Appliances Made to BREAK! What Should You Buy Built to LAST?

I've been asked hundreds of times "What appliance should I buy if I want it to last longer than what I already have?" Well, here you go. I decided to discuss this if you'd like to take 20 minutes to get some ideas.
DISCLAIMER: Everyone has different experiences with different brands and models. This list isn't exhaustive, nor perfect. I tried to list models that, in my OPINION are going to last longer than others, while not being unfathomably expensive like machines you'd only find at a laundromat that require hardmounts or really oddball requirements.
Models mentioned or referenced in the video that I'd buy if I needed new appliances. I am having trouble linking to most Appliance Connection products, so here are links through AJ Madison:
P.S. Cleaning your dryer vent and refrigerator condenser will increase your appliance's life span considerably! Consider buying a cleaning kit, too: bit.ly/3zQGFYK
Washing Machines:
Speed Queen TC5003 Set: bit.ly/3NB5PQw
Amana NTW4516FW: bit.ly/3lSvsRm
Maytag MVWP575GW: bit.ly/38QtHRM
LG WT7400CW (Impeller/Washplate): bit.ly/3lQe2o6
LG WT7005CV (Agitator): bit.ly/3NJSPbI
LG WM3400CW: bit.ly/3z11y4T
Speed Queen FF7008WN: bit.ly/38YFbCx
LG WKEX200HBA WashTower: bit.ly/38OuW3W
Dryers:
Amana NED4655EW: bit.ly/3lSvsRm
Speed Queen DC5003WE: bit.ly/3t3GLd8
LG DLE7000W: bit.ly/3NHHsAK
LG DLE3400W: bit.ly/3MYZkHo
Speed Queen DF7000WE: bit.ly/3lUunrW
Stoves (not that I called them out extensively):
GE JBS160DMWW: bit.ly/3PL0aJH
Frigidaire FCRE3052AS: bit.ly/3sYLzAr
Whirlpool WFE320M0JS: bit.ly/3LVvPVC
GE Gas JGBS30REKSS: bit.ly/3wU6jf6
Refrigerators:
Top-Mount
Frigidaire FFTR1835VW: bit.ly/3wWJxn8
GE GTS19KGNRWW: bit.ly/3x4AaSt
Side-by-Side
GE GSS25GMHES: bit.ly/3wWHWfE
Maytag MSS25N4MKZ: bit.ly/3wWHVIy
Whirlpool WRS321SDHZ: bit.ly/3wRHmQp
French Door / Bottom Mount Freezer
Bosch 800 Series B36CT80SNS: bit.ly/3lSdBd9
GE Cafe CWE23SP4MW2: bit.ly/3PPUkGO
Whirlpool WRF535SWHZ: bit.ly/38ZMt94
Whirlpool WRB322DMBM: bit.ly/3t6erXF
Dishwashers:
Bosch 500 Series: bit.ly/3agtrvt
Bosch 800 Series: bit.ly/3GsKmai
Frigidaire FFCD2418US: bit.ly/3wRKk7v
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Video Timeline:
Intro: 00:00
What Washing Machines to Buy or Avoid (Top Loaders): 02:04
Front Load Washers to Consider: 07:43
A Discussion About Dryers: 11:18
What's the Deal with Stoves: 13:00
Refrigerator Styles and Brands to AVOID: 15:06
Really Only One Brand to Discuss for Dishwashers 19:01

[@bensappliancesandjunk]

Many people asked about the teardown video, here it is! kzbin.info/www/bejne/hHnVgZauZd2efbc

[@78tag]

Do you go into how to access/read "error codes" in any of your videos? I'm thinking all the new, electronic brains in all of this stuff have a way for the tech's to easily determine the problems. Answer this one and I will subscribe for life.

[@bensappliancesandjunk]

@@78tag Oh yes, absolutely. I have at least a DOZEN of those videos, and literally just bought a Whirlpool Duet Front Load Washer to show how to access them and will shoot that video next week.

[@OldBastard-dj6er]

Kitchen Aide ?

[@robertfrost8452]

Do you have any Upright Freezer recommendations? How about for stand alone refrigerators (no incorporated freezer)?

[@bensappliancesandjunk]

@@robertfrost8452 GE > Frigidaire > Whirlpool > All the other basic off-brand clones

[@bopete6149]

You saved me. My 22 yr old GE refig broke and I didn’t have the money for a repair man or a new frig so I took to utube and WOW I took my freezer apart. Check the reset switches, compressor fan, inside the freezer panel and it was frozen up. I checked the defrost thermostat and found the culprit. I was able to defrost it and cleaned the coils. Bam it was up and running. But an hour or so it stopped again. So back to utube and I found how to reset the light switch’s that control the reset board by pushing it three times and it’s been running great now for two weeks while I await the defrost thermostat part. I was so proud of myself for fixing it. I’m a 60+ yr old single woman with no one to help me so I can’t thank you enough. I thank GOD for what you do and to find someone honest willing to help people is rare in this day and age. You have a follower for life now. Thank u so very much.

[@happyinparis]

I think you are amazing! I'm almost 65, a recent widow, and I struggle with repairs. I'm determined to learn so you are my inspiration!

[@ghoulbuster1]

Smarter than most that's for sure!

[@yonodc5705]

You should “thank” him 😉

[@grogu411]

@@yonodc5705 yeah she should suck his willy

[@solidus3168]

Its great to be able to fox your own stuff when somebody lends their expertise!!

[@BaltimoreAndOhioRR]

I'd love to see a teardown comparison of the old versus new! 👍

[@austinmerath9733]

Yes! Let us know what vintage appliances to look out for on the second-hand market 👀

[@undergrace_6.14]

Yes! Let's see a teardown comparison👍

[@jimmyzhao2673]

I bet we would see a lot of *plastic/nylon* gears in the new stuff vs. *steel* gears in the old models.

[@TheRogerdc]

@@jimmyzhao2673 If I had to guess, that would be part of it, but I would expect to see cost reductions like cheaper metals, less machining on parts (e. g. reducing the number of splines on mechanical connections), going to computer controls rather than robust mechanical ones.

[@chrisalyssa3460]

Like to see it as well

[@stevennevins6643]

My first washing machine was a Whirlpool bought in NY in 1976. Moved it to California in 1978. Shipped it to England in 1981, where it sat in a damp unseated garage for a year, then was converted to run on European current. Brought it back to Texas in 1984, then back to California, back to Texas, then Mississippi, finally back to Texas, where it finally died in 1998. Never had a service call on it.

[@LiberatedMind1]

Whirlpool which bought Maytag now makes terrible machines.

[@sirdewd2197]

How’d you convert it?

[@stevennevins6643]

@@sirdewd2197 A lot of military families shipped their US appliances to overseas assignments. Step-down converters were commonly used to enable them to work on European current.

[@taroman7100]

I believe it. I only bought Whirlpool.

[@BobbieJeanM]

Yep, they were made well back in the good old days. Not so much anymore.

[@geraldpolmateer3255]

A few years ago my wife and I sold our house. The buyers wanted the Maytag washer. At that time it was 32 years old and we had never had a problem. Recently we built a house and bought a Speed Queen. My wife said it is just like the older Maytag we had.

[@RoseKindred]

I have had almost no positive "major purchases" in the last decade. Even if the machine is designed and almost perfect the store or shippers can mishandle it or damage the internals. I've had more safety failures than mechanical failures. Meanwhile, I think my electric oven is from the '70s and only has 1 issue, a broken countdown timer for the small oven section.

[@neoasura]

Same here, I just downloaded all the parts lists and schematics for all my old appliances, parts are so easy to order and repair.

[@likeasparrowinthewildernes8333]

,,,,,,,,,,,,,, 2 Esdras 2: 31 -100 ;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;;,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,

[@Grimeaper]

Bonus points older stoves are easy to repair they have actual wires and not full of ribbon cables.

[@vincentlivoti4184]

Hi Ben: just joined your channel. How are Electrolux front load washer and dryers?

[@dale3404]

I bought a Bosch dishwasher and loved it until January 2022 when the pump had a problem. In May it was the heater. The repairman said it was one of two problems. One could be fixed for $400, and one couldn’t because the company no longer makes the part. So I’d be out a service call charge. Still washing dishes by hand. 😔 Speed Queen was recommended by a number of sites, and my daughter bought one when her less-than-three-year-old washer went out. So four years later and it’s still working and has cleaned diapers and kids many messes. That will be my go-to when I need to buy another washer.

[@coolbluelights]

We bought a fancy LG front loader washer dryer combo in like 2008ish. That thing lasted roughly 8 years and the suspension for the basket broke rendering it complete trash. I replaced it with a 1987 Kenmore top loader that a friend had gotten from a house purchase, which was left outside for a week. I got it home, cleaned it up and that thing is still chugging along today.

[@LL-gf2hs]

My Kenmore top loader is about 30+ years old. I had to replace the top sensor and of course the prongs that make the agitator go round, but that thing is a champ! I also have a craftsman mower that's over 20 years old. Those Sears brands were made to last, unfortunately Sears is gone.

[@fredziffle5219]

I gave our old appliances to a young couple years ago when we got (ugh) front loaders which we threw away! Garbage! We haven’t found any good washers or dryers. They are all less efficient.

