Warning about Electrolux dryers with steam function
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Tromm SteamFresh owners: Do you use the steam function?
Comments (1)You're right, the models are almost identical (except for the Steam) We have the WM2688 (largest display) for 9 months and haven't yet used the Steam, and we're happy. Bought it NIB on eBay from an LG dealer $1200 + $100. also bought matching LG dryer and pedestals, installed on basment concrete floor....See MoreElectrolux Iron Aid steam dryer - test
Comments (2)Alex, thank you for the information about the steam dryer. It makes sense that adding steam or a fine mist can help eliminate wrinkles. I think the steam version is superior to just spraying a fine mist onto the clothes since steam won't make them as wet. To me, it makes more sense to have the steam option in the dryer than in the washer. Can this dryer also just do the "steam fresh" cycle though where you throw in dry clothes to freshen them up or de-wrinkle them? $1300 is pretty expensive for a small size dryer. I think I'd rather do some ironing then spending that much money on a steam dryer. It'll be interesting to see if this technology will make its way into all washers or dryers....See Moreavoiding dryer sheets, steam dryer?
Comments (10)I don't think lack of electronics has anything to do with SQ reliability. By the way, I have read that the timers in the SQ residential top loaders actually have a HIGHER failure rate than SQ's electronics, which they use in ALL their front loaders as well as their commercial top loaders. They are confirming this by REPLACING the timer with electronics in their new residential top loaders coming out next year that will replace AWN412, AWN432, AWN542. Why is this the case? Speed Queen uses high quality electronics, just like all the other high quality parts they use. Electronics aren't the problem. CHEAP, CRAPPY electronics are the problem. How often does the "board go out" in your car? Rarely if ever, because the electronics in cars are high quality. The mechanical parts go out first, which is also what happens in a Speed Queen and is exactly how it should be! All that said, no matter what the brand, we don't hear about washer electronics failing too often anyway. It tends to be more common in appliances where the electronics are exposed to harsher conditions, like ovens and dishwashers. This post was edited by hvtech42 on Wed, Aug 27, 14 at 21:39...See MoreIs Electrolux 70 dryer better than 10-year-old Kenmore Elite dryer?
Comments (10)For every appliance I have ever owned, I have always bought Ext. Warranty. Sometimes I have needed it, and sometimes not. My Mom had 5 year Ext. warranties on her very expensive, top of the line GE washer & dryer. The dryer gave her a lot of problems about 4 years into ownership. After Sears/GE tried several repair attempts, they finally gave her all her money back and she bought a new dryer. Money WELL spent on an Ext. warranty! Years ago, I needed a substantial repair on a Miele oven. I believe they told me the repair was well oven $1000.00. My $249 Ext. warranty covered every cent of the service, labor and parts. ALWAYS think of Ext. warranties like car insurance. Most of the time you will never need it, but man when you do need it.....You are so darn happy you have it!! :) -Larsi...See Morearmjim
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