Whirlpool meets the Garage

[jamman_98]

I was watching the International Builders 2007 show on HGTV and they featured a washer and dryer for the garage. Very industrial but just a Whirlpool duet with a new skin. Take a look

joe
jamman_98

http://www.hgtv.com/hgtv/rm_products_trade_shows/article/0,1797,HGTV_3780_5585869_09,00.html

 

[funguy10]

WOW! When does this come out to stores? It does look like a Duet Sport.

 

[toggleswitch]

Maketing gimmick you betcha!

Sexy? oh yes!

 

[Cybrvanr]

cool lookin washer/dryer combo! I like the slots on the side that allow hanging shelves. The casters on the bottom are a nice feature too, but I wonder if they make it easier for the unit to dance around when they go into spin cycle.

 

[toggleswitch]

..and can we get the casters for OTHER WP models.

 

[frigilux]

On wheels, huh? Boy, I'll bet THAT makes for some interesting spin cycles, especially with the tall stack.

Doesn't Whirlpool make a similarly-styled fridge for garages? If not Whirlpool, it's someone else. I know I've seen one somewhere.

 

[appnut]

Yes, they do have a smiolar styled fridge / freezer for the garage.

 

[peteski50]

Whirlpool!

Isn't this model the Sport?
Peter

 

[peteski50]

Whirlpool!

I also did not see this on the Whirlpool website!
Peter

 

[oxydolfan1]

I LOVE...LOVE...LOVE...the looks of this pair.

My favorite American FL up till now, appearance-wise, was the Frigidaire Affinity, but this knocks it out of the water!

Question...those panels that make up the racks on the sides couldn't possibly be made of plastic, could they? :0

 

[mrwash]

When it does an unbalanced spin, it might roll away *lol* and the dryer might crash down. I would never buy machine on rolls even if they look pretty good like those two.

 

[toggleswitch]

The casters appear to be fixed in direction, not 360* type.

So no L to R movement, just back to front.

I wonder if this makes a difference. I'm guessing a front loader does not really exert forces front to back.

 

[laundromat]

The casters have a lock so once it's in place it does not walk.You need to depress the lock to activate it.

 

[Hometechdoc]

Gladiator compatabile

Whirlpool markets a line of garage storage equipment under the Gladiator brand. It consists of heavy duty shelving, storageunits, and various utiltiy racks. They have marketed refrigerators and freezers in stainless and on rollers for a few years to match the garage pieces. I have a few pieces in my garage and am very happy with them. The laundry is a natural and nice addition. In moderatie climates like CA many homes even fairly upscale homes have the laundry in the garage.

 

[rp2813]

I don't understand the need for casters. The washer needs a water and drain connection and the dryer needs to be connected to a vent. Am I missing something or wouldn't it be a major pain to disconnect these machines in order to roll them somewhere else? Or are they both portables?

I do like the look and the diamond plate is very butch.