Washer Buying Guide

• No bending or kneeling necessary
• Largest capacity
• Traditional look

• Extra Storage Space: Pedestals not only raise your washer and dryer to a more ergonomic height, they also offer more storage for detergents, towels and other laundry supplies.
• Sanitization: Steam washers are used to pump extra hot steam into your laundry for a deeper clean. Steam also helps remove stains and prevent wrinkles.
• Special Cycles: Some front-loaders have cycles that can wash and dry a load in the washer.
• Modern Look: The front-loaders of today offer a sleek and stylish complement to your contemporary home.

• A large-capacity washer can lessen the burden of doing multiple loads of laundry. This is a great option for large or growing families.
• Washers come in various sizes with tubs measured in cubic feet. A cubit foot is 12 inches by 12 inches by 12 inches. You can fit about 25 to 50 bath towels in a 4.5-cubic-foot washer.

• Delicates: Washing takes its toll on your clothing, especially lightweight garments and loosely woven fabrics. Make them last longer with a cycle that uses cold water and mild agitation to gently clean fabrics that need special care.
• Wash Now, Dry Later: With this feature, you won’t have to rewash a load that you forgot to move to the dryer. A fan will vent fresh air into the washer, while clothes tumble intermittently. Say goodbye to musty-smelling clothes, even if they sit in the washer for hours.
• Add-a-Garment: Most front-load washers now offer an add-a-garment feature so you can stop the machine to add that dirty sock, dirty towel and anything else — whenever you want.
• Quick Wash: Many washer brands offer cycles that let you wash and dry a small load in about a half-hour. It’s perfect when you need to get a uniform ready for a game or want to quickly wash your favorite outfit.

Everyone wants a washer that cleans clothes thoroughly, but some families have specific cleaning needs. Whether you’re challenged with allergens or grass stains, today’s washers have never done a better job of doing the dirty work.

• Sanitization: If you have a baby or a pet in the home, you may be interested in washers equipped with next-generation technology that can sanitize and eliminate bacteria and allergens.
• Steam: If you battle tough-to-remove stains and dream of stain-free clothes, a steam feature will free you from needing to pretreat your laundry. 
• Advanced Cleaning Technology: Many washers have advanced-cleaning technology that eliminates the need to pretreat stains. You can also find models that release oxygen-based cleaners into the wash water to brighten clothes without bleach.

Some washers have sound-dampening material that reduces noise. If your laundry area is near a living room or bedroom, consider a quiet washer that offers vibration reduction.

• ENERGY STAR qualified washers meet government standards to conserve resources. They can save about 30% on energy use without sacrificing features or style.   
• HE washers are ENERGY STAR qualified and have higher spin speeds to remove more water from laundry — saving drying time, too.