[@SirSevy]

@@fredziffle5219 any washer dryer combo will not last. The heat is hard on the washer components

[@fredziffle5219]

@@SirSevy 👍thank you. I meant separate washer or dryer. Our front load washer was loaded with mold inside & the dryer took two 20 minute cycles to dry a light load of clothes. There was a video a couple years ago showing an actual moldy front loader taken apart to find the problem & it was just the way it was designed so there was no fix. We wanted to use less water of course since we’re in perpetual droughts here but our old machines worked better. We even put the new dryer in the garage so the duct would have a straight short run to exhaust but it didn’t make a difference, just easier to clean. I hope the manufacturers can bring back some good appliances the green regulations don’t work.

[@TrogdorBurnin8or]

The word from Yale Appliance is that all washer dryer combo (single-container) units will eventually, unavoidably, clog with wet lint. Top-bottom (two-container) units don't suffer this problem, but the combined reliability issues of two different machines joined at the hip are worse than either machine independently.

[@mototaco2132]

My family owned an appliance repair shop in late 80s, we hardly saw Maytag or Speed Queen washer/dryer. We saw may whirlpools, they were easy to repair, my guess is that most likely due to popularity. Looking back, it was sort of satisfying to clean out a dryer when in serviced in the shop, the lint that some customers let it accumulate was astounding

[@iguessso1866]

What set of stackable do you recommend me to buy? I just want this one for my vacation home and I’m trying to figure out which one would last better, I’m about electrolux? Or whirlpool? 😩 thanks I’m in the US

[@michaelfiguly1654]

Back in the day the machines will build better and were much simpler to work on, now they're made of plastic and parts snap and break easier, the computerized and much more complicated with many sensors. I've worked on quite a few machines myself and saw this first hand, so what you're saying is very true. This is a great post thanks for letting us all know what's happening

[@andrewbethea327]

That's a big reason I prefer old appliances over modern ones - simplicity and no sophisticated electronics.

[@stevewilson6193]

in my experience the old machines may work longer but do not clean as well or build up grime. ie they are far more labor intensive and require constant disassembly for manual cleaning. I agree that there is too much plastic in new machines and I wish there was a mentality of long term reliability or repairability, but I think the situation is more complicated than just "old ones last longer therefore they are better"

[@miowacity]

Look on the internet about your issue before calling repair. I knew the fan on my fridge needed a new upper fan, but called the repair guys cuz I didn't have time. They claimed the "computer" needed to be changed with the fan for $699. I found the service bulletin on it was easily able to determine the board was good. I ordered an OEM fan from Amazon which came next day and fixed it myself

[@briangpz]

Still using my Kenmore dryer that I believe is from the mid 1980's. My parents used it for close to ten years before they gave it to me. I just recently replaced the heating element, and about 7 years ago I had to replace the motor. The only other thing I've changed is the belt. I don't consider that too bad considering how old it is. The best part is how easy it is to service. All it really takes is a couple of nutdrivers, a phillips screwdriver, and a little know how. Parts are still readily available.

[@JohnThomas-lq5qp]

Wow you have a great run. When my kids were growing up think I replaced 4 dryer belts over a 20 year period. Had my first Sears washer almost 25 years. Only had to change a timer, tub snubber wire burnt off motor a few times and a water pump .

[@Jajalaatmaar]

Isnt it very powerhungry? Watching this video from Europe I'm really missing power consumption numbers.

[@jaydegelder2964]

briangpz, I believe he was only talking about washing machines. ( just saying. )

[@jaydegelder2964]

@@JohnThomas-lq5qp , yes it's too bad they went out of business. ( Sears )

[@booboo8577]

Same here Kenmore dryer bought in 1984. Still works great, and the only thing I have ever done for it is replace the belt one time.

[@ProfaneVestige]

I've been in the kitchen selling industry for roughly 4 years now and everything you said is not only a great insight on what I thought and told customers, but a great relief to hear from a repairman. Consider this a thank you and a new subscriber!

[@todddawson4489]

I've got old GE appliances (ca 1980), and I''m dreading replacing them. I really respect repairmen's advice-thanks for your valuable input.

[@fiily1]

Bosch dishwasher are truly #1. Our 16yo one had a logic board recall done for free as it stopped heating up, 20m later with a new logic board, it's working as new. Technician couldn't believe it was covered for being 16 yo unit, but I am happy with Bosch for stepping up to the plate with this recall.

[@alleyoop5185]

Bosch is best and longest lasting dish washer we ever owned! I’d pay a bit more again. They clean dishes awesome! Mine is at least 13 years old and never needed repair. ( knock on wood:)

[@taroman7100]

the Maytag of its time

[@robertwoody9032]

As an appliance salesman your videos have lead my customers to be very happy with their purchases. I use you as a refernce point when talking about their ROI when buying appliances. KEEP IT UP!

[@deejayimm]

I delivered appliances off and on from 2001 to 2014, I always recommended Speed Queen commercial washers and dryers to people who were looking for longevity and didn't buy in the the BS of features, usually after they had spent a crap-ton of money on some pretty garbage. Nice to see they are still making reliable units. It's so hard to trust any brand names nowadays.

[@francisjaniewski5990]

I bought a Speed Queen top loader 10 yrs ago,excellent service dealer was terrible. I bought and needed in a Saturday, I installed leveled 9 out 10 both ways,noisy drum. Dealer came out on Wednesday, leveled and re leveled charged $95.00. Said if I waited would have been free. ANDYS APPLIANCES. NEW CARLISLE, IN. STILL HAVE WASHER WORKS GOOD

[@308dad8]

It is hard to trust name brand appliances. Don’t recall the brand but my uncle bought a new upright freezer and it failed 3 times in the first year. First failure was the compressor, so he had to throw away the food in it 3 times the same year he bought it. A freezer is supposed to be an asset to the household, letting you stock up on perishables when they’re cheap and keeping them fresh until you want to use them. What’s being sold is garbage, not assets at all. It should be illegal to make such junk because even if they warranty it they don’t go replace all the expensive food that you lost every time their bad product failed you.

[@zachsheffee8458]

@@308dad8 I thought you said cheap food on sale.

[@JustAnotherConspiracyTheorist]

I bought my washer dryer when I bought my home in 1992. I still own both. I've never done anything to the dryer... the washing machine had a $10 heat sensor replaced about 10 years ago and I've had to replace the drain hose twice. Kenmore heavy duty scratch and dent from Sears. That thing is a beast.

[@308dad8]

@@zachsheffee8458 Yes you stock up while it’s on sale but you have to throw it out when the freezer breaks. You then have to buy all your food at the current price instead of waiting for it to be on sale. The food is more than what you paid for it, and a reasonable sized freezer can still have you throwing away over $1000 in food if you’re not wasting your freezer space with bread and boxes.

[@adamhebert5365]

As someone who enjoys tinkering but not replacing, this channel is awesome. I’ll also be planning out the appliances for my first house in a few years. Gonna be watching these videos for a long time.

[@andrewt.5567]

Just use whatever is in the house for a while. Wont want to spend that kind of money right after buying the house anyway, unless you are building or buying something that doesnt have any yet. Even then, consider used. I bought a nice high end GE washer drier set used and they worked great. You can buy used several times before you get to the cost of new.

[@NobodyUR]

Stay away from front load washers that do not have a removable access panel to the filter. Everything finds its way down there….even tube socks. I replaced the pump 3x times because to access the pump and filter you had to remove the door, the bellows , the control panel ( partially) Easily bought a second one in parts Whirlpool duo I believe. When it happened again I got the biggest stupidest sized top load you could fit in the house. So far no issues in 3 years but I’m expecting a pump due to iron rich well water. Weirdly enough the dryer that sold with that whirlpool had been my most reliable appliance

[@churchmythbusters1863]

Had an LG front loading pair for over ten years. Used them a lot. Not one problem. Washer spun out so tight the clothes were almost dry. Auto dry setting always worked well.

[@Accountdeactivated_1986]

As a renter in San Francisco for 31 years, I have always lived in places with old appliances. Often these appliances have been 20-30 years old. The stoves far older than that. And I can attest they last and work well. This year my husband and I are buying a condo with new appliances, meaning we will have to replace them ourselves when they break, and I am terrified. Thank you for making this video. It’s extremely helpful!

[@Accountdeactivated_1986]

@@jima3129SHAKING Thank you for being extremely literal

[@lilcricket4379]

terrified .... 🤖

[@largesizejellyfish3014]

The worst part is everything breaks at the same time. At least that's what it feels like.

[@EvilMaxWar]

I got all my appliances from the curb lol. My fridge is 70 years old an my dishwasher is a kitchen aid hobart from 1979. Just had to replace the drain valve. Found Nos original part on ebay.

[@generalawareness101]

@@jima3129 They should be terrified considering the repair costs on the damn things. Like cars almost where when they need a repair it can cost almost as much as a new one.

[@RobBates]

Subscribed! I'm so glad to meet a pro that actually shares my values when it comes to machines. I'm a computer programmer, and I HATE almost all computerized appliances. I love hearing which models minimize that usage and are analog machines.

[@charleslindsay3201]

computer chips have no reason to be in appliances

[@PYN111]

You’re a Lucky Duck!!

[@SyntaxSeed]

Same. I'm a dev too & I want my appliances to be as low-tech as possible.

