I guess I need a new clothes washer...

[Robert M]

Mac,

"Don't have these issues with our Samsung front loader. In fact, when we first got it, it got out stains that our top loader couldn't."

I don't have these issues with our LG front loader either. The machine does a fantastic job on our laundry. One thing I do is make sure to leave the door ajar after I finish a load. This ensures the interior dries properly to prevent mold and mildew, something I've heard is an issue with front loaders. Never an issue with the Bosch front loader in our old apartment and not an issue with LG in our new apartment.

Robert

[Racer X]

When I stopped using fabric softener in out front loader, the smells went away. No food for the mildew to feed off of.

[Grateful11]

My wife replaced a 20-some year old Sears with a Whirlpool Cabrio glass top, top load and loves it, she's had it for
about 3 or 4 years now. She still hasn't figured out how it cleans so well without an agitator. The old Sears just needed
way too much work to repair it.

[Frank]

I recently replaced a 16 year old Frigidaire front loader that I had fixed one time too many. The new machines are much more efficient and do a better job. I read lots of reviews and finally went with top-of-the-line Electrolux models (replaced the gas dryer too). They have HUGE capacity and I am very pleased with the purchase (special order from from Home Depot). One reason I chose the Electrolux was that the doors can be reversed. In my installation this was important. Only one other model (Kenmore) had this feature.

[srf1957]

The problem with all washers is the soap. If you are a commercial laundry you can still use phosphate detergent. I get clothes covered in grease, oil , and diesel no washer cleans them. I happen to spill some phosphate fertilizer on them they get cleaner.

[davester]

srf1957 wrote:
The problem with all washers is the soap. If you are a commercial laundry you can still use phosphate detergent. I get clothes covered in grease, oil , and diesel no washer cleans them. I happen to spill some phosphate fertilizer on them they get cleaner.

That's very unlikely, since the phosphates in detergent in the 1960s didn't function as surfactants. In any case, detergents have not had significant phosphate content for 45 years, so how would you even know this was the problem?

[Speedy]

davester wrote:
[quote=srf1957]
The problem with all washers is the soap. If you are a commercial laundry you can still use phosphate detergent. I get clothes covered in grease, oil , and diesel no washer cleans them. I happen to spill some phosphate fertilizer on them they get cleaner.

That's very unlikely, since the phosphates in detergent in the 1960s didn't function as surfactants. In any case, detergents have not had significant phosphate content for 45 years, so how would you even know this was the problem?
The phosphorus won't cut the grease, oil and Diesel (more or less, because they are non-polar). But it will get many other things (minerals) out of your clothing. Just try using it to clean a head of hair and you'll find that hair to be the cleanest in memory, washing out all the hardness.

[Bill in NC]

IIRC one can still buy TSP to add to a dishwasher/clothes washer.

[norse]

My washer began this on Friday...no final spin. After a lot of Google searches I believe it's the door lock assembly. Not the drain pump because I can hear it working. Not the pressure sensor since I can blow through the rubber tubing (not clogged).

The part for my Fridgidaire costs $70 at most online appliance parts stores. Amazon had it for $48 plus $6 shipping. I was able to find a new one on eBay for $30 with free shipping and will get it this coming Friday.

I watched a video and it's super easy to replace. Remove part of rubber gasket and two screws.

I'll see if the part solves the problem.