New full-size washer/dryer recommendation

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Currently, I have/using full-size "large capacity" 27" Bosch Nexxt W/D.
I love them.
They're sturdy, easy to maintain (clean drain pump), reliable (15 years old so far) & can do boil washes with onboard heater.
They clean clothes well with minimal detergent (i only need between 1.5-2.0 TBSP per load, which is about ½-⅔ of detergent manufacturer suggests), and offer lots of cycles from soaking to delicate (great for "dry clean only" items) to xxtrasanitary.
Anyhow, I'll be moving this year & can't take them with me as these Bosch Nexxt W/D can't stack.
I'd like some recommendations for full-size W/D.I don't think Bosch's 24"W/D would be sufficient for me.
I've heard complaints about small dryer capacity.
TIA

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wdccruise

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@Toronto Veterinarian: "My only complaint is that ... the sensor seems to overdry my clothes"

I have an LG DLEC888W dryer. It too has a sensor but one can adjust the degree of dryness by pressing the Dry Level buttons after selecting a cycle. The choices depend on the cycle selected: Cotton allows all five choices while Easy Care allows only three and some cycles allow none.

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Kendrah
last year
I need a full sized stackable washer and dryer for my apartment and after much though am going to purchase an LG washtower. Ordering this week. The reviews are outstanding and they seem to hold huge loads while not taking up a huge footprint.
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kculbers
last year
I have a full sized LG washer and dryer that I have had for years. I love the pair; no issues; works wonderfully. I loved my LG washer/ dryer so much, I purchased an LG TV, LG portable air conditioner and LG dishwasher. All function beautifully; no issues.
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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!
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dadoes
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Colle, you're not likely to find anything that provides the temperature flexibility of your Bosch Nexxt outside of another European brand such as Bosch or Miele.
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wdccruise
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Consumer Reports has reviews of washer/dryer pairs ($10/month digital)
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Jeffrey Caban
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Colle,

As the owner of a Bosch Nexxt Washer and Dryer I can see why you love them...I dread the day when mine finally bite the dust.

Where you know and appreciate the Bosch's features I can recommend something in the 27" full size, that is if you don't mind something used....

The Bosch Vision series was the replacement for the Nexxt line.Bosch only made the Vision line for a couple years before phasing out the 27" models entirely, putting all their effort in the compact 24" market.

The Vision series shared quite a bit of qualities with the Nexxt line but had one quality that the Nexxt was missing, the ability to be stackable.

Just check Facebook Marketplace or Craigslist in your area as they are out there.

Edit: Didn't you have a Vision Washer several years ago?
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@Jeffrey Caban.

I've never really used Bosch Vision except for few times when I had refurbished a washer.

I do see some on Facebook Marketplace or Craigslist but around here some resellers are asking for $800-1000 as-is, which is ridiculous as they're 10+ years old and not refurbished.

Also, they only cost $1500 when new as the govt & Bosch were both offering ECO incentives and clearance discounts, respectively.
colle
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@dadoes. You're right. I might be stuck with either Bosch or Miele, (both limited to 24"/small capacity) but I thought I read that Electrolux had onboard heater in their 27" models.
wdccruise
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"can do boil washes with onboard heater."

Why is it necessary to boil clothes? Modern detergents can clean effectively even in cool water.

"Today’s water- and energy-efficient washers are designed to operate using cooler water than traditional top-loaders of decades past. As wash cycles got cooler, the chemistry of detergents had to change in order for them to clean effectively. That’s why we test using cool water." -- CR Laundry Detergent Buying Guide 2022
colle
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@wdccruise I do boil (ie temp boost or xxtra sanitary) washes for my bath towels, white bed sheets and socks.

I use Tide or Persil, and have done cool water washes for the above, but it's not the same cleanliness.

I've even whitened older what I thought was "clean white" laundry after several boil washes.

Perhaps other Bosch or Miele owners can chime in and tell you their experiences and what I mean.
kazmom
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We just bought our second LG set. We were very happy with our first for the years we owned them. LG is highly rated and the place we buy from said it is the brand they see the least issues with in their in house repair shop.
Toronto Veterinarian
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LG makes some of the best front load washers and dryers out there.....In each of my last 3 homes I replaced the existing W/D with an LG pair and never been disappointed. I currently have an LG Washtower (9 months) and I'm not disappointed yet either. My only complaint is that the dryer setting are all too long and the sensor seems to overdry my clothes - I use the timed dryer setting for most clothes instead, and save the pre-sets for bulky loads like towels and sheets.
Toronto Veterinarian
last year
Thanks for that suggestion - I'll have a look
Kendrah
last year
There was an article in the Washington Posttoday about how we use appliances like they were still from the 70s and one was hot temp washing. In the comment section was a link to a book calledLaundry Love. Haven't read it but surprised by how much I want to.

Glad to hear these positive reviews of LG as I prepare to purchase the washtower and an LG TV. Thanks all.
Eeyuh
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I also loved a Bosch set I had, when they discontinued the stackable larger size. Went Whirlpool, which did a dantastic job cleaning clothes, then LG. Trurhfully, at the end of rhe day, the top tier machines all do the job well with slightly different bells and whistles. I have not opted for Miele or Electrolux because their performance, repair, and consumer satisfaction ratings have been consistently lower than LG for years. When I compare my washer performance with a friend who has Bosch, my LG does a better job.
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