As far as I know they all vibrate to some degree and the spin cycle always tends to be loud, so without know how bad your current machine is, it would be hard to recommend a replacement. Also depends on what your budget is. And what size of machine. It might help if you can post a video of what you mean by bad noise/vibration. My machine (a Miele) vibrates, but I can see the vibration only during the spin cycle when the load is unbalanced. Even then, if I take a video it is nearly impossible to see.

Really? You let those vibrations happen for 10 years? Why? Does the dryer sit directly on the washer? If you are going to continue to use a GE dryer, you will likely have to continue to buy a GE washer. You may be better off buying a new washer dryer set that is expressly built for second-story applications.

I know. I sound nuts, right? Well, at the time FL were relatively new and there wasn't much info about vibration issues. My contractor didn't know what to do. GE came out and said the washer was fine. We tried pads under to absorb vibration but that didn't work. And I had a newborn keeping me very busy (plus a house remodel) so I just carried on and that newborn is about to turn 10. No idea where the time went. We just got used to the house shaking, dishes raddling, etc. It is so bad that we have to warn people visiting or they think it's an earthquake. I'm not exaggerating. But now that it's making a very loud freight train sound I thought I would think about replacing it. I was surprised to see so much discussIon on this issue now. I guess I'm not alone. I've read thatElectrolux has a no vibration guarantee. Maybe that's the best bet. I realize I will need new dryer which stinks. I'm so used to having washer In my master I'm not willing to give it up. And the house hasn't fallen down yet!

If you're going to stack, make sure you like the dryer in your pair, non vented dryers, i.e., condenser dryers are coming. I'm not sure using one of the generic stacking racks in your new pair would gain much if the life expectancy of the GE dryer is 2-5 years. Did you reinforce the floor before the initial installation? that can make a difference in the vibration level especially if washer is on ceramic tile. I just replaced my 14 year old whirlpool dryer that still sort of worked because I wanted a workhorse vented dryer for the long haul. My dryer is electric so if you have a gas dryer YMMV. Good luck.

i like my electrolux washer...whether that brand or any other you need a W/D that doesn't vibrate.

Electrolux still has the "Second floor guarantee".

http://www.electroluxappliances.com/Washers-Dryers/Second-Floor-Guarantee/

http://www.electroluxappliances.com/globalassets/start-page1/laundry-appliances/second-story-guarantee/electrolux_2ndfloorguarantee_0116.pdf

Or call: 1-877-435-3287 (Electrolux).

Thanks all. The washer officially died this week. GE repair said it would cost 1,200 to fix so we are going with the Electrolux. Local shop said they are the best for this issue. Fingers crossed!

Thanks for updating us.

Best of luck with the new Electrolux (I really like mine).

Did you get the 60 series (IQ Touch) or the 70 series (WaveTouch)?

When is delivery? Keep us posted.

Hope it works out great! Spending money on new appliances that you cannot test drive is just not fun....

Yes, please do come back and give a detailed review once you've had it. This is on the short list to replace my current FL set when it dies (or when I've had enough).

Alex, I have a sneaky feeling your washer will get replaced before its death....remember if this happens you can sell your current maching and recoup some of the funds.

It depends whether we decide to sell our place next spring or not. If we stay, I will probably sell my pair and get an Electrolux set with matching gas dryer, since my laundry closet is wired for 120v and gas. If we move, I'll find a place that can more easily accommodate 220/240 so I can have a LiGi and electric dryer.

Update: the Home Depot delivery guys said it was an "extremely dangerous" delivery to take it up to our third floor (note I already have full size GE stackable up there. They said it was probably brought up via magic-really!). They made a big stink and said they may drop it and put a big hole in my wall and they went on and on about possible injury to themselves. However, they put it on us to decide whether we wanted it delivered and said we would have to waive any damage. I sent it back. (More drama with other washer they were delivering to the basement I will spare you.). Home Depot was great but I had to call them and have them call delivery company to get workers to leave other washer. It was very complicated and stressful. Two hours of back and forth about it! So I'm back to square one with the third floor washer. I'm thinking I will shop at local appliance store so they can advise on the delivery and won't subcontract. (They are the ones who suggested Electrolux for third floor but I went with Home Depot because of better price). What are your thoughts on a "compact" washer/dryer. Bosh has 24in. Electrolux has one too. It will be easier to get it up the stairs but I know nothing about "condensing" dryers. Note we have new large capacity washer in the basement so I don't need to do super large loads upstairs. Thoughts? Thanks!

When I weighed the size of my loads, I found the compact models were more than large enough for us. I have the compact Electrolux washer I do not have the matching condenser dryer. Instead I have the GE compact electric vented dryer. I think they work great together. The dryer is relatively lightweight and could easily be carried up any staircase; however, the washer is quite heavy. If you really want your appliances to match, the GE compact washing machine that matches the dryer is very well reviewed also. The GE washer was my first choice until I happened to get a much better deal on the Electrolux washer. Since the Electrolux washer is new to the market in this last year it is kind of an experiment....If you can use a vented dryer in your space, then I do recommend that you go with a vented dryer.

I find that my compact Miele comfortably holds as much as the speed queen top loader I had in the apartment. Over filling the top loader meant it would not clean properly. I have not tried to stuff too much in the Miele because I haven't had the need to. The only thing I can't fit in the Miele is my queen comforter but I couldn't do that with the speed queen either.

Thanks! Since I'm stacking I understood I had to go with matching...thanks for the info on GE. I've always had GE and been fine with them except for the vibration. Was only going to Electrolux because of claims it doesn't vibrate as much. Will keep researching. Thanks again!