I got some good advice in my recent renovation thread- thank you! But, I am looking to get the current scoop on washers and dryers because our poor dryer isn't making any heat and it isn't worth fixing (it was already super slow and we planned to get new later in this renovation process). But, we need laundry ASAP and I hadn't started really researching.
Dh and I aren't on the same page regarding top load vs front load washers. He wants a front load so they can install a counter over tad. He's a tad delusional about how it'd be used because if you give me a flat surface, it'll quickly be filled with crap. It won't be a pristine surface available for folding... But, I don't care that much about top vs front load though I lean towards top load. It looks like top loads are coming back "in" and I wondered why. The space will be big enough that we can leave the door open for mildew issues though.
My dream is to have units that finish at the same time approximately. Right now my washer takes 25 minutes and dryer takes 80 minutes. I would love to do back to back laundry.
I'd prefer to keep the purchase under $3000 for the pair but we have budget wiggle room. I see plenty in that range though so you'd have to sell me hard to spend more.
We are replacing ancient, simple appliances (Kenmore) that have been workhorses for 20+ years. I hate the idea of buying practically disposable appliances, as they so often seem to be nowadays. If you bought something that's been more trouble than it's worth, please let me know so I can avoid. I was all set on a fridge until I read some comments here about the exact one I'd been planning. I changed course and bought one that's been really good. What not to buy is just as helpful as what to buy so I appreciate any advice! Thanks!!
eta- I am short so nothing stacked.