Mrs. Limestone, Did you get the Duet Sport washer and dryer? I'd consider getting them for size and economy reasons, too. As a lifelong apartment dweller I'm excited yet nervous because I'm about to buy my first washer and dryer EVER. I guess you could say I'm a washer/dryer virgin.

Posted by: jenmen at May 1, 2008 5:26 PM in response to Whirlpool Duet Sport Washer/Dryer

We have the Duet Sport & I couldn't be happier. We did a lot of research before purchasing, and this seemed to be the best for what we could afford. The wash cycle runs longer than on a typical dryer, about an hour. The reason for this is that it spends extra time getting the water out of the clothes. The benefit of this is that it takes much less time to dry the clothes... a cycle full of jeans only takes about a half an hour to dry. They are energy rated appliances, and as CMU says, less detergent and water is needed.

About the twisting, I have no problems with this. It is in fact much better than the top loading type with the agitator. Plus, I can wash more delicate stuff it this washer, since it does not have the agitator to twist everything up. Mine vibrates less than a typical washer, and has only gone off balance once (when some sheets got bundled together in the washer). You have to make sure to adjust the feet on the bottom and have it sitting level. Mine is in the basement though.

Posted by: guest at May 5, 2008 10:57 AM in response to Whirlpool Duet Sport Washer/Dryer

I have both the Duet Sport washer and dryer and am thrilled with both. I have a first floor laundry room off of my kitchen with no door in between. The units are so quiet that you can't even tell that they are running except for when the washer goes into the spin cycle. I don't agree with the 'floor show' comment made by the previous poster. I hardly notice any vibration and the noise from the spin cycle is barely noticeable. Would recommend these appliances to any one!One of the best appliance parts you can have.

Posted by: guest at June 6, 2008 2:01 PM in response to Whirlpool Duet Sport Washer/Dryer

I love my duet sport. I've had it for a year now.
pros
-I love to add garments after I start a wash.
-It has a pretimer, so you can put your clothes in the washer and by the time you come back from work, they are ready to put in the dryer.
-Dryer is huge!
-Noise level is low.

cons
-my rugs and comforters take a long time to dry

Posted by: guest at July 17, 2008 9:11 PM in response to Whirlpool Duet Sport Washer/Dryer