Whirlpool Duet - Washer Dryer Review

This set is the whirlpool duets with steam. Purchased them in February of 08 for a whopping $3,000. Was it worth it?? Not really. I don't find my clothes any cleaner, the cycles are very long, which is the most annoying feature that they have, the clothes are so twisted and tangled after the spin cycle it takes longer to get them into the dryer. I used to like to let my whites soak for awhile before washing. This washer has a soak cycle but for only 25 min. and then it completely drains. It does not start automatically washing after soaking, you need to go back and reset by starting a new wash cycle. My opinion I don't see how it saves with electricity, the washer runs 3 times as long as  an ordinary washer.

What I do like about this set is that it has the steam features on them. Also, it has a sanitizing cycle that is great for doing bedding, especially if someone's had a nasty cold or illness. The washers capacity is also great because it offsets the unusually long wash cycles and allows you to do 3 times as much laundry in a single load.

Best tip, if your going to get a set of front loading washer and dryers, be sure to get the drawers for underneath the machines. I honestly and really don't use them, but if they were not there, these would sure be back breakers! Without them they would sit so close to the floor, that it really be uncomfortable.

Overall, I do like the set, but definitily was not worth the high price tag and I know I am crazy but I had to have the best that were available at that time!