Features
Laundry pairs boast a vast array of bells and whistles these days. Look for the features you want but don’t be swayed by ones you won't use.
In addition to a variety of now-common settings (special cycles for different fabrics, time-saving Quick Wash, adjustable water-level settings, dryness sensors, drying racks, and so on), features we love include:
ON WASHERS...
• Steam washing: Raises the hot-water temperature and helps eliminate greasy stains like perspiration and oil;
• Oxi dispenser: Sends an oxygen-based additive into the wash cycle at the appropriate time to deep clean clothes with an eco-friendly bleach alternative;
• Sanitize feature: If you work in healthcare, farming, food prep or any other industry where you're exposed to bacteria, this feature is a must. Likewise if you wash cloth diapers. Or just happen to be a clean freak. Washers sanitize either by heating water to about 150F/65 degrees Celsius, or, in the case of Samsung's Silvercare washer, by using silver ions that sanitize even in cold-water wash cycles.
• Wash delay: Set the washer to start later when you won't need the competing demand for hot water, or for closer to when the dryer will be free.
ON DRYERS...
• Steam drying: Relaxes creases and wrinkles—and deodorizes—an already-dry outfit in about 15 minutes!
• Touch-up cycle: On steam dryers, does the same for a full load;
• Sanitize cycle: Kills bacteria;
• Interior drum lighting: Makes unloading easier in a dark basement or closet.
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