March 06, 2006
So. Washer-Dryers.
I've been doing my mother's laundry since October. (I pick it up, then drop it off the next time I see her.)
Now that she has the second mortgage in place, she thinks it's time to get a washer and dryer. Oddly enough, I'm being really supportive of this idea.
It looks like this will be a splurge: she'd really like to get a state-of-the-art European-style front-loader, and I think it's justified since it'll be a big energy saver. Besides, she lives simply in most ways.
So: thoughts on those water-wise washers? It needs to be big enough to handle queen-size comforters. Other than that, we just want a good deal, and something sooper-dooper energy efficient.
(Yes, I'll drop by the Consumer Reports website before I head out to take her shopping.)
Posted by: Attila Girl at
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My parents have the the Maytag Neptune. The sis of ex-Best Buy fame says good things about it.
Posted by: Sean Hackbarth at March 07, 2006 01:01 AM (JAozc)
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This company makes some of the best.
http://www.staber.com/
Posted by: jon-hudson spencer at March 07, 2006 07:24 AM (zP0D7)
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Make sure you check for local rebates from the utilities, including your water provider. That Staber deserves a look--innovative design and annual savings of $340 compared to the average. That goes a long way toward payback. The top-loader design(no agitator, horizontal-axis configuration) will be easier for your mom to use(no stooping) and avoids the gasket issues of a front-loader.
http://shop.altenergystoreXXX/itemdesc~product~Staber+Washing+Machine%2DWhite%2C+Hxw2304~ic~STA2000%2DWHITE~eq~~Tp~.htm
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If you decide against it, don't forget to check Sears outlet stores. There are several Kenmore Smart Wash-qualifying models.
Posted by: Darrell at March 07, 2006 09:55 AM (YeJsa)
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Some people have an easier time with front-loaders, though...Another reason to "Meet The Fockers" before you make that big decision.
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/pages/live/articles/news/news.html?in_article_id=379134&in_page_id=1770
Posted by: Darrell at March 07, 2006 11:38 AM (I+jgw)
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They're nice, just be careful about laundry softener. Use it sparingly here. The water/detergent mix sprays right onto the laundry with some washers, so if you use softener such as Downy it might put those awful pinkish stains on your darks. I switched to dryer sheets instead and now I'm happy.
Posted by: Joe at March 07, 2006 02:18 PM (hP2FJ)
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Oh, I don't use fabric softener. Just a little oxygen bleach for light colors, and chlorine bleach for whites. And the mom doesn't even do that. Quite the purist, mom.
Posted by: Attila Girl at March 08, 2006 01:19 AM (s96U4)
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