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The washer and dryer are the primary tools in your laundry process, but there are a variety of laundry accessories that can help you reorganize your space and more effectively prepare clothing, bedding and other items for everyday use. To help improve your laundry space, we’ve gathered information on some of the most popular laundry accessories available today. 1. Laundry Pedestal Front load laundry appliances are found in plenty of homes, and while these units can provide great washing/drying functions, many homeowners do not like the fact that they have to bend down to load and unload their appliances. To make loading and unloading your unit easier, you may want to invest in a laundry pedestal. Laundry pedestals are small accessories placed underneath your washer or dryer, raising the height of the unit to improve access to its front load door. Most laundry pedestals provide about one foot in additional height, though some are taller than others. Many pedestals feature a handy storage drawer where you can organize everyday laundry products like detergent, bleach, fabric softener and more. When investing in a laundry pedestal, it’s vital that you choose a product that is the same width as the laundry machine it will go under. Otherwise, your appliance may not be able to balance on top of the pedestal. 2. Stack Kit Nothing beats the convenience of having laundry appliances in the comfort of your own home. However, some living spaces can be significantly cramped by the addition of a washer

No modern home is complete without its own set of laundry appliances. A washer and dryer helps you clean and prepare clothing, bedding, towels and more for everyday use, and a stacked washer and dryer combo is a great choice for many spaces. These combination units, also known as laundry centers, feature a dryer stacked on top of a washer, providing a unique alternative to traditional side-by-side laundry combos found in many homes. But is a stacked washer/dryer combo the right choice for you? To help inform your decision, we’ve compiled information on the pros and cons of stacked washer/dryer combination units. Pros Of A Stacked Washer & Dryer Combo The biggest advantage of a stacked washer/dryer combination is its ability to help save space in your laundry room. By orienting your laundry units vertically as opposed to horizontally, you free up floor space for other appliances and tools like an ironing board, laundry baskets, clothing racks and more. The stacked design makes these units particularly good for tight laundry rooms or small homes and apartments, as they’re designed specifically to maximize space where room is limited. Another plus to these appliances is their relative cost. The cost of a stacked washer/dryer combo tends to be less than the cumulative cost of an individual washer and dryer, making them a great choice for budget-conscious homeowners. Moreover, these units come in both gas-powered and electric-powered models, allowing you to choose the right appliance depending on your needs. Cons Of A Stacked

Maintaining Your Major AppliancesHere are some tips to maintaining, cleaning, and inspecting your washing machine and clothes dryer. You can save time and money by following this advice, and avoid breakdowns, or hazardous situations.Washing Machine It's a good idea to periodically check and replace the fill hoses on your washing machine. If you have rubber hoses, you should consider replacing them with braided stainless steel hoses. It is recommended that you replace your washer hoses every 3-5 years. While you are back there, take a look at the electrical connection. The plug needs to be firmly in place, the cord connection to the washer should have a restraint, and should not evidence any corrosion or burn marks. Also, you should periodically clean the inside of your outer washer tub. Whirlpool makes a cleaner called Affresh for this purpose. There are also a variety of home remedies including using combinations of bleach, vinegar, and/or baking soda. You can discover these cleaning remedies online, or just look on the aisles of your grocery store for washer cleaning products. If you have a front loading washer, pay special attention to cleaning the front gasket, especially at the bottom where it's possible for moisture to settle and mold to grow.Automatic DryerMake a habit of cleaning the lint filter in your dryer once a week. It's also very important to regularly clean the dryer vent. If you're lucky you'll have a short direct vent pipe to the outside that you can clean with a vacuum

A Legendary Brand ResurfacesCommercial Quality Washers and Dryers at UAKCSpeed Queen traces its origins to 1908 when Joe Barlow and John Seeling began tearing down hand operated washing machines with the idea of creating an automatic version. By 1911 they had added an electric motor to power the machine, and began selling automatic washers. By 1939 Speed Queen introduced a Stainless Steel tub, a feature that identified the brand, and is still used today.Speed Queen continued to grow both as a home brand and in commercial and coin-operated laundries. The company became part of McGraw-Edison, Raytheon, and eventually Alliance Laundry Systems. The largest commercial laundry company in the U.S., Alliance re-launced Speed Queen as a residential brand for home several years ago. It's built with their commercial quality, and includes many of Speed Queen's signature features including an industry-leading warranty. Here's what they have to say about their warranty and a run-down on a featured Speed Queen laundry pair.THE LONGEST LASTING WASHERS WITH A WARRANTY TO MATCHThe best top load washer on the market also comes with the best warranty. Our industry-best 5-year warranty covers all parts and in-home labor on electronic control models. That’s right. We stand behind both our product and your purchase. 15-year limited warranty Transmission Lifetime warranty Outer drain tub and the stainless steel wash basketSpeed Queen Washer AWNE92SP113TW01 Galvanized Steel Cabinet Porcelain Steel Outer Drain Tub Stainless Steel Wash Tub Top Load Tuff Guard Coated Top White Color FinisWashing System 1/2 HP Motor 2 Speed

