However product quality varies so much from manufacturer to manufacturer and even within products made by one company that it s difficult if not.
Tips on buying used washer and dryer.
Buy fixable used appliances and consider the cost of repairs.
Heavy or off balance loads can cause damage.
We d love to vouch for specific product categories and their general reliability on the used market.
What s more there s a certain element of risk that comes into play every time you buy a used product whether it s a car camera or dryer.
Empty pockets of coins pens and other items that can damage the washing machine.
Avoid overloading a washing machine.
I think all but the oldest and crappiest models will have decent sensor dry functionality just don t buy a dryer without it.
However it makes the capacity rating quite misleading as the capacity rating the manufacturer gives the machine doesn t take the agitator into account.
One thing about a top load washer and dryer is that they have an agitator sticking up in the middle of the tub.
The agitator is what helps to move the clothes around so they get clean.
Also some people claim that washing machines with agitators are harder on your clothing.
Used energy star washers dryers and refrigerators only cost a little more than their energy sucking friends which can mean big savings on your utility bills.
Buying used also let my husband and i afford a high efficiency washer and dryer.