Washer Love

Michael and I had been considering getting a new washer and dryer set when we move.  We were going to use our current washer and dryer as part of the negotiations of selling the condo.  The dryer is only a couple of years old, but the washer was ancient.

I really wanted these beauties....  (or ones similar anyway)

Michael wanted this....

(He would make our entire house blue and everything in it if I let him!!!!)

Being the gracious wife I am, I decided he could go ahead and get the blue.  Ok, ok.... really, he does all the laundry, so I figured it was only fair he got the color washer and dryer he wanted.

Of course, this was all in our dreams and plans.... until our ancient of days washer decided to break on us.  One day she just decided she didn't like spinning anymore.  I don't blame her.  I don't like to spin either.  Nonetheless, we were left with having to buy a washer BEFORE we moved.

This caused a slight problem.  If we buy a red blue washer, then we should probably buy a matching red blue dryer.  But if we weren't leaving them at the condo anymore when we moved, then we didn't really need a new dryer.  Do you see the dilemma??  Anyway, we shopped around online, went to a few stores, and were throwing around ideas.

We were at Sears and had walked around for quite some time looking at all our options (with NO employee help).  We decided we'd go ahead and go for the ones we liked, but wanted to price match one more store.  Just as we were getting ready to walk out the door, our quirky little sales man walked up.  He was quite the oddball, but very helpful.  He asked if we were set on getting a front loader.  We liked the look, liked the idea of saving money by being energy efficient, but I wouldn't say "sold".

Then he showed us this:

It's the Whirlpool Cabrio washer.  It's a top loading energy efficient washer.  Here's what we learned:

*If we would have bought the front loaders, we were also going to buy the pedestals.  Two of those would have added an extra $500 to the bill.  With the top loader, the pedestals aren't really necessary.
*We wouldn't have to buy a new dryer, because by sticking with plain old white--they match
*This washer does not have an aggitater like most top loading washers and has a 5 cu. ft. tub which is larger than any front loading washer out there.
*With front loading washers, it has a large plastic rim around the opening and these tend to get water in them and get moldy fast.  You have to either really be on top of cleaning them, or replace them often.  (I know this to be true from the washer at work, so I knew the guy wasn't just selling me crap.)
*With a front load washer, you can't open it once you start--or obviously water would spill out, but I don't think they let you open them anway.  With the Cabrio, there is a pause button that unlocks the door and allows you to throw in whatever you forgot.


We were SOLD.  Plus, it was ON SALE.  (We also used Giant Eagle gift cards and huge gas perks!) I was pleased that the salesman actually had our best interest in mind.  He could have made a lot of money had we went with the red blue duet washer AND dryer AND two pedestals.  We also got free delivery to our home and removal of the dead washer.

We love it.  It is way quieter than the the other one we had, tells you on the display how long it is going to be and counts down accordingly, and has many more options than the old beast.  So.......... if you are in need of a new washer soon, you should check out the Whirlpool Cabrio.