Best Choice - Best Price at Universal Appliance and Kitchen CenterWasher/Dryer CombosIf you need a washer and dryer, but just don't have the space for a full-sized side by side washer dryer pair, here are three options you should explore. The first example is a full-sized front loading washer and dryer stacked pair. Model shown includes a gas dryer, but electric dryer option is also available. The second option is a washer/dryer combination in a single unit. Quite common in Europe, the combo provides washing and drying in a single unit. The third choice is a full-sized top loading washer and dryer pair. With these choices and widths of at least 27" you have a choice of front load, top load, and even *gas or electric dryers. Speed QueenHere's an example of a full-sized front-load washer/dryer stack pair from a brand that's got a great reputation as a leader in commercial laundry equipment.Free Shipping for Speed Queen ATGE9AGP113TW01Speed Queen Gas Stacked Washer/ DryerDryer4 Automatic Dry Cycles 7 Preset Dry Cycles Eco Dry Favorite Cycle Moisture SensorWasher9 Wash Cycles Extra Rinse Favorite Cycle Prewash Soak Third RinseDimensions78 3/16" H x 27 3/4" D x 26 7/8" WCapacity3.42 Cu Ft Capacity - Washer 7.0 Cu Ft Capacity - DryerManufacturers Warranty5 Year Parts and LaborWashing System.9 HP Motor - Washer 1/3 HP Motor - Dryer 1200 RPM Maximum Spin Speed 4 Temperature Selectors Soil Level Selection Variable Speed Induction MotorControlsCommercial Grade Electronic ControlsAdditional Features11.7 Gallon Water Consumption 440 G-Force High Speed Water Extraction

Where did the porcelain go? Back in the day, nearly all major appliances used porcelain somewhere. Dishwashers had porcelain tubs. Washers and dryers had porcelain tops and lids, and most washers had porcelain tubs. Early ranges used porcelain everywhere, and even today ranges use porcelain oven interiors and many have porcelain tops. Refrigerators evolved from porcelain inside and out (including crispers and liners) to now having no porcelain whatsoever. Porcelain finishes were desirable and manufacturers bragged about them.Making porcelain on steel appliance parts is a complex and expensive process. In addition, environmental issues exist not only at the manufacturing level, but also in disposing of appliances at the end of life. Therefore, over time manufacturers have greatly reduced the use of porcelain in appliances.Inexpensive dishwashers now have plastic tubs, and upscale models feature stainless steel interiors. Refrigerators have plastic crispers and interiors which also allow energy-saving foam-in-place insulation. While you might find washers and dryers with porcelain tops, many now feature a high gloss, durable, painted finish. Inside, very few washers have porcelain tubs. Inexpensive washers might have plastic tubs, while the premium models have tubs made of stainless steel. However, range ovens and built-in ovens still use primarily porcelain for their oven interiors.As a consumer, you should take note of the appliances you have that have porcelain finishes or interiors. When it comes time to dispose of these products, they'll need to be properly recycled. Check local or state regulations and find a certified recycling center for your appliance.

