Posted by muzician21 on April 13, 2010, 11:58 am
Is there any particular advantage to a porcelain coated tub in a
washing machine vs plastic or stainless? Seems plastic and stainless
would have the edge since they never rust.
Posted by muzician21 on April 13, 2010, 12:21 pm
> Stick with stainless. Avoid plastic and porcelain coated at all cost.
What's wrong with plastic?
Posted by The Guy on August 4, 2010, 6:30 pm
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> > Stick with stainless. Avoid plastic and porcelain coated at all cost.
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> What's wrong with plastic?
Yeah, I used to have a Maytag washer that lasted 26 yrs (1973 to 1999),
with only a controller change in year 18 ($70) and a small 3" hose
replacement and the washer had a plastic tub. Worked great, they just
don't make them like that anymore.
MacGuy
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The Guy
Posted by Ed Pawlowski on August 4, 2010, 10:15 pm
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>> > Stick with stainless. Avoid plastic and porcelain coated at all cost.
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>> What's wrong with plastic?
Over time, plastics tend to, become brittle, and crack. They are rust proof
on the plus side and will last a long time, but maybe not as longs as the
rest of the parts. My first choice is SS. Take a look at Amana and
Maytag as well as the rest of the Whirpool line.
Posted by GregS on April 13, 2010, 2:02 pm
>Is there any particular advantage to a porcelain coated tub in a
>washing machine vs plastic or stainless? Seems plastic and stainless
>would have the edge since they never rust.
Porcelain is, or do you really mean enamel? Resists chemical and is good a long
as it
does not nick. Stainless can show rust over time. Dionized water
can harm it. Plastic can warp.
greg
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