15 out of 15 people found this review helpful.
What a Machine!!!
Date of Review: May 21, 2005
The Bottom Line: Where space, efficiency, expense, ease of installation and use are considerations, this machine has it all.
I just love this new machine. I have washed everything from undies to comforters to rugs in my new machine and absolutely love it. It is a little thinner and a bit taller than the refrigerator and fits my space in the kitchen.
Our home had never been plumbed for washer and dryer ( we were so far out in the country we had no access to public water system until now) and had to go from square one.
It was easy to install.
I had researched stack units for a couple of months before purchasing this unit and I could not have made a better decision.
The design is fantastic and it is big enough to wash or dry one KING size thick comforter as a load, so don't let the so called small size scare you. You can wash one good sized basket of clothes in a load without overloading it.
Being a HE {High Efficiency} washer and dryer means it uses less water and a whole lot less electricity than a standard side by side. Based on 8 loads a week, it uses 225 kWh of electricity, which for me is less than $40.00 a year at $.17
per kWh from our rural electric company.
It also uses a small amount of soap and softener. 3-4 tablespoons of soap and one ounce of softener for a full load. I have chosen to go with the "seventh generation" detergent, so not only do I save on electricity, I can NOT add more chemicals to the earth. This is important because even using the non phosphate heavy duty cleaning aids, this machine works well enough to get everything clean, really clean, without harming the clothes. The tumbling action is quiet and moves clockwise and then counter clockwise, alternating so clothes or sheets or anything else doesn't get twisted as it washes.
I have now washed everything in the house just test driving it for the past few days and have been amazed and astounded by this thing.
It is so quiet in operation that while washing one load, drying the other at the same time, watching tv, multitasking on the keyboard, i could STILL hear the kitchen timer ticking off the minutes until dinner would be ready.
The tubs are both smooth shiny steel and the dryer even has a light inside so you can find that wild sock and return it to its' mate, wicked creatures that they are!
Would I send it back? Nope!
Would I trade it for a different one? Nope!
Would I buy it again Heck Yea!! In a heartbeat!
NOTE: Dec 12, 2005 update.
Six monthes later, and the machine has proven itself time and time again. I see VERY LITTLE change in electric bill or water bill. I am as pleased today as I was the first time I tried it. Buy one with confidence.
