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.