Should I get a pedestal for washer & dryer
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What Important Features Should I Get In A Washer & Dryer?
Comments (4)It is tough to give a general answer to that question. Everybody has different ways of doing things and different needs and preferences. What features are important to you? Water and energy efficiency, cleaning performance, number of cycles and additional options, high temperature wash, cycle times, gentleness? Where are you going to install your washer? FLs are best suited for concrete floors or other very sturdy floors. It is almost impossible to predict if they will cause problems on second floors or over crawl spaces or basements. Another important question: How much are you willing or able to spend? FWIW, I have a Bosch Nexxt 500plus and am very happy with it. I like the internal water heater which gives me the option to select 150 F or even 170 F on the xxtrasanitary cycle. I also like the 2 hour soak option. I have soaked a few badly stained items in oxiclean and after the subsequent wash they were as good as new. I also like the "heavy duty" option which starts the wash cycle wiith cold water and then gradually heats it up during the wash. To me, the gentleness of the washer is a big plus as well. I can wash my delicates without the fear of the washer ruining them by beating them up and wrapping them around the agitator. The cycle times are longer, 58 minutes for most cotton cycles, delicates are shorter, real hot cycles longer. The drying time is noticeably shorter though. Let me know if you need additional information. Good luck with your research!...See MoreHelp...Should I cancell Kenmore washer and dryer order?
Comments (41)OK. My washer is coming tomorrow. No bells and whistles--just a standard ole Top Loader. SPEED QUEEN #AWS44NW--3.3 cu.ft. stainless steel tub--8 cycles--3 water temp. ect. washerman8--I wanted the model you have but it took too long for them to get it. If I need a 2nd rinse I'll just wash with no soap. Here is info on this model. Maybe by the time this machine dies the FLers will be more worry free. Appearance Color: White Rear Controls Flexvane Agitator Galvanized Metal Washer Cabinet 3.3 cu.ft. Stainless Steel Washtub Triple Coat Commercial-Grade Cabinet Finish Performance/Features 210° Agitation Stroke 3 Water Temperature Selections 8 Cycle Selections 2 Speed Automatic Balancing System Rear Self-Leveling Legs Porcelain Coated, Steel Outer Draintub Tuff Guard Protected Top Bleach Dispenser Fabric Softener Dispenser Commercial Strength Suspension Sys Hush Pak Appearance 3 Water Temperature Selections 8 Cycle Selections 2 Speed Automatic Balancing System Rear Self-Leveling Legs Porcelain Coated, Steel Outer Draintub Tuff Guard Protected Top Bleach Dispenser Fabric Softener Dispenser Commercial Strength Suspension System Hush Pak Cycles Regular: Heavy Normal Light Permanent Press: Normal Light HandWash/Delicate: Normal Light Soak/Prewash Technical Information Tub Volume: 3.3 cu. ft. Average Water Consumption 39.1 Overall Dimensions: 43"H x 25 5/8"W x 28"D Cabinet Height: 36" Motor Horsepower: 1/2 Spin Speeds (RPM): 474 710 Warranty Speed Queen brings to you the industry's best warranty on all of our washers and dryers. 3-year warranty on parts and labor 5 year limited warranty on the motor 5 year limited warranty on the cabinet 10 year limited warranty on transmission Lifetime warranty on all stainless steel washtubs and outer draintubs...See MoreSeduced by color: which washer/dryer should I get?
Comments (4)SS is a basically superior material for this purpose. On the other hand, I've had quite a few dryers over the last several decades -- including the current one at mom's which is 15 years old -- all with enamel tubs. All worked perfectly and did not chip or wear. I regard the debate as non-issue. Certainly not a decision-maker. FWIW, I've had Duet pair for 2 1/2 years. Excellent performance and no trouble. Would buy again if shopping today....See MoreDoes anyone have front load washer/dryer up on built in pedestals?
Comments (18)The manufacturer pedestals all are meant to be bolted to the machine, so you can slide the entire unit out if needed to service or access the back. Basic pedestals have large drawers where you can store supplies, or even use as hampers. Fancier pedestals can include another washing machine (see LG sidekicks). Whether on pedestals or not, I find almost all front loaders too tall to fold laundry on top, but you could still use a shelf above for more storage if you wanted. With your own built pedestals you would still want to bolt the machines onto the pedestals as a safety issue (and to protect your machines and floors from the machine smashing down). So you would want to make sure they can take the shaking and flex, and you would need to unbolt to move them and it would be even more work to take them off. I have seen them done many times, but just things to be aware of. Oh, and the times I have seen them done they were more solid boxes - I’d be concerned about the durability of “open” pedestals, or if it would affect the machine warranties since it is not a solid platform. But for space savings stackables are nice. I have a laundry room with side by side washer and dryer on the manufacturers matching pedestals on my second floor (no problem reaching controls or soap trays from standing) but I put stackables in my mudroom to have a second laundry on main floor near kitchen and garage entry. I am 5’4” and don’t have difficulty reaching into the dryer tub on top without a stool - and the tub lights up and it is not that deep that things go missing in there :) i would not put cabinet in between machines. Far less convenient to move set laundry to the dryer, and exposes the cabinet to more moisture....See Morebrendainnj
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