Stackable Washer / Dryer UPDATE: W/D Combos ?

[polm]

Where can I get a good stackable washer/dryer for a good price ?


UPDATE: What about those Washer / Dryer combos ? Does anyone have experience with those ?

 

[Zorro]

Try Sears

 

[Sundog]

Kenmore or Whirlpool (OEMs for Kenmore) have full size stackable front loading washers and dryers.

 

[GalvanizedYankee]

We got a Kenmore stackable w/d, it's gas for the dryer, about 10 years old. This past January I changed both belts
vacuumed it out and it seems good to go another 10. The only real problem was when a kerchief got tossed over the tub and ended up twirled up inside the suction pump.....Easy fix. We average at least one load a day.

Sears!

 

[polm]

I am mostly interested in a unit that will fit into what is currently a small kitchen, but could still be useful as my home and possibly family size increases (currently just 1 person

 

[Kenazo]

I used to sell appliances at a Sears.
Don't get the all in one units. If one part breaks and is unfixible, you're up the creek. Go for the bottom line (or higher depending on what u want to spend) Front load kenmore, match it w/ whatever drier you want and you'll be far better off in the long run... Front loads can wash anything u can jam in them, and they use about 1/6th the water, they spin out the clothes drier too, which decreases drying times. If you check out the Kenmore HE3 line, you get some pretty sweet features like inline heaters, all sorts of extra rinses, super fast spin speeds (can't remember the numbers, it's been a while).

And, in reference to this statement:

Kenmore or Whirlpool (OEMs for Kenmore) have full size stackable front loading washers and dryers.

That's not true. Whirlpool makes the Kenmore HE3 series front load washer, but frigidaire I believe is the one that makes the rest of the Kenmore front load washers.

 

[GalvanizedYankee]

Sundog said full size and that's what we got also. It will hold the average full load.
The dryer might be a little smaller but a full tub load fits the dryer. My gal just got back
from a wekend camping trip with a church group and three days of full changes are in it now.
She even added the dish towels. It's closet is next to the second bathroom, the door is vented.

Go look at them.

 

[RossMAN]

If there is room to fit a standard sized washer/dryer then I would advise you go that route.

We recently moved into a townhouse which can only fit a stackable washer/dryer.

Obviously I had to research the mofo out of it and find the best deal.

Sears had a good deal and great selection (5 to choose from) but the sales person was VERY flaky.

CostCo B&M didn't have any stackable W/D on display in the warehouse, so we picked up some toilet paper.

A local appliance chain store had the Frigidaire FEZ831AS on sale for $688 plus we added a 5 year extended warranty for $149. Of course the fun didn't stop there. We purchased it using our Amazon.com VISA which gave us a 1 year free warranty and earned us 837 Amazon.com points. I was able to convince the salesperson to throw in the "dryer vent" stuff for free (usually $15). They delivered it for free and installed it. DO NOT try this yourself unless you have two guys, a pickup truck and a sturdy handtruck. These are big, bulky and heavy ass appliances.

The bad news: the dryer for some reason isn't working right. If we do a small load of white clothes then dry them. We have to dry them with 3 different cycles, and even then the socks still are a little damp. I'm hoping it's something easy to fix. I'll have to call the repair guys and have them take a look.

If you have a BB near you, I'd check this out.

 

[TwinkleToes77]

I have an stackable washer dryer unit. We live in a small condo so thats all we can really fit atm, plus it came with the condo when we bought it.

Anyways, I hate it.. They are too small ( so get a full size if you can). It also takes forever to try a load of laundry. about 1 1/2 hours per load. Makes doing laundry an all day process. Ofcourse it could be just this particular unit, but I'm never buying a stackable washer.. full size all the way.

 

[GalvanizedYankee]

I'll admit that a load of 3 bath towels, 3 jeans and 2 sweatshirts, plus some other stuff takes another run to get
completely dry. Total time less than an hour.

If you have to get a stackable. Do not let them sell you an electric dryer. Natural gas is the way to go

My sister put, iirc, close to $2k into her Maytag Neptune set-up. If you got the dough, thats the way to go.

 

[Bryophyte]

Originally posted by: RossMAN
If there is room to fit a standard sized washer/dryer then I would advise you go that route.

We recently moved into a townhouse which can only fit a stackable washer/dryer.

Obviously I had to research the mofo out of it and find the best deal.

Sears had a good deal and great selection (5 to choose from) but the sales person was VERY flaky.

CostCo B&M didn't have any stackable W/D on display in the warehouse, so we picked up some toilet paper.

A local appliance chain store had the Frigidaire FEZ831AS on sale for $688 plus we added a 5 year extended warranty for $149. Of course the fun didn't stop there. We purchased it using our Amazon.com VISA which gave us a 1 year free warranty and earned us 837 Amazon.com points. I was able to convince the salesperson to throw in the "dryer vent" stuff for free (usually $15). They delivered it for free and installed it. DO NOT try this yourself unless you have two guys, a pickup truck and a sturdy handtruck. These are big, bulky and heavy ass appliances.

The bad news: the dryer for some reason isn't working right. If we do a small load of white clothes then dry them. We have to dry them with 3 different cycles, and even then the socks still are a little damp. I'm hoping it's something easy to fix. I'll have to call the repair guys and have them take a look.

If you have a BB near you, I'd check this out.

Check out the dryer hose. My in-laws had this happen and found that it had sagged (under the house) and filled with water. It could also be kinked. Check the vent outside to make sure it can open and isn't clogged. Check all these things before you call someone. If your clothes just aren't warm/hot after the dryer runs, though, you need it repaired.

 

[Bryophyte]

My Whirlpool Duet set is stackable (we don't stack them, but could). Excellent investment. Remember, they last for 10-20 years, so if you cheap out, you'll probably regret it.

 

[rudeguy]

please dont buy kenmore. You will be paying for Sears to rebadge a whirlpool or frigidaire. If you want a good set, go front load.

http://www.frigidaire.com/products/laundry/washers/tumble_action/prod_GLTF1670A.asp
http://www.frigidaire.com/products/laundry/dryers/electric/prod_GLEQ642A.asp

those two are stackable and a very good buy for the money. The washer dryer combos are not a good idea. Way too many things to go wrong, and they tend to have a very small tub.

 

[RossMAN]

Bryophyte - Thanks for the suggestions.

It's a brand new unit and Frigidaire has a reputation for building quality appliances. I'll check those out before going through the hassle/wait of a repair guy coming out.