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04-07-05, 05:02 AM

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New front load washers & dryers

My wife has been eyeing the new style front loading machines. I've seen these washers between $700 & $1100 and the dryers from $500 to $1000. The old style washers/dryers do not have this large of a price swing.

Why the price variation? What should we be looking for specifically to help in the decision?

Any help is appreciated.

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04-07-05, 04:41 PM

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FROM REPAIR EXPERIANCE THE LEAST PROBLEM MACHINES WERE THE WHIRLPOOL AND KENMORE... NEXT FRIDGIDAIRE... MAYTAG IS AT THE BOTTOM OF MY LIST.. COST IS THE COMPONENTS USING COMPUTER BOARDS AND SUCH BUT MAINLY THE DEMAND.... HOPE THIS HELPS

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