Whirlpool Duet - Washer Dryer Review

I did a lot of research before deciding to purchase the Whirlpool Duet washer and dryer.  I comparison shopped at various big box stores for pricing and information, but I find the best advice usually comes from asking the salespeople the combo questions of "What would you buy if you could get a new washer/dryer?" and "Which set has the most equipment problems/Is repaired most frequently/expensively?"  The Duet is my first washer/dryer, and I had no idea the washer door must be open when it is not in use.  It's not a problem for me, but if you read one of the reviews below, you'll see what happens if you leave the door closed: serious mold issues. 

The biggest plus is the energy star rating on the Duet washer.  You pay more initially, the electricity and water usage it takes to perform loads is much less than a standard top loading washer. 

The sounds the Duet washer makes during its wash cycle sound a bit foreign to us - kinda like a plane engine warming up and cooling down.  Now, it's not loud by any means, just... different. 

Several reviewers rave about how quickly the cycle times are, but I don't see much of a difference in the Duet versus other models. 

If you are still vacillating between a top loader versus a side loader, I will say that clothes are washed more gently in my duet.  Our clothes get very clean and smell great. 

As for the Duet dryer, it is a fine dryer.  If we don't get the clothes out of the dryer promptly (maybe an hour or two later), the cool down that occurs in the dyer is perfect enough to keep everything from wrinkling. 

To summarize, I have thoroughly enjoyed my Duet and reccomend it to just about everyone!