Washer and Dryers *updated, we bought a set*

[jennypage]

So I have been having the pleasure of shopping and pricing washers and dryers. Its a friggin nightmare. But today at the Sears Outlet store the salesman told me that the most efficent and CHEAP washer and dryer on the market right now is a 75 year old brand called Fisher and Paykel that just revenated their top loading washer to make it one of the most energy efficient brands out there. He really seemed very behind this brand and sincere. I have looked up reports and found some good reports and some bad ones. So I thought I'd ask.

Does anyone have or know someone who has the Fisher & Paykel Energy Efficient Top Load Washer? How do you/they like it? Complaints? Endorsements?

Heres a link in case you are not sure what one I mean. http://www.fisherpaykel.com/laundry/...D3CE4579459A73

Or, what brand do you have? How do you like it? How has it worked? Price? Problems? Etc?

Thank you in advance.

[Rainbow Brite]

I've never heard of them. DB has gorgeous LG washer/dryer front loaders that are allegedly stackable- they're amazing. Quick, energy efficient, and they "sing" to you

[sandykay]

We have a whirlpool front loader washer and matching dryer. I love it. We got them on special for $1300 including tax and extra warrantee for the set. The only thing is, I still want to get the box stands, so they are a little higher.

What I would LOVE is the washer and dryer all in one.

[jennypage]

The thing is, these would be less than 900 for the set. Less than 1000 including the warranty.

Where did you buy yours, SandyKay?

[flowerchild]

From what I understand, that isn't a bad price for front loaders!

[Rain.]

We have this set http://www.nfm.com/DetailsPage.aspx?ProductID=29035045

We got our set from Nebraska Furniture Mart for $800 (including delivery). I love them. And I loved that sale. We thought we were going to have to spend $1,000 if not more.

[jennypage]

Originally Posted by flowerchild From what I understand, that isn't a bad price for front loaders!

Mine is top load, but uses the same amount of water as a front load and is just as energy efficient. Also, it says the spin cycle is so strong you can't squeeze a drop of water out of a towel afterwards, so it saves a lot of money on energy for the dryer also. David and I are going to look at it now I think.

[sandykay]

Originally Posted by jennypage The thing is, these would be less than 900 for the set. Less than 1000 including the warranty. Where did you buy yours, SandyKay?

RCWilley I think it was.

ok I lies it is a Fridigaire (we were looking at whirlpool too)
Washer
http://www.rcwilley.com/GetProductDetail.jsp?id=7138814
Dryer
http://www.rcwilley.com/GetProductDetail.jsp?id=7139276

[Aundi]

We have a Maytag front load set and I would give anything to go back to a regular top loader. I don't like the smell mine has around the seal (after only 3 years) and the gunk that wipes out of the door weekly. We also spent a HUGE amount of money for the pedestal risers about a year ago and had to take them down just recently because they shake violently during the spin cycle while on the risers. Each pedestal was 285 bucks and they now sit in a room and are not used

My step father is an appliance repair man and has been for 30 years. He will only recommend buying the Maytag name. He says everything about Maytag is just the best built and best made of ANY appliance out there

I like the one you posted, it looks really nice and sounds really neat with the spin feature and quick wash time.

[jennypage]

Originally Posted by Aundi We have a Maytag front load set and I would give anything to go back to a regular top loader. I don't like the smell mine has around the seal (after only 3 years) and the gunk that wipes out of the door weekly. We also spent a HUGE amount of money for the pedestal risers about a year ago and had to take them down just recently because they shake violently during the spin cycle while on the risers. Each pedestal was 285 bucks and they now sit in a room and are not used My step father is an appliance repair man and has been for 30 years. He will only recommend buying the Maytag name. He says everything about Maytag is just the best built and best made of ANY appliance out there I like the one you posted, it looks really nice and sounds really neat with the spin feature and quick wash time.

That was one of the points the salesman was making was about the seals of the front load and how they leak and smell often and its a little known problem of the front load. Thanks for letting me know!! I appreciate it!