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White or silver set, or does not matter?

11 years ago

I am interested in the Electrolux wave touch 70. The silver set looks nice. But in case after 5-year warranty, one of them stop working. It's easier to get a white one to match. However, it might be hard to match the silver color of wave touch 70, because the manufacturer might stop making machines of that color, like the discontinued red laundry machine of Samsung. White is a common color that all brands have.

So is it safer to choose white set, or I don't have to worry about it now?

Thank you very much.

Comments (15)

  • 11 years ago

    Any color other than white adds $100 to the price tag.

    White is never out of style.

    jane2000 thanked georgect
  • 11 years ago

    Thank you very much for your help, Sparky and George.

  • 11 years ago

    I needed a silver set to make my laundry room look great. I went with white. When that washer died, after 8 years, I went with silver. The room looks so much better. But, if I had to go with a mix so what?

    jane2000 thanked rococogurl
  • 11 years ago
    last modified: 11 years ago

    Personal choice. My machines are both white, but they do not match, and I do not notice at all. Rococogurl, your laundry room is so stunning, I don't think the machines matter...or maybe I was too busy admiring your rotary iron.

  • 11 years ago
    last modified: 11 years ago

    I wanted white for my Little Giant, but since I got the Stainless Steel dryer first, I had to get the SS washer (I prefer matching). I would have preferred Lotus White, but the Stainless Steel looks great.

    One thing with Miele Stainless Steel...it is real stainless. So invest in a good stainless cleaning spray and a good microfiber cloth ;)

  • 11 years ago
    last modified: 11 years ago

    While Stainless Steel or Silver, might sound cool. But... I think the look of White is almost timeless, yet...that's just my opinion.

    I'm not exactly a interior designer. But... I say, go with whatever you like the most. Don't rush into any decisions, and spend as much time as you want before buying.

    jane2000 thanked User Post
  • 11 years ago

    rococogurl, elcamino, and larsi, thank you very much for sharing your experience.

    Rococogurl, your silver Miele set does look so beautiful in your laundry room.

    Larsi, I was just curious. You have Electrolux wave touch W/D and Miele Little Giant set. Usually which washer and dryer do you use when doing laundry? Thanks.

  • 11 years ago

    This is the first time I've gone with anything other than white so I'm just not trying to think ahead, lol.

  • 11 years ago

    Jane...I sold my Electrolux set, when I got my Miele set.

  • 11 years ago

    Moroseaz, which color did you choose and which brand? Thanks.

  • 11 years ago

    Larsi, I remember you really like the Electrolux dryer. But you still sell it? How is your Miele dryer compared to Electrolux's? Do you have two 220V outlets on the wall for the Miele washer and dryer? Thanks.

  • 11 years ago

    We have two 220V outlets on the wall. I LOVED my Electrolux dryer. I only sold it because it did not match my Little Giant washer at all...size and colour.

    The Miele dryer is quieter, and it reverse tumbles from start to finish, whereas the Electrolux waits until the last 4-5 mins to begin reversing...but the Electrolux is larger and faster than my smaller Miele. My Miele dryer still handles CA King sheets and blankets with no problems, it just takes a little longer. Not too bad, just about 15, maybe 20 mins longer. Miele washer and dryer are MUCH quieter than Elux. Both recommended.

  • 11 years ago

    Jane, I bought Whirlpool Duets 95HE series in Chrome Shadow:

    They were on sale for about $1800 for the set, without the risers, which I didn't need or want anyway. Note how they semi-match the existing cabinets in the laundry room anyway. I love the blue lights and ability to adjust my laundry cycles. Unfortunately, I'm very hard-of-hearing and considering setting up a baby monitor in order to hear the end-of-cycle chimes since this set doesn't seem to have a sound adjustment like my old set. It's advertised as:

    4.5 cu. ft. Duet® Steam Front Load Washer with FanFresh® Option with Dynamic Venting Technology®


  • 11 years ago

    Moroseaz...

    I know what you mean about the "end of cycle" signal.

    My Electroux is not very loud (even on loud).

    My old Whirlpool with it's mechanical (is that the right terminology) buzzer could wake the dead. I would hear it from the basement all the way up to my room (finished attic).