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

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1. Buzzillions.com
As of March 2010
Washer Dryer Combo Reviews
by Contributors to Buzzillions.com
3 stars Credibility Rating
Our Assessment

Buzzillions.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.

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2. Epinions.com
As of March 2010
Washing Machines
by Contributors to Epinions.com
3 stars Credibility Rating
Our Assessment Epinions.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. One washer-dryer combo, the LG WD3274RHD, gets a 4-star rating in about 12 reviews, but the unit has been discontinued. Other washer-dryer combos receive lower ratings, and there are a number of machines that get 2 or 3 stars out of 5.
3. Sears.com
As of March 2010
Washers and Dryers
by Contributors to Sears.com
3 stars Credibility Rating
Our Assessment

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 GLEH1642FS, with an average of 4… stars (out of 5) in more than 50 owner reviews. There are a few complaints about durability problems. The Kenmore 88732 gets an average rating; the major complaint is that owners can't use the washer and dryer at the same time.

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4. HomeDepot.com
As of March 2010
Stacked Washer/Dryer
by Contributors to HomeDepot.com
2 stars Credibility Rating
Our Assessment Only seven stacked washer-dryer machines are sold at HomeDepot.com, and most get only a few reviews. The GE Spacemaker WSM2420D receives high ratings from more than 10 owners. Reviewers are pleased with its small size, but some mention its limited capacity. The other listed units don't receive a significant number of reviews.
5. ConsumerGuide.com
As of March 2010
Washer/Dryer Combo Reviews and Prices
by Editors of ConsumerGuide.com
2 stars Credibility Rating
Our Assessment

ConsumerGuide.com reviews nine washer-dryer combos and recommends three as budget buys and two as best buys. Although the reviews here are detailed, most date back to 2007. The editors also 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 highlighted here have since been discontinued.

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6. Which? magazine
As of March 2010
Washer-Dryers
by Editors of Which? magazine
2 stars Credibility Rating
Our Assessment

Editors at Which? magazine, a British consumer publication similar to ConsumerReports.org, test 62 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 unbalanced machines.

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7. JoeyGadget.com
July 8, 2008
Review: LG WM3431HW Combo Washer & Dryer
by Joe Hutsko
2 stars Credibility Rating
Our Assessment Joe Hutsko blogs about various tech gadgets. Only one washer-dryer combo is reviewed, but the site does offer lots of details about the LG WM3431HW. He also addresses some of the common complaints about washer-dryer combos, namely long drying times and excessive wrinkling.
8. AJMadison.com
As of March 2010
Laundry
by Contributors to AJMadison.com
2 stars Credibility Rating
Our Assessment AJMadison.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 gets relatively good reviews, the LG WM3431HW, but the reviews for this unit are also posted on Buzzillions.com.
9. BestBuy.com
As of March 2010
Stacked Units
by Contributors to BestBuy.com
2 stars Credibility Rating
Our Assessment BestBuy.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 March 2010
Laundry Room
by Contributors to GardenWeb.com
2 stars Credibility Rating
Our Assessment

The 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 ones most mentioned in the threads on washer-dryer combos. Several owners detail their experiences, both good and bad.

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11. Apartment Therapy.com
Nov. 7, 2006
Good Questions: Experience with Washer/Dryer Combos?
by Contributors to ApartmentTherapy.com
2 stars Credibility Rating
Our Assessment

ApartmentTherapy.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 experience with washer-dryer combos. Several themes emerge in these responses, namely that these combination machines take a long time to dry clothing and even then laundry is still slightly damp.

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12. Amazon.com
As of March 2010
Combination Washers and Dryers
by Contributors to Amazon.com
1 stars Credibility Rating
Our Assessment 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 average ratings from more than 30 owners, many of whom caution that you must load it only halfway or your clothes will wrinkle in the dry cycle.

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