Recommendations for best top loading washer/dryer?
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Recommend Your Front Load Washer/Dryer
Comments (1)You should post your message on the Gardenweb's Laundry Forum (and also read the other posts there). Here is a link that might be useful: Gardenweb's Laundry Forum...See MoreTop Rated Front Load Washers & Dryers
Comments (12)We bought a Frigidaire Affinity 6000 set in mid December for $999 for the pair (great deal I think, but even if not on sale the washer runs around $699 and the dryer around $599). We've only had them a couple of weeks, but so far I am loving this one. My laundry room is only a doorway away from the kitchen, and the washer is usually so quiet that I can be standing 6 feet away and barely hear it. At first, I would peek around the doorway because I thought it had quit running. Anyway, so far, so good, and I would recommend this pair to anyone I know. Please note however, that the washer needs to be perfectly level to be that quiet (but this is probably true for all front loaders)....See MoreBest Front loading washer/dryers
Comments (4)There's a lot of threads on the different machines with recent feedback and information, except for the GEs. Not much owner feedback on the GE machines for a couple years now. They got rave reviews at the start and there's been some sideways criticism that I've seen from people who don't own them and have no experience with them so that's not much value to me. A local appliance dealer recommended the GE over the Frigidaire Affinity but only by a little. He did however much prefer the Whirlpools. Most all Kenmore front loaders are made by Whirlpool. He didn't give an opinion on the LG and LG gets mixed reviews (and complete opposite too) here lately. It really would be worth your time to peruse the myriad of threads on the front loaders. Sort the good info from the questionable and you'll get a lot of valuable info. I've been in a position that I'm thinking I need to be ready to replace my 30 year old machine, probably within the next 20 years or so, which means I've been gathering info on the good and bad. I had my heart set on a Danby, but alas, they're no longer made. Lately though I'm leaning heavily on going to top load, but am still considering the Duet, GE (newer version made in China) and the Maytag Epic, sibling to the Whirlpool front loader. I'm just a bit hesitant on the LG from owner reviews. I'm just glad I don't have to make the decision right now! Good luck....See MoreGE front load washer & dryer - recommended or not?
Comments (17)Front loaders take longer. That's just the way it is. And keep in mind if you use the heater it will add time to it and if you use the hottest setting it will add significantly because it has to heat the water. An hour to two hours per load is very common on a front loader. Now if you get a top loader with a heater, it too will take a lot longer to heat the water. A year or two ago there were several people buying this series of machines. Virtually all gave excellent reviews out of the gate but as far as long-term Ihaven't really seen much. Seems like the ones who got them aren't around anymore. That could mean they're very happy with them and chugging along washing away. I would think if they were irate with them, they'd be back to complain about them, wouldn't they? Unless they were banned or something. So, sometimes no news can be good news. If you know any appliance repair people you could ask their opinions. Might even be worth a few phone calls around to some reputable repair shops and solicit their views. Wouldn't be gospel, but might give you some more to think about. Wish I could be of more help to you!...See Moreprairiemoon2 z6b MA
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