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buddawigg... buddawigg...
 
M$2.10 September 06, 2009 02:59 PM

What is the best washer and dryer combination available for under $1000.00?

I would like to get side by side stand alone units together as a package.

I would also like to have the Energy Star rating on the washer.
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silverhamm... silverhamm...
 
 September 06, 2009 04:40 PM
For a washer we just got a Speed Queen AWN412. Our Maytag died inside of 6 years. The cost to repair it would have been close to getting a new one.

http://www.speedqueen.com/home/files/images/products/models/AWN412.jpg

The features we liked the most about it were:

1. 3.3 gallon
2. Stainless steel drum
3. Three year parts and labor
4. 10 year mfg warranty
5. Expected lifetime? 20 years.

Yes, 20 years.

Price? $560

Energy Star rated at $43 (electric heater), $26 (gas heater), 400kwh/yr.

Unfortunately due to the cost of the superior lifespan and capacity, you'd have to find a dryer priced lower than $440. But if you got a lower capacity washer (still a Speed Queen) for $440 (like the 3.0gal) you'd have enough to spend on the dryer.

A matching unit (we don't have it yet, but we will when our old Maytag dies - soon probably) is the Speed Queen ADE4BR. Also priced at around $560.

http://www.speedqueen.com/home/files/images/products/models/AD_4BR.jpg

http://www.speedqueen.com/home/products/product.aspx?id=333

Whenever you want to know the best units to buy, call a repairman and ask them. The units they never get called on is the right one! (We asked on the washer, haven't investigated the dryer in detail yet.)

Tip: Look for which brands/models are being sold used (like on http://craigslist.org ) or refurbished. Those also might be ones to avoid.
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buddawiggi buddawiggi
 
September 09, 2009 03:37 PM
Thank you @silverhammer I have looked into Speed Queen and it looks like a good choice in these applainces.

I actually called two local washer/dryer repair companies and one said that they had *never even worked* on one Speed Queen and the other said thet SQ was a great choice if I wanted to keep my repair or replacement costs to a minimum.

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silverhamm... silverhamm...
 
September 09, 2009 09:15 PM
You're welcome! I'm glad the info helped in making your decision.

You know you've made the right choice in appliances when the repair guy says, "well if you're buying a Speed Queen I guess this is the last time we'll see you so I won't even leave a business card"! :)

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stephenhaw... stephenhaw...
 
September 11, 2009 06:32 AM
i like the frigidaire GLGT103CS http://www.washing-machine-wizard.com/frigidaire-glgt1031cs1.html - it's worked for me so far so why not check it out

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ghanan2000... ghanan2000...
 
September 06, 2009 03:18 PM
The only Washer & Dryer combo I could find under 1000$ (you asked for it) would be Summit All-in-One Washer/Dryer SPWD1160C. This one is available for you within a price range of 789$ - 904$

PROS :Fits a really small space, has an onboard heater, is Energy Star qualified
CONS: Very small capacity, slow drying, parts availability and service are concerns

However, you know that the price reflects the features available. So take a look at the above link to read the expert reviews. If you think the features are sufficient for you, go for it.

But if you can afford a little more than 1000$, the best deal available to you would be Maytag Super Stack Laundry Pair MET3800TW / MGT3800TW which would be within a price range of 1014$ - 1974$ (Hope you don't mind the extra 14$ for the lowest price) :P

PROS : Pre-soak setting, multiple temperature settings, multiple water levels, multiple spin settings, space-saving design
CONS :Full-width size but no full capacity

Also refer the links in the sources section, to see a wide range of options to choose (you can get some cheap deals from Amazon link below). However I would go for one of the above two. Don't bother buying a non-well-known brand to avoid future problems. :)

If you are from USA, try some deals from eBay, as most of those products are available for shipping to USA only !
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http://products.howstuffworks.com/washer-dryer-combo-reviews.htm
http://www.lge.com/us/appliances/washer-dryer-combos/index.jsp
http://www.consumersearch.com/washer-dryers
http://www.amazon.com/s?ie=UTF8&tag=mozilla-20&index=blended&li...
http://shop.ebay.com/i.html?_nkw=washer+dryer+combo&_armrs=1&_from=...


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rasath1 rasath1
 
September 06, 2009 03:27 PM
According to the Sears website under appliances the Kenmore White 400 3.2 cu. ft. Capacity Top-Load Washer for $328 and the Kenmore White 3.1 cu. ft. High Efficiency Front Load Washer ENERGY STAR® for $479 which would bring you to a grand total of $807 before taxes and you may well be under $1000 even after taxes. hope this helps
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http://www.sears.com/shc/s/search_10153_12605?keyword=energy+star+washer+an...


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bunnyphuph... bunnyphuph...
 
September 06, 2009 03:34 PM
Best Buy currently has a Maytag set that is just under $1000.
washer
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?skuId=9372261&type=product&id=1218093380866
The dyer is electric (not sure if you wanted gas)
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?skuId=8968156&type=product&id=1217029965109

Both have the Energy Star rating.
The only reason I specifically researched for a Maytag is that I have had great experience with them in the past.

I did some price comparing and they are cheaper at Best Buy than they are at Sears. (this might just be for the Labor Day Weekend though...)

Source(s):
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?type=category&id=abcat0900000


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rishiku rishiku
 
September 06, 2009 03:46 PM
What I would do is go to lowes, home depot...See if they have any "dented" ones (they are perfectly fine un-used just slightly dented). I bought my dryer for $400 for its a front load samsung.

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winespy winespy
 
September 07, 2009 07:58 AM
Wow! Do I feel awful. I deleted my entire file on this exact subject earlier this year. I even deleted it from my laptop's "Garbage".. First, it was frustrating to find anything decent under that $1,000 price point. Next, it had to fit into the tiny washer/dryer closet in our condo. Third, the reconstruction job after the previous, old washer/dryer flooded out in a burst, was really awful. Three months without a washer/dryer, 10 days in a hotel while our home reeked of paint and other patch-up chemicals, flooring stuff, etc.

So what did we buy, a GE combo for around $1,100. Essentially, just the updated version of the same GE washer/dryer combo we had before. It fits; its affordable; the old one lasted 13 years; the reviews were as decent as any.

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