5 Tips to Find the Best Washer and Dryer for Large Family

When you have a large family at home, doing laundry is no easy task. It’s a never-ending chore that needs to be done on a daily basis. This can wear out even the most dedicated husband or wife. But having the right laundry equipment can make the job a little bit easier. Below are four tips to help you find the right high-capacity washer and dryer for your family.

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1. Buy Machines with Sufficient Load Capacity

When shopping around for a washer and dryer that will meet your needs, the first thing you’ll want to look at will be the load capacity. There's just no getting around this. For a large family of five, six or more people, you simply need a high-capacity machine. Using smaller machines will lead to overloading and multiple uses per day, which puts extra strain on the motor and other components and will lead to more frequent breakdowns and maintenance issues over time.

Your best bet is to look for commercial laundry equipment or industrial size washers. Even if you’re using a clothesline for drying outside in the backyard, you’ll still want an industrial dryer for times when the weather won’t permit outdoor drying for days at a time.

2. Weigh Overall Budget Requirements

Once you know what size capacity range you are looking for, you can start comparing prices. But it's important to take into account both the initial costs of the machines and the associated costs of doing laundry as the years go by.

For instance, you might find a top-loading washer with a digital control panel that looks amazing and is far cheaper than the other washers. Does that mean it will cost you less money in the long run? Maybe it will, but maybe it won’t. In the past, topload washers were known to last for many years— decades, even — but today’s delicate electronics don’t always last as long as the old mechanical washers back in the day. So a cheaper price upfront doesn’t always mean more savings overall. You have to look at the big picture.

3. Consider Electricity, Water and Soap Requirements

Speaking of the big picture, to calculate your true costs, you'll also need to look at the efficiency of the machines you’re considering. Front-loading washers have been shown to use significantly less water than top load machines. And machines which spin at a faster rate pull more water out of the damp clothing, which leads to reduced drying times and reduced electricity usage too. Front loaders also require less laundry detergent than many of their counterparts.

Look for energy-efficient machines. Maytag washing machines, for example, are known to be compliant with the Energy Star standards, so they would be a brand worth looking into.

4. Buy From a Trusted Brand

Your best bet when looking for an economical yet commercial quality washer and dryer is to go with a brand that has a proven reputation for high-quality products. You want a product with durable construction, all the features you need, high efficiency and great customer service. So to get all of this and more, you should probably purchase machines built by a major brand that has been in business for decades and has an excellent reputation in the industry.

Take Maytag as an example. The MDE25PN is an electric commercial dryer from Maytag. It can handle large loads of clothing, uses less electricity than many of its competitors and is built to last. These are the kinds of features that you want to look for in any brand that you are considering.

Shopping for a washer and dryer that can handle the laundry needs of a large family is no easy task. But by following the tips above you should be able to find a washer and dryer that will meet your family‘s needs for years to come.