I'm looking into buying a front-loading washer dryer because I have a large family and want to consolidate clothes into fewer washes, I want to use less water, and I'd like a better wash. I know that I can get all of this with this type of washer. But I don't want to just go out and pick one out without knowing my options, and then regret my decision later. I'm looking for recommendations for the following:1. How many cubic feet should there be inside? (I have a family of 5 and currently do 1-2 loads daily in a Kenmore Extra Capacity washer.)2. What kind of special features are available that you have liked?3. Can you recommend a brand that you love that leans more towards budget-friendly?Thanks
I have a front load washer and dryer stacked. I don't think there's any restrictions on front loaders being stacked on top of each other. I used to have a top load washer with a front load dryer stack - the top load washer lid was a pain in the a**. I like the front load much better!
I purchesed back in may a LG throm steam washer at sears. it 4.3 cubic feet and it will was a queen sized bed spreds easily. LG is a great brad but get the steam feature
We bought our front loader when they first became popular....about seven years ago. Our old washer gave up the ghost after 25 years of faithful service, so we returned to Sears and bought a Kenmore. I grew up with Kenmore, and this is only the second washer I have owned in over 30 years. We live in CA and PGE (the utility co.) had a rebate and so did the state. Sears also had it on sale. It was actually cheaper for us to buy a front loader than a top loader. We just bought the basic....and I am glad I did! It is white, not mounted on a base that raises it, and I don't really care-as basic as you get. I was told we needed to buy the laundry detergent that is made special for front loaders, but I just use regular liquid detergent (All is my fav) and I do dilute it in a pitcher of water. The model that we have has a gentle cycle, a regular/permanent press/heavy-duty cycle and our fav. the eco cycle. All of those have delayed start also. There are knobs that let us choose an extra rinse, the temperature choice, and final rinse speed that lets you choose the setting that is the best water and energy saver. Each of these has a little water drop to show the better choice. The drum is stainless steel and it is relatively quiet. Oh, it also has a buzzer that we can turn on or off to alert us to a finished cycle. One of the bonuses is how dry the clothes come out - they dry so quickly. I love my front-loader, and I hope these help you decide. My sister bought one from a hardware store and returned it. Too much of a hassle with delivery and all. They just went to Sears and it was no problem at all. She also has a front loader and swears by her Sears. Sorry, I do not own a dryer. We dry our clothes on a line and with racks. I have raised two kids, and never owned one. The sun shines, and the wind blows....the clothes dry quicker now. :)
