How do I turn off the earsplitting, wakes the dead end-of-cycle signal on my clothes washer? [more inside]
posted by amro on Nov 14, 2009 - 10 answers

Is there some practically compelling reason to get a much more expensive front loading washer? I see top loading Energy Star rated washers for around $350; the cheapest front loader starts around $600. [more inside]
posted by raikkohamilonso on Sep 17, 2009 - 34 answers

What's the deal with these fake quarters? [more inside]
posted by grumblebee on Jul 26, 2009 - 14 answers

My top loading washer might be dead, can you help? [more inside]
posted by stormygrey on May 16, 2009 - 3 answers

Help me troubleshoot the semi-new (and non-operational) washer in our apartment building. [more inside]
posted by proj on Apr 19, 2009 - 6 answers

As a tenant, how feasible is buying your own major appliances for a place you're renting? [more inside]
posted by ignignokt on Mar 2, 2009 - 19 answers

Buying a used Washer and Dryer on Craigslist: Thrify and Smart or Foolish and Regrettable? [more inside]
posted by lannanh on Feb 19, 2009 - 21 answers

Front windshield washer fluid dispenser doesn't dispense. This feels like an easy fix....is it? [more inside]
posted by Diskeater on Feb 12, 2009 - 10 answers

We have laundry maladies. It seems like my washer might not be draining properly, and it's lint central in my dryer. What can I do about this? [more inside]
posted by santojulieta on Dec 8, 2008 - 5 answers

Should we put a misbehaving dryer in permanent time out? [more inside]
posted by mrhaydel on Nov 2, 2008 - 10 answers

Clothes dryer [new] slashed clothing. "Repaired," dryer snags clothes, makes unsettling noise. Visited store 4x; sent registered mail to manufacturer 2x, nothing. Now what? [more inside]
posted by kmennie on Sep 8, 2008 - 8 answers

My friend has a broken tap washer, but we can't source a replacement washer tonight. He turned off the mains to stop the water from gushing out. Is there a short term fix that we can apply to the tap-with-no-washer to stop water from coming out of that tap, so that we can turn the mains back on and use water in the rest of the house?
posted by hAndrew on Jul 6, 2008 - 12 answers

Will line-drying damp clothing on humid days make our clothing smell mildewy? [more inside]
posted by mizrachi on Jul 1, 2008 - 8 answers

We're contemplating moving into a house with no built-in dishwasher... without which we cannot live! What are your impressions of portables? What are good some good brands, and are there any caveats to hooking them up that we should be aware of?
posted by TheNewWazoo on Jun 10, 2008 - 21 answers

Do I need a surge protector for my new washer? [more inside]
posted by Marky on Jun 4, 2008 - 5 answers

Please help me replace and adjust the belt on my front load washing machine. [more inside]
posted by dirtdirt on May 20, 2008 - 14 answers

Is there an adapter for a 240V dryer plug that will allow a standard 120V to operate off of it (while still allowing for the full 240Vs for the dryer)? [more inside]
posted by hylaride on Mar 21, 2008 - 12 answers

Proud mavens: help me find a new washer and dryer! [more inside]
posted by melissa may on Feb 28, 2008 - 24 answers

Steam washer and dryer, are they worth the extra cash? [more inside]
posted by NGnerd on Jan 1, 2008 - 1 answer

Barely competent homeowner question about siding and power washing. [more inside]
posted by Lokheed on Dec 17, 2007 - 8 answers

Two weeks ago I rented a new place. A previous tenant left the washer and dryer here. I can't figure out who owns what! Help! [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Jun 8, 2007 - 12 answers

Found the condo of my dreams except for one huge deal-breaker: No washer and dryer hookups! Is there anything I can do to get a washer & dryer into the condo? [more inside]
posted by jmd82 on Mar 26, 2007 - 17 answers

So I found a new home. Its great. Only catch is this: there is a washer dryer hookup but I'm pretty sure its hooked up to only one of the unit's electric/gas (I'm not sure who's). This seems like this would ultimately lead to conflict. I'm trying to figure out a low stress solution to this problem. [more inside]
posted by mrgreyisyelling on Jan 25, 2007 - 8 answers

