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.

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.