"I bought a range outlet at $5" s/be "I bought a DRYER OUTLET socket" so the dryer cord would match the fittings (2 prongs and a L shaped ground vs. all 3 prongs being round on the range cord).

Very informative post, I liked all the practical information - folks often overlook those mechanical aspects that can have a huge impact on how appliances perform and age. I believe this pair is a Consumer Reports "Best Buy" choice. Enjoy!

Oops, forgot to mention that!!

There's no concern using a 50 amp range cord and outlet on a 30 amp dryer ... as long as the breaker on the circuit is NOT 50 amp. The breaker must be no larger than the required 30 amps. A cord rated for 50 amps simply means that it's made of heavy enough wire to safely carry 50 amps, but it certainly can carry less. A range is unlikely to use 50 amps unless all burners and the oven are on at the same time.

Well then WHY do they make such a big deal of it? The delivery guys would not install it. When I called the delivery service, they said the same thing. H.Depot was surprised I could not use it.

BUT, I'm 'in complaince" in case I ever need service on that dryer and the "ask" about that, which they won't when they see the connection. It's for a 30 amp cord, as the electrical instruction DO specify a 30 amp cord.

The electrical instructions: "When permitted by local codes, the dryer electrical supply may be connected by means of a new power cord kit, maked for use with the clothes dryer, that is U.L. listed, rated at 120/240 volts minimum, 30 amperes with three No. 10 copper wires conductors terminated with closed loop terminals, open-end spade lugs with turned up ends or with tinned leads.
1. size of the conductors and they type of cord.
2. 3/4 in. UL-listed strain relief".

They also said "Do not reuse a power supply cord from an old dryer". I guess that's recommended in case there would be any chance of cord failure. However, I know it's very rare. I work as a PC tech, I've never seen a power cord failure in all my 30 years of working with computer equipment, unless somehow it was physically damaged.

Since this was a NEW W&D for me, in more that 30 years as well, I guess having "new" all around is one I feel most comfortable with.

What's funny is I now have TWO 50 amp cords. I have a spare from an electric stove, now I have nat'l gas. Ha ha, I'm left "holding the cords!" Ya just gotta laugh, gotta laugh!

June Lynn

Whirlpool now owns Amana. It came with the Maytag buyout. Samsung builds this unit for Whirlpool and they brand it with the Amana name. I question the Neptune base claim the salesman used. Samsung did build a Neptune for Maytag, but I doubt that this is based on that design. I'd suspect he's trying to use the Maytag name as a selling point since so many people remember the old Dependable Care lines back when Maytag was a top unit. Whatever the case, what I've seen and heard of these has me interested. I might even consider it when I need a washer if I can convince myself that a front loader would work for me.

Think of the amperage and the cord like a shelf. Say you want to put an appliance on a shelf and it says that the shelf must be able to hold 30 pounds. You buy a shelf that is able to hold 50 pounds. It's a higher capacity so no problem. Same thing with the current issues. Since you work on computers, think of it this way: One computer requires a minimum of a 300 watt power supply. You need to replace the power supply. You replace it with a 500 watt unit. No problem.

And you got a BARGAIN on them! The washer especially. I've seen the washer for $449 before but $399 is the best I've seen. And HD does give free delivery/haul out and don't play games with rebates or something on it.

I think they look great in the corner! I'd like to move to a one level home and of course have a first floor laundry. Can't handle steps like I used to So I'm always looking for ways to adapt places. I really enjoyed your post. Thanks. Keep us posted on your new machines and how they work out for you. Remember to be very careful on measuring detergent! Don't overdose it or you'll have troubles. You sound like a careful person and probably read the manual several times so you should be all set. There's a learning curve going from a TL to a FL. Enjoy the new experience and congratulations on your new partners.

Thanks CYNIC for the feedback. I thing the analogy of a weight of a shelf is very good, and very understandable.

I lived in an apt. years ago with a 2nd floor. First and last time. I was in my 30's and fell once and that was it!
I finally found an older photo showing what I USED to have. My old stackable KENMORE W&D. When you see the difference, the new units are HUGE to me. That base cabinet next to the W&D is being cut down and LEVELED for me. And will be attached. Yay!

I am VERY careful with the detergent. I'm a bargain shopper (have to be) so I was getting powdered Sun detergent at Walmart in a large container. I gave it to my neighbors. The prices of HE detergent wowed me. But I found some on sale and then found some more at BIG LOTS. It has a lot more perfume which I don't really care for, but I'm getting used to it. It could be I'm just not used to the smell yet. And no, it's not Gain. I think that is very perfumed.
Right now I'm using HE TIDE, and I found some HE ALL. I never see suds and only go by what is recommended. Less is more so to speak. I'm still getting used to doing larger loads, now that I can.

The units perform very well. I love the SENSOR DRY feature. Clothes get dry without much wrinkling and don't get twisted up among each other, since there is much more room. The electronics of it amazes me, since I'm converting from a background of mechanical and physical switches. Old tech washer to new tech washer just like from a keypunch machine to a laptop! (And oh yes, I worked on those keypunch units many eons ago. Selectric typewriters also, luckily rarely).

And it amazes me that the washer turns in different directions so the items stay free. The spin options are another perk of the washer. I also AIR out the washer, leave the door open for awhile, so moisture will dissipate.

You are right. They are my new 'partners'. My new partners in CLEAN and leak-free.

June Lynn