[@ts3063]

Ha! Former computer programmer here. Recently replaced my dead (though

[@radioboys8986]

agree do not need or want a computer in my washing machine

[@baanjones5910]

We had a Maytag freezer for 45 years. It finally went down. I think it would have lasted longer if we kept up with the maintenance. Appreciate your review. 👍🏽👍🏽

[@richardxstroker]

I’m watching this video to gear up to buy a new washer and dryer. I have 10-12 years old LG front loaders, and they’re just starting to make a little noise, so I’m glad to hear you have good feedback on even new LG’s. 👌🏽

[@stephensams709]

I'm still using a 90 series Kenmore washer and dryer that I purchased new in 1990. Except for a few minor normal wear items that I repaired myself, they are still going strong. I dread having to buy something new : )

[@29orion1]

I have the same. I replaced the dryer motor once, and replaced the washer motor coupling twice. They are about $5 each and I keep a spare on hand. I will keep these going as long as I can. If I replace, I would get a Speed Queen. My 90's refrigerator is still going strong also.

[@ronbradshaw7404]

Well, i still use Kenmore's my mother bought in the 70's!!! all 4 pieces except the fridge...

[@stephensams709]

@@29orion1 I had to replace my motor coupling on the washer once as well and I have a spare incase it happens again. Of course I've had to replace the belt and a heating element on my dryer, but just minor things. My 90's Kenmore refrigerator is going strong as well. Thanks for the reply : )

[@stephensams709]

@@ronbradshaw7404 Outstanding! Things were really built back then.

[@frostyjim2633]

I'll bet everyone who knows you, hates you

[@chrisbosley7095]

Great comment about keeping the dryer ducts clean. I had a Whirlpool dryer from about 2005 that worked great for years. Moved to a new house in 2012 and it worked like crap on the first load. Took apart the dryer duct (which was only about 8 foot long) and pulled out gobs of lint. Once clean, it worked great again. In addition to being a fire hazard, a dirty dryer duct overworks your appliance and shortens its life. I pull the lint filter on every load and clean it like your advice as well.

[@rockyroad7345]

Had a friend who had 70K worth of damage to her house because of a fire triggered by a clogged vent duct. So important to keep clean.

[@bjbo72]

Wash the filter screen every 6 months

[@justaskin8523]

It has been said that 25% of all house fires are caused by clogged dryer ducts. I clean the screen after every load and I clean the ductwork (including the part that goes through the wall to the outside) every 12-18 months. If you have a large family, your interval should be closer to the 12 months.

[@kevinbell3194]

I would love to see a side by side tear down video between old vs new. Great idea.

[@c0rnd0g_19]

Totally agree with you thoughts on LG front-loaders. Had our last set for 15 years, only reason we is we moved and didn't have room for them! Minor maintenance, did have to replace the drum rollers on the dryer and while I was doing that I replaced the belt. Got a new LG set ~2 years ago and, so far, has been just as good as the old ones!

[@MulataLinda8]

Which LG washer do you have

[@teckfire9189]

Working at Best Buy for a few years, this video was very validating because it means I’ve been telling people all the right things when I was there. Thanks for the information!

[@claytoncourtney1309]

I fond this video because I ordered a Samsung 6300 today from Best Buy. I apparently did not talk to you. :)

[@obama7325]

@@claytoncourtney1309return it say it didnt fit or something lol

[@studentlogan]

yeah, as soon as he called out samsung i said," yeah this guy gets it" lol

[@acatismansbestfriend5719]

@@claytoncourtney1309 I just posted above, but my Samsung appliances have lasted for a long time. I think it has a lot to do with what people put into their washers. I wash king size comforters and never have issues.

[@claytoncourtney1309]

@@acatismansbestfriend5719 thank you.

[@aipo86t]

In the early 60’s my dad worked for GE and bought a GE washer and dryer. They lasted just past the warranty. He then bought a Maytag washer and dryer. Almost 60 years later my brother is still using them The ONLY repair was replacing a drive belt on the dryer a few years ago. They still work perfect and clean better than anything you can get today.

[@iwilfix9407]

Ge washers and dryers from the 60's to the mid 80's were very good. certainly not like those maytags, but still very reliable machines and the fastest spinner at the time

[@mikethompson3534]

My mom’s first washing machine lasted 30 years and still worked, the sheetmetal rusted out but still ran and her second machine is still working and is over 20 years old both machine’s were Maytags

[@sherynlepine6205]

Bought a Maytag Neptune front load washer and dryer in 2000. Have had two service calls for minor issues on the washer, no service calls for the dryer. They are both still working perfectly. I doubt that anything I buy in the future wiil perform as well.

[@diggernash1]

Speed Queen

[@arlenbell4376]

@@sherynlepine6205 The problem with the Neptune washer in the 90s was the stupid “wax motor” that locked the door during operation. It was an electrically heated cylinder that expanded when heated and contracted when the power was off to unlock the door. The control board ($200 item) had a poorly designed component that would eventually overheat and fail. At the time there was a person (in either Oregon or Washington - forgot which) who would repair the board with a higher capacity component for $25! I presume Maytag eventually did away with the wax motor lock.

[@joeyf504327]

I had a local repair shop tell me to always repair our matching Whirlpool Deuts from 2009. He said the vast majority or repair and parts are now for machines 2020 and newer. He said only replace them with Speed Queen. My grandparents still are rocking 1980s Hot Points

[@mra4107]

We've had a 220v Miele washer since the mid-90s and still works great and has had very little required maintenance. Clearly, buying a quality item from the beginning allows for decades of use.

[@kaasmeester5903]

I have a Miele from the same era. Had to replace the controller board (a €500 item), but the mechanic told me which €1 components to replace on it. Other than that it's a fantastic machine. You'll want to check if the shocks need replacing; mine had worn out and that is what caused the electronics to fail. It's an easy and cheap maintenance job. The mechanic also told me: the new Mieles aren't nearly as durable as the old ones.

[@BryanTorok]

I have a Kenmore washer and dryer set that is 33 years old. They were one or two steps down from the top of the line back then and pretty basic by today's standard. I've had to replace the igniter on the dryer twice. The washer has needed no repairs. We moved houses about 6 years ago and we considered just buying new machines at that time, but found almost all the new washing machines at that time were front loaders that got terrible reviews and they took 1.5 to 2.5 hours to wash a load. Yes, they are very water efficient but use a lot more electricity. My old Kenmore washer does a large load in 25 to 28 minutes. I don't care about water efficiency as much because we live on Lake Erie where water is cheap and plentiful. So, I'm going to keep using the old Kenmore machines as long as I can.

[@scourge8097]

I had a 25 year old Kenmore washer and dryer set and just replaced them with LG. These things are INCREDIBLE. The steamer machines function, the high speed cycle...the front load(which I'd always had)...they're just SOOOO much nicer. They do use less electricity(now, not sure about 7 years ago, but I have no reason not to believe you). Bought a 5.2 LG front loading Washer and a 8.0 cubic feet dryer. Got them at Home Depot on sale(they regularly go on sale)...and really, the wi-fi settings...which I NEVER thought I'd use, it's so convenient. I still have the Maytags, but they started to break down and then it was next to impossible to get the parts. I WAS pretty shook when I went and looked at price. It was like 1699 for the Washer and about the same for the dryer set, but for just regular clothes, I can use the high speed spin mode on it and it'll wash my clothes in 28 minutes(jeans, shirts, etc..). If I put something dirty in, I use the steam feature and it'll run for 2+ hours and really clean. I wouldn't have gotten one had mine not broken down. Now in my rental units, I use Speed Queen. They are the best. It's just so expensive to outfit them the ApplePay and a Credit Card reader.

[@hambone5718]

LOL... Sears, "Kenmore" IS Maytag made....

[@BryanTorok]

@@hambone5718 Over the years, decades in fact, the Kenmore brand was manufactured by several different companies for Sears. Maytag was one of those, but not the only one.

[@BryanTorok]

@@scourge8097 My comment about the high efficiency machine using more electricity is based on the fact that the 33 year old machine does a large load of clothes in about 25 to 28 minutes while the high efficiency (front load) machine uses less water, it is rated to do the same load in 90 (or more) minutes. So, the front load machine uses more energy by running longer.

