I like getting my laundry done on Sunday, and it's low cost electricity on the weekends, to boot. I'm not seeking a solution to the washer cycle time, I picked up a washer that does the job in a half hour or so, I'm happy for the time being. I know to check out this issue if I decide to switch.
nancy
SWMBO does the laundry on Saturday while doing other things. Sunday is usually spent elsewhere, though sometimes we switch days. A used washer is often the best solution. We had one die a year before we were planning to move so we bought a $100 set and left it for the new owners and bought new after.
Before you buy new, check reliability reports. The front-loaders have been the pits; bearing problems.
Infusor
This was my reply from GE customer care. I do appreciate that they are looking into it, and so is Lowe's, but the first response from GE said that Lowe's specs were off and that they didn't believe that model came with a dispenser. I emailed the site, their (GE site where the specs are for this model) and received this response. It makes no sense at all to me. What does it mean?
"Hi, Ms.________ Yes, I see that it is listed as coming with a fabric softener dispenser on our site as well. The only trouble will be finding a model that is the same as this one but that truly does have a fabric softener dispenser so that we can send you the one that comes on that model. There are different part numbers for fabric softener dispensers, depending upon the model that they fit. The key will be to find a washer that uses the same agitator as your model but that has the dispenser rather than the agitator cap. If we can find that, then we'll know which dispenser to send you. Hopefully Research will be back to me within a day or so with the appropriate part number. But I'll let you know."
Infusor
Sounds like GE has their own people all confused, probably because they make the same machine for different retailers, but with different model numbers. Makes it harder to compare prices. This is an old shell game which I believe began back in the 1980s with audio manufacturers like Technics.
FWIW, I don't think "nutbob" is a "leftist nutjob". He's just a nutjob, period.
LMAO! Kanter finally admits that he's one of the clueless ones.
Of course I've known that for years.
Infusor
I don't know what it means. They may have changed model parts in mid-production. Example. A 1965 Ford Mustang my bride once had was "technically" a '65. On paper it was a '64.5, made mid-year in 1964.
Luckily, parts were easy to get...
Washers? Who knows..
Call it what you want. I personally like to have accurate information even if others deem it trivial . If I'm wrong, I appreciate a correction so I don't continue to propagate an untruth.
That may or may not be of interest to you. OTOH, if you wanted to visit the factory showroom, you'd really be PO'd when the plane landed and you were in Europe.
"keith" wrote
But what really matters is if you actually collect the judgment. Otherwise, just get a nice frame for it and hand it on the wall.
Nutbob is a nutjob, for sure. He sure seems to be left of sanity (or has left his sanity).
Infusor
It means you're getting the run-around. I doubt that you'll ever get an answer and if you call back you'll be put back on top of the queue. Thell them you want to speak to a manager and that you want the model you paid for, not some add-on part that you have to figure out how to install.
I don't see these types walking away from a judgment. They're not judgment proof and judges get pissed easily. It could even get fun.
Keep reading. He's started his twelve-step program.
Infusor
I will try to get at the essence. If I can sue the maker of a bad product that I bought from somebody other than the maker, could I also sue the maker of a bad component that made the product bad? And the maker of a bad subcomponent in the bad component?
On 9/21/2010 1:18 AM, Matt wrote: (snip)
In cases of actual injuries or damages (versus the mere inconvenience and
Infusor
If they can't find the right cup, I feel they owe you a new machine. The advertising clearly promised a softner dispenser.
Do you have one of those loud obnoxious "consumer advocate" guys on your local TV news?
Oh, brother!
Infusor
You are welcome to try.
Heh! You're mostly right.
In issues such as this, I don't have a dog in this fight.
I merely report. You decide.
On other issues, I firmly believe that adrenaline is good for people.
Good plan. Washers are really pretty sturdy devices and can be repaired - by someone who knows what to do - rather cheaply. That is, the thing that breaks is usually inexpensive.
So, instead of getting a problematic washer repaired, many opt for new. Some entrepreneurs scavenge these busted machines, make the repair, and sell them with a substantial guarantee - and for substantially less than their new counterparts.
I often see FREE washers and dryers on Craigslist.
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