NEW FL WASHER NEEDED; to be stacked with existing dryer
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Stacked FL? Two washers/dryers?
Comments (3)As washers and dryers have gotten larger, I don't know if you need two as much. Perhaps a better way to make laundry less of a pain is to try to do one or two loads on a daily basis as much as possible rather than a day or two full of laundry once during the week. I have new FL LGs and find that I fit more into them than my last super large capacity washer. We had planned on stacking them to get counter space, but our washer died before we got the cabinets redone. There was no room for stacking until we ripped out the uppers. We decided to try them on pedestals, and I'm really happy with them that way -- not sure I would like them stacked now. I am doing laundry for 5 (me and DH, two teen sons and my mom's) plus band uniforms during marching season and other occasional large loads from school. I also do comforters, sleeping bags and dog bedding. I recently washed 53 t-shirts in one load. I used to think that 2 washers might be a great thing, but I'm favoring trying to put in more usable space now. My laundry room has no folding area and no hanging space other than the knobs of the cabinets or a hook I hang over the door. I would never design it that way, so I would be sure to put in some space for those functions. As you fold laundry, where will it go? Would the cubbies have space for each person to have a small basket and put away their own things (the youngest once they are old enough)? Do you need space for baskets and such in the laundry room? Do you hang a lot of things -- just before putting away or do you need space to hang dry? On the other hand -- having a second washer greatly reduces the chance of being stuck without one, waiting for service and wondering whether you can handle a trip to a laundromat and what you do with 5 kids while you do. If you can do both, it might be worth it. ;-)...See MoreNew Electrolux FL washer and dryer
Comments (10)Hamper door verses not. A lot is personal preference. For the most part, you're reaching across the hamper door then into the dryer. No problem when you have long arms but with the side hinge you can get a little closer - not as much as you'd think, but a little. It was easier to unload clothes in some respects when I had the side swing door. Now I have the hamper door FL dryer on a homemade pedestal. The platform makes it MUCH easier on the back, legs, shoulders and knees which for some people wouldn't make a difference, but for me it makes a big difference. And the hamper door gets in the way a little, but it more than makes up for it by giving a stable and convenient folding table at which I can stand upright, fold my clothes and place into the basket to bring upstairs and folds out of the way when the door is closed. I debated long and hard whether to go with the cheaper side door, smaller capacity or go with the hamper, larger capacity dryer. Either way I had decided it was going onto a platform of some type. I'm glad I got the one I did, for a number of reasons and am relieved I didn't skip the platform. Many FL fans don't understand and some FL fans refuse to accept that there are people with physical limitations where a FL is more difficult. (And I'm not suggesting it's anyone posting in this thread.) For some it's naievte, for some it's bullheadedness. I'll briefly explain. Pedestals do help for some, but add significantly to cost if you go with manufactured ones. People without the physical impairments often can't understand it and there was someone a year or two ago who even was foolish enough to say the exercise will do you good... to which there is no way to carry on an intelligent conversation, much less rational disagreement as they refuse to listen to the reasons one is preferred. Course there were even people who were so irrational that they argued that TL owners walked around in stinky, shredded clothes. Ah, the nutcases out there. You can call their grandbaby ugly, but don't disagree with their washer choice! LOL BTW, in case you haven't noticed, laundromats mount dryers much higher than they are in homes. Why? Ease of use for most. It's done that way for a reason. They could easily set them on the floor. My personal opinion? I don't think the HE top loaders do everything as well as a good FL. But for most people, they don't need 200+° temperatures, 1600+ RPM spin speeds, can save thousands of dollars and still get perfectly good results. Just like some will do perfectly fine with a $400 set of cheapies and still get clean clothes. Some won't accept this but that's JMHO....See MoreNeed help purchasing FL washer/dryer
Comments (11)Sarah, we had to replace our washer and dryer this summer and wound up picking the LG. Mine are downstairs on tile over a concrete slab, but once the leveling was adjusted a little, they are almost motionless and quiet. I don't think you'd have any problem with them on the second floor. Ours are on pedestals and still no motion. The only issue I have had is that for some reason, some tomato based stains haven't come out as well. I'm not sure if that's the machine, detergent or what, but someone suggested some vinegar, adn that did the trick -- either directly on the spot or in the machine's fabric softener dispenser. On the other hand, I've been very pleased with the cleaning of everything else (and those shirts now that we know the trick). Our white sheets and towels are whiter and I really like the sanitary cycle. It runs longer, but it's so quiet, it doesn't bother me. There is a quick wash that runs in about 20 min. That comes in handy when one of the boys forgets gym clothes or a band shirt, etc. I don't think I ever saw your kitchen finished -- just some progress and near done shots. Hope that all went well....See MoreBosch stacking kit extinct, need new washer/dryer suggestions
Comments (1)Do you really need the stack kit? We used to design stackables into their own niches gang were framed in by the carpenters and then sheet rocked....See More- 6 years ago
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