[@scourge8097]

@@BryanTorok But it really doesn't use more electricity. For the same run-times, the newer washers use about 25% less electricity than the older ones(and that's comparing new now to just 10 years old, it's closer to 35+ pct going back 30 years). First of all, you need to compare just apples to apples. I can do the same load in 28 minutes that the Maytag can do in 28 minutes, but I use less water and the new LGs get the clothes MUCH cleaner...AND the kicker, the clothes in the new washer come out MUCH dryer and they're much less prone to shrinking. So all told, I'm running my dryer a fraction of the time. In addition to that, they just don't have the same features. The steam feature for heavily soiled clothes is much more efficient, and the delicate are far-far better on my new washer/dryer set. I've also replaced I think 10 old Maytag/Kennmore Washer and Dryers for the Speedqueens in different rental unites...and aside from being able to charge quite a bit more, it does make a noticable difference on the gas and electric bills(I always use the gas dryers except for a few Duplexes I've bought where it wasn't set up for gas and I was only going to own the house for a year or two so I didn't want to bother with it). I get people like the "Old school," design, but bottom line,you use less water, you use less energy, gas or electric, you use less fabric softer and detergent as it spreads it out(one of the reasons why it may take longer as it doesn't just fill up with water and then start spinning, it slowly feeds it in with the water to be more efficient. And when your older Maytag starts breaking down, you'll be waiting for 2-3 months for them to find a new part. I just had to re-reimburse some of my tenants as a 2005 Maytag took 4 trips out and then several weeks between service calls for them to find the right parts as they don't make them anymore...until they could finally fix it. Then eventually they just gave me a check for 550 for a new washer because they couldn't fix it and I had a Sears home Warranty for that particular place. So I think this is nostalgia more than practical. "Don't build 'em like they used to," type logic. Cost is THEE factor, but if you can swing it, these new LGs make every single aspect of your life easier. Quieter, less detergent(you also don't have to fill the detergent or put it in every time with the time release). The longer cycles are just that, they're longer, but your left with dryer, clearer clothes when you're done. AND-I can also put in my nicer, high end shirts on the steamer feature and do a quick spin and rinse and, hang them up and they look like they've been taken to a dry cleaners and that takes all of 24 minutes. I'll be keeping the Maytags, but only if my Dog gets sprayed by a skunk again and I'll have them in the basement out of site(also because I have an in-laws suite down there and...the less they're up by me, the better).

[@pat8988]

Before my house burned down two years ago, I was using a 65 year old Westinghouse refrigerator that worked just fine. It was manual defrost, but I had that down to a science. I appreciated the reliability.

[@dtklamf7457]

I had that same refrigerator. It was my aunt's 2nd fridge and I took it as a 2nd when she didn't need it anymore. It was Hurricane Sandy that got mine.

[@evilarchconservative2952]

Very much like the refrigerator in my first apartment.

[@trackerbacker]

Did the fire start in the kitchen?

[@pat8988]

@@trackerbacker No, it was a wildfire.

[@trackerbacker]

@@pat8988 sorry to hear that hope you were able to rebuild.

[@beckyg111]

When we bought appliances for our new house seven years ago, Speed Queen got me hooked because of their slogan (paraphrase) - "They don't build them like they used to -- but we do!" No fancy bells and whistles. Just does what it's supposed to do. Thanks for the validation! :) Also, I had to chuckle when I heard "Amana" pronounced "A - mahn -a". Amana products came from the Amana Colonies in Iowa. The pronunciation is just like it looks: A man a (short 'a'). And as long as this comment already is, I'm still using the Amana Radarange I bought in 1980. Digital controls were just hitting shelves and I stayed away from that. Thanks for a great video!

[@DerKirchenhocker]

I can verify the Bosch dishwasher recommendation. We had a Bosch that never gave us any problems but then we moved. Our next house had a whirlpool that didn’t work right. So we bought a nice new Maytag to match the fridge. It lasted a mere 3 years. This week I went to Home Depot and bought a Bosch again.

[@erossinema8797]

Maytag is not Maytag anymore. It's Whirlpool/Midea (their Asian parts manufacturer partner)

[@jblyon2]

I have a Whirlpool in my apartment that's coming up on 5 years old. It's the most basic model they sold at the time (I think it was $379 from big box stores). It still functions fine, but almost all the door screws are terribly rusty, and a spring has broken in the door so it won't stay up (unless latched) or lay flat without the rack wheeled out. It's definitely made to a price point. The scary part? Even the most expensive Whirlpool portfolio dishwashers (e.g. KitchenAid) share a TON of parts with this one. They just have better sound isolation. You're paying all that extra money and getting the same quality parts that they put in the $379 apartment special!

[@mattthompson9395]

Bosch dishwashers are definitely worth the money

[@unconventionalideas5683]

@@erossinema8797Whirlpool mostly doesn’t use Asian components anymore. It costs too much to send for them from the US, where it is cheaper to make appliances than China because of shipping costs.

[@gabew3744]

And dishwashers are fairly expensive to have installed compared to other appliances, better to not cheap out on this piece

[@8chicagotypewriter8]

Thank you. This is the best part of KZbin. I’m so sick of reviews from people that don’t deal with the item they are reviewing. I appreciate your insight from your experience. Looking forward to the new vs. old tear down!

[@kradwonders]

We’ve had a Maytag washer for 35 years and it’s still going strong with very few repairs. Our tech says keep fixing it until it costs it costs too much to fix as the new ones are no where as well made. We’ve also had a Bosch dish washer for 20 years and it has been repaired once for a broken plastic push switch.

[@drone_video9849]

Sounds like the same ones my parents still have also - was the one with the curved /wave top to make them look fancy.... They are still working perfect for them also; but they had those silly touch controls that are worn a little cosmetically, but the machines work perfectly.

[@johnnyv5995]

28 years for my Maytag washer & dryer. Paid $1045 all those years ago, and I TRULY got my $ worth. $300 total repairs since purchasing, and we abuse the washer to say the least(overloading it). If it ever goes, we'll go SpeedQueen. We also still have our Maytag Fridge & Electric smoothtop stove - both $0 in repairs - unreal.

[@robertschmalbach86]

My grandparents used the same top loader Maytag washer from when they had their house built in 1953 until sometime around 2002. Was replaced with a Whirlpool Calypso with water efficiency and no agitator. She hated it until her dying day. She felt the clothes were never really clean since they only appeared to get damp, not a good soak like the old one. When I got married in 2003 we bought one of the Kenmore stacked laundry centers. That lasted 17 years. Washer never had a problem, and the dryer's problem was the plastic bearing cradle at the back of the machine ran through all of its grease and wore into the plastic. What a racket that made. 99 cents for a new one, an hour's work and it ran fine again. Finally done in by a melted dryer control board. Had American Homeshield, they couldn't fix it so I ended up with a new GE stacked all-in-one for the cost of the service call. So far so good after two years!

[@cliffterrell4876]

That was before whirlpool bought Maytag. Not that good anymore

[@jochimbenschneider1915]

I agree. I own a 3 year old Speed Queen Commercial WD and no problems. It washes well. I own a Bosch 300 DW. It’s been very good. Will probably upgrade to a 500 soon and put the 300 in our nice rental home. And we have a 14 year old Jenn Air smoothtop stove and it works flawlessly to this day. Finally a 30” Maytag Wall oven and a Maytag bottom freezer fridge. No problems so far.

[@Herman-hr2ti]

I bought a LG 10kg frontload washer about 11 yrs ago. One little problem with the electric board that cost $68 to replace about 6yrs ago. Never any other issues and it's quiet and washes beautiful. I frequently use the steam wash. Love it so much I named him Greg. Good strong name for a good strong washer.

[@jimowen3764]

Thanks for being willing to share the knowledge you've learn with others, so they can avoid a big repair bill. I truly appreciate people like you who make videos.

[@jennymcdonough2095]

I bought a used Maytag in 1997 from an appliance store, it was about 5 years old at the time. I washed clothing for myself and 3 boys until 2012 When the motor literally fell out of the bottom. That machine lasted 20 years and I was actually in tears when it was taken out of the house.

[@mariantreber8055]

Yep. I bought a new Maytag washer in 1987 and a used Maytag dryer from an appliance store in 1987. They both worked for a family of 4...3 guys...for over 25 years . I loved them. Next buy was a pair from a yard sale, used. New stuff costs too much, now. I hope we bring back made in USA! My water heater didn't hold up long enough. Need to buy another. Sighhh

[@TheBlondePatriot]

I had bought a refurbished 80s kenmore washer dryer set in 2004 $225.00 for the pair 1 yr warranty but a 3 year warranty for $50 more! for a rental I lived in here in CT until I moved to Georgia in mid 2013, they were working fantastically through out time. I was heart broken that I couldnt fit them on the moving truck on our move down south. Once we found a rental down south I found a used appliance store and found the same exact set to use in our rental until we decided to move back north and again had to leave them behind. 😥 When I bought my house in 2016 the used store wasnt there anymore and I couldn't find kenmore again so I went with new whirlpool set.

[@VeeRonna]

Thanks so much for your review of washing machines. It made me feel much better when purchasing a new one. I really appreciated that your reviews were honest and I didn't feel like you were just pushing your affiliate links or sponsorships.

[@jessschneck3607]

We've actually been thrilled with our Frigidaire Induction cooktop (the kind you drop into the countertop). It seems to figure out pan size quite well and isn't super picky.

[@beatricealcaraz5799]

May I ask if you need special pots and pans for induction stove

[@tyroneswift4004]

10+ year appliance technician. 100% accurate information.

[@tinawhite9810]

Great advice! Also avoid all the bells & whistles. It’s just more stuff that can be expensive to repair.

[@Toody49]

I agree. And he is right about Samsung. My friend bought a washer and dryer about a year ago. A few weeks ago her Samsung dryer started to have issues. It would only shut off when she unplugged it or kept the door open. Since it still worked, she dried the clothes until the repair man could come. Well, that last time was the last time that she used it. She went to check her clothes, and found that the glass door of the dryer had shattered. It was out of warranty and would cost $700 to replace.

[@tinawhite9810]

@@Toody49 for that price better off just replace it with new dryer . There’s some for less that price vs repair it . I’d say do your homework first . Then look around.

