it out till next weekend if at all possible, 4th of july sales are about to start next week and you will get a big discount if you wait
You're RIGHT! I didn't even think of that.
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| Posted 6/26/08 6:15 PM |
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MrsBlueSash
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Re: Washing Machines
I just bought a barely used, 4 month old one off craigslist.com for less than 1/2 the new price.
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| Posted 6/26/08 7:43 PM |
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MsSissy
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Re: Washing Machines
Posted by MrsBlueSash
I just bought a barely used, 4 month old one off craigslist.com for less than 1/2 the new price.
Something I didn't even think about, but would consider. Thanks!
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| Posted 6/26/08 8:52 PM |
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GoldenRod
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Re: Washing Machines
The problem sounds exactly what happened with our washing machine.... if you or DH is handy, you may want to just check out this simple part:
http://www.lifamilies.com/chat/topic.aspx?ID=295048
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| Posted 6/27/08 7:32 AM |
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sunnyplus3
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Re: Washing Machines
We always buy scratch & dent appliances.
My last washer has a dent on the side that you can't see & I paid about 65% off list. All of the big stores have scratch & dents & closeouts.
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TJLealand3
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Re: Washing Machines
Posted by KellyFG
We always buy scratch & dent appliances.
My last washer has a dent on the side that you can't see & I paid about 65% off list. All of the big stores have scratch & dents & closeouts.
Yep, and the PC Richards in Deer park has a ton of washers and dryers in thier store............. I paid less than half for a gas dryer.
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| Posted 6/27/08 7:54 AM |
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Erica
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Re: Washing Machines
I have heard the rule of thumb is if it's over 7 years old and will cost more than 1/2 of what a new washer will - you should look into a new one.
Ours just crapped out too in the middle of a cycle. we had to pull it out of the water! blech and bring it to my moms house.
I just got a new dryer from Tommy Fisher in E Northport and he will match other stores. He also charges less for delivery. Definitely worth it if you are in the neighborhood.
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| Posted 6/27/08 8:24 AM |
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MsSissy
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Re: Washing Machines
Posted by TJLealand3
Posted by KellyFG
We always buy scratch & dent appliances.
My last washer has a dent on the side that you can't see & I paid about 65% off list. All of the big stores have scratch & dents & closeouts.
Yep, and the PC Richards in Deer park has a ton of washers and dryers in thier store............. I paid less than half for a gas dryer.
We're headed there this weekend to see what they have
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| Posted 6/27/08 8:45 AM |
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babyfaith
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Re: Washing Machines
Go to PC Richards in Deer Park. They have a clearance section of appliances with minor cosmetic issues and floor models.
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SweetTooth
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Re: Washing Machines
Sears also has a scratch and dent store, I think its in W. Babylon. They had much bigger selection than the P.C Richard store.
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rkoenke
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Re: Washing Machines
Posted by SweetTooth
Sears also has a scratch and dent store, I think its in W. Babylon. They had much bigger selection than the P.C Richard store.
yeah next to kmart, right? i must remember this!
please let me know if you go there, can you use your sears card?
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SweetTooth
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Re: Washing Machines
Posted by rkoenke
Posted by SweetTooth
Sears also has a scratch and dent store, I think its in W. Babylon. They had much bigger selection than the P.C Richard store.
yeah next to kmart, right? i must remember this!
please let me know if you go there, can you use your sears card?
I don't remember if its next to Kmart, but I do know they take the Sears card!
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| Posted 6/27/08 3:50 PM |
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PotofLuck06
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Re: Washing Machines
We used Bets Buy - during an appliance sale. We purchased the Cabrio washer & dryer
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| Posted 6/27/08 6:31 PM |
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GoldenRod
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Re: Washing Machines
I stopped at the ReStore store in Ronkonkoma (Habitat for Humanity), and they had washing machines for under $100, and they all work. Used, of course, but it will definitely keep you in clean clothes until you can get a better one later on.
http://suffolkrestore.com/home
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