The Super Host’s Guide to Shopping for Laundry Pairs

Industry experts assess that laundry appliances have an average life expectancy of 10 years. As you check your proverbial calendars, we’d like to turn your attention to our catalog of top-performing laundry pairs!

At Colder’s, we think a full house equals a full heart. And just in time for the holiday season (a.k.a., hosting season), we’ve rounded up a list of essential washer and dryer features that will help streamline laundry day when you’ve got a packed household.

With this being the busiest season, you can’t afford to sweat the small stuff. Let our laundry bundles take a (literal) load off your mind by doing the dirty work for you—check out our favorite hard-hitting washer and dryer features!

In the spirit of working smarter and not harder, reap the benefits of a large-capacity washer and dryer pair—so that you can spend less time in the laundry room and more time with your family and guests.

For reference, most washing machines’ capacities are between 3.1 and 4.0 cubic feet, which equates to a maximum load size of 12 and 16 pounds of laundry, respectively. By contrast, a larger-capacity model that starts at 4.2 cubic feet can hold up to 20 pounds. And most astoundingly, extra-large models that are at least 5.2 cubic feet can wash a king-size comforter and your sheet set in one load!

When it comes to dryers, the average capacity is approximately 4.0 cubic feet while large-capacity models can offer up to 9.0 cubic feet.

This front-loading LG laundry pair (LGLAUDLEX8100V and LGLAUDLGX8101V) boasts a washer and dryer with mega capacities of 5.2 cubic feet and 9.0 cubic feet so that you have the room to do more laundry in fewer loads—and save time while doing it, with enhanced TurboWash® technology that can cut your wash time by up to 30 minutes and a 20-minute SteamFresh™ dryer cycle that spares you a session at the ironing board.

Seeing that we depend on our washers and dryers to work harder this season, we might as well try to save on energy costs. It starts with running your laundry appliances only when you’ve got full loads—but in addition, be sure to scour models with the Energy Star logo.

This Energy Star certified front-loading Maytag laundry pair (MALAUMED6630HC) doesn’t skimp on performance. Delivering the most powerful cleaning in the industry, the washer comes with an Extra Power button that boosts stain-fighting performance on any cycle with a dual-temperature wash. If that’s not impressive enough, it has enough room to clean 30 towels at once.

This set’s dryer doesn’t have to miss out on the fun; stocked with its own Extra Power button, this Maytag appliance elevates drying power on any cycle by extending time, heat, and tumbling. And its Advanced Moisture Sensing monitors inside moisture and air temperatures to help evenly dry loads.

It’s no secret that sanitization is as important as ever. Your home is no exception. To help reduce the chances of contracting infection or sickness, it is important to disinfect your household furnishings and high-touch surfaces, including door knobs, kitchen counters, and toilet seats. But aside from the fixtures and fittings, you and your loved ones make a home.

For relatively germ-free clothes, linens, and towels, you better make sure your laundry pair comes with sanitizing cycles. That’s right; you can put down the bleach.

Among other bundles in our catalog, this Whirlpool laundry pair (WHLAUWGD6620HW) is equipped with sanitize options in both appliances. The washer’s sanitize cycle uses increased water temperature to eliminate 99.9% of common household bacteria while the dryer’s Steam Refresh cycle additionally uses water and heat to release wrinkles and reduce odors.

Time is invaluable, especially during the holiday season—we can’t afford to miss a beat. But of course, in the midst of your hectic schedule, some things are bound to fall through the cracks. The state of your beloved Christmas sweater doesn’t have to be one of them. That said, there is a lot of guesswork involved when it comes to laundry day, whether it’s determining the right water temperature, load size, and amount of detergent.

With soil sensors that automatically set the right water level, amounts of detergent and fabric softener, and temperature for every load, the Electrolux Laundry Titanium Pair (ELLAUEFME627UTT and ELLAUEFMG627UTT) allows you to continue multitasking while feeling assured that the integrity of your laundry is in good hands.

Not only that, but this bundle features a dryer with a precise sensor that protects fabrics from over-drying. Ninety seconds after the start of a cycle, the Electrolux dryer will automatically determine how long your clothes will need to tumble until they are dried to perfection so you no longer have to keep checking in.

Often, loads of laundry means loads of waiting around, whether you are waiting for the rinse cycle so that you can manually pour in fabric softener or are checking in so that you can transfer your damp clothes into the dryer.

The good news is, you no longer have to loiter around the laundry room or agonize over forgotten loads. Your saving grace this holiday season, smart laundry appliances allow you to remotely monitor your laundry from your smartphone, which comes in handy when you’re busy doing other things, like preparing dinner or enjoying a movie marathon with the family.

Thanks to connectivity with the ThinQ mobile app, a smart LG laundry pair (LGAUDLEX7300VE, LGAUDLEX7800VE, LGLAUDLE7300WE, and LGLAUDLEX7600WE) allows you select a cycle, start or stop the wash, and receive notifications about when your laundry will be done. You can even enlist virtual assistants Google Assistants and Amazon Alexa so that you can manage your laundry with simple voice commands.

Best of all, you can take advantage of LG’s Smart Pairing™ technology that allows your washer to sync with your dryer to select a compatible drying cycle according to the conditions of your laundry.

Let Colder’s make your days merry and bright this holiday season. For top-performing laundry appliances with hard-hitting features, check out our digital catalog or our in-store selection. Our friendly staff of experts is always happy to help. Call or visit us today!