If you haven’t bought a washer and dryer in the past decade, you might be surprised to hear what the new ones can do.
The new models come with luxuries, including dryers that can detect how much moisture is in wet clothes and will stop the drying cycle when the fabric is dry. There are refresh cycles that draw out wrinkles and odors from smoke, food, and perfume from dry-cleanable clothes. Some models have dozens of cycles ranging from a “bloodstain” to a “soft toy” cycle that determines the water temperature and how fast they should spin the clothes.
With Wi-Fi and smartphone connectivity, you can check if the load is done or start a cycle remotely. When using internet connectivity through apps and smart technology, be sure to choose those that are password protected. Unfortunately, an app hasn’t been designed to have someone unload, fold, and put our laundry away.
Be mindful of models with a lot of smart features. The more bells and whistles there are, the more things can go wrong, thus resulting in costly repairs.
