Renters Stackable Washer and Dryer

[Erica A.]

For a Bay Area rental with a stackable washer and dryer, should I invest in a high-quality model or opt for another one priced at $1,300? Any model ideas?

The current one lasted 8 years and needs to be replaced (as per what our property manager is saying)

I heard front loaders could leak, so I typically only do top loaders for rentals.

-Landlord 

[Bill B.]

The new heat pump all in ones (120 instead of 240 and don’t need venting) are much better than the older all in ones. They may take 2.5 hours instead of 2 hours for a complete load but there’s no need to switch. I personally think they are “higher end” than anything stackable. But I’d also buy the $200 5 year warranty.

My last/only stackable I bought last year was LG, the combined towers to try to reduce noise, increase ease of use, and presents higher end look. But same story I bought the $190 5 year warranty. As if one part dies the whole thing is dead. 

BUT, like others have mentioned. It literally takes 10+ hours for the washer seal to dry. This means leaving the door open that long to dry. (In Vegas where it’s super dry.) or using a rag to dry the seam to avoid mold/mildew and horrible smells.