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Basic Features Every Washer and Dryer Should Have
10 Exciting New Washer Dryer Features
If you’re like most people, you’re always looking for updated laundry features that will make that dreaded laundry day sail a little smoother. Not only do you want high-tech washing machine features, but you also want reliable dryer features that you can count on to do the job efficiently. Today we are going to look at some basic features every washer and dryer needs to function properly in any home, as well as some new, exciting features that have hit the laundry appliance industry. It’s amazing to see how quickly our technology is progressing, and how convenient said technology can make our most daunting tasks.
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Before we look at what the newest features are for washers and dryers, let’s do a quick overview of what the basic features every each washer and dryer should have, no matter the price tag.
Basic Washing Machine Features
- Various Wash Cycles
- Spin Speed Selections
- Delay Start
- Water Temperature Selections
- Energy Efficient
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Basic Dryer Features
- Various Dry Cycles
- Timer
- Temperature Settings
- Lint Filter
- End-of-Cycle Signal
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10 Exciting New Washer Dryer Features
As technology progresses, it’s always exciting to see what new, innovative features the appliance manufacturers will design to make daily living a little simpler. Now that we’ve talked about the basic features each washer and dryer should have, we are going to look at 10 new washer and dryer features that are taking the appliance industry by storm, such as sanitizing dryers, and self-cleaning washers, and why you should watch out for them on your next washer or dryer purchase.
1. Dual-Bin Washer and Dryer
Tackling that mountain of laundry has never been easier with the new Dual-Bin Washer and Dryer sets that are hitting the market. Each machine is equipped with two separate bins, which makes basic washing and drying a thing of the past. You can easily wash both a load of whites and a load of colors in two separate loads but at the same time. Amazing! In the dryer, you can tumble-dry your everyday garments, while flat drying any delicate items you may have.
➝ Washer with Dual-Bin System: Samsung FlexWash Front Load Washer
➝ Dryer with Dual-Bin System: Samsung FlexDry Electric Dryer
2. Emergency-Door Washer
If you have a front-load washer, then, you’ve probably found yourself in this situation. You’ve started your washer and let it get part way through the cycle, and then realized you left out garments that really should have been put into the washer with the rest of that load. Well, thankfully, laundry manufacturers have accounted for this all too often a mistake and created an “Emergency-Door Washer” which allows you to add left behind garments to your already started washers through a small, “second chance” door, keeping you from having to run an additional wash cycle.
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3. Interior Dryer Light
We can think of nothing better than an interior dryer light for making sure you can see clearly to snag all those pesky pieces that always seem to get left behind. Manufacturers are sweeping the appliance industry with innovative dryer lights that illuminate the inside of your dryer, ensuring your dryer bin is always bright and accessible, no matter what time of day it is. Gone are the days of forgetting the left behind socks or accidentally leaving a shirt in the dryer just for it to get wrinkled again. Be sure to look for this new, convenient feature when buying your next dryer!
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4. Wash, Rinse, Sanitize
There is nothing worse than tossing in a load of dirty, grimy, stained clothing into your washer, only for it to come out looking just as bad as it did when you started your washer. For a long time, washing machines have had high-heat settings to kill bacteria, release stains, and remove unwanted pathogens, but they just haven’t done the trick. Manufacturers are coming out with stronger, more reliable sanitize cycle washing machines that are proven to kill up to 99% of bacteria and germs, and when you think of all the germs you come in contact with every day, its a comfort knowing you can have a washer that will do the hard work for you, so you don’t have to.
Recommended Washer with Sanitize Cycle
Shop GE’s 5.0 Cu. Ft. White Smart Front Load Washer
Featuring GE’s revolutionary sanitize washing machine, which kills up to 99% of bacteria and common household allergens. The innovation doesn’t stop there, GE’s SmartDispense Technology can hold up to 32 loads of laundry detergent, and automatically dispense the amount needed when you load your washer, as well as other amazing features like Microban antimicrobial technology, PowerSteam, and more. Don’t hesitate on this beautiful appliance if you are looking for something to give you truly clean clothes, every time.
- Model: GFW850SSNWW
- Dimensions: 39.75” H x 28” W x 34” D
- Total Capacity: 5.0 Cu. Ft.
5. Wi-Fi Washer and Dryer/AI Technology
We live in a world of Wi-Fi Connectivity, so it only makes sense that we can have smart control of our appliances, oh, and not to mention the newest AI technology sweeping the globe. AI Technology is finding its way into most areas of our lives, and that is not limited to appliances, thankfully. Incredible features by AI can help you in determining the right cycle to select by sensing the fabric type, and so much more. Most brands offer Wi-Fi connection through brand-specific apps like ThinQ by LG, SmartThings by Samsung, and GE’s SmartHQ app. These incredible features allow you to stay connected, while not being tethered to your laundry room for hours on end. Easily start a load of washing, run a tumble dry, or select a delayed start on your washer that fits your schedule, all from the convenience of your smartphone. We live busy, on-the-go lives, but thankfully smart features like these help us to stay connected while still being productive.
