Comments on: Electricity Challenge - In the Laundry http://www.lighteningonline.com/2007/10/30/electricity-challenge-in-the-laundry/ Simple Living... Frugality... Gardening... Cooking From Scratch... Knifty Knitter Projects.. And More. Thu, 17 May 2012 00:36:00 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.7.1 hourly 1 By: lightening http://www.lighteningonline.com/2007/10/30/electricity-challenge-in-the-laundry/comment-page-1/#comment-2199 lightening Sun, 04 Nov 2007 09:03:00 +0000 http://www.lighteningonline.com/?p=456#comment-2199 Our old top loader was a Fisher Paykel and we got along fine with it. However, our clothes definitely get cleaner now that we have a front loader.<br/><br/>snoskred - thanks for your added input. :-) Would love to buy a Miele one day. I know they're supposed to be worth their money - it's just so hard to come up with the extra at the time (and then part with it lol). I'll have to google Laura Star as I'm not familiar with it.<br/><br/>Marita - sounds like yours is similar to ours. :-) Our old top loader was a Fisher Paykel and we got along fine with it. However, our clothes definitely get cleaner now that we have a front loader.

snoskred - thanks for your added input. :-) Would love to buy a Miele one day. I know they’re supposed to be worth their money - it’s just so hard to come up with the extra at the time (and then part with it lol). I’ll have to google Laura Star as I’m not familiar with it.

Marita - sounds like yours is similar to ours. :-)

]]> By: Marita http://www.lighteningonline.com/2007/10/30/electricity-challenge-in-the-laundry/comment-page-1/#comment-2196 Marita Sun, 04 Nov 2007 00:05:00 +0000 http://www.lighteningonline.com/?p=456#comment-2196 Interesting comments about the Fisher and Paykel Snoskred. My SIL has had no end of problems with her Fisher and Paykel DishDraw dishwasher and spends more time washing dishes by hand - often after they have been through the machine. Heard similar comments from the fridge seal repair guy when he came to repair our Fisher and Paykel fridge/freezer seals. I'd never purchase another one of their products again.<br/><br/>We got an LG 7.5kg front loader as it was the top Choice Magazine recommendation at the time of purchase. Interesting comments about the Fisher and Paykel Snoskred. My SIL has had no end of problems with her Fisher and Paykel DishDraw dishwasher and spends more time washing dishes by hand - often after they have been through the machine. Heard similar comments from the fridge seal repair guy when he came to repair our Fisher and Paykel fridge/freezer seals. I’d never purchase another one of their products again.

We got an LG 7.5kg front loader as it was the top Choice Magazine recommendation at the time of purchase.

]]> By: Snoskred http://www.lighteningonline.com/2007/10/30/electricity-challenge-in-the-laundry/comment-page-1/#comment-2195 Snoskred Sat, 03 Nov 2007 23:51:00 +0000 http://www.lighteningonline.com/?p=456#comment-2195 Our Red House - Good Luck with that Fisher and Paykel. :( Having worked in the industry I would never, ever, not in a million years purchase one. They also were one of the companies flat out lying to consumers about how much water their machines used - putting it as water use per fill, and not mentioning there were 3 fills per wash. With their 7.5 kg using 90 litres per fill, it makes me shudder to think that machine is wasting water all over Australia because a lot of people bought them thinking they were excellent at using less water - and the majority of salespeople did not tell them otherwise. ;( That's because the salespeople were getting paid a "spiv" per machine sold, sometimes up to $50 per machine. <br/><br/>They are now continuing the tradition of telling porky pies with their new "top load front load" which got an excellent water rating on the eco cycle. Unfortunately your clothes would come out more dirty than when they went in on that cycle, but that isn't something that is tested. They just test how much water it uses. <br/><br/>Honestly it makes me so furious that people get the Sydney Water rebate for buying these machines which are not going to be using the eco cycle regularly. No person in their right mind would wash using that cycle. <br/><br/>I strongly suggest purchasing a Miele front load next time. You won't believe how much cleaner your clothes turn out. They are not cheap, no - but they are excellent and very reliable. <br/><br/>As far as ironing.. I have a Laura Star which is absolutely incredible. ;) I couldn't even think of using one of those normal irons now. Our Red House - Good Luck with that Fisher and Paykel. :( Having worked in the industry I would never, ever, not in a million years purchase one. They also were one of the companies flat out lying to consumers about how much water their machines used - putting it as water use per fill, and not mentioning there were 3 fills per wash. With their 7.5 kg using 90 litres per fill, it makes me shudder to think that machine is wasting water all over Australia because a lot of people bought them thinking they were excellent at using less water - and the majority of salespeople did not tell them otherwise. ;( That’s because the salespeople were getting paid a “spiv” per machine sold, sometimes up to $50 per machine.

They are now continuing the tradition of telling porky pies with their new “top load front load” which got an excellent water rating on the eco cycle. Unfortunately your clothes would come out more dirty than when they went in on that cycle, but that isn’t something that is tested. They just test how much water it uses.

Honestly it makes me so furious that people get the Sydney Water rebate for buying these machines which are not going to be using the eco cycle regularly. No person in their right mind would wash using that cycle.

I strongly suggest purchasing a Miele front load next time. You won’t believe how much cleaner your clothes turn out. They are not cheap, no - but they are excellent and very reliable.

