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We've needed a new washer for a few years. When the $ is finally available, there is usually something more pressing to spend it on (like air conditioning or heat).
My washer just doesn't spin enough of the water out of the clothing. My dryer takes 100+ minutes to dry some of the bulky items (towels, blankets, sweatshirts, etc.)
I've been told that a 2nd floor cannot tolerate the spin power of the new front loaders. Well, they've been out for a while and maybe they've made improvements so that 2nd floor laundry rooms can handle the spin cycle.
Does anyone have a front loader on the upper level?
Do you have any problems?
Are you happy with a front loader?
Does the spin cycle shake the house?
The price is still high and I don't want to be unhappy with a huge purchase.
Any input would be appreciated!
Thank you!
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Hi Kathy,
We bought a front loader in the past year. We keep it on our first floor so I can't help you with the question about having it on the upper level. I will tell you that I have been disappointed with my front loader. I've talked to friends and the repairman about my complaints and apparently, my frustrations are common to many with front loaders - although I'm sure there are also many happy front loader owners. If I don't take the wet laundered clothes out of the washer almost immediately, they begin to mildew. I even have to leave the door of the washer open all the time (repairman gave me this tip) when not in use so that mildew won't grow inside. I have had many, MANY a load come out smelling terrible. It has been really frustrating. So much so that I likely won't purchase a front loader again.
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I have experienced the same things Martha has mentioned with ours as well.
And the spin cycle shakes my house on the first floor. My dh stacked the washer and dryer so that has helped to weigh it down enough so it doesn't shake too much. But if the load is off balance at all, and I'm on the bed directly upstairs...it's like I stuck a quarter in the bed! Woohoo (sorry  ) I called the manufacturer about it when we first got it, they said that it should be installed on concrete. So we figured we did the best we could by putting it right next to the wall that is next to the garage...that's the best we could get.
Sorry I don't have first hand 2nd floor info for you...but I'd be worried up there with it.
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We have had a front loader on the second floor for 5 years now. It is sitting on a ceramic tile floor. We have not had any problems with the location or noise, however, I have four boys. Our home is not a quiet one. I am also very happy with the performance.
As far as the mildew problem, I suggest running a cycle with the hottest water and a lot of bleach. I have had this problem but was able to correct it immediately. I don't think this would be any different with another machine. My boys *always* close the door when they move things to the dryer, but just like in a laundromat it is better to leave it open to dry.
I think you will be very happy with your new washer. Remember not to overfill it even though it looks so big. I think halfway is the recommendation. Mine takes about 30 minutes, the dryer 30 to 45.
God Bless,
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Barb great to know you haven't had problems!!! There is hope then! Not that mine is moving anytime 
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We have a front loader on the second floor and it shakes the whole house. We had the washing machine before we moved to this house so we are stuck with the problem. The new machines might be better because mine is about six years old. I agree with the hot water and bleach to fix the mildew problem. All in all, it would be hard for me to go back to a top loader. The front loaders allow for much larger loads and the clothes are not as wet when the load is done so that means less dryer time.
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Our washer is made be ASKO and it is 8 years old. We have our front loader on the second floor and it doesn't shake the house. In fact, if the laundry room door is closed, we don't hear it at all.
I've heard of lots of people having the odor problem too but we have not experienced it.
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