On 5/3/2010 11:57, GROVER wrote:

Consider a washer and dryer with less bells& whistles...

Six years ago I bought a Fisher and Paykel top load washer because I was
impressed with its simplicity. To top it off, it was eligible for an
energy saver rebate. I haven't had any trouble with it. I don't
recommend their overly complex top loading dryer; it's a solution to a
non-existent problem. If the washer does a good job spin-drying the
load, there's less for the dryer to do.