Product review (3 stars): Alright, but no cigar
I have had my washer and dryer set for only a month and although I know that isn't very long to test out an appliance that should work well for years to come I've already run into some issues. This is my first washer and dryer purchase and I have only used top loaders before so let me say this is all a new experience for me. I did my research and knew there was issues with all front loading washer with mildew so to make sure the door was left open and the detergent drawer out when not in use. Well knowing that, I always do when I am not continuously using it. The detergent drawer is always wet and often has a puddle of water- in which I have to remove the whole thing and go into my kitchen to empty the water out. There is always a little bit of water in the gray seal which now I keep a towel close by to stick in there and mop it up. I have not seen any different in my clothes getting cleaner and in fact am a little frustrated since I can't clean my clothes quite the same way I did with the top loaders. The one time I did use bleach, I must say was easier than with a top loader and far better results. I was skeptical and let's say even scared since I couldn't manually mix the bleach in with the soapy water but there is a little line that tells you how much bleach you should use (which was less than I normally do# and my the clothes with some slight coloring did not discolor and all the white was whiter. I was so happy with that, I just wish I could do bleach in all my loads. I don't really notice a difference in noise or energy savings since I often have to do an extra rinse cycle #esp with sheets, blankets, towels) to get enough water out to put it in the dryer. Also in the seal where the water gets built up- so do socks especially little childrens socks and they are just soaking wet in this puddle of water- it's absolutely disgusting to fish out. Blah.