As far as ironing.. I have a Laura Star which is absolutely incredible. ;) I couldn’t even think of using one of those normal irons now.

]]> By: Kin http://www.lighteningonline.com/2007/10/30/electricity-challenge-in-the-laundry/comment-page-1/#comment-2165 Kin Thu, 01 Nov 2007 03:36:00 +0000 http://www.lighteningonline.com/?p=456#comment-2165 I love love LOVE my front loader. The absolute best part is my kids can load and unload it for me. My 4 year old is almost able to put the powder in.<br/><br/>I am ashamed to admit I use a dryer more often than I should, but at least I do have the *most* energy efficient one available *grin*. It really depends on the house as to weather I use the dryer more than I should. I hang shirts on a rack which is easily moved inside and out depending on the weather, and I also hang socks and jocks on a special hanger, so really it's only the kids clothes and our pants (which are mostly denim anyway) that go in the dryer, and that does save me on ironing costs. I love love LOVE my front loader. The absolute best part is my kids can load and unload it for me. My 4 year old is almost able to put the powder in.

I am ashamed to admit I use a dryer more often than I should, but at least I do have the *most* energy efficient one available *grin*. It really depends on the house as to weather I use the dryer more than I should. I hang shirts on a rack which is easily moved inside and out depending on the weather, and I also hang socks and jocks on a special hanger, so really it’s only the kids clothes and our pants (which are mostly denim anyway) that go in the dryer, and that does save me on ironing costs.

]]> By: Our Red House http://www.lighteningonline.com/2007/10/30/electricity-challenge-in-the-laundry/comment-page-1/#comment-2163 Our Red House Wed, 31 Oct 2007 22:04:00 +0000 http://www.lighteningonline.com/?p=456#comment-2163 Our last washing machine was a 7kg Whirlpool front loader recommended by Choice and it was a *disaster*. It cost us hundreds in maintenance costs, along with being more expensive to begin with (we bought it in 1999) and constantly flooded the laundry floor to the extent that we had to get the flooring replaced. We got rid of it in 1993 after less than four years.<br/><br/>Now we have a Fisher & Paykel top loader which does use more water but has so-far been trouble free (it was also about 1/2 the price of the front-loader). When I had my last baby it was much better for tipping the nappy bucket straight in too!<br/><br/>If this one dies I would reconsider a top loader but it would have to be large enough for our big family and competitively priced.<br/><br/>Kate Our last washing machine was a 7kg Whirlpool front loader recommended by Choice and it was a *disaster*. It cost us hundreds in maintenance costs, along with being more expensive to begin with (we bought it in 1999) and constantly flooded the laundry floor to the extent that we had to get the flooring replaced. We got rid of it in 1993 after less than four years.

Now we have a Fisher & Paykel top loader which does use more water but has so-far been trouble free (it was also about 1/2 the price of the front-loader). When I had my last baby it was much better for tipping the nappy bucket straight in too!

If this one dies I would reconsider a top loader but it would have to be large enough for our big family and competitively priced.

Kate

]]> By: lightening http://www.lighteningonline.com/2007/10/30/electricity-challenge-in-the-laundry/comment-page-1/#comment-2162 lightening Wed, 31 Oct 2007 10:35:00 +0000 http://www.lighteningonline.com/?p=456#comment-2162 Good idea with the dryer!<br/><br/>I envy you with the ironing. I know, it's self inflicted but I've never been able to get the hang of not ironing. Good idea with the dryer!

I envy you with the ironing. I know, it’s self inflicted but I’ve never been able to get the hang of not ironing.

]]> By: Marita http://www.lighteningonline.com/2007/10/30/electricity-challenge-in-the-laundry/comment-page-1/#comment-2161 Marita Wed, 31 Oct 2007 07:41:00 +0000 http://www.lighteningonline.com/?p=456#comment-2161 Hi thank you for visiting my blog.<br/><br/>Interesting laundry research.<br/><br/>I ended up shifting our tumble drier out of the laundry and into the garage. That certainly forces me to think about using it as I have to walk outside to get into the garage (and find the garage door key).<br/><br/>Will I get into trouble if I admit I'm one of those people who doesn't iron? The only things that get ironed in our house are my husbands work shirts and he does those. I do try to buy non-iron clothing and fold things straight off the line so they don't get a chance to wrinkle.<br/><br/>I love my front loader washing machine. We do about 2 loads of washing each day and I find it much easier on my back than the old top loader. Plus it is an easy way to entertain children - just sit them infront of it and point out a piece of clothing they need to keep an eye on :Grin: Hi thank you for visiting my blog.

Interesting laundry research.

I ended up shifting our tumble drier out of the laundry and into the garage. That certainly forces me to think about using it as I have to walk outside to get into the garage (and find the garage door key).

Will I get into trouble if I admit I’m one of those people who doesn’t iron? The only things that get ironed in our house are my husbands work shirts and he does those. I do try to buy non-iron clothing and fold things straight off the line so they don’t get a chance to wrinkle.

I love my front loader washing machine. We do about 2 loads of washing each day and I find it much easier on my back than the old top loader. Plus it is an easy way to entertain children - just sit them infront of it and point out a piece of clothing they need to keep an eye on :Grin:

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