Washer Dryer Combination

There’s so many appliances to choose from when it comes to washers and dryers. Sometimes it’s easier to get an all-in-one. The convenience of a smaller machine saves space, especially for those in apartments. I have had the LG Washer and Dryer for just a short while as we just moved into a new house. Though we have plenty of space, our laundry room space is indeed limited. Our household decided on this appliance for convenience, for performance and for a cool look when stepping into the laundry room.

The LG All-In-One Steam Washer and Dryer is a single unit with many digital technologies. With new features being improved, the appliance is energy efficient when it comes to water. The washer and dryer is equipped with the SenseClean feature, which can automatically set the washing time and water level based on the weight and size of the load being washed.

The digital settings also include a custom setting. You can customize the best wash cycle for your clothes by using the memory feature. Also featured is an allergen reducer that can be set into the digital memory. This helps reduce dust mites and animal dander in the wash cycles.

One feature I have never had on a washer and dryer is a Sanitary cycle. The washer turns the heat up in the water to near 160 degrees to help remove tough stains and ensures bacteria from dirty clothes are cleaned. This comes in handy for couples with children who may have brought home a sickness from school or other contractible infections. The clothes are all washed over a roller jet system with water being forced out like a sprinkler. This prevents clothes from snagging on a traditional setup, giving your clothes a gentler yet powerful cleaning.

What makes this unit unique is that the washing and drying cycles happen in the same place. There’s no need to load from one compartment to the next. When the wash cycle is finished, depending on how you programmed your wash, the dryer will begin to dry after the wash cycle. The dryer also has a sanitary option as well as the allergen cycle. There are only a few timed cycles and when drying clothes, it’s best not to overload the machine for efficient drying times.

We enjoy the LG All-In-One because when we’re running late in the morning for work, it’s easy to fluff clothes or remove wrinkles by tossing them in for a short 20 minute press cycle that cleans using steam and then presses wrinkles out.

The front loading system also is quiet. There are no belts involved as the motor directs power straight to the drum. This helps keep the machine balanced and reduces any extra noise that washers and dryers usually make.

The LG steam washer and dryer is however costly, costing near $2,000. It is worth every dollar spend however as the warranty from the manufacturer is quite impressive. The warranty covers one year on typical parts. The drum is covered for a lifetime and the motor that directs power is covered for 7 years. The digital control board is covered by the warranty for 2 years if anything were to go wrong. The combo only comes in white.

The LG Washer and Dryer combo can be purchased at Sears, Best Buy or directly from LG for roughly the same price.

by C. Chaning

Whether you live in an apartment, or you just have a really small laundry room, sometimes you don’t have enough space for the traditional side-by-side washer and dryer. If you find yourself in this situation, you can always purchase stackable washers and dryers, however, most of these appliances are extremely expensive and can cost you several thousand dollars. When you want a cost effective way of purchasing your own washer and dryer, then you will want to view the following product. The Frigidaire Front Load Stacked Washer and Dryer, Model: GLEH1642DS will give you the space-saving design of having stackable laundry units without the extremely high price tag.

Product Ratings:

User-Friendliness: 4.5/5 Stars
Washing/Drying Technologies: 3.5/5 Stars
Product Features: 4/5 Stars
Overall Rating: 4/5 Stars

Main Product Features:

The main feature that this appliance will provide you is convenience. If you have a small apartment, dorm room or just a small laundry room, then you will enjoy the space this Frigidaire Stacked Washer and Dryer will offer you. The front-loading washing machine is located on the bottom level of this appliance, and the dryer is located directly above it.

The washing machine features a total of 3.1 cubic feet of washing capacity. And with the stainless steel washing drum, you will never have to worry about rust stains on your clothing or tearing due to rips within washing drum.

There are a total of sixteen washing cycles that you can choose from, all of which are monitored by automatic water level systems as well as automatic detergent/bleach/fabric softener dispensers. Since this washer is front-loading, you will be able to enjoy higher-efficiency, which will show up as lower energy costs on your bills.

The dryer features a total of 5.7 cubic feet of space, which is quite large. There are a total of four different drying cycles you can choose from, which is plenty for the average consumer. This dryer utilizes moisture sensors to determine the water level left in your clothing, and will either shorten or elongate the drying process depending on how quickly your clothes are dried. My favorite feature of this dryer is the Press Saver Function, which will rid nearly all of the wrinkles out of your clothing so you don’t have to worry about ironing them.

The control panels of this washing machine and dryer are centrally located for easy reach, and are extremely easy to operate.

Product Price:

This advanced, and space saver, Frigidaire Stacked Washer and Dryer can be purchased online and through select retail stores for an average price of $1,100.

by Jonathan McLelland

Best stackable washers and dryers

Another option is to go with a stackable washer and separately purchased dryer. Not all models can be stacked. Only washers with flat, smooth tops can support a dryer, so that limits your choice to front-loading washers with controls on the front. Once you stack a dryer on top, however, be aware that the dryer controls may be too high to reach comfortably. An advantage to buying stackable but separate washers and dryers is that you can opt for more features on both units. Note that you may need to purchase a kit to safely stack the machines.

Most experts agree that front-loading washing machines are better overall than top-loaders. Front-loaders are gentler on clothes and cause less tangling. In addition, they remove more water from clothing, thereby reducing drying time. “HE” or “high-efficiency” machines require special laundry detergents. One disadvantage of front-loading and high-efficiency washing machines is that, because they use less water during the wash cycle, they may leave behind powdered-detergent residue. This can be avoided by using a liquid laundry detergent.

Several of the top washing machines on the market right now are stackable. In our report on washing machines, we highlight the LG Tromm SteamWasher (*Est. $1,500). The two steam cycles offered by this machine sanitize clothes and prepare them for ironing. It has ten wash cycles and a 4-cubic-foot capacity. In a study of major appliances from J.D. Power and Associates, LG washing machines in general have the highest customer satisfaction rating of all brands. The matching dryer (*est. $1,050) receives good marks in our report on dryers; only its high price prevents it from being a top pick. It is quiet, large enough to fit comforters and quilts and gentle with delicates. Plus, you get many added features, such as a remote that tells you when clothes are dry. Both the Tromm washer and dryer are 39 inches high, so your dryer controls will be almost 6.5 feet off the floor.

A stackable washer and dryer from Frigidaire also receive good reviews, and the set is several hundred dollars less than the Tromm SteamWasher and dryer. Although some fancier front-loading washing machines have more bells and whistles, better efficiency and a larger capacity, the 3.5-cubic-foot Frigidaire GLTF2940F washer (*Est. $650) is less expensive and cleans clothes well, reviews say. The Frigidaire doesn’t have a huge range of cycles and temperature options, but it does have automatic wash level and temperature control. Because of the placement of its controls, it can be stacked with a dryer, including the matching electric Frigidaire GLEQ2152E (*Est. $500) or gas Frigidaire GLGQ2152E (*Est. $650). The washer and dryer are each 36″ tall and come in either black or white.