best washer and dryer

Various types of washing machines have their own unique advantages and disadvantages. Lets focus on the advantages of having a steam washing machine over a regular one.

Here are the benefits that come with using steam washing machines:

1. Not that much moisture is used

As the name implies, this machine uses steam to wash items. Just enough water is heated up to produce steam. Since not that much moisture is used, your items will be relatively dry. Basically, it’s just much like dry cleaning.

2. Eliminates bacteria and germs

What attracts people most to steam washing machines is their efficiency in killing germs and bacteria during the washing process. You want all washed items to be not just visibly clean, but clinically clean as well. Households with babies or toddlers would benefit much from this feature.

3. Uses less soap

Since steam washing machines primarily use a steam feature to wash away dirt and stains from clothes, not much soap is actually needed. The steam’s heat loosen the “pores” of the fabric, making the embedded stains easier to remove.

4. Uses less water

Since the washer only requires less soap to clean your clothes, less water is also needed for the washing and rinsing process.

Now that you’ve had a good look at the benefits of having a steam washing machine, you might seriously consider getting one for yourself. Steam washing machines are no doubt efficient and reliable. One caveat though: just like all heating devices, steam washers will consume a lot of energy, most particularly electricity. To save on your electric bills, buy one that has energy star rating.

Your other option is to purchase a top or front loader with built-in steam function. This function is optional, so you can use it only when you need to, saving you a lot of money and energy.

The numerous benefits far outweigh the disadvantages, so it is safe to say that a steam washing machine will be considered a good investment.

You may be hesitant to spend your hard earned money on this dryer, but you won’t regret it. The dryer is equipped with lots of options and features. It is also quiet, and does a good job keeping many fabrics wrinkle free.

Features

The best feature of this dryer is its ability to determine when your clothes are dry. For example, if the load is set for 40 minutes but your clothes are dry in 25 minutes, the machine shuts itself off automatically.

Also, Before the cycle begins, the dryer weighs and balances the laundry load and determines exactly how long it will take to dry.

Pros

  • This dryer can easily dry a king size comforter within 45 minutes.
  • Button layout is simple and easy to understand.
  • The dryer is also very quiet. You can barely notice it is running, allowing you to enjoy your TV at the same time.
  • The door is reversible! This is a great feature and will come in handy form a lot of people.  Simply remove the screws from the door and screw the door into the other side and you’re set.
  • This dryer is very pleasing to look at. The design is a thing of beauty :)

Cons

  • A little disappointed in the wrinkling of certain fabrics but still very satisfied overall.

Conclusion

Whether you paired this dryer with the matching LG washer or not, this is a very powerful and efficient machine. It is loaded with features, yet it is very easy for anyone to use. The ability for the dryer to sense when your clothes are dry is great because it will save you in energy costs, and prevent over drying your clothes. The and design is also great. Highly recommended :)

Best Dryer Review

The LG DLE2516W Front Loading Dryer can cut your laundry time down dramatically. While it may not fold your laundry for you, it will save you on energy cost with its great drying efficiency. This machine is VERY quiet and it will only take you 20-25 minutes to dry your clothes. The dryer spins very fast and does an excellent job drying clothes quickly.

Features

One of the great features of this dryer is the ability for the dryer to automatically add time if necessary, ensuring that your clothes are the perfect amount of dryness.

Controls

The controls are very simple and the tones are pleasant. You will have the controls down in no time. Another plus is the child lock feature. The downside to them child lock future is that you can only lock the controls while the machine is in use.

Energy

The spinner on this dryer is fast. This allows your clothes to dry very fast, saving you money on your energy bill. You can typically dry a full load in around 20 minutes.

Pros

  • Energy Star Efficient – Dries clothes in no time and saves on energy costs.
  • Simple controls, easy to use
  • Very quiet
  • Wrinkle free – No need to iron!
  • Lots of drying options
  • Child lock

Cons

  • None

Conclusion

If you are upgrading from an older dryer, you will be blown away by the LG DLE2516W front load dryer. It does just what it is suppose to, only faster and more efficiently. The LG DLE2516W is up there with the best dryers.