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@scg00387: http://boards.hellobee.com/topic/washer-amp-dryer-reco#post-802967

Size/capacity was my biggest concern. Next was budget followed by features. Check out floor models at different stores or outlet places. We got a steal of a deal for buying a floor model. It was in pristine condition.

@Alivoo01: agree with capacity. I want to be able to wash our comforters in it.

@sbjmorgan: what model? If you don't mind sharing.

@scg00387: That's what we did . . . after looking at several options (capacity was huge for us, too), we decided how much we *didn't* want to spend, and then re-assessed. Ultimately, we got an incredible deal on an Electrolux front-loading washer/dryer (the 18 minute wash/dry cycles have been a life saver!) that I otherwise would not have bought because we bought the (impeccable!) floor model . . . otherwise, our top contenders were LG and Samsung.

@808love: they seem to have redesigned the models since last year (makes sense, they'd looked the same for 4-5 years); we have a GE DOE front load washer and dryer. It was not great for cloth diapering but great for everything else, the amazing 2 hour stainwash is my friend - it got old formula stains out of cute Gymbo dresses.

@scg00387: This is what I thought, too; honestly I drew up a bunch of wants. I wanted a front load washer that could scrub the hell out of little kid stains and a front load dryer that simply did it's job (front load so I could stick a countertop on top and fold clothes there). I found a more basic front load model that had the basic features I wanted and bought them on super sale. Honestly, I paid less than I would have for a decent top loader and capacity isn't bad, my queen size comforter fits but because water is measured thanks to the HE, I can wash small loads easily, too.

Have you tried walking around Lowes on a weekend? Sometimes they're getting rid of the display models, which have never been used and have a steep discount that you can negotiate further.

Our washer just died a month or so ago. The one we replaced was almost 20 years old, so we went for a basic top loader, that was as similar as possible to our original. It was also one of the cheapest, and ideal since we CD. Our dryer is even older and still chugging, so we'll probably use the same logic to replace that one when the time comes.

We bought from Lowe's since the price was the same everywhere, and they had next day delivery and haul away, even on Sunday....and financing or discount with their credit card.