Laundryfilter: Emergency washing machine help, please! I've got something stuck in my washing machine pump-- is there any way to get it out? [more inside]
posted by WidgetAlley on Jan 10, 2007 - 6 answers

Finding a washer and dryer by depth or other specs: any websites that can help? [more inside]
posted by miss tea on Aug 14, 2006 - 2 answers

Doing laundry sucks. Doing laundry in an apartment, with two elderly machines that are always either broken or in use sucks more. Anyone have any laundry hacks? [more inside]
posted by electric_counterpoint on Aug 7, 2006 - 21 answers

The reek of fresh vomit ..... [more inside]
posted by IronLizard on Jul 5, 2006 - 11 answers

Laundry status / notification system; Please help me find a creative, high/low tech way to retrofit the community washer and dryer with remote progress info [more inside]
posted by AllesKlar on Jun 9, 2006 - 21 answers

How much can I charge to buy my washer and dryer? [more inside]
posted by callmejay on May 23, 2006 - 5 answers

Any advice on the best values on new washer and dryers? [more inside]
posted by vianetman on Feb 1, 2006 - 18 answers

My wife is considering buying a portable clothes washing machine. Does anyone here have any experience with them? [more inside]
posted by Buck Eschaton on Nov 30, 2005 - 3 answers

Help me with my laundry/dishwasher/anti-plumbing grand master plan? [more inside]
posted by leapingsheep on Jul 24, 2005 - 9 answers

How do I fix my overflowing washing machine? [more inside]
posted by mirileh on Jun 4, 2005 - 9 answers

Apartment portable washer/dryers? Any insight, recommendations, pitfalls. I'm looking for something liftable by me (~100lbs?) that can hook into a sink and uses 100V electric. It should also work well. I'm looking at this one: thor , but it is 180lbs, so I'm looking around. Money isn't an object (within reason, under $1500). Any advice?
posted by pissfactory on Mar 3, 2005 - 12 answers

Tenant problems. Is there a way that I can temporarily block a fireplace so that it cannot be used? Is there a way that I can rig a washer and dryer so that they cannot be used either? [+] [more inside]
posted by Juicylicious on Feb 15, 2005 - 31 answers

WasherHackerFilter: When we moved into this place, we found that the previous tenant had installed an AEG Oko_Lavamat 74620 washer in the apartment. While we really love having a washer, it is a prime example of a vicious species of washer: one that washes a full load with about a tablespoon of water, over the course of 2 hours of wash-time. I'm in favor of the idea in theory, but after living for 4+ years with British washers that destroyed most of my clothing and didn't ever really clean them properly, I've done some tweaking with this one.

It turns out that it will wash a normal load in 38 minutes very well if an extra 7.5 gallons of water are added to it. This works fine, but I'm tired of running back and forth to the bathroom to fill the jug 3 times. Hoses also don't really like our faucets-- go figure.

So what I want to do is see if I can reprogram the machine to add the extra water in. I have no idea if AEG machines are hackable through the front panel, but I'm hoping that someone here has tried something similar and can share the results. Any thoughts?
posted by yellowcandy on Jan 3, 2005 - 13 answers

Have you ever bought a stackable washer/dryer? I'm looking for a New York City sized washer dryer set, something that will fit in my small space. I have a hookup that was here when I bought the place but I've never used it. Any thoughts on what the smallest, most incredibly efficent, wonderful, washer/dryer unit might be?
posted by Shanachie on Jan 2, 2005 - 13 answers

We just ran my cell phone through the washing machine, accidentally, of course. Is there any hope of reviving it? How?
posted by pjhagop on Oct 24, 2004 - 11 answers

My washer is broken. It will fill with water, and drain the water normally, but it will not agitate or spin. It is a 3.3 gallon high quality non-digital model. What should I do? [more inside]
posted by Keyser Soze on Oct 1, 2004 - 16 answers