[@tinawhite9810]

@@Toody49 I never would buy Samsung appliances. They build good tv,s ect as far as appliances go stay from the there appliances

[@essieboulton6738]

I retired my 30 yr old Frigidaire washer/dryer in November 2022. Both were very loud, but still working. Purchased a brand new Maytag washer and dryer the same month, with a 5 yr protection plan. On January 22, 2024, my dryer would not engage when "start" was pressed (Only 1year old). I contacted Lowes, and submitted a claim. The next day Lowes decided to refund the entire purchase price, instead of attempting to send a "service provider". I'm surprised, but ok with their decision. Only trepidation is purchasing the exact same, matching dryer. BTW, I thank God I found you on KZbin. You are a blessing to many.

[@jmaice83616]

I'm so glad I came across this channel! Really a good stuff and super informative. "They just don't make things like they used to."

[@SuperSnakePlissken]

My parents still have their Speed Queens (washer/dryer) that they bought when I was a kid in the late 1980s. My Dad told me he bought them directly from a friend who owned a laundry mat like your brother. They're still going to this day. So, of course when my wife and I bought our first washer and dryer in 2011 we bought the same brand. So far 11 years in and no problems.

[@todddimple4063]

Yes! Speed Queen is #1.

[@richliberati2692]

There is an appliance store in Pikeville,NC .They ONLY sell Speed Queen !

[@bruce-le-smith]

great feedback thanks!

[@ilovepink21bk]

Did you guys buy the commercial unit?

[@todddimple4063]

@@ilovepink21bk TC5000 Model. Very simple motherboard with old-school turn knobs. The only drawback that I have noticed is that the 'extra fill' button and 'start' button are both touch pads, instead of knobs. Other than that, I love the thing. Wish I would have bought a Speed Queen 15 years ago.

[@duncan3417]

Old school appliances were built much better. I had a second hand Maytag wringer washer. I used this machine for a very long time and it cleaned better than the modern automatics in my opinion, What I liked was that you are in control of the water level and how long the clothes agitate or soak. You could also reuse the wash water for a second load. There are still alot of these old ones around, which tells you how well they were built.

[@aleksandraz7477]

I would never reuse water for second load. It sounds gross

[@uselesscause6128]

@@aleksandraz7477 Depends on the soil amount and what was in the load. As long as you use hot water, maybe add some bleach or vinegar, the rinse cycle is using clean water. Diapers, gross. My kitchen rags, gross. However, I can see washing some light lingerie and having just slept in it, reusing that water. Maybe even my comforter or sheets since I wash them every week. It really is the same thing as people washing dishes in a sink. I do change out my water when it starts to look bad, but I don't change it for every dish. I wouldn't say "never." If water shortages keep happening. We will have to learn new and more efficient ways to do things.

[@duncan3417]

@@aleksandraz7477 You only reused water if the first load was not really dirty. If you washed white sheets, then you added a little more soap and bleach and washed your white towels, or white underwear. .

[@duncan3417]

You are so right. It all depends on the soil level. Light soil first then heavy. @@uselesscause6128

[@nighthawk8764]

I bought a Bosch dishwasher about three years ago. I love this machine, and it is very quiet. It is a SILENCE PLUS 48DB. It was comparably priced with any other brand that is as quiet.

[@victorsladkowski]

Just discovered this channel after searching for washer/dryers. Held my breath when you mentioned the one we ordered a few days ago and exhaled after you said the LG Washtower is “so far so good”. Space is at a premium where we live so we’re excited for this one

[@xcmskim4]

I have not seen any issues with the LG wash tower. They are really well built. I highly recommend it. The wash towers are all made in Korea.

[@robwasnj]

Hey Ben, i really appreciate these videos. We're holding on to our old appliances that range from the early 90's to mid mid 2000's. I've repaired my dishwasher, fridge, and dryer. The dryer is the newest and it's broken 3x whereas the old washing machine from the early 90's hasn't even broken! Our next washing machine will definitely be a speed queen... I'm a fan of simple top loaders, our old one works better than my parents fancy new front loaders. One of the pumps on my Bosch dishwasher is very noisy but the unit still works. Last repair I did on it was fixing the board, where the relay connects to the board for the water heater that connection was burned out... I re-soldered it and it's working better than ever, this was 3 years ago. I believe it's a common problem with Bosch, I see they do sell refurbed boards for 300 dollars and I'm guessing someone just fixed that bad joint like I did.

[@phil6012]

One thing to watch out for with Bosch dishwashers is the printing on the buttons. On some models, it wears off easily and is considered cosmetic and not covered under warranty. Take a picture of the buttons when you first get it, because it's not in the manual and trying to figure out the buttons is a pain when the print wears off.

[@ghoulbuster1]

You can slap clear tape on it to protect the paint.

[@TheSighphiguy]

@@ghoulbuster1 maybe clearcoat fingernail polish?

[@pxxxbxxx1981]

Friend of mine has had multiple repairs on her newish Bosch dishwasher. Detergent dispenser and heating.

[@frankthechemist]

@@pxxxbxxx1981 yep, quite a few problems with mine too, my next dishwasher will not be a Bosch

[@lexwaldez]

@@pxxxbxxx1981 We got a Bosch to replace an old GE unit that we liked a lot. We LOVE the Bosch. It's silent and we've never had a single issue. We do have to manually clean the screen/filter at the bottom each month after payday, but never had an issue. I think we've had it for three years or so? That's not a super long time, but I'd buy Bosch again. Little imrovements over the GE, the racks haven't broken or developed any rust, it's more quiet, and it seems to save a lot in the energy department. I'm actually going out to buy a new fridge to help cut the power bill a tiny bit again. This vid helped a lot. Sorry to hear people have had issues with their Bosch. I wonder what the failure rates are?

[@javad788]

Thank you for all your knowledge and willingness to share that knowledge! You really helped us navigate the good, the bad, and the ugly in the appliance world.

[@thecyclovert]

I have the Amana washer and dryer you showed (bought on ‘19) in this video and am relieved my frugality didn’t leave me with complete garbage. Thank you for the vote of confidence!

[@Warhammer820]

I have had my Amana washer and dryer since 2013. My wife and I didn’t have a lot of money when we got married and it was in our budget. Nearly 10 years to the date, still works fine and we have never had to pay for a repair on either one.

[@lisettalisetta9841]

Had a samsung front loader, lasted 4 years with just me using it once a week. Ordered a Miele but it was backordered 4 months. In the meantime I found a Maytag dependable care {one of the last original Maytags to be made!) at an estate sale for $75. I cancelled the Miele. This old Maytag is a beast! It cleaned out all the dirt that the Samsung never did. It takes on full hot water unlike most washers and I can choose the water level. This is the best washer I've ever had and I'm old - I've had many.

[@lisettalisetta9841]

@@deveneleven400 I did consider a speed queen, but went with the Miele because it was smaller and better looking since it was to be put in the kitchen .I also understand that the Miele does an excellent job cleaning clothes. I now have the old maytag but it's a keeper.

[@court2379]

Never understood the whole using less water for cleaning. Cleaning is a dilution process. The dirt gets mixed in the water and that sloshes around. The less water the greater the concentration of dirt in that water. Same with the rinse cycles. Also is the water really wasted? Unless you live in a coastal area, that drain water goes downstream where it gets used by someone else for irrigation, or seeps into the ground and gets pulled back up in someone's well. The old machines clean better because they use more water...

[@court2379]

@@deveneleven400 The engineering part of using less water is a distribution and flow issue. Getting the water moving thru the clothing all over. If the water doesn't flow effectively the dirt isn't washed out. In the high water usage washers it was easier to get that flow with the cloths being suspended in a pool of water. Low water washers have to splash the water thru it with greater mechanical action. Cycles generally have to be longer or the action more vigorous to get good coverage. No amount of engineering changes the dilution problem as it is just a physical limitation. Less water means higher concentration of dissolved and suspended "dirt". On the soap side though there is engineering it to get more dirt to stay in suspension and not redeposit it elsewhere. I would say the soap used has more effect on the ability to use less water than anything. Basically allowing the concentration to be higher and achieve the same results as a larger pool of less advanced soapy water. These statements somewhat contradict each other, but if you can create a soap that works better you would also use that soap in the larger amount of water and reduce concentrations leaving cleaner clothes (assuming it does cost far more). So we are back to more water equals cleaner, regardless.

[@ASSOpid]

@@court2379 I'm not an engineer or whatever review companies do the wash testing but the newer HF washer don't clean my clothes for shit. I'm in construction and my clothes get DIRTY. When I bought my new house they left a pair of LG front loaders. Used them for 2 weeks. Clothes still had dirt on them. Smelled and just weren't clean. Took 3 washes to finally get my jeans clean. Sold them and bought an old pair of Maytag's off of CL. The government will have to pry my old school washer out of my cold dying hands before I get another HF washing machine.

[@outinthesticks1035]

Had a Maytag , made in 1960 . Was still using it in 2010

[@MarkZickefoose]

The best person to ask what brands of anything last the best is the one that repairs them. I sold and serviced appliances for a locally-owned store for a number of years, and this video is an absolute 1 for 1 match for the recommendations I still make to people who ask. We weren't an LG dealer, but we almost never sold something that replaced an LG appliance, while shiny flashy Samsung stuff pushed hard by the big box stores led to lots of Speed Queen and Whirlpool sales for us three years later.

