I think sometimes that some afflictions in blogland are contagious. The Harlot has her issues with Mr. Washy and Karen,of Needles and Wool fame, has just reluctantly replaced her second set of front loaders. I am replacing my eight year old Kitchen LemonAid washer and dryer after repairing the damn thing almost once per year. As if it’s consolation, everyone in the business of w&d’s tell me that they’ve never heard of anyone having such problems with that product. If fact Kenmore, which is Whirlpool, which is KitchenAid, is the most highly rated brand on the market. Well, poo-flonk (as my son says), replacing a washer and dryer rates right up there with new roofing, brakes, clutches and mufflers. I bought that top of the line set thinking that was the last time I’d be shopping for a w&d for a long time.
Off I went. I found a terrific deal on a Maytag Neptune. I really paid attention when I read Karen’s blog about her experience buying one, reading about class action suits, and changing her mind. I really read that, but why did I make the same mistake? It was SUCH A GOOD DEAL! And besides, they couldn’t possibly be selling the same model in Canada. Guess again. It was the exact same model. Is Maytag exporting to Canada because they can’t sell them in the States? A good friend called Maytag and they assured him they are not; that the problem has been solved. But the bad PR combined with my recent lemony experience sent me running to Sears where I purchased their considerably more expensive set. The upside is that they are stackable and are larger capacity machines. My daughter is of the opinion that the chances of getting a lemon twice in a row are slim when you buy the highest rated item.This solution, however, presents a new problem – I hear you can’t felt in a front loader. Any suggestions? I’m feeling sorry for my washerless self as I watch Mt. Laundry grow higher than its usual tree line self. And how come all those good sheepy and wool festivals seem to take place on the East Coast? Thought I’d throw that in to this whine fest.
I’m ending the week not on a knitting note, but on a painting one. This is the second in the tree series we have been working on in my watercolour class. I am really enjoying this experience. Have a wonderful weekend.
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