Recommendations for washer and dryer... (cross posted on Appliances)
artemis_ma
7 years ago
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Comments (11)We had Maytags that we bought in 2001 but the washer slowly died over the past year. We had lots of visits from repairmen over that time and they all said to get Whirlpool the next time, that they are called out on the fewest repairs for that brand. So we bought a Whirlpool FL washer and dryer over Thanksgiving and we love them so far. It's the steam set, which is pricey if not on sale (and pricey on sale) but we managed to save about $800 by using a 20% off sale at Lowe's in combination with the $100 rebate Whirlpool was offering. So instead of spending something like $2,900 we spent $2,100 on both. or something close to that. I forget already! (I try to block such $$$ thoughts from my brain!)...See MoreRecommendations for a FL Washer/Dryer Set
Comments (5)I just recently went through the same process, but my budget was bit higher, 2000-3000$ CND. I looked at models with a built-in water heater, which was very important for me. Here are a few observations. Bosch Nexx: over your budget (2300$+tax), very nice feel, many cycles, heats water consistently, quality assembly. Whirlpool Duets HT (my final choice): (1980$+tax), many cycles, built-in water heater but does not heat through all the cycles, quality of the washer assembly very high (dryer has a pretty "cheaper" feel though), washer made in Germany Whirlpool Duets Sport (8500 series): 1800$+tax, less cycles than Duets, built-in water heater, made in Mexico instead of Germany Frigidaire (higher end model): 1700$+tax, construction/quality less than Whirlpool, built-in water heater, a lot of negative comments on the durability of Frigidaire W/D Didn't look at GE, newer on the scene I think, or LG (for those prices I'd get something else). Kenmore is an option, their HE5T is Whirlpool made, available in many colours, it gets down to looks/prices What won me on the Duets HT was: the many positive reviews found everywhere, price was only slightly higher than the others, look (I have them in my hallway), and quality feel. Just look at the door hinge/latch, on the cheaper models and you'll understand. The dryer is another story, we really get ripped off on that "matching" thing, quality is not the same as the washer, door looks the same, but opening/closing feels cheaper. It feels like my 400$ dryer that I got 8 years ago. I haven't used them much yet, but I'm satisfied so far. Overall, I'd say look at what's important for you as per features, check the different floor models for quality, feel, and look (especially your GF, my BF couldn't care less!). And if matching is not important for you (I mean for your GF!), you could save a bit there, although they tend to give bigger rebates when you buy the "pair". Since it will be your first W/D kit, you might not know what you want/need, but choose carefully because a higher end model will last. I just got rid of my mom's gold/yellow washer!...See MoreRecommendations Washer/Dryer?
Comments (20)I also have LG front loader, and I love it. I went with the standard dryer though as I couldn't see paying hundreds more for a dryer that had the same functionality (that I'm looking for) and two towels more capacity than a regular maytag dryer. There's really not much difference. If having a "pair" is at the top of your list of priorities, then so be it, but I don't have guests in my laundry room or an area that's visible, so I don't need the matching appliances. I've had no problems with my LG, almost two years now, and my neighbor has had hers for five years I want to say, and she's had zero problems. I have no problems with vibrations, my guess is it's not properly balanced (should be done by delivery guys. I run bleach through a cleaning cycle on my washer once a month (as is recommended by manufacturer), and I leave the door ajar occasionally, though I do neglect to wipe out the door as they recommend, but I've had no problems....See MoreWasher/Dryer-recommend?
Comments (9)Love our LG washer with steam - it's front loader although if you have the space (don't need stacked) the top loads sound amazing. We have a plain old Hotpoint dryer - last home we had matching LG's but this time I went cheap on the dryer... it dries but it has no insulation in it so it sounds so LOUD even without zippers or buckles! It's in our upstairs hall so the dryer noise is an issue. It doesn't have anything fancy but the humidity sensor seems to work fine. If it ever burns out I'll probably get an LG to match washer but it will probably last forever....See Moreartemis_ma
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