[@marclabelle4253]

I'm still repairing my 1980's era Jenn Aire dishwasher. Sadly the clockwork suffered a partial failure and that simply doesn't exist to replace any more :/ no dual cycle for me now.

[@RAndrewNeal]

The Samsungs have such a short lifespan that it means they make more money; that is, if anybody will every buy another one after they broke down so quickly or heard about how much they suck.

[@ralphbell1786]

Too many techs represent a company that prevents them from bad mouthing their brand. It's refreshing to hear one be a straight shooter .👌

[@normamcdonald8584]

Wow, I hit the appliance jackpot. When you moved to washing machines, you recommended LG top loader impeller. Just replaced my 20 year old Maytags with LG. I liked the Maytag but I was very space constricted and the LGs fit the best.

[@patmo131]

By the way, we has a Speed Queen set, sold to us by our next door neighbor who owned an appliance store. They were THE best major appliances we’ve ever had. The only reason we longer own them is because we moved and stupidly left them with the new owners and no longer know an appliance dealer to give us the “friends and family discount.”

[@dubasciver3234]

Yours is the first I’ve seen that actually talks about longevity. Consumer Reports is useless because it never addresses reliability. I bought a Speed Queen washer last year and it is awesome. Finally, a washer that is dependable. That is also why I own a Miele dishwasher; outstanding quality. German designed. German manufactured. No Chinese parts.

[@alhambra119]

I bought a Miele dishwasher 5 months ago. I am disappointed with its washing. Some dish comes out clean, but some dishes, bowl, and spoons come out dirty. I wonder if I should buy the extended warranty b/c I am afraid it may fail sooner than I expected.

[@dubasciver3234]

@@alhambra119 I’d contact Miele. That is highly unusual. I’ve had three of them over the course of my many moves and the dishes come out sparkling clean every time without fail. My water is hot, I use dishwasher tablets, and jet dry. Never an issue. Very odd. I’d ask for a replacement if it persists.

[@therunnerxj4551]

@@alhambra119 define "dirty"

[@michellekeyser8085]

Have you cleaned out the filter? Unlike “US” brands the filter must be cleaned manually. If it’s not cleaned out all the accumulated gunk keeps getting deposited back onto the dishes.

[@josephfolsom2030]

Miele, most vendors don’t sell their parts

[@donnabradshaw5200]

I used to care for a woman who had a 50 year old stove. A repairman came just to make sure everything was still doing good. After he got over the shock of what good shape it was in, he offered her $400 for it. She said that wouldn't be fair cause it only cost $50 when they bought it! So, speaking of appliances, I'd like to see you do a teardown video.

[@QuantumEffectResidue]

Actually that was a great price he offered her because get this; 50.00 back in 1971 is actually the same as 360.86 today. Se actually it was very fair. That stove held it's value all these years.

[@tocreatee3585]

LG, haier, Midea and samsung changed home appliance market. you are expected to buy new every 5 years. avoid these brands.

[@coffeebeforemascara]

@@tocreatee3585 It's like the fast fashion of appliances. This is not good for the planet!

[@RunninUpThatHillh]

My mom lives in a trailer..hers is about 35 years old. She dreads getting a crappy new one.

[@willsee1404]

Me too

[@angelitaalicia30]

Great Video. I am going to share this with my parents. Their 8yr old LG fridge just stopped working today and the warranty just ended at the top of this month. It is definitely a compressor issue. They just purchased a basic GE (no ice maker). Sometimes basic can be good!😅

[@kermitefrog64]

I definitely agree that the old machines lasted much longer. I had some old appliances for 30 years plus and some newer brands that lasted 5 or 6 years.

[@Amelia.A.T.]

Yup, that has been my experience, too. I bought a new washing machine about 5 years ago that has a 10 year warranty. It's a commercial Maytag top loader and I've been very pleased with it. Some of the washers that were way more expensive had one year warranties and no agitator. So glad I chose the one I did!

[@IosuamacaMhadaidh]

When I was still doing repar work, if a customer asked, I would always suggest a top loader washer, because the amount of mold that grows in the boot and the underside of the roof of the soap dispenser where the water comes in that I would consistently see among other things. I live in MO, and we have a lot of people here that want simplicity and the ability to service themselves, which for most average people Imo means a top load washer. EDIT: I know it's not good for the upsell, but I went to school to carry a tool bag, not a briefcase 😉😋

[@nutbastard]

Even here in sunny California, I've replaced a lot of boots. The LG ones are stupidly tight and I hate the spring clamps. The whirlpool style screw clamp is entirely superior, and lets you replace a boot without ripping the front off, and as we all know, minimizing disassembly is maybe the most important rule in appliance repair. People just don't realize (or don't like) that front loaders require more care. Gotta wipe down that boot and leave the door open so it can dry before mold can develop. People hate this because it's an extra step and a washer with its door open doesn't look slick, it looks lazy, even though it's what you're supposed to do.

[@johnatyoutube]

I had a maytag with that problem. I have a Samsung now. Repairs aside, it stays clean. I do 3 things. Run a load of whites in hot water with bleach, leave the door open, periodically clean the drain trap at the bottom of the machine which most people don't know about.

[@Strideo1]

Why would you recommend a top loader because of the amount of mold that grows in the boot? Wouldn't that be a bad thing?

[@nutbastard]

@@Strideo1 You misunderstand - top loaders don't have a boot, only front loaders do.

[@johnatyoutube]

@@Strideo1 I have mine stacked. I don't have space for side by side. Some folks also believe they clean better than top loaders and they're definitely gentler on clothes than top loaders with an agitator. Hope that helps.

[@christopherhuber2517]

Nice to have a service guy give his opinions on what he sees on his day to day work. Thanks for giving us your opinions based on your experience. Somerhing that is very hard to find nowadays

[@maryerb6062]

Amen amen AMEN!

[@strngenchantedgirl]

I love my LG fridge. It was the no 1 fridge model recommended by Consumer Reports when I bought it. I’ve had it for about 5 years and I’ve not had any problems so far.

[@ericscott3997]

This is a great roundup of home appliance reviews from someone with a solid knowledge base , That said bought Samsung Washer/dryer set back in 2012, and they've performed without issues ever since.

[@teresahalliday3680]

This video just came up on my feed. Lots of great info. We have a kenmore all in one washer/dryer. We got it 22yrs ago. We've had 2 minor repairs and our appliance guy said never get rid of it...they don't make them like that anymore. We also have a kenmore dishwasher that is 7 yrs old and works great. Our gas stove is a Kenmore (about 15 years old) as is our microwave vent hood about 7 yrs). All work great. Our refrigerator is a KitchenAid french door. It's 7 years old. It has the ice maker in the freezer and the water inside. Also approved by our appliance guy. My sister is looking for a washer/dry and is looking for used ones rather than new. This is a great video...Thank you!!

[@billrook6165]

My advise is, stay away from digital washers. Their circuitry are known to be susceptible to moisture, that will throw a trouble code, which shuts them down, with the tub lid locked. It will cost you a service call to reset them. Save yourself the problems and cost by buying a Speed Queen. Speed Queen is the only conventional washer on the market today.

[@MrGlenferd]

I bought a fancy matter fridge in 2000. Garbage. Lasted 2 and a half years untill the warranty expired. Ice maker melted down. Then fancy defrost timer failed twice then put in a generic one. Then later it quit cooling. Not a defrost problem. Scrapped it. Bought my friend Samsung washer and dryer. Have not been too bad. Washer drain pump failed once and was jammed twice after that when a little rag got sucked in. Otherwise good. Dryer idler bushing dried up and seized after a few years. New one lasted 6 months. Replaced it with one meant for a snow blower that has ball bearings. Noe it's good.

[@latenttweet]

Stay away from speed queen stacked washed dryers tho. Apparently they missed the mark on that one.

[@davidperry4013]

German appliances with digital controls have plastic casings with gaskets around the circuit boards to make them reliable. My parents currently have a Bosch washer from 2003 that had digital controls that never skipped a beat. The only time that it broke down is when I was a grade school kid and I put dawn soap in it instead of the cascade detergent and that was human error not just a simple rinse job by the technician. Bosch and Miele are great quality appliances that last. My parents have a 2012 Whirlpool HE washer with digital controls and it only had to be repaired because a few socks got caught between the inner and outer drums and broke the hall effect sensor, it was due to overloading the machine, not the machine itself. Whirlpools are a great value version of a speed queen in a good way. It will be replaced when it gets all rusty. When I get a house, I would get Viking, Subzero Wolf, Bosch, or Miele kitchen appliances or vintage appliances from the 1950s to 1970s.

[@13699111]

I bought a very costly LG dehumidifier freeze protection top of the line didn't last a year in my basement that never freeze's it can't be repaired digital control's junk .

[@drone_video9849]

@@davidperry4013 I have a 2007 Bosch with full touch controls along the top of the door so they are hidden when you close it; We use it a great deal, 3 to 4 times a day. Only ever had a pump go (didnt stop working just not enough pressure to wash) - it didn't even leak on the floor like normally when the pump fails as it has the water proof tub. $90 CAD for the pump and 30 min for a pro (60 min for me) to swap it and its been running again for the last 5 with the pump I replaced. I love the unit - The house I had before had a GE Profile Performance unit, 2 years into home ownership the flooded the kitchen with hardwood and it was $15k CAD in damage from the same pump failure.

