Laundry

Clothing Dryer

Practically every household in the United States has a clothes dryer. It is essential for the family to have. Especially in today's world where there are so many different options, brands, prices, gas or electric, it can be quite a big decision. With gas prices rising, it is important to buy an energy efficient machine to save money. Decisions must be made varying on your family and household as to a smaller machine for an elderly couple to a large load holding machine for those families with quite a few people in them, and even stackable washer in dryers to fit into tight spots in places such as condos or apartments. It is important to keep in mind your budget, and as to whether or not a washer needs to be purchased at the same time, which would allow you to get a discount. You should select a dryer with the features that work for you and your family and one that will give you the most for your money.

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Clothing Washing Machines

Washing machines come in three basic categories - Front Loaders, Top Loaders, and High-Efficiency Top Loaders. Each of these categories has their own pros and cons. Front Loaders are likely to be the best value. These are traditional washing machines with center agitators. These are available at the lowest costs ($250 - $750). They do a great job of getting clothes clean and are time proven to be reliable. However, this may not be the best option for you if you have high water or energy costs. They are also quite noisy. High efficiency top loaders solve the issue of high energy consumption. They use less water and extract more water in spin cycles. These tend to be more expensive. Because their technology is quite recent, their reliability is still under question. Front loaders have the best performance. They are quietest, usually have the largest capacity, easy on energy, gentle on clothes, and dry quickly. Front-loaders are also the most expensive and are difficult to load and unload.

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