I'm getting ready to buy a new washer and dryer set. Any advice?

Answer 1

Front load washers tend to use less water.High efficient use less soap. I have a L.G. high e front load.Have had it for 4 years with out a glitch.It uses less water,soap, and hydro than our previous washer. It also spins out allot better so the drying takes less time and hydro to. One thing about high e washers. You will need to buy high e soap to use. Also you may have to wipe the door seals after weekly use with a water / bleach mix to eliminate soap build up which can lead to odor. Hope this helps.

Answer 2

hiii ,
well body to get the best washer and dryer u must choose a good brand name since it is reliable and with gurantee.and try to choose dryer and washer having high price . coz when price is high tht means tht's they r very advanced :)

Answer 3

I think this is a good time of year to get stuff like that. Just like pens and pencils are deeply discounted during the back to school season...and cars are deeply discounted just before the new models come out, appliances have a "time of year" to buy. Do a little research and see if it is an esp wise purchase right now. If not can you wait for that time to come?

Choose a reputable brand, compare prices and machines. Some machines are actually made by major mfrs and all they change is the sticker! Choosing a retailer in this case is just as important as choosing the machines. And I would also make the purchase with a credit card that has even further purchase protection, with a little research on your cards, you may be able to reassure yourself more...at the very least, with such a major purchase, you can rack up whatever incentive points that card offers such as airfare or cash back. Get all the features you need, and as many as you want that your budget will allow.

There are stackers that take up less space. There are front load washers that use less water and detergent. There are different load capacities...personally, no matter what, I would go for the biggest to get those bedding items and large-family sized loads in there alike. If you want to run a specialty small load like delicates, or a new red shirt by itself that doesn't bleed on something else...then you can set the water level to accomodate that with a large capacity washer.

One thing I would look for if my budget allowed...is a dryer that has a reputation for drying things FAST, some even claim to dry as fast as the washer washes. So what ends up happening is you don't get behind waiting for the dryer to finish. An alternative to this is hang drying some, staggering lightweight poofy quickdry stuff with heavier stuff. Or install a second dryer to help you keep up. There are also dryer compartments that circulate dryer air but let the clothes stay still, on a hanger, or laid flat...this reduces wrinkles and ironing.

I would go with a gas dryer if at all possible, gas, at least in my area, is a much cheaper fuel than electricity. You may have to have gas lines installed for this but it may pay for itself. Again research would be needed to see if your situation would be the same.

I would avoid all in one machines. They are most likely like any other combo product. They may save space but they tend to be lower quality machines than separate components. Buying a single gizmo that does a lot of different things, usually means it won't do any of them as well as separate pieces.

Related, I would get low-tech machines. Do you really need a digital readout or a beeping sensor when a knob and a bell does the trick?? Do you need it to customize itself for a one-touch selection for your typical loads? No, because your typical loads will stay set on a low-tech machine, and when you need to do something different, like wash in hot or give it an extra rinse, you can change it yourself. Knobs are easier to repair than computer chips.

If I was choosing extras I would choose those that give me more energy efficiency rather than convenience. But that is just me.

If your new machines warrant a remodel of the laundry room, while you are at it, you might consider a sump sink? This is a utility sink that collects and recycles water somehow, filtering wash water and reusing it to rinse, or something similar. I admit I don't know the details. A utility sink, with or with out recycling the water is great for soaking, watering flowers or large kitchen pans, or cleaning boots.

Answer 4

I don't know if they are still manufactured, but I love my Maytag that has a built in sudsaver. I use it in conjunction with double laundry tubs. The water from the load of whites goes in to one tub and can be pumped back in to the washer for the light colors then dark colors. I usually get 3 different washes from one fill(no chlorine bleach though). Over the years I have saved a lot of money on water, detergents, and energy to heat the water.

Answer 5

Get MAYTAG!!! I bought mine when I got my new house and love them! they are on the lower end of the price range, yet they have all the gizmos that the others have. I have the 3.3 cu ft washer and the 7.1 cu ft dryer. One of the cool things about my washer, is if it comes off balance, all I have to do it tip it forward and it sets itself. I liked that, it helped because our floor was slanted :) I recommed these to everyone!! I hope this helps you out. Good luck and happy shopping.

Answer 6

i got mine at sears. they helped me get what i needed and i got a good waranty. i have had mine for two years and i love them. If you plan on washing big blankets get a super plus capacity washer. with washer and dryers you get what you pay for, don't get the cheapies.

Answer 7

I know this isnt much of advice but buy from the scratch and dent section. brand new product with visible flas but still has warranty