Recommended Smart Dryer
Shop LG’s 7.4 Cu. Ft. Graphite Steel Front Load Electric Dryer
LG’s ThinQ app keeps you in the know, always. Get updates on your appliance's energy usage, and maintenance requirements, as well as early diagnosis of maintenance issues, and much more. Through innovative AI technology, this dryer will suggest the correct dryer cycle from auto-selections from your compatible LG washer. In addition, LG has created this electric with aesthetics in mind, featuring sleek, scratch-resistant tempered glass, closet depth installation, and digital and mechanical controls.
- Model: DLE3600V
- Dimensions: 39” H x 27” W x 30.25” D
- Total Capacity: 7.4 Cu. Ft.
6. Automatic Tumble Dryer
Life happens and you can’t always get to your dryer as soon as it’s done, so laundry manufacturers have come up with a practical way to combat this. Automatic Tumble Dryers are dryers that have a setting on them that will tumble your clothes periodically if they are not taken out of the dryer, ensuring that your clothes stay fresh and wrinkle-free, no matter when you remove them.
➝ Dryer with Automatic Tumble: LG Front Load Electric Dryer with Wrinkle Care
7. Steam Dryer
Running late to work is one thing, but then trying to throw on a wrinkly blouse because you don’t have time to iron it is a whole other thing. Wouldn’t it be amazing if there was a quick, simple solution to this problem, instead of having to drag out the old ironing board? Well, now there is! Not only are there washers with steam cycles, now, there are certain dryer models now come equipped with “Steam Cycles” which cuts down on inconvenient wrinkles in no time, by just tossing them in the dryer and starting the cycle.
Recommended Dryer with Steam Cycle
Shop Samsung’s 7.5 Cu. Ft. Brushed Black Front Load Electric Dryer
This new Samsung Steam Dryer offers a new, innovative way to keep your clothes clean and wrinkle-free, with the Steam Sanitize+ cycle, which kills an array of germs, bacteria, dust mites, and pollen, while the Multi-Steam Technology goes to work to get out any unwanted wrinkles on your clothing. Never worry about under or over-drying your clothes again, because this Sensor Dryer does the work for you by optimizing the temperature and dryer time based on the clothes' dampness, ensuring you don’t use too much energy or ruin your clothes with heat damage.
The Samsung Steam Moisture Sensor Dryer does it all, making this an easy selection for your next dryer purchase.
- Model: DVE50A8800V
- Dimensions: 38.75” H x 27” W x 31.31” D
- Total Capacity: 7.5 Cu. Ft.
8. Self Clean Washing Machine
Scrubbing the inside of your washing bin is a tedious, unwanted task that simply must be done. Or does it? Now there are self-cleaning washing machines that have a special cleansing cycle, which will keep the inside of your washer pristine and odor free. An appliance that creates fewer household chores? Check!
9. Quick Wash Cycle
Having a quick wash cycle that you can truly rely on is such an understated convenience when it comes to washers. Whether you need to throw a favorite blanket in shortly before bedtime or wash a last-minute uniform before the big game, a quick wash cycle is a game changer. Most quick wash cycles will run around 20-30 minutes, but lately, certain models have been coming out with quick wash cycles that run at a convenient 15 minutes, making the transfer from washer to dryer that much quicker.
Recommended Washer with Quick Wash Cycle
Shop Electrolux’s 4.5 Cu. Ft. White Front Load Washer
When your clothes need a deep cleaning but don’t have the time for a full wash, Electrolux’s 15-minute fast wash cycle is sure to do the trick. Simply pop in the dirty clothes, start the cycle, and pull out clean, fresh clothes 15 minutes later. It’s that simple! Of course, this washer comes with other incredible features like the World's first Adaptive Dispenser, which is designed to accept PODS, Perfect Steam technology, and so much more.
- Model: ELFW7537AW
- Dimensions: 38” H x 27” W x 32” D
- Total Capacity: 4.5 Cu. Ft.
10. Load Balancing Washer
Nothing is worse than a noisy washer that interrupts movie night or disrupts a peaceful nap. Now, with load-balancing washers, the tubs are designed to keep clothes evenly distributed throughout the spin cycle, ensuring they don’t pile up on one side, causing the bin to rock back and forth.
The laundry experience is about to undergo a significant transformation with the advent of these 10 new washer and dryer tech features. As technology continues to evolve, manufacturers are striving to make laundry routines more convenient, eco-friendly, and effective. These innovative features promise to save time, reduce energy consumption, and deliver impeccably clean and fresh laundry results.
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