[@SoCalPackerFan]

Would love to see a video on garage freezers. Upright vs chest and brands.

[@jasonsmith373]

Our Maytag MTC series washer has been excellent. The only part I've had to replace (once) is the fill valve, a $50 part that was only about a 20 minute process to replace.

[@mark98115]

One piece of advice I was given was to buy used Kenmore 100 series washers and dryers for my rental houses. A used appliance store owner said that they are built like a tank and last forever. He was not trying to sell me one. Just sharing his opinion.

[@dknowles60]

if i cant find a may tag built befor 2004 they are my 2nd choice as may tags last longer whirpool made the Kenmores the drict drive is one of the best

[@captainamericaamerica8090]

@@dknowles60 we bought two MAY TAGS" IN 2000! BOTH WERE GARBAGE. YOU NEED TO GO WAY BACK TO GET A GOOD MAYBE NOW" USED.

[@dknowles60]

@@captainamericaamerica8090 they must have not been made in Newton Ia the ones made in Newton Ia last the longest/ my newest May tag nat gas dryer made in newton Ia is still runing. have only replace 2 coils on the Nat gas valve parts cost 20 dollars

[@Cacowninja]

Did you buy some?

[@nevermind342]

Answer is insanely simple that I’m puzzled people don’t know it. It’s private companies actively engaging in planned obsolescence.

[@tjsynkral]

One thing to note on dishwashers - part of why the Bosch is great is that huge filter cleanout in the bottom. Cleaning gunk (& broken glass shards) out of my old Whirltag dishwasher involved taking the whole sump apart and it's not built to be disassembled more than a couple times. The other brands of dishwasher are starting to get these filter cleanouts in them too.

[@kamX-rz4uy]

I got tired of there always being something wrong with my Whirlpool dishwasher so I wanted to replace it with a Bosch. Unfortunately due to supply issues I had to settle for another Whirlpool. At least it has that easy filter cleanout in the bottom.

[@catzndolz61]

What's a Whirltag?

[@intrepidfox37]

@@catzndolz61 Whirlpool + Maytag. They merged.

[@uselesscause3178]

I ended up, rather reluctantly, with a Kitchenaid dishwasher. It was the only one with a stainless steel tub, it had the easy filter clean at the bottom and the ONLY one with a heating element. I went to two or three stores. It cost more than it should. I have informed the family this is probably the last dishwasher I will purchase. They aren't worth it anymore. Back to old school doing dishes once this dies.

[@steverzepecki500]

Hi Ben, we just bought a Speed Queen TC5003 set. Set up by R C Wiley. Haul out the 22.7 year old Maytag Install new hoses, new dryer vent hose, gas line hook up. Install new TC5003 set. $3221.00 Next is a Maytag frig, getting it in Friday, 25cuft, side by side. No ice maker. $1500.00 I watched both videos on these two appliances. Keep up the good work. If you lived in Las Vegas area, you could help me fix mine. 😃

[@spicytuna62]

My wife and I have a Whirlpool top load set and I've been thinking about getting a Speed Queen, specifically because if I ever went to a laundromat, that's all they were using. And many of their machines looked beat to crap and old as dirt, but the thing is....they were still in service.

[@Bajatrvlr]

I completely agree wholeheartedly about the front loading LG washer, they they seem to be bullet proof. I had mine 19 years before the hall sensor gave up the ghost. When I looked inside it seemed to be so well engineered, I was really impressed. It’s a very easy fix, and I was able to do it myself in about 20 minutes once I got the part… when the main bearing took a dump and I looked up the fix online I gave up and bought a new one. 21 years was a good long run and I didn’t have anyone to help me, otherwise I would have done the job myself.

[@DoremiFasolatido1979]

@@colbyrulesmydoggie4839 Except you will...because that's all there is, and the prices will only ever climb. 'Til it all goes completely sideways, anyway.

[@cynthiacole6140]

I agree! I've never had any problem with my LG washer or dryer and had them 7 years.

[@davidnobular9220]

@@colbyrulesmydoggie4839 LG Lousy Goods

[@mfhberg]

I bought an LG dishwasher recently, it is so quiet I can only hear it when I am standing at the sink and the water is draining. Only drawback is not having a food grinder.

[@TheFrenchPug]

I have a front load Maytag Neptune. Only design flaw is that the soap and water build up on the seal. I was able to put on a new seal and all is good. But it's already building up again 😞

[@TheDriftwoodlover]

The house I bought in 1999 had a KitchenAid washer that was 4 years old. It lasted until 2018 when some coins got stuck below the basket, I tried to fix and decided it wasn’t worth a repair call at that age. Sadly, they no longer made washers when I replaced it. My range is from 1957 when my house was built. So darn heavy I was told not to move it or it would destroy the Pergo floor.

[@FreightmareFTW]

Pick up your cross and follow Jesus! The world is quickly headed for destruction, and sooner or later you will have to sit at the judgement seat and give an account for your actions. Belief in messiah alone is not enough to grant you salvation - Matthew 7:21-23, John 3:3, John 3:36 (ESV is the best translation for John 3:36). Call on the name of Jesus and pray for Him to intervene in your life! - Revelation 3:20. Contemplate how the Roman Empire fulfilled the role of the beast from the sea in Revelation 13. Revelation 17 confirms that it is in fact Rome. From this we can conclude that A) Jesus is the Son of God and can predict the future or make it happen, B) The world leaders/nations/governments etc have been conspiring together for the last 3000+ years going back to Babylon and before, C) History as we know it is fake. You don't really need to speculate once you start a relationship with God tho. Can't get a response from God? Fasting can help increase your perception and prayer can help initiate events. God will ignore you if your prayer does not align with His purpose (James 4:3) or if you are approaching Him when "unclean" (Isaiah 1:15, Isaiah 59:2, Micah 3:4). Stop eating food sacrificed to idols (McDonald's, Wendy's etc) stop glorifying yourself on social media or making other images of yourself (Second Commandment), stop gossiping about other people, stop watching obscene content etc and you should get a response. Have a blessed day!

[@gutcassidy]

This is really helpful. I’m in The UK but the universal engineer’s fundamentals and brand-specific and insightful comments really help making an informed decision. Cheers.

[@janeflip1]

Had a Maytag washer that lasted 48 years! Bought it used for $35 in 1974. Easy to repair, replaced rubber seals over the years but it kept on going.

[@billyshears2032]

they make them to be energy compliant aka shitttayyy

[@dannydaw59]

Is that a dishwasher or clothes washer? Anyways the old stuff used more water but did a better job.

[@dknowles60]

@@hammypie no its the fed gov

[@dknowles60]

@@hammypie read history if reading is not to hard for you

[@utubepunk]

@@dknowles60 Or you just say exactly what it is you mean instead of vague gesturing. 🤷🏽‍♂️

[@dagwood1327]

Just bought speed queen washer. $1700. 7 yr warranty. The salesman said they are built to last 25 yrs. I’m 65. I hope this is my last washer. It is great. It has a soak setting that doesn’t drain your tub until it is supposed to. Great video.

[@louisp7985]

God bless you! you made me laugh so hard sir!

[@garthg.6150]

I just put $400 into my 5 year old Maytag washing machine. The technician said the brand to buy right now is speed queen. He said he rarely ever works on them.😊

[@nanaobx]

I've heard they are really good machines. Wanted a set really bad, but when we built our retirement home we were able to use a discount program through Lowe's that saved us several thousand dollars. Lowe's had a Maytag washer/ dryer that was an excellent deal. That was 4 years ago. Our fridge is Samsung and icemaker froze up a week ago. They just don't make 'em like they used to.

[@heftyjay1]

Just came across this video today. I am building a new home in Canada and will need new appliances! Perfect timing. I like simple as well...and no dishwasher! Cheers Ben! Happy 2023 from Winnipeg!

[@alorastewart7091]

I'm so pleased with myself. I was just picking out dream appliances a couple days ago ( were getting ready to build my dream house so I figured might as well get dream appliances to go with) and all of the appliances I chose were in your recommended ones except for the fridge I picked has the ice maker in the fridge unit so I'll have to rethink that one. I looked at a Bosch but I didn't like how it looked on the outside. That being said I'm definitely more inclined to choose functionality over looks.

[@peterparker9286]

Hope you didnt get that ice maker in the fridge because they no good. I have had LG for over ten years stackable wshr and dryer front loaders "electric" no problems. LG has a ten year warranty.... Good luck Friend.

[@alorastewart7091]

@Peter Parker I'm like a year away from buying any appliances so I've got time to really nail down what I want I don't plan on buying one with the ice maker in the fridge compartment I just haven't decided on what I'll get instead.

[@peterparker9286]

@@alorastewart7091 Right on. The sad thing is there pretty much all the same and its a luck of the draw. Unless you go top $. I guess its what kind of warrenty for the $. Good Luck

[@csx4402]

Thank you for taking the time to put something like this together. Shopping for an Applicance now days is not easy.

[@gregorybeemer428]

I sell all of these appliance (except Speed Queen) for a major big box.....I agree with literally everything said in this video. Also,.....get the extended warranty. 1yr though a manufacturer speaks volumes to how they all view their own products.

[@whiskeykilmer1866]

Really? Extended warranties? Yeah, you are definitely a salesman.

