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Whirlpool Stackable washer and dryer LTE5243DQ

The LTE5243DQ model from Whirlpool is an electric washer and dryer combo unit. Specifically created for small spaces, this model combines the need for washing and drying within a compact device that allows for various features for added convenience. Dimensions are 71 ¾ inches by 23 7/8 inches by 23 ¼ inches. Some of its features include a Surgilator Agitator for a more through cleaning and an Automatic Dry Miser to detect existence of moisture in the fabric. The design is in white finish, allowing for the model to blend in perfectly within any home décor. Read below for a more comprehensive overview regarding the product.


Key features

- The electric washer can handle up to 1.5 cu. ft. in capacity.
- It comes with a Stepped Down Agitation and Surgilator Agitator for a more thorough cleaning.
- The model comes with a speckle porcelain wash basket.
- It allows for five different wash cycles.
- The Tough Top II lid made for durability.
- This machine allows for four temperature settings.
- It has three water level selections.
- It operates with five different spins.
- The model also comes with an easy to clean lint filter.
- The dryer located at the top has a capacity of 3.4 cu. ft.
- It allows for five different drying cycles
- The unit comes with an Automatic Dry Miser to detect moisture.
- It comes with four temperature settings for the dryer.
- It comes with a Dura White interior.
- Door is 180 degrees side swinging for faster loading and unloading.
- It features an end of cycle signal.

Advantages

This Whirlpool model is a two in one combo unit designed to wash and dry laundry with the help of just one machine. Made to blend in with different home decors in its white finish, the model features a Surgilator Agitator that generates non-stop rollover of the clothes for a more thorough cleaning. Aside from the wash, temperature, spin and water level options, this model also has a durable top lid made to last. The dryer part features an Automatic Dry Miser designed to detect moisture and stops drying to prevent possible damage. An end of cycle signal conveniently alerts the user when each load is finished. The model comes with a one year warranty.

DisadvantagesThe model is not Energy Star Efficient and therefore may take up more electricity when compared with others. Price range is more expensive than usual and a few convenient features have been left out of the model. Some of these non-existent features include the interior light, bleach dispenser, drying rack, child lock and soak settings. Since it contains two devices in one, the LTE5243DQ model is taller than normal models and may not be ideal for homes with lower roofs.

Consumer thoughts

Pros

- Easy to use
- Five wash cycles
- Four temperature settings
- Five spins
- Excellent design
- Compact
- Two units in one
- One year warranty
- Durable

Cons

- Not Energy Star Efficient
- No Drying Rack
- No Interior Light
- No Child Lock
- No Soak Settings
- Expensive
- Taller than most models

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May 06, 2010
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by: Crystal D

While the washer and dryer work well, I feel like the cycles are too long on both. I also find that the lint screen gets filled up in just a matter of a couple of days.

Also I know for a fact now that my family needs much larger machines. The stackable set came with my condo when I purchased it and they were nice and compact but now that our family has grown, a couple of pairs of jeans does not seem to be a real load.

Because it is electric, I also get concerned about how much it impacts our electric bill every month. That is why I usually use the "energy efficient" setting on the dryer all the time, in hoped that helps keep our bill low.

The knob on the washer seems to stick a bit when I change the cycle type: my guess is that the set is about four to five years old now.

While I know Whirlpool is a reputable brand, I think our next washer and dryer set will be larger, front load (most likely) and hopefully quieter.

With a baby in the house, we try not to run the machines overnight especially the dryer since it makes a loud buzzing alarm when the cycle is over.

Still, it's better than apartment living and carrying quarters-- which was my fate before this set!

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