Any suggestions for washers/dryers that are quieter than average, in order to be used in noise-sensitive locations (near a bedroom, a media room, etc.)?
–Barry
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We have a Frigidaire front-loader - it is very quiet. You can get the same model as a Whirlpool, Kenmore, or GE - it's also stackable. We think it's worth it to get the one with multiple spin options and temperature control (i.e. one where "cold" is really "tepid" so the detergent always disolves).
Phill Giles
The Unionville Woodwright
Unionville, Ontario
I find DW can be quiet if she wants to. A couple of warnings about banging the washboard around, and she straightens right up...............(-:
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I also have the Fridgidare front loaders.....and its damn quiet although it was quieter when Katrina used the scrub board and clothes line out back....tee hee..she'll kill me if she reads this....bwahahahahaaaaa
Be quiet andy
andy
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Get the latest issue of consumer reports. They rate washers and dryers including their noise level. In general, front-loaders are quieter than top loaders, but some top loaders are just as good.
Andy,
Thanks! I've done some looking and some models are labelled as "quiet" in the brochures ands websites, but no idea how quiet they actualy are (no dBA rating are given). I'll pick up the mag.