[@joenewman6494]

Yes he is want that scam money

[@richardbrant5728]

We got a Best Buy extended warranty on a fridge over 15 years ago. We are on our third fridge they've given us. We upgrade a little each time and get the extended warranty.

[@GameOn82]

Here in Europe, most countries have a mandatory 2 yr warranty an all products, but most manufacturers offer 5-7 yr on appliances... and up to 20 years on inverter motors now

[@TenebrusI07]

@@richardbrant5728 After having to work in that hellhole, the appliance warranty is one of the few redeeming factors. Three repairs then a full replacement for a few hundred bucks.

[@bethanyday8518]

Best vid I’ve seen to help guide the right washer dryer selection! Thank you!!!!!

[@WillN2Go1]

The machine that made Maytag's reputation is the Model 54 from 1954. We had one until 1985 when we moved to a new house. I'm sure that machine is still somewhere still working. The newer one that came with our new house we replaced about 7 years later. The Model 54 had a thrust bearing seal that was leaking - for years - so there was a puddle of oil on the floor underneath. The repairman who came and replaced the control dial said it would take a few hours to tear it down and fix it, nothing bad would happen if we just waited for the bearing to fail, but likely the machine would continue to run just like it is for many more years .

[@karenbomelyn1021]

I purchased a basic dryer from Sears over 35 years ago and it still works!

[@mikecon21]

Good for you. Run it in our face why don’t you 😂 jk. They just don’t make it them like that anymore. Govt regulations

[@tmiles9747]

Miss Sears 🥹

[@randyderksen4358]

Hey Ben - just wanted to share my experience. We bought a set of Inglis/Whirlpool heavy duty washer & dryer 21 years ago. Raised our family on these - never had to do anything to them until this year! Just did some basic stuff to replace a belt and rollers for the dryer. Can't say enough about these old tanks! highly recommend the old ones over new for sure.

[@BuggsOgden]

Very true. Those old Kenmore/Whirlpool upright washers seemed to last forever, especially if you had soft water. They sure don't make em like that anymore!

[@mike289homebuilt5]

my Moms whirlpool lasted 24 year then you had to spin cycle twice the clutch slips. My machine lasted 15yrs and did the same thing but being newer started eating Motor trans couplers. I bought a older GE and put a New tub and new transmission 10 years ago works great

[@labradoodle5097]

I have a Maytag 2000 washer and dryer set, purchased in 2000. I have done very little service on them and they still run great.

[@tstorkify]

I spent weeks researching a washer and dryer, I knew speed queen was everyone's number 1 choice, but what really helped was when you mentioned that I can buy a cheap no frills Amana dryer. So, i was able to get my speed queen and a dryer for under 2k. that is only a couple hundred dollars more than the cheap crappy whirlpool with a plastic bottom and gimmicky removable agitator.

[@charlenen.276]

You sound just like me! I bought the SQ washer and I’ve been researching dryers for months. How is the Amanda dryer holding up? Do you know which model you have?

[@vaskyappliance6144]

Been in the business for 35 years & I agree 100% with your recommendations. I question the Bosch refrigerator though, I've worked on a few (minor problems), but they appear to be made by or at least based on the LG, but I don't know for sure. The Fisher and Paykel dishwasher is amazingly reliable. Good video, thank for sharing!

[@andrewmandywilsontatham49]

We're in NZ, home of F&P. So many people have the dish drawer F&P's it's not funny. They are good, mum's is breaking down a bit now, but tends to be the drawer sensors and a minor fix. A single drawer is great for smaller households.

[@Schnittertm1]

I'd find it unlikely that Bosch would base their refigerators on LG technology. Bosch, through BSH and their connection with Siemens, trace their development and production of household appliance back to at least the early 1900's, a time when LG wasn't even a blip on the radar. Therefore, I believe it more likely that LG at one point bought a license off of Bosch, rather than the other way around, which might explain any similarities.

[@debeeriz]

@@andrewmandywilsontatham49 hardly any appliances made by them in nz now, its mainly healthcare products

[@petenrita]

Fantastic video. One request you may have already addressed: can you do a video or videos on units design to fail but with a relatively low cost swap out of parts, the unit can last? Like swapping out crap metal bolts for solid brass, etc. I would imagine some units are actually pretty solid save for cheap small things that fail early. I guess these would be the ideal flips, like finding a house with good bones. Thx!!

[@Brian_P]

Ive got a kenmore washer dryer set from around 2011. Top load washer and ive been extremely pleased with them. Knock on wood.. never needed a repair.

[@SpiritQD]

I had a Bosch dishwasher and my friends currently have one and we both have the same complaint: They don't clean very well. I'm surprised to see them recommended. I appreciate all of the info--it's all in line with other videos from other techs.

[@throdown117]

Don’t use liquid soap, use the pods. They seem to clean better from my experience.

[@livingaboard]

you are either loading it wrong or using the wrong soap or have a dirty filter or cleaning off all your dishes before putting them in the dishwasher. Hardwater can cause issues as well.

[@sallymiller1359]

I miss American made appliances that lasted a lifetime. My Mom's Maytag lasted 40 years and living in a rental now, we just replaced great fridge circa 1977 and still have our Whirlpool washer dryer from the same era. Most people I know are already on their third or fourt set of appliances since we farmed out our industry to China, pure crap. Thank you for this very helpful video. Made me nostalgic.

[@reiverdaemon]

Has nothing to do with China. It's the companies chasing the $$$ at every conceivable point and DESIGNING cheap parts.

[@sallymiller1359]

@@reiverdaemon That's a given, China makes crap for them to profit

[@Messymy]

Just like everything else, marketers are paid to convince the gullible that they need that shiny, new, modern version. Whether is is appliances, cars, home decor (painting everything gray or white?), there is someone with an agenda often the sucking of money out of your pocket.

[@judycampbell842]

CHINA CRAP. CHINA CRAP. CHINA CRAP. Why don't people get it???

[@sallymiller1359]

@@judycampbell842 EXACTLY

[@genoaoak]

Thank you for doing these informative videos! I was in the appliance industry as a young 20 something (late 1970s). Back then I was managing my own branch store for a small two store appliance company, and I ate, slept, and lived appliances. Back then I knew exactly what to tell people to buy, nowadays I have no idea. I have a 20 year old GE refrigerator, gas stove, and dryer, and a Whirlpool direct drive washer that I keep running. I know they will need replacement at some point, but the appliance landscape has changed a lot in 40 years. These videos give me some idea which way to go. You remind me of myself when I was your age with your enthusiasm for appliances.

[@keepchrist]

When it's time to replace your units and you want something that resembles the robust quality to what you've had in your past-- better go with Speedy Queen.

[@kens.5095]

Love your matter-of-fact reports and commentary. Keep it up!

[@bettye444]

I purchased an Amana pair in Sept of ‘19, primarily because of price and memory of Amana being an established brand. The dryer is gas and I don’t see replacing it. If/when my washer goes I will really try to replace with a Speed Queen. They live in the laundry room off the garage so matchy-matchy is not an issue.

[@charlessmith833]

I'm an electronics tech and I like to repair circuit boards when necessary. The problem is that they are now using micro circuitry or OEM parts that are impossible to find or duplicate. Board replacement is always outrageous even if you can find one. What you used to be able to do to a circuit board is becoming impossible now because of "advances in technology". That means more integration and cheaper methods of manufacturing. They make it impossible to fix it yourself even if you know how.

[@pegasus514]

in truth, it is advanced theft. so sad what has happened, the greed is sickening.

[@chuckz8053]

@@repentandbelieveinjesuschr9495 He only uses MAYTAG.

[@dubmob151]

I was given a nearly new LG washer for free that had the control board fail, and I was able to source a replacement on eBay for about $150, which worked and still works 3 years later. The control board is completely potted to prevent any chance of component diagnostics or repair. I keep it around for curiosity's sake

[@charlessmith833]

@@dubmob151 Yup! That's progress for you. Make it so you can't fix it. Cars are nothing but a big hunk of plastic nowadays. Every time you remove something you break all the tabs that hold them together. Can't win with assembly line economics.

[@enzoperruccio]

Condensation of components is actually an advantage. Less individual parts means there's fewer chances for something to go wrong. That's why modern TV's can last for quite a while despite being built to the lowest standards; there's just not a whole lot inside them.

[@TheHungarianchick]

GE Profile (older models) electric stove and dishwasher were the bomb. Our house came with GE profile appliances, except the fridge, which is Jenn-Aire. They are all 15+ years at this point and never an issue. The only thing died was the overhead microwave which was a notoriously bad line and was discontinued years ago, and we replaced it with an under cabinet range hood and we bought a new washer.

[@mguerramd]

Our Miele front load washer and dryer are chugging along at the 16 year mark with out a problem save one. The washing machine drum shock absorbers had to be replaced. That was cheap and easy for me to do. The main bearing is smooth, tight and quiet and the seal hasn't leaked or failed. I did replace the seal for good measure. The Miele dishwasher is 18 years old and has had no failures of any sort. The older ones, like ours, have a front vent that can become clogged, but if you shoot some vinegar through it weekly it won't.

[@Ostsol]

I've got an old Kenmore (not sure about the actual manufacturer). The previous owners of my home left it when they moved out, so I don't know exactly _how_ old it is, but I moved in about 15 years ago. Still works. :)