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Baby Coming...Should I Get an HE Washer?

pixieprincsspixieprincss member
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We will be CDing from birth and we have an older tub washer that we've been thinking about replacing. It works fine on most settings, but is a little wonky sometimes.

Is it worth it to splurge and buy an HE washer now (maybe on Black Friday) or should I wait until ours actually goes out? I thought an HE one would make CDing even more eco-friendly, but it sounds like the HE kind works best for CDs only with extra water added in.

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Re: Baby Coming...Should I Get an HE Washer?

  • pixy_stixpixy_stix member

    NO!

    Older washers are better for washing cds.  Cds really like water and you have fewer issues with an older washer.  I wish ours hadn't crapped out.

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  • Dr.LorettaDr.Loretta member
    Wait until it dies. I've seen a lot of people having HE issues with CDs. We have an older washer and have had minor, if any, CD issues.
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  • ked77ked77 member
    If you really want an HE washer I would go for one that has extra water features.  I have an LG with a "water plus" feature and we've had no problems washing our CDs.  If it were me and I knew my washer was on it's way out I would start researching and waiting for the best price to come up and buy it then rather than wait until it dies and you're in a bind to get a washer fast.
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  • Nikki1007Nikki1007
    I just got an HE because our old one crapped out. Works great on clothes, but now my CDs have stains and I have never had stains before. So I would wait.
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  • homebirdhomebird member
    I've washed all my diapers in an old washer, and it's been fine.

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  • pixy_stixpixy_stix member
    Homebird, your siggy violates the bump's terms of use.  Please remove the link to your store.
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  • StephanieDMStephanieDM member

    imageNikki1007:
    I just got an HE because our old one crapped out. Works great on clothes, but now my CDs have stains and I have never had stains before. So I would wait.

    Ughh oh no! Seriously? :( 

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