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Arming yourself with important information prior to visiting the appliance dealership can save time and aggravation. Here are five helpful tips when searching for a new washer or dryer.

Your washer or dryer suddenly starts to make a grinding noise, and you notice that your clothes are not getting as clean or dry as they should. You bought it ten years ago, and you&rsquo;re thinking that it&rsquo;s probably not going to be worth the cost of a repair. It&rsquo;s a hassle, but you can minimize the aggravation of buying new appliances by doing a little homework.
What should you know when you begin a search for the replacement?
Like everything else, technology has impacted appliances, especially washers and dryers. Buyers today will find that washers and dryers are more energy efficient, more eco-friendly, and more digital. In fact, several manufacturers feature apps that allow you to set the parameters of your washers and dryers remotely, via your smartphone.
Arming yourself with important information prior to visiting the appliance dealership can save time and aggravation. Here are five helpful tips:
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Measure twice.&nbsp;Knowing the dimensions of your washer and dryer space seems basic, but not all washers and dryers are standard dimensions. Most are 27&rsquo;&rsquo; wide, however several makes are 28&rsquo;&rsquo; and 29&rsquo;&rsquo;.
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Know your washer and dryer plugs. All washers are electric, but they have a special large, three-prong plug. Dealers always recommend a new plug, even if you think your existing one is still usable. It&rsquo;s a small additional cost, but worth it for peace of mind. For dryers, you&rsquo;d be surprised how many folks don&rsquo;t know if their machine is gas or electric. Any dealer will tell you the many returns they have to make because the customer thinks they have an electric dryer but it turns out to be gas-powered. Just tell your salesperson the model number of your existing machine and they can check on-line what will be required for your new unit.
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Top or Front-loader?&nbsp;Toploaders are great if you don&rsquo;t have the space for a front-loader. If you want front-loaders,first make sure that you know how the doors open when they are side by side. You want the doors to open opposite of one another so they don&rsquo;t bump into each other. Some manufacturer&rsquo;s appliances have both left and right mounts to avoid bumping.&nbsp;Front Load Washers-- sometimes have issues with mold around the door seals. Ask your salesperson about it-- GE and other manufacturers offer microbe-resistant door seals.
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Agitator or Impeller Washers. Both types of washing machines have advantages. Agitators are what we grew up with at home-- a center stalk that turns back and forth to agitate the clothes. Impellers are the new tech-- no center stalk. The agitation comes from small ridges built into the bottom of the drum, the impeller disk creates a revolving motion for the clothes. It&rsquo;s great for washing a blanket or comfortable because of the lack of a center stalk. Both technologies have their advocates. The impeller tech is more energy efficient, while the agitator crowd says the center stalk cleans better. Whirlpool has a unit that features a removable agitator stalk, giving you the best of both worlds.
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Detergents. All of the new washers use the HE (High Efficiency) detergents-- meaning you&rsquo;ll use less detergent (and help the environment)-- which can aid your pocketbook in addition to the planet.
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The professionals at Marsillios can walk you through the myriad of options you have for washers and dryers. Our 5,000 square ft showroom allows you to examine manufacturers and features.
Rely on our expertise to determine which washer and dryer combination is right for you and your lifestyle. Happy washing and drying!

Five Things You Should Know When Buying a Washer or Dryer

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