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jankyj t1_j3zoabe wrote

Enjoy putting a ton of unnecessary wear on your clothes while wasting water and energy.

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muddytodd t1_j3zuox1 wrote

You know what wastes even more? Replacing a machine every 5-10 years. These models could last a lifetime and have far greater repairability than energy efficient models.

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b1tchlasagna t1_j40nvce wrote

Not really, when most emissions are made during operational use

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jankyj t1_j40adph wrote

My Miele is on year 15 and is gentle on my clothes and efficient.

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say_chicha t1_j40cbhr wrote

How much did that cost?

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jankyj t1_j40lo7x wrote

I got a great deal on a new (but scratch on the side, so nicely discounted) WWR760WPS for €800.

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jankyj t1_j40kz9i wrote

I live in Europe (Netherlands). A Miele machine costs around 20% more than other quality brands (Bosch, Siemens, AEG, etc.), and lasts on average 20 years – 50% longer on average than other brands. That was my driving factor when I chose to buy a Miele,

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b1tchlasagna t1_j40o8x9 wrote

This. The rationale for buying Miele here is different to Americans. You can sometimes get heavy discounts too. I did on a washing machine but not so on a tumble dryer

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b1tchlasagna t1_j43kf62 wrote

Perhaps not though a lot of BIFL stuff costs a lot unfortunately.

I got my washing machine for a steal. FWIW, I also got my tumble dryer on a 0% deal for four months

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[deleted] t1_j3zou2g wrote

It's gonna take a while for that energy to offset the cost savings. It's fine.

Also agitators clean objectively and demonstrably fine.

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bookerTmandela t1_j407jak wrote

Man people are downvoting you hard, but you’re speaking the truth. Plus they essentially use a loophole to get around Department of Energy’s efficiency regulations.

People love them because they’re built like tanks and are just willing to overlook everything else about them.

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Lindvaettr t1_j41a5jq wrote

BuyItForLife discovers commercial appliances are more durable than consumer ones, but doesn't check the downsides.

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fruitpiesandcoffee t1_j3zpj8i wrote

Vs what? Hand wash?

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SirQuackTheDuck t1_j415lwl wrote

I do recon front-loading washers use less water and since the motion (rolling) is less pulling on the clothing, it's less likely to cause tears

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Lindvaettr t1_j41aj99 wrote

SpeedQueens are commercial washers and dryers, so are intended to do a passable job for a very long time, with few other considerations.

Their washers and dryers, from what I've read in several articles that I've read because I keep seeing these l on this sub, not only use a lot more energy than consumer washers and dryers, but are also a lot harder on clothes.

They're laundromat machines, and that's the quality of wash you'll get.

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