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SweetestOfPeas
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More Q's for those of you have the front load W&D
for those of you have made the switch to the front load W/D, did you really see that big of a savings on your electric bill?
we live in an apt with their W/D - it's an all in 1 unit. And even though it's new, it STINKS! it takes no less than 2 hours to dry 1 load of wash, not even a full sized load 
I am seriously considering giving back the W/D that came with our apt and investing in my own front loads since they have a MUCH bigger capacity and SO much more efficient, supposedly. I think it’s a worthwhile investment since we can obviously take them with us when we buy a house.
I just measured the all in 1 unit we have an it’s 27” wide (with some room on the side), 73” tall and very deep!
any feedback would be greatly appreciated! 
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Re: More Q's for those of you have the front load W&D
well since my old one was built in 1970 something yes, I see a big difference. I also notice that it takes less water & less time to wash. The drying time is also better, but I moved from an electric to a gas one, so that could be the reason.
Plus we have a king-sized bed, so I chose the model that can fit all the bedding into the washer & dryer.
The unit is stackable & currently lives in my closet.
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| Posted 3/13/07 4:44 PM |
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SweetestOfPeas
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Re: More Q's for those of you have the front load W&D
Posted by MsMBV
well since my old one was built in 1970 something yes, I see a big difference. I also notice that it takes less water & less time to wash. The drying time is also better, but I moved from an electric to a gas one, so that could be the reason.
Plus we have a king-sized bed, so I chose the model that can fit all the bedding into the washer & dryer.
The unit is stackable & currently lives in my closet.
thanks! we also have a closet for the all in 1 until we have now. I looked up the dimensions of these new front loads and it would fit! now to convince DH that we should invest in them! 
I figured out that I am "wasting" over 300 hours a year on that stupid useless dryer 
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Re: More Q's for those of you have the front load W&D
I can't really say if it's a big difference since we've only had a front loader in our current house. The old house had a top loader, but I really don't remember what the bills were like.
I do know that our utility company gave us a refund ($50?) for getting a front loader since they're energy and water efficient.
Sorry, that probably didn't help much!
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| Posted 3/13/07 4:52 PM |
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Re: More Q's for those of you have the front load W&D
They also make top loads that are energy efficient - LOVE the Kenmore ones! Sasha has the same exact one that I hope to get within the next year.
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Re: More Q's for those of you have the front load W&D
Posted by lorich
They also make top loads that are energy efficient - LOVE the Kenmore ones! Sasha has the same exact one that I hope to get within the next year.
since we have a narrow closet for the W/D, I have to get the front load since they would need to be stackable. and yea, I also want what she has, but it's
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| Posted 3/13/07 5:18 PM |
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SweetestOfPeas
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Re: More Q's for those of you have the front load W&D
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Re: More Q's for those of you have the front load W&D
We purchased a front loader washer about 8 mths ago. From what I understand. The electricity cost is saved more in the fact that you use less drying time. Which I will agree with 100%. I use much less drying time because they spin at such a faster speed to get more excess water out and I have yet to purchase a new dryer.
I can't honestly say that I noticed a difference in my LIPA bill.
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SweetestOfPeas
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Re: More Q's for those of you have the front load W&D
Posted by PRETTYPINK
We purchased a front loader washer about 8 mths ago. From what I understand. The electricity cost is saved more in the fact that you use less drying time. Which I will agree with 100%. I use much less drying time because they spin at such a faster speed to get more excess water out and I have yet to purchase a new dryer.
I can't honestly say that I noticed a difference in my LIPA bill.
so you have not yet purchased the new "front load" dryer?
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Re: More Q's for those of you have the front load W&D
Posted by SweetestOfPeas
Posted by PRETTYPINK
We purchased a front loader washer about 8 mths ago. From what I understand. The electricity cost is saved more in the fact that you use less drying time. Which I will agree with 100%. I use much less drying time because they spin at such a faster speed to get more excess water out and I have yet to purchase a new dryer.
I can't honestly say that I noticed a difference in my LIPA bill.
so you have not yet purchased the new "front load" dryer?
No, I have not purchased the front load dryer. Only the washer for now. But with my old dryer I see a difference in drying time. I technically haven't seen my LIPA bill decrease.
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| Posted 3/14/07 11:28 AM |
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Re: More Q's for those of you have the front load W&D
has your dryer always taken 2 hrs to dry a load?
Maybe your washer and dryer just need to be replaced and you should talk to your apt complex about new ones. Or at least, make an appt for a maintenance. Those babies don't last forever. The washer and dryer came with the apt so they should replace them if they aren't working properly. Worth a try.
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SweetestOfPeas
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Re: More Q's for those of you have the front load W&D
Posted by Blu-ize
has your dryer always taken 2 hrs to dry a load?
Maybe your washer and dryer just need to be replaced and you should talk to your apt complex about new ones. Or at least, make an appt for a maintenance. Those babies don't last forever. The washer and dryer came with the apt so they should replace them if they aren't working properly. Worth a try.
yes! it always takes 2 hours to dry a load. it really stinks. and they did replace it with a brand new one, it still stinks! I should have NEVER rented the carppy all in 1 unit from them. now it's built into my rent and I can't take it off the lease with all the money I spent in the many yrs of living here, I could have bought a TOP OF THE LINE W&D by now
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| Posted 3/14/07 6:20 PM |
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Re: More Q's for those of you have the front load W&D
if you buy a new washer and dryer and think you will take it with you, you may be in a situation where you have to sell yours or the ones that come with the house if it comes with the house. Just something to think about.
I do agree that 2 hrs is too long to dry. Are your loads too big for the dryer? My crappy dryer takes a while too but not that long.
Sorry, this blows!
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| Posted 3/14/07 6:26 PM |
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Re: More Q's for those of you have the front load W&D
Posted by Blu-ize
if you buy a new washer and dryer and think you will take it with you, you may be in a situation where you have to sell yours or the ones that come with the house if it comes with the house. Just something to think about.
I do agree that 2 hrs is too long to dry. Are your loads too big for the dryer? My crappy dryer takes a while too but not that long.
Sorry, this blows!
yesterday I did 2 loads. again, I have an all in 1, so the capacity isn't that big to begin with. the 2nd load I did yesterday consisted of 1 bath towell a few t-shirts, a few pairs of underwear and a few pairs of socks. that is a medium size load at most. it took 1.5 hours to dry 
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Re: More Q's for those of you have the front load W&D
I have a front load washer and I hate it.
I drop things going in, I drop things going out -- and the dog gets them before I can and then I have to chase him and the random sock all over the house... !
Honestly, my old Kenmore held more laundry than the new front-loader, of the largest capacity.
I haven't noticed any difference in the water and electric, but then again DH pays those bills, not me.
The clothes do come out drier tho.
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