We have old whirlpool gear, that only lasted a couple of years, and would like something a little better built and more reliable.
Thanks again!
Correct me if I’m wrong, but aren’t all dryers front loading? I HATE front loading washers...ya can’t throw in the stray sock or towel after the washer has started. Well, maybe you can but you have to wait a few minutes before you can open the door.
If I had it to do over again, I'd buy a top-loader. They are better these days. The agitators are much more fabric-friendly.
I have a Neptune gas dryer, this will be year #5, no complaints yet, NG is cheaper compared to electricity. Though you may want to do a comparison in your market. There are online calculators that you enter your cost for a therm of NG and what you pay for a KW of electricity and will tell you if one if cheaper than the other.
Tow families we know that bought front end load washers HATE THEM! Said they don’t get the clothes as clean as the top loaders they previously owned .
FWIW, I went to a Sears outlet, and bought their Kenmore 5the series machines, and have been very happy with their performance and durability. The ones I got had the steam option, and I do like the functionality of this option, and have used it on a number of occasions.
I love my front loading washer
Two suggestions
No matter what brand you choose, you want the pedestal. It is extra, but worth it. The storage is nice and it makes both easier to use and very attractive
Always, always, always keep the door open on the washer. If you don’t, mold will form in the rubber seals. Keep it open and no problems.
I like the Sears appliances I bought 17 years ago. No problems with anything Sears. My only comment would be to make sure you get a dryer that the door opens right or left and not down. I am short and I have to lean all the way over the door and to the back of the dryer every time to get those pesky socks out.
I’ve had a front-loading washer (Frigidaire) for over 10 years and wouldn’t go back to a top-loader. It spins so fast that the clothes are nearly dry. I have also had a gas dryer for the same amount of time and it works fine. It costs a lot less than the equivalent electric dryer to run, but usually costs $50-100 more to buy.
We bought a Whirlpool Duet frontloader 4 years ago. It has been a very good washer has needed no repairs. Can’t help on the dryer becaue I’m still using my old large gas one and will until it finally dies. Dryers usually last much longer than the washers will.My DSis bought an LG frontloader set and has had nothing but problems with it. The worst part being that only a few people can sevice thm so she’s had to wait 6-8 weeks on repairs.
Stay away!
Avoid “Asko” like the plague.
Wife and I bought the Kenmore Elite 5e steam series. We’ve had them for two years - they clean so well even I noticed! They are so very quiet and do a great job. My wife raves over how they handle delicates. I have yet to see any mold or odor issues - but our equipment is in use several times per week, no time to stagnate.
About a year ago, my mother bought a Fisher & Paykel electric washer and dryer from Sears and is pleased with them.
Front loading washers definitely use considerably less detergent, bleach and water.
My personal experience has been that they get the clothes cleaner and cause less wear, particularly on finer fabrics. They also get the clothes drier, which means shorter dryer time. This translates to less energy and money, and less wear on the fabric.
We’ve had a front loading washer (Kenmore) for about 10 years and love it! Doesn’t use as much detergent as top loader and the extraction is much better resulting in less dryer time.
Have always left the door open to prevent mildew smell.
Good luck in your quest for the *perfect washer and dryer*!
We have the early Maytag Neptune set up. Mildew can be a problemin many places, fortunately we are in an area where humidity is rarely over 30%, so it hasn’t caused trouble.
My buddy has a front load washer and absolutely HATES it! Don’t go there!
Everyone I know with a front loading washer loved it for the first few months and now hates it. Also, they’ve all needed repairs in less than 2 years.
We just replaced our dryer and used Sears. They were great - even inspected all the tubing. In and out in no time and took the old one for free (may have been the special at the time).
We recently purchased a front loading washer (had one for about 10 years and it broke and was too expensive to fix—but loved it). Also bought the matching dryer. We got the Whirlpool Duet Sport, and I am very happy with them. I read that some people have trouble with the washer walking, I think it’s REALLY important that the washer be level. I have not had that problem. I keep the door slightly ajar when not in use to keep it from getting mildewy smelling inside (I have heard this is an issue, has not been for me, but I can see how it could be if you left the door closed and didn’t use it every day).
When we bought them they were having a sale on the platforms, and I HIGHLY recommend them. It can be hard on your back otherwise, reaching down and twisting to get clothes from washer to dryer. Also the platforms have a nice storage area, I am able to keep all of my laundry supplies PLUS dogwashing towels in there and out of the way.
Lastly, I did not buy it, but there is also a thing you can buy that goes across the top of both so you don’t drop things behind or beside, I think it’s called a work space or something.
Years ago gas dryers were a lot cheaper to operate. I doubt that is still true. Does anyone know for sure??