It’s time to clear out those overflowing hampers and get a handle on laundry day. If you need a new washer and dryer or you need to upgrade your laundry appliances to help contain the piles of clothes, a laundry pair has a lot to offer. From matching looks, complementary features, and a friendly budget, laundry pairs are nothing to scoff at.
It can be a daunting task shopping for a new washer and dryer—if you’ve just moved into a new home or your old set ran its last cycle, it’s not easy finding a place to start. It's nice finding a matching pair of socks after running the washing machine, but it’s even better washing and drying your clothes in a matching laundry pair. When you purchase both machines as a pair, you’ll have a set of compatible capacities with matching features and functions—plus, this will reduce the price and save you money on your initial purchase price.
And speaking of price, depending on your needs and budget, you could shop for the best available washer and dryer separately, or you could wise up and buy your laundry appliances as a bundle and purchase a laundry pair at a discounted price. Buying your laundry appliances as a set provides the additional benefit of financial flexibility as well as a matching aesthetic and user experience.
If you want to learn more, follow along as we go further in-depth to discuss the refreshing benefits of laundry pairs.
1. Configurations and Finish
When you begin your search for a new laundry pair with the intent of replacing each unit, it’s well worth considering a matching washer and dryer instead. Not just for looks, large capacity washer and dryer pairs are available in a variety of configurations and finishes to suit any space.
There are many options to choose from, including front-loading washer and dryer pairs, top-loading washer and dryer pairs, and stackable or compact sets that save space. You can shop top-of-the-line name brands, such as Maytag, Whirlpool, GE, and Electrolux, to find a pair to handle all your laundry needs. If you do a lot of laundry each week, these brands offer large capacity washers and dryers to withstand large amounts of dirty clothes, towels, linens, and more.
There’s no need to worry about finding a color or finish to match your laundry room—our laundry pairs come in a range of sleek, eye-catching finishes including white, titanium, slate, chrome, and black stainless steel. Purchasing your washing and drying together as a pair allows you to coordinate the brand and finish with matching looks, and also take advantage of high-end features that work together in tandem to achieve the best cleaning results.
2. Features and Compatibility
You want an appliance to make your job easier—something to take care of the laundry so you don’t have to. Luckily, you can find the same features on a laundry pair that you would on individual appliances. Sanitize option, quick-wash cycle, steam clean, moisture sensing, and wrinkle prevention are just a few of the features that can help you conquer your laundry with ease.
A matching washer and dryer will take the guesswork out of the available laundry space because a laundry pair is designed to work seamlessly as one to offer compatible capacity. If you currently have an outdated dryer, it might not be large enough to handle the amount of clothing a newer washer can hold. Similarly, if you're installing a new large-capacity dryer next to an older small-capacity washer, you’ll routinely waste energy while heating the excess space in the wash drum.
If you're considering a high-capacity matching washer and dryer that measures at five cubic feet or greater, it can be up to three inches wider and deeper than a regular-capacity machine. Consider your needs and record your dimensions before purchasing laundry appliances if you hope to cut costs and save energy.
3. Energy Savings
Speaking of, select matching washers and dryers offer plenty of savings opportunities when purchased together. If both appliances are energy-efficient with the Energy Star certification, your laundry pair will team up and work together to save more energy and save you even more money on your utility bill than a single Energy Star appliance on its own.
Greater discounts are available when laundry appliances are bundled together, and all things considered, these savings make a total laundry upgrade more affordable. The money you’re saving in energy costs can be put back in toward a high-end, quality appliance.
4. Size and Space Savings
If you’re working with a smaller space in a closet laundry room or you have a secondary cleaning area in a basement or garage, you’ll need smaller, compact appliances to fit your available layout. A width of 24 inches is a good starting size because they can be easily stacked or placed side-by-side underneath a standard countertop.
A laundry pair can be a powerful solution for space requirements, but as we mentioned earlier, they come in an array of different sizes and can be a great option if you need the capacity to do large loads of laundry. The two-unit setup is designed and equipped to tackle the biggest pile of laundry quickly and effectively.
Quick Recap
Matching laundry pairs have plenty to offer in terms of a uniform design and complementary features, but let’s recap these great benefits:
- Choose the style, finish, and configurations to fit your needs.
- Large capacity machines can effectively clean the largest laundry loads.
- Washer and dryer sets can use both the washer and dryer at once to move through laundry quickly.
- Laundry pairs provide an affordable, energy-efficient model.
Now that you know a little more about laundry pairs, it’s time to consider your specific needs to determine which model type and laundry option is best for you. If you have any questions or want to explore the benefits of laundry pairs even further, give us a call or visit us at Spencer’s to shop our entire line of laundry appliances and cleaning accessories.