Taking care of your appliancesFour Appliance Tips to Keep your Appliances Fit Clean your dryer duct. There's a reason why this is the first tip. Supposedly, the number one cause of house fires is clogged dryer vents. The lint trap on your dryer should be cleaned after each use, but the external vent hose and in-wall vent should be checked annually, and professionally cleaned if necessary. If your clothes are taking longer and longer to dry, or if your clothes come out of the dryer and/or the dryer cabinet gets very hot, those are good signs that your vent is clogged. In some cases, with short direct vents you can clean them yourself. Otherwise, you may need to have them cleaned professionally. Change your refrigerator water filter. This one you can do yourself. If it hasn't been done in the past year, you should definitely replace it. Otherwise, check the use and care manual. Clean your oven (if it is dirty). There are now a lot of different oven cleaning systems, such as Aqualift®, steam clean, and the familiar pyrolytic self-clean systems. Depending on your oven brand and type your cleaning system may vary. If all your oven needs is to be wiped down with hot soapy water, then you're good to go. Otherwise, use the cleaning system provided for your specific oven. Check your washer fill hoses. Make sure that there are no leaks, and no cracks or split hoses. If the hoses are old or brittle, they should

What's New in Appliances at CESOddly, CES (the Consumer Electronics Show) has become THE place for several appliance manufacturers to show their latest innovations. It's odd, since the rest of the appliance industry seems to have settled on the joint IBS (International Builders Show) /KBIS (Kitchen and Bath Industry Show) to display their wares. The IBS/KBIS show is to be held near the end of January also in Las Vegas. This year's CES hosted appliance manufacturers showing refrigerators with touch screens, fridges that revealed their contents with a knock on the door, and a refrigerator that claims to have re-invented ways to organize your refrigerator. Not to mention an interesting update on a washing machine within a washing machine that was launched at last year's CES.Knock on the door of this refrigeratorThe "smart" refrigerator from LG is loaded with high tech features, but the most interesting feature requires a manual knock on the door which activates a lighting system that reveals the contents inside the fridge.Washer Washer DryerIn 2015, LG first launched this washer within a washer, eg. a full-sized washer with a mini washer in a bottom compartment. This year, it appears that the full-sized washer has been converted to a combo full-sized washer/dryer still with mini washer at the bottom.Easy to Organize French Door RefrigeratorFrench Door refrigerators have become so popular partly because of the ease of seeing and arranging the contents. In this new CES award winning refrigerator from Whirlpool, redesigned lighting, shelves and compartments as well

Now Available For the First Time Energy Star Dryers It's curious that we've had Energy Star appliances for decades, yet one of the highest energy use appliances, household dryers, have never before had energy star ratings. We're told that there just wasn't much difference in energy use among dryer brands or models so there was no reason to rate them. Well, that has changed and the good news for you is that you can save money by buying an Energy Star dryer. Here are some of the brands available at UAKC that offer energy star models: Bosch GE LG Maytag Speed Queen Samsung Whirlpool We're going to feature one of the most popular, iconic brands, Maytag, below: MAXIMA® FRONT LOAD STEAM ELECTRIC DRYERThis Maytag Maxima has a giant 7.3 cu. ft. drum with space to dry even your largest loads quickly and evenly. Featuring a SoundGuard® stainless steel dryer drum, the quiet operation belies the power of this quiet giant. Maytag has even added an extra dryer fin which enhances smaller load tumbling and even drying. The steam feature works on stubborn wrinkles and odors, and a 10-year limited drive motor and dryer drum parts warranty provides the added assurance of years of flawless operation. Designed, engineered and assembled in the U.S.A., this dryer is among the industry-first line of Maytag® electric dryers that are ENERGY STAR® qualified. Top Features Largest Loads, Evenly DriedCount on these dryers to get your largest loads evenly dried every

Tips to help reduce your water usage when washing clothes.Since over 20% of the average family's water use comes from doing laundry, reducing water usage in the laundry room can have a big impact on your total household water consumption. Here are a couple of tips to save water and save money in the laundry room.Wash full loads.Whenever possible washing a full load is far more efficient and saves water over partial loads. It will also save electricity or gas when drying clothes.Wash less frequently.Nobody's suggesting that we should wear dirty clothes, but really how often do we need to wash those denims when we only wear them for light day to day use? Remember Grandma talking about Monday laundry day, and that was the only day laundry got done? The next time we're loading the washer, let's take a good look at the clothes. If a high percentage of the laundry looks like it might be just fine to use another day or two, then seriously think about saving the time, the work, the energy, and water usage by laundering less frequently.Use Energy-Saving WashersSuprisingly, there is not much else we can do to save water in clothes washing except to use a high-efficiency front-load or top-load washer. Basically, that means if we're really concerned about saving water we should not be using a traditional top-load washer with an agitator post in the middle. Agitator type top-load machines will use up to 3X the amount of water that a high-efficiency