Everybody needs their washers and dryers to be fully functional to maintain a proper life style. We need clean fresh clothing to goto work, go out on dates or even lounge in front of the TV. Even if your one of those types of people who dont change clothing very often, it is still a huge emotional burden when your laundry appliance's fail due to mechanical breakdown. For this reason, we try our best to resolve your situation A.S.A.P. so the burden can be minimized and you can easily get back to your normal everyday life..

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WASHERS

When shopping for a washer, capacity is in most cases a major concern. Even if you do not have a large family, wouldn’t it still be better to get most of your clothes cleaned at one time? Not only that, but if your family does begin to grow, you will already have the capability to do so. Now we're thinking ahead! Finally, your larger capacity machines tend to have the best technology.

Now when looking at capacities, do your best not to focus in on cubic footage, but focus on how many towels they can clean. Every good unit has the towel test, and here is an example of what I mean:

The GE Profile Harmony is 4.0 cubic feet in capacity, and will efficiently clean 24 bath towels, while the Kenmore Oasis, 4.5 cubic feet will efficiently clean 23 bath towels. See the difference? GE Profile's Harmony has a 4.0 cubic ft capacity, but can clean 1 more towel than the larger 4.5 Kenmore Oasis. Not to knock one product over another, I just simply want you to understand how much paying attention to language in ads can save you.

Another difference in the high-end, lower-end models is the stainless steel tub. These are important for several reasons. First, the tub won’t rust. Second, the tub will last longer, it will generally have a lifetime warranty. Third, it harbors less than .01% of bacteria, which means no more mildew smell or growth. Lastly, it won’t crack.

Another thing, remember why I said most front loaders should not be placed on any level but the ground because of their suspension? Top loaders have a similar issue with tubs being bolted to the machine. If you have been one of the lucky consumers to have a machine walk on you, you will appreciate this information.

Washers walk because of their suspension system. Many tubs are just bolted to the bottom of the machine, so when the load gets unbalanced, it will begin to shake or even walk. If you can, make your way out to a store that carries any GE top load washer, push the tub around in the GE; then walk to a Maytag and push that tub around. You will notice a HUGE difference. You can push the GE tub around with very little effort because again, they have a spring and shock suspension, so they will never become unbalanced or walk. (No I don't work for GE... I just know they make good products and most places carry them, so it's easier to use that name than "Miele" who are excellent by the way, they just aren't as common.)

Again, if you do not have the time or means to make your way out to a store. Simply call the manufacturer of the appliance of interest and ask! Customer service lines at these major appliance companies are excellent and really know their stuff.

Lastly before we move on to dryers, know that most of the new clothes washers that have dispensers (which are important) use HE (High Efficiency) detergent. HE detergent is used and better than traditional detergent because it creates less suds which has been proven to get your clothes cleaner! Many of us want to see suds, we feel as though the suds make our clothes clean, when actually they’re soiling our clothes. To get them their cleanest you need the proper amount of detergent, with the least amount of suds and to dispense the detergent at the proper time during the wash, which the dispensers handle. High-end models do all of those things, and surprisingly HE detergent costs less than regular detergent, not by much, but it is less, and now you don’t need to use as much detergent, so it saves you on detergent expense. You can find HE detergent at any local grocery store, Wal-Mart, Target, etc.

[SIDEBAR: For those of you that did not know, fabric softener ruins cottons! Sure it smells good, but it's taking the life from your clothes. With a good washer and dryer all you need is detergent to maintain that good smell.]

 

DRYERS

When it comes dryers remember these things:

Larger capacity means a faster dry time. There is more room for clothes to be tumbled around and air to travel through them. This in combination with a good sensor-drying system is a match made in heaven! The largest capacity as of right now is around 7.3 cubic feet, but in time that will probably change.

Choose a machine with a great sensor-drying system. Sensor-dry measures the moisture and temperature of air inside the drum. You set how dry you want your clothes, when they reach that dryness, the machine stops regardless of the time left. My unit never completes the full time it states.

Now dryers are not considered to be energy efficient, but the sensor-dry cuts the time on average in half! So to me, that is energy efficient.

Sensor-Dry cuts down on clothes cost as well. The over-exposure to harsh heat in the machine is what causes our clothes to shrink and get that lint-bally thing going on. The sensor-drying systems eliminate all of that. Some units have more than one sensor so check out for those, the more the merrier!

Many machines are beginning to come with stainless steel drums. This is definitely not a necessity; it just looks pretty. Yes, the tub will last longer, but people generally don’t ever have any problems out of their drums cracking. So if this is optional you can pass on it. There will be no difference in your clothes.

Less trips to the cleaners. Lastly, one cool feature most new dryers come with is a shoe rack. This rack is placed inside of the machine to dry shoes, sweaters, or delicates that may get damaged if they were to be tumbled.