Comments on: I kind of like laundry, now

By: Want Not » I feel like Goldilocks

Want Not » I feel like Goldilocks — Wed, 15 Jul 2009 15:51:14 +0000

[...] I wanted to give y’all a quick update on my appliance situation, because I’ve been meaning to tell you about something other than just my awesome new washer and dryer. [...]

By: Lucinda

Lucinda — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 15:31:11 +0000

Well Abbey wrote my same comment. I have LG too that I bought last summer. I found the mildew is definitely more of a problem this summer because it’s warmer. Also, don’t leave wet laundry in overnight. The smell is always worse when I do that.

By: mom, again

mom, again — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 06:03:41 +0000

Isa: I’ve had a front-loading HE washer for about 6 years now. I keep a quick-drying polyfiber towel* on the dryer to clean out the gasket at the end of every load or series of loads, then I leave it open for a while. Along with bleaching a load of whites once in a while, this has worked well for several years to keep it clean. Once in a while, I toss the towel into a towel load to keep IT clean.

*we got it at Trader Joe’s, I think you can find similiar ‘quick-dry’ towels at camping stores though.

By: Isa

Isa — Wed, 24 Jun 2009 22:57:50 +0000

My sister-in-law has a HE front-loader, and she says the salesperson showed her that the moisture/mildew comes from the rubber gasket on the body of the doorframe. Does that make any sense? She keeps a washcloth laid out on the edge of her laundry sink, and just runs it in the large accordion-looking part of the gasket after every load. That also seems to be where other scrunge (pet hair, lint, etc) accumulates. Not sure if your machines have the same type of gasket as hers, but it’s worth checking…

By: Binky

Binky — Wed, 24 Jun 2009 22:09:28 +0000

Ok, that does it. I’m inviting myself over to your house and bringing my laundry. (And lest you fear that I’m serious, don’t worry, I live clear on the other side of the country).

By: Abbey

Abbey — Wed, 24 Jun 2009 19:37:24 +0000

I have the LG front load versions like these and they are about a year old. I also have the “more dry” requirement to actually get things dry. Also, I have been doing the “tub clean” cycle once a month with bleach and all seems well. Some companies also sell little soap things for the tub itself, but so far I’m finding that the bleach works fine and have been using way less than a cup, just enough to fill the bleach compartment.

By: Dawn

Dawn — Wed, 24 Jun 2009 18:03:40 +0000

Summer–washing a load of bricks? I love it!! I may have to consider that myself. Even though I really don’t NEED a new set, but I WANT a set dearly. Hmmm, where to find some bricks…

By: Daisy

Daisy — Wed, 24 Jun 2009 17:50:52 +0000

Ooh, I envy you! Laundry isn’t fun (really) but new machines like these could make it feel that way. Sounds like they’re great quality!

By: Lenetta @ Nettacow

Lenetta @ Nettacow — Wed, 24 Jun 2009 16:55:54 +0000

Yeah, I leave my washer door open so it’ll dry out and I haven’t had any problems. If I had a closet like yours, Mir, I might be tempted to leave the door open for a few hours so I could leave the washer open and let it dry. I also try to remember to open up the soap drawer – it can get pretty damp in there, too.

Christina, you might consider renting a small U-Haul or equivalent – factor that into your prices. Or perhaps rent a pick-up? Let me welcome you to the middle of nowhere – it’s lovely out here, I promise. :>)

The 2-year-old still enjoys watching the washer, and we’ve had it for over a year!

By: Christina

Christina — Wed, 24 Jun 2009 15:47:24 +0000

Oh, I am so jealous! We will be buying a new washer and dryer very soon and I would love what you have! On top of it, we are moving to the middle of nowhere and most places won’t even deliver there, so it means our w/d options are severely limited.