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by Editors of Consumer Reports
by Editors of Consumer Reports
by Contributors to Buzzillions.com
Buzzillions.com gathers reviews from several online retailers and ranks them according to the ratings and total number of reviews. The advantage here is that reviews are gathered from some smaller and less… well known websites. At first glance, there appear to be 61 models reviewed, but this number is inflated by the accessories mixed in with the washer-dryer units. The Frigidaire GLEH1642F laundry center receives very positive reviews here, although there are a few complaints about the loudness of the buzzer. The LG WM3431HW all-in-one washer-dryer combo is reviewed by more than 50 owners, most of which seem quite happy with the unit. A few owners find this model too loud and slow.
by Contributors to Epinions.com
There aren't too many owner-written reviews here for compact washer-dryer combos, but these few reviews are still helpful. There are 10 laundry centers listed, but only three of them receive more than two… reviews. The Frigidaire GLEH1642DS (now the Frigidaire GLEH1642F) receives four out of five stars from 15 reviewers. It works great for many reviewers, but others are faced with constant repairs. Epinions.com lists four washer-dryer combo units, but only one, the Malber WD1000, is reviewed. The 30 reviewers give this machine an average of three out of five stars. Many people love it, but others say it does not dry well and breaks down often.
by Editors of Which?
by Contributors to Sears.com
Sears carries Frigidaire and Kenmore units, and a few models receive a significant number of owner-written reviews here. The best-reviewed laundry center is the Frigidaire GLEH1642F, with an average of 4.2… stars (out of five) in nearly 50 owner reviews. There are a few complaints about durability problems. The Kenmore 97922 receives an average of 3.8 stars from about a dozen owners, with complaints about durability and poor design. The Kenmore 88732 also gets a middling score; the major complaint is that owners can't use the washer and dryer at the same time.
by Contributors to ThatHomeSite.com
The extensive forums on That Home Site are an excellent place to visit if you are having a specific problem with a washing machine or dryer, as this site is trafficked by pros and knowledgeable… do-it-yourselfers. Sprinkled among the posts are discussions and recommendations for the best machines. LG models are the ones most mentioned in the threads on washer-dryer combos. Several owners detail their experiences, both good and bad.
by Contributors to HomeDepot.com
by Editors of ConsumerGuide.com
Consumer Guide is part shopping portal and part reviews. Nine all-in-one washer-dryers and laundry centers include "expert reviews" and five are recommended. The reviews include a lot of detail on features… and specifications, but there is no indication that the washers and dryers have actually been tested and several washer-dryer combos on the list have been discontinued They're worth a look for the descriptions of how specific features might affect performance and energy consumption.
by Editors of Consumer magazine
Consumer magazine is the New Zealand equivalent of Consumer Reports, and the site typically includes detailed information on testing methodology. We found this particular report disappointing, however,… because there isn't much detail and only three models are tested. None of the washer-dryer combos are available in the United States, but the advice on combination washer-dryers is useful regardless of your location.
by Contributors to Amazon.com
Amazon.com lists several laundry centers and washer-dryer combos, but they are mixed in with accessories and parts. Few have more than three owner reviews, and most have none at all. The LG WM3431HW… washer-dryer combo gets just average ratings from 18 owners, many of whom caution that you must load it only halfway or your clothes will wrinkle in the dry cycle. The larger LG WM3988HWA gets much better reviews, but only from about five owners.
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