On 7 May 2006 15:25:59 -0700, "USA1st" wrote:


Steve wrote:
Looks like I'm gonna want a stacking washer/dryer. The dealers seem
to be pushing front-loaders everywhere now. Near as I can tell, the
front-load options allow for fullsize units, as opposed to the smaller
stackable top-loaders. Do you use a front-load washer? Happy with
it? More bending over to load and unload? Consumer Reports said
sumpthin about greater difficulty loading, not sure what they meant...

My washer went out last November and I bought an LG washer and dryer
with the stacking kit and love them. They wash so well and spin out so
much water that it takes no time to dry the clothes. They are energy
efficient and quiet. LG seems to be rated better than most and there
are very few complaints about them. I would say go for it. Do your
research and buy what you want, but consider the LG's. The stack kit
is better than the others...heavy metal versus foam and stuff.

Our Frigidaire Gallery set is still running well 3 years later and
cost us 60% of what the Whirlpool, Kenmore, and Maytag varieties cost.
Well worth it, especially with a 5-year extended warranty just in case
(front load washer transmissions are the weakest link in these
machines).