Thoughts on these Whirlpool washer/dryer sets or other recommendations?
Opinions on all-in-one Washer/Dryer?
Is there a RELIABLE washer/dryer all-in-one unit in the US?
All-in-one Washer/Dryer recommendations?
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I’m about to buy my first washer and dryer and am feeling a bit overwhelmed with all of the choices. Within our budget (~$1500/set) I think I’ve narrowed the best brand down to Whirlpool. I’m still torn between front load or top load. Does anyone have any experience with one or both of these sets?
We like front load for the energy savings and being more gentle on clothes. But dislike the chance of nastiness building up and the fact that the chrome color for this set is out of our budget (color isn’t a huge deal though).
Front Load Washer
Front Load Dryer
We like top load for the larger capacity, color, and from what I’ve read they’re easier to repair on your own. These also have more/better ratings than the front load set. Dislike the energy costs and being tougher on clothes (are top load impeller washers still harsher on clothes?).
Top Load Washer
Matching Dryer
My husband and I are buying a new house and the utility room where the Washer and Dryer hookups are is very narrow, as in, we would need to purchase a stackable washer/dryer (we will also probably flip the hinges on the door so it opens out as to not bump into the washer/dryer). We were fine with that, but the thought never occurred to me that they make washer/dryer combos now! The prices of the ones (all-in-one vs. stackable) we’re looking at are not much different. Size are different by .5 cu. ft. which I’m not too worried about either.
So my question is if anyone has any experience with the combos? Are they good/worth it, or are they nothing but problems? Avoiding Samsung at all costs of course, lol.