You need to look at the best washing machine for your situation.  With the wide range of models, their sizes and unique features you can be sure that your particular situation has a washer and dryer that is right for you.  Washer and dryers that are built together as a combo are often a solution that is looked at by people who are short on space or are trying to save money on the cost of their washer and dryers.  Stackable washers and dryers have become popular for people who like to do a lot of work around their home, and want to save as much floor space in their home as possible.

Front loading washers are one of the most expensive types of washers and dryers.  However, they are also one of the most energy efficient, and may save you money in the long run when compared to top loading washers.  One feature that people look into extremely closely, especially if they have children, is if the washer has a sanitizing cycle.  These cycles are great for getting rid of germs on clothes, and can be up to 99.9% effective.  The washers and dryers that function within one unit are becoming increasingly more popular.  Not only do they save you time switching loads from one unit to another, but they often cost less than both a washer and dryers combined.

Washers and dryer combos are here to stay.  They help provide lower priced appliances, and can be a great way to save some money.  The washer and dryer combos that are made into stackable units can be a bit troublesome if they are on the lower end of the price range, however, if they are made of high enough quality they can be a great way to save some space and some money.  Top loading units are becoming more and more difficult to find on the sales floor.  Soon, you may find all the washer and dryers that are available are the more energy and power efficient front loading washers and dryers.

Top loading washers are great for people who want something that can really attack the dirt of their clothes.  They can also wash larger amounts of clothes at one time.  Top loading washers are currently cheaper than many front loading washers.  Top loading washers are not as energy efficient as front loading washers, and often cause more wear to your clothes due to the tumbler.

Front loading washers are great for people who do not have to wash large amounts of clothes, want something that is easy on their back, or are looking for something that could potentially be stackable and save them space in their home.  Front loading washers are coming out with more features than many of the top loading washers on the market.

Stackable washers and dryers are one of the common options that you will see.  They are great for space saving, but can often have one component that is not as well built as the other.  This is true of most washer and dryer combos, as the people who make it will try to lower the quality in order to lower the price.  Stackable washers and dryers that are front loading are great as they reduce wear and tear on your clothes when using gravity to wash them.  In fact, stackable washers and dryers use less water and energy to washer your clothes than top loading washer and dryer combos.  Front loading washer and dryer combos are easy to use, but cannot be opened to put more clothes in after a cycle has already started.

When looking at a washer and dryer combo you need to look at all the options that there are.  With so many different washers and dryers combos, it can be confusing and difficult to decide whether you want top loading, front loading, or stackable washers and dryers.  Shop around and look for the best quality model, which might not always be the best priced model in order to get a washer and dryer combo that will work for you.  If you decide to purchase a manufacturer’s newest model, or one in which you are unable to find any reviews on, it would probably be a good idea to purchase or add-on home warranty protection to the appliance.  This will keep you safe should there be some problems not covered by the standard warranty that automatically comes with it.

LG electronics has a great washer and dryers combination that is beyond belief.  It actually does all the washing and drying in the same machine.  While you might be shocked that it can do this, it is possible!  The LG WM3431H does have a few features that make it less appealing.  While it can do both washing and drying inside the same machine, it takes as long as six hours to go through the entire cycle.  The great features of the LG washer and dryer all in one do come at a steep price, nearly $1,400.

Frigidaire offers a more affordable option for people who do not want to pay the high prices of premier brands.  Model FLEB8200DS costs around $1,000 as a pair and has a capacity of 3 cubic feet.  This is the perfect size for a single load of a family of four.  There are plenty of different spin speeds and other bells and whistles that are on this model.  Unlike many other washers, you do not need to insert fabric softener or detergent into your load!  The washer does it for you.

FEX831FS is another great Frigidaire model that is a stacked washer and dryer combo.  It is one of the lowest cost stacked combo units out there, costing around $750.  This unit is one of the best for energy efficiency, however, it does not offer as large of load sizes as some of the other combo’s we have reviewed.  This model is great for a single person, or a couple who are living in their first home.  You also do not need to worry about the power bill or water bill when you are doing laundry, this model uses the least possible to clean your clothes!

One of the best features in the Frigidaire is that it has a huge capacity.  You will not have any problem fitting a large load into this washer with its 3.1 cubic foot size.  The dryer is even larger, with 5.7 cubic feet.  This unit is powered by electricity, which means that you can save yourself from extremely expensive natural gas bills.  Many people who have the Frigidaire have said that they believe that it takes too long to dry their clothes.  Most of their complaints are unfounded, due to the fact that the Frigidaire is usually plugged into an outlet that is less voltage than is recommended in the owners manual.

However, another interesting feature to note about the Frigidaire is that it has a moisture sensor, in order to determine when your clothes are dry and to prevent you from paying for wasted drying.  This sort of a feature in a washer and dryer combo that costs around $850 is amazing!  There really are not that many cons to the Frigidaire, other than the fact that some find that it dries slower, and that it has one heck of a loud end of cycle buzzer.  The Frigidaire does require the typical venting system, as well as connections to a source of water and electricity.  This means that you will need to put it in an area that is equipped like a traditional laundry room.

With its huge load size, and energy saving ability, the Frigidaire is the best budget washer dryer combo that you can find.  The fact that it slows in drying when operating at a lower power level is normal, and upgrading the voltage of your power outlet will fix this problem in a snap.  The Frigidaire costs $850 and is available at local home improvement stores as well as online.

