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Washer-Dryer Combos: Ratings of Sources
Total of 12 Sources

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1. Buzzillions.com
As of May 2011
Washer Dryer Combo Reviews
by Contributors to Buzzillions.com
Credibility Rating
Our AssessmentBuzzillions.com compiles owner-written reviews from various online retailers, including BestBuy.com and AJMadison.com. For other consumer products, it's normally better to check the individual retailer sites to get a sense of which products are highly rated. For washer-dryer combos, which attract a few reviews at a variety of sites, reviews at Buzzillions.com give an overall picture. The Frigidaire GLEH1642FS and LG WM3431HW are highly rated, but both are now discontinued. The 27-inch Frigidaire GLET1031 and 24-inch Whirlpool LTE5243DQ get decent, though not excellent, reviews.
2. Epinions.com
As of May 2011
Washing Machines
by Contributors to Epinions.com
Credibility Rating
Our AssessmentEpinions.com has a decent selection of washer-dryer combos and laundry centers, but few of the 100 washers and dryers listed here get favorable reviews. Two now-discontinued LG washer-dryer combos -- the LG WM3431HW and the LG WM3677HW -- receive an average of 3.5 stars (out of 5) in several dozen reviews each. Durability, cycle time and noise are the most common complaints.
3. Viewpoints.com
As of May 2011
Best Washing Machines
by Contributors to Viewpoints.com
Credibility Rating
Our AssessmentLike Epinions.com, Viewpoints.com, a website unaffiliated with any particular retailer, allows users to post reviews of products. Several laundry centers and a few washer-dryer combos receive reviews here. Of these, the Kenmore 97912 and Whirlpool LTE5243DQ laundry centers each receive above average ratings from about 45 owners.
4. WashingMachineWizard.com
As of May 2011
Washer Dryer Combo Reviews
by Contributors to Washing-Machine-Wizard.com
Credibility Rating
Our AssessmentWashing-Machine-Wizard.com has user-submitted reviews for most of the laundry centers and washer-dryer combos on the market. About half of the models listed here have only one review, however, and there's no differentiation between current and discontinued models. As with similar sites, individual reviews vary from very brief to very detailed.
5. LivingDirect.com
As of May 2011
Washers & Dryers: Combo Washer Dryers
by Contributors to LivingDirect.com
Credibility Rating
Our AssessmentOnline appliance retailer LivingDirect.com carries several washer-dryer combos, but no laundry centers. The Haier HWD1000 and the LG WM3987HW are the highest-rated models here, with the Haier receiving an average of 4 stars from about 75 users and the larger LG receiving an average of 4.5 stars from about 30 users.
6. Sears.com
As of May 2011
Washers & Dryers
by Contributors to Sears.com
Credibility Rating
Our AssessmentSears carries Frigidaire and Kenmore units, and a few models receive a significant number of owner-written reviews here. None of the laundry centers seems a particular standout, with most models receiving only a smattering of reviews and middling average scores. The Kenmore 88752 24-inch laundry center has a 3.5-star average rating in more than 30 reviews, making it the highest-rated laundry center sold there. Still, there are lots of complaints about durability.
7. Which.co.uk
As of May 2011
Washer-Dryers
by Editors of Which?
Credibility Rating
Our AssessmentEditors at Which? magazine, a British consumer publication similar to ConsumerReports.org, test 74 washer-dryer combo models. However, none of the recommended washer-dryer combos is available for American consumers. Still, this article is useful for its comments on reliability of washer-dryer combos in general, in addition to how they stack up against regular washers and dryers. Overall, editors say reliability is poor for these machines, with frequent problems like poor drying performance and a tendency to become unbalanced.
8. AJMadison.com
As of May 2011
Laundry
by Contributors to AJMadison.com
Credibility Rating
Our AssessmentAJMadison.com is an appliance retailer that lets customers post reviews of washers and dryers. More than 20 stackable washer-dryer units are sold here, but few are reviewed, and those that are receive only one or two ratings. One washer-dryer combo machine, the LG WM3987HW, gets relatively good reviews, but the reviews for this unit are also posted on Buzzillions.com.
9. BestBuy.com
As of May 2011
Stacked Units
by Contributors to BestBuy.com
Credibility Rating
Our AssessmentBestBuy.com sells 10 stacked washer-dryer combos, and about half are reviewed by owners. None of the models gets particularly high ratings. The Frigidaire FLEB8200DS attracts the most reviews, nearly 20 in all, but the washer-dryer combo gets only a 3.3-star rating.
10. GardenWeb.com
As of May 2011
Laundry Room
by Contributors to GardenWeb.com
Credibility Rating
Our AssessmentThe extensive forums on GardenWeb.com are an excellent place to visit if you are having a specific problem with a washing machine or dryer, because 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 most mentioned in the threads on washer-dryer combos. Several owners detail their experiences, both good and bad.
11. Apartment Therapy.com
Nov. 7, 2006
Good Questions: Experience with Washer/Dryer Combos?
by Contributors to ApartmentTherapy.com
Credibility Rating
Our AssessmentApartmentTherapy.com, a home and interior design site, doesn't review any washer-dryer combos, but several comments on this thread are interesting. Contributors write more than 20 detailed responses about their experiences with washer-dryer combos. Some users complain that these combination machines take a long time to dry clothing and even then laundry is still slightly damp.
12. Amazon.com
As of May 2011
All-in-One Combination Washers & Dryers
by Contributors to Amazon.com
Credibility Rating
Our AssessmentAmazon.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 WM3987HW washer-dryer combo gets 3.5 stars (out of 5) from about a dozen owners, a few of whom report durability problems and poor performance.
     
 

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