New Front Loaders needed

[jmm63]

Well, after a nasty break up, selling our beautiful house, renting this crappy house for a year, putting the dog to sleep I'm ready to buy my very own house. My offer has been accepted on a house in Denville, NJ, about 17 miles from where I am now. Its a cute little house with lots of potential, but unfortunatley, there is NO laundry room. For now, until future expansion projects can happen, the laundry will have to be in the kitchen. I'm going to have to get rid of my full size Kenmore toploaders ( anyone interested?) and get a set of front loaders. Space is a premium so I won't be able to get big ones. I'm thinking undercounter ones with a countertop on top, need all the room I can get. Any thoughts? I'm thinking the Frigidaire Affinitys or Kenmore HE2t?? What everyones thoughts on these? Any other suggestions?

 

[SactoTeddyBear]

Re: Hi! Jim:

Hi! Jim, I just sent you an E-Mail about some Washer and Dryer info.

Peace and Kind Regards, Steve
SactoTeddyBear & SactoTeddyRanger...

 

[passatdoc]

The Affinity series are full sized machines.Not sure if they fit under a kitchen counter. However, they have a footprint no larger than standard 27 x 27 inches. And they stack nicely. Frigidaire sells a stacking bracket for about $25.

I have the less expensive 2140 model in a stack in my garage. I did so because our local building code requires a bollard (steel pipe filled with concrete) in front of any appliances with water or gas lines. The bollard is right in front of the washer space and would block the door of a FL even on a pedestal. To work around the problem, I stacked a pair in the dryer space and now the washer space is a folding table. (the dark pipe or bollard is sticking up from the slab in front of the folding table with the red crate on it)

 

[peteski50]

Washer Suggestions!

Whatever you do don't buy LG
The Frigidaire's are probably the best bet
Good Luck
Peter

 

[sudsmaster]

Standard counter depth is only about 24", deep enough for a full size dishwasher but not for a 27" wide front loader.

You might have better luck if you can find an 24" European washer, such as a Bosch or Asko. Not sure if Miele still offers 24" washers in the USA (I gather that if they do, they are now 110 volt instead of 220). Another option is an Equator combo unit, which would save even more space.

Of course if you can build a deeper counter area, then a full size Affinity might do. Bear in mind that the BOL Affinity washers are more shallow in footprint than the TOL models.

 

[whirlcool]

We fit a pair of full sized top loaders in a closet in our kitchen. It doesn't take up much room at all.

http://www.dual-reference.com/Wash/wdset.jpg

 

[sudsman]

L G!!!!!

Run Run Run!Aand dont look back!

 

[toggleswitch]

I'd stick with something somewhat larger (27" x 27")like the Frigidaires and get a custom-made deeper countertop if necessary.

My Maytag badged Samsung is DW size and seems to be decent (Is this one still avaialable?) It's got a large capacity relative to its outside dimensions! Takes about one hour, though, for a mid-sized load.

Also, please watch the wattage (if you go electric) for the dryer. The really small ones have weak heaters.

Congrats and best of luck in your new home!

 

[jmm63]

Thanks everyone. I WISH I had a closet to put the washer and dryer in but sadly I don't. One side of the kitchen is empty, except for the fridge. I have 29 inches to play with ( DOWN TOGGLES!!!!!!) I need more counter space for now, thats why I think I'll install them undercounter and add a countertop. Heres a pic so you get the idea

 

[golittlesport]

Congrats on your new house! It looks like you could stack a Frigidaire set next to your refrigerator and have a cabinet/counter on the other side of the washer/dryer. From your photo it looks like the set side by side would stick out too far with the doorway right there. Good luck! Please let us know how it goes and share photos of the finished project.

 

[toggleswitch]

You and what four other guys?
I know you meant centimeters. Still very impressive.

The funny thing is with all the talk on this site in metrics, metric measusrements/temeperatires are starting to MEAN something to me..... YAY!

Does the house have gas? Will you be using gas for the dryer?
YAY to the ability to have central air-condtionng with the warm-air heat! (Make sure you have some very high mounted returns for cooling! *WINK*

Did you mean 29 x 2 BTW? or 29 before moving the fridge elsewhere?

 

[oldhouseman]

Hi Jim

You may want to consider the Danby 5505W. I have the set. They are 33 inches tall and 23 3/8 wide and 23 3/4 deep. They can stack or go side by side. Certainly the size to go under a counter. Danby machines tend to be smaller. I have been satisfied with the set and would consider them again when replacement time comes.

 

[rp2813]

I'd stay away from the Kenmore HE2's. When I was shopping around for new FL machines I read a lot of negative experiences with the not-quite-largest Kenmores.

 

[askomiele]

the new bosch axiss washer and dryer... bigger capacity and small footprint! Look at the bosch website!

 

[funguy10]

Whirlpool Duet HT

 

[soapnsuds]

Hi Jim,

Sorry to hear you've had several changes that have not been great. A new home though is a is a wonderful, happy new start and buying a new washer and dryer is about as good as it gets!

I have had great service from both sets of LG's I've owned. I just bought a new set last weekend. But mine too are in the kitchen and they are a bit big. It's like having a Buick parked in the corner!

The Frigidaire Affinity's are great. I've had those too. Very quick wash cycles, but they do an pretty good job.

Happy shopping and best of luck in your new home. - Laurent

 

[jmm63]

I'm actually thinking of sliding the fridge down towards that empty space with a 12 inch cabinet/counter top in the corner. That would free up alot of room where the fridge is currently. I also have to squeeze some sort of pantry type cabinet in because there is NO room for food. I've noticed alot of machines say "27 inch depth. Does that include hoses sticking out (Down again Toggles!!!) ? or is it more like 29+ inches when all is said and done?

 

[toploader55]

Hey Jim

It's Eddie(Toploader55) I have your Mobile Maid. My Dad's house is Exit 12 Blairstown. I will be scooting past Denville next week.(Route 80) What'cha got ? I could grab them on my way back to the Cape, as I will be on vacation next week.Could you send me some pics ?

 

[westie2]

New FL's

Jim we just bought this dryer to go with our FL we bought 4 years ago just as they came out. We had a GE dryer and when the kitchen and utility flooded we decied we wanted to stack them in the utility room to give us more pantry space. The stacking kit comes with the dryer so no extra purchase and they are always (almost) on sale. These are made by Frigidaire. I think that with the duct coming out the back on our dryer and using the periscope to come out the are about 3 inches from the wall. If you want you can buy the kit to move the vent to either left or right sides of the dryer. I can add pictures tonight if you want to see.

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