Laundry Room Appliances

Stocking up your laundry room with efficient appliances is the first step in making that age-old chore of doing the laundry less tedious. While laundry appliances can’t do everything for you, they sure can reduce the amount of time you’d otherwise spend soaking, scrubbing, drying and smoothing each garment. In case you're still not sure which appliances you'll need to get the job done, here is a rundown of the essentials to get you started:

Washers and dryers are an essential starting point, but if you already own one or simply need to replace the other, you don’t need to buy a whole set. Of course, you’ll want to make sure their load capacities match so you aren’t stuck with a washer that can tackle a hamper full of clothing all at once, only to run into a road block when your dryer can only handle half of the same load.

Some people rely on the heat from their dryer to erase every wrinkle, but most of us prefer to reach crease-free perfection with the help of a clothes steamer or steam iron. These handy devices smooth out even the toughest wrinkles on any number of fabric types, leaving your dress shirts, blouses and pants immaculate.

However you choose to stock up your laundry appliance arsenal, make sure you have ample space at home for each item. Take a look at all of the features offered and figure out which ones you need, which ones are nice to have and which ones you could do without. This will help you narrow down your choices so you can create a laundry space that perfectly fits your needs.