Front loading washer and dryers are one of the newest trends.  They use less water, are better for the environment and wash faster.  While they are more environmentally friendly, they often cost more and can be less effective at actually cleaning the clothes than many of the top loading models of washers and dryers.  Front loading washers take up less space and can be a stacked unit.  That means that you can stack the dryer on top of the washer.  This is a great option for anyone living in an apartment without a washer and dryer!

Top loading washers and dryers have been the standard for a long time.  Both were included in a pair and were very efficient at cleaning clothes.  As time has passed however, people have gone away from the traditional top loading washer and dryer combo.  Not only do they take up a large amount of space in your home, they are also very energy inefficient.  Top loading washers often use more water to clean the same amount of clothes than a front loading washer would.

While both top loading washers/dryer combos and front loading washer/dryer combos are still being sold today, more and more people are purchasing front loaders.  This is leading to more features and advancements being made in the front loading models.  Front loading washers are great for the life of your clothes.  Due to only using gravity to wash your clothes, instead of a tumbler, they save significant wear and tear from your clothing.  Another feature that may annoy some is that with front loading washers, you cannot open the door until the cycle ends.  For people who find more laundry after the load has already started, you will find this quite annoying.

Whether you choose a front loading washer/dryer or a top loading combo make sure you look at all the features, compare the prices and do your research.   Do not buy them just because they have a certain brand name, look at their energy efficiency and their wear on your clothes.

The LG has the great advantage that it is small, this allows nearly anyone with any amount of space to use it.  While the fact that it is small is a pro, it also can be a con depending on how much laundry you plan on doing with it.  The small capacity can be annoying to people who want to wash large amounts of clothes, or who have a large family.

Another pro to the LG is that it washes and dries in the same tub.  That saves you plenty of time from having to switch from the washing machine to the dryer.  Unlike many washer and dryer combinations, the LG does not require a vent.  In fact, it uses a common power plug in order to power the entire unit.  Many other washes need more elaborate hookups, but with the LG you can wash clothes in nearly any room of your home that has a water source.

Like many washer and dryer combos, the main complaint that the LG receives is that the dryer is slow.  However, soon LG will be able to update the model and upgrade the dryer so that it can perform better.  There are also several options on the unit that you can select in order to reduce the washing and drying cycle.  Unlike most dryers which use a vent to get the excess water away from the unit, the LG has to drain through a floor vent or a hose which will not usually be a problem, due to the need for a water input anyways.

The LG washer and dryer combo is one of the best models on the market today.  It has the ability to be placed anywhere, including under a counter with a regular power socket.  Sure, it may take a little while longer to dry than some other models, and it does have the need for a floor vent or hose.  However, the LG holds its own in being a washer and dryer combo that will stand up to clothes and make sure they are cleaned thoroughly.

Savings do occur on power bills and water bills when the smaller washer-dryer combos are used, but they can be a little hard to figure. Savings depends on the machine capacities and the size and type of laundry being cleaned. If you have a ton of laundry and a little machine, you’re probably going to be doing a lot of little loads and that could mean water and energy waste. Of course, if you throw a small load into a big machine, energy and water savings dwindle there, too. So, there are trade-offs. One excellent advantage to the smaller washer-dryer combos is that they usually come equipped with a moisture sensor. This gadget checks the moisture of the clothes being dried and cuts off the appliance when they’re done, rather than running on a timer well beyond the time actually needed.

Anyway, since a smaller washer-dryer combo uses less water, they use less laundry detergent. This may not lead to a significant savings immediately, but over the long-haul, it still helps the budget. A lot of washer-dryer combos can be found in the homes of young families. That being the case, many manufacturers have put child-locking mechanisms on the machines to prevent little kids from climbing in.

A number of styles are available to fit your space-saving needs. Many combos are stacked – that is, the dryer unit sits above the washer unit. Some take up even smaller space since they use a single drum for both the washing and the drying. But, do you know how these mighty miniatures are real savers, and not just of space and water? They are tops when compared to the inconvenience, the time, the poor sanitation and the amount of gasoline involved in coping with a public laundromat.

Though its name makes it look like it belongs on a military arms inventory list, the Frigidaire GLEH1642FS is one of the highest ranking washer-dryer combos on the market. A front loader with 3.1 cubic foot capacity, this machine is only 27 inches wide. The upper dryer has a moisture sensor so that drying stops when the clothes are dry rather than running too long on a timer. Power savings! Plus, the Frigidaire GLEH1642FS has a pretty fast drying time, and a gentle-wash cycle. The biggest complaint is the rather startling end-of-cycle alarm.

Another small washer-dryer combo that lives up to its name is the GE Spacemaker WSM2420DWW. This laundry machine is only 24 inches wide so it will certainly fit in a small space, but its capacity is small, too – 1.5 cubic feet of washer space and 4.3 cubic feet for the dryer unit on top. The GE Spacemaker, though rather basic, is given a good performance rating by users. It rates high for both washing and drying, though it does operate a bit loudly for all its small size. Of course, don’t expect this little marvel to keep ahead of the dirty laundry volume that a large family can produce..

The most confusing thing about another machine, the LG WM3431HW, is its name. This machine takes the combo concept to a new level of miniaturization. It is only 24 inches wide and 33 inches tall, but it does both washing and drying in the same drum. Though it doesn’t need an external vent for the dryer, it does take a bit too long to dry the clothes. With a capacity of 2.44 cubic feet, users say the washer function rates among the best.