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Just curious what washers people are using for their pads? I know this topic has appeared before, but that was a while ago and was curious how everyone feels now with pro’s and con’s of machines a few years (and many pads) later. I am still using the laundromat, but am considering purchasing washer for home that will work for biz as well. In the end, I think it may make more sense monetarily, but still investigating that.
I will be putting in a maytag commercial double load machine as soon as I can get my shop built about 7 g’s i figure iy will pay for itself in 9 years just with the quaters I drop. the water, power and maintance costs will more then be made up with not having to watch the world spin or paying an employee to do it
I use a Maytag front loader. I can usually wash 5 to 6 pads and some towels at a time. It seems much better than the old GE wringer washer I was using.
I have the Kenmore Elite 3.8 cu. ft. HE4t. I can do 11-12 pads at a time. When we move into a commercial building (probably 2010) we will purchase a Huebsch washer.
I use a Whirlpool Duet. Works well but can only do 8 pads max, unless there are thin white pads which 2 are the thickness of 1 regular pad. Any more than this can cause the pads to get caught between the door and the rubber boot (seal). When this occurs and the pads are in a spin cycle the boot can be severely worn or even destroyed to the point it has to be replaced. don’t ask me how I know. My water bill dropped 40% when I went to the frontloader from an agitator. The frontloader does not tear up and create all the lint and pilling that used to occur with the agitator, which makes the pads last longer. Frontloaders also use less detergent. The savings from going to the laundromat paid for it in 8 months.
I have used a Maytag Neptune TL for over 3 years. The TL stands for top load. Even though it’s a top load, it does not have the center agitator. I just recently had a problem with the brain. Needed replaced but still under warranty (no other problems). I bought a 2nd one and install in my employees’ house. We can wash 8 – 9 wooven turf pads, 10 – 11 reg greens, 7 – 8 BBC’s. The thing I like most about the TL is the ease of loading and unloading.
Sutton
I’d like to investigate this “brain” warranty you speak of. I have problems with mine. It seems worse in the early Am and after a few too many “pops” Also it seems to responds slower and with less certainty than it used to.
Also, do you know if there is warranty for any other parts? I have checked the owners manual but it is only a couple pages long and is of about the same usefulness as the owners manual that came for my children.
Dennis,
My guess is that your “brain”, assuming the age factor, was certainly a proto-type. Proto-types rarely offer warranties. I would also like to add that factoring the number of “pops” the brain has encountered, any function of the “brain” at all is truly a miracle!!I do what devlin does currently. But looking at our expenses, the math tells me to buy a washer. At the laundry mat, I get 10-12 pads (regular green pads) in one load. I load up 4 or 5 at a time, side by side. I have seen the TL-top loads–without the agitator as Sutton mentioned. I beleive these to be cheaper than front loads. If I had the money I would buy a big commercial speed queen like I use at the laundry mat. I hope more of you guys post on what works well for you.
BSutton–your employee’s wife is probably loving the idea of you buying a washer for their home. I would love working for you.
My brain is my wife. She points, I go. I get check, she gets check from me, no thinking required. Makes life easier. 😉
Mike
Maytag Neptune frontloader. Going on 7 years of abusive use and still going strong.
The”brain” is still in tact. My owners manual says for “brain” adjustments use large hammer or the Louisville slugger.
Kenmore Elite HE3, purchased 4 years ago, can easily handle 10+ pads and so much easier on the pads than a top loader. With a top loader I noticed lots of lints balls I had to pick off the pads due to the excessive mechanical agitation. Hardly happens with a front loader.
Ed H.
Sutton, You Crack me. Up
I’ve been using the Whirlpool Duet for over 6 years. Had to replace the bains last fall and have gone thru a couple of pumps but otherwise still going strong.
Maytag Neptune front loader. Replaced the “boot” I think that’s what he called it. The seal around the door. And that’s it after 5 years.
Kenmore Elite HE4t, front loader 3+ years old now. Impeller broke on the pump, due to debris picked up in pads…We were certainly glad we purchased the 5 year warranty on this guy. No problems for 2 years…
Usually load with 1/3 cup bleach, 1/4 cup TSPP (trisodium polyphosphate) great at getting pads clean.
Usually load only 6-8 pads ….great machine. Check for staples, paper clips etc if using…
Get to work in office and not waste time in the laundromat and also take the write-off at home as well…Cleans much, much better than a SQ or other laundromat washer. Much more control over cycles and time and temperature.
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