The stylish design of the GE Profile series can make it the center of attention in your home

look no further than the amazing GE Profile series.  The latest GE Profile washers and dryers include a huge range of cutting-edge new features like SmartDispense, Overnight Ready, Adaptive Vibration Control, HydroHeater, SteamRefresh, eDry, eWash and Stain Inspector.  Today, we’ll cover these key features and how they can make your life easier.

All washers make claims about great cleaning performance, gentle and fast cycles, efficiency and high tech options, but GE has taken their Profile series to the next level with these great options:

SmartDispense: Unique pedestal that features 3 large capacity detergent and fabric softener reservoirs.  This pedestal can hold up to 6 months of detergent and will automatically integrate with the washer to ensure that the right amount is dispensed with each and every load.  It even dispenses at the precise time.  This great feature ends the mess and hassle of having to measure out detergent manually before each load.

Overnight Ready: Now you can start the washer before you go to bed and in as little as 8 hours your load will be washed and dried without having to move the clothes to the dryer.

HydroHeater: Special internal water heater that boosts water temperature to 160 degrees F to assist in sanitization.

SteamRefresh: Rejuvenates clothes and fabrics using a special steam cycle to remove odors and wrinkles.

CleanSpeak: The washer and dryer can communicate electronically to preset cycle times to help you save time.

eDry: GE’s unique dryer sensor that can reduce drying temperatures and allow for an additional 10% energy usage reduction.

eWash: A very effective cold water wash option that is the eco-friendly way to cut energy usage in the washer by an additional 10%.

The unique GE SmartDispense pedestal can hold up to 6 months of laundry detergent

Stain Inspector: On-screen program built into the washer and designed to integrate with the SmartDispense system to clean even the toughest stains.  It uses specific combinations of pre-wash detergent, cycle tweaks and temperature adjustments to make sure that your clothes always come out clean and fresh.

Adaptive Vibration Control (AVC): This active vibration reduction system is the latest in a long line of technology features on washing machines designed to reduce the amount of noise and vibration caused during spin cycles.  This system allows the washer to adapt to changing load balances and spin patters to reduce noise caused by out-of-balance loads.  It is still recommended that owner’s install an anti-vibration pad under the washer to absorb the remaining vibration noise.

Now that you’ve heard what makes the GE Profile series so impressive, remember that if you plan on installing this or any other washing machine on a second floor or plywood sub floor laundry room you will need to install a washing machine mat or pad.  Anti-vibration mats and pads assist the washer and dryer’s built in vibration reduction technology and protect against the structural damage that long term appliance usage can cause.  This is no place to penny pinch if you’ve just invested in a great new washing machine and dryer, spend the extra few dollars now on a set of Silent Feet anti-vibration pads and save yourself costly home repair bills later.

Save big on money, hassle and piece of mind on your next apartment appliance and consider renting or leasing your washer and dryer

A growing number of apartment, condo and home owners are renting appliances.  Selecting and purchasing a washer and dryer used to be a major purchase akin to choosing a living room set or a new car, but not any more.  These very utilitarian appliances can now be rented for a fraction of the price and you never have to worry about them growing too old and obsolete.  Not to mention that you never have to worry about costly repair bills.  The other main advantage to renting appliances is that if your living situation ever changes or you have to move you can end your lease contract without worrying about selling or moving the appliance.

For parents of college age children, it used to be the norm to consider buying them a new washer and dryer as soon as they got their first apartment.  But what happened to that washer and dryer set after just a few years?  It usually ended up in the garage or storage unit collecting dust as soon as they moved or changed dwellings.  There is no need to waste money investing in extra garage ornaments, just rent and rest easy.  So give up the dream of buying a new washer set and trade up to the piece of mind offered by a state of the art rental set.  Just think, no mater what your situation is in the coming years, you won’t have to worry about your washer and dryer.

For added piece of mind, consider adding Silent Feet or Anti-Walk Silent Feet pads to your rental washing machine.  This is especially important for apartment owners.  Add the world’s best appliance anti-vibration pad before you neighbors start complaining about your late night laundry habits.

If you’re in the market for renting a new washing machine or dryer, here are some companies to consider.  Appliance Warehouse deals with many different appliance rental situations including leasing, apartment units, commercial, corporate and home contracts.  Rent-A-Center offers many different rental appliances as well as computers, electronics and furniture.  Azuma appliance leasing company has locations all across the US and makes renting washers and dryer easy.  Similar to Rent-A-Center, Aaron’s offers a diverse selection of electronics, computers, furniture and appliances like washing machines and dryers.  Rent Crusader is another great option for customers looking to rent or rent-to-own a washing machine and dryer.  These are just a few of the national appliance rental chains.  There may also be local rental, lease and rent-to-own washing machine and dryer companies in your area.  Consider this option next time you are in need of a new appliance, but don’t forget that all washing machines benefit from installing Silent Feet or Anti-Walk Silent Feet anti-vibration appliance pads.

Just because a clothes washing machine doesn’t generate as much noise as one of its competitors doesn’t mean that it won’t keep you up at night.  Noise is another major problem especially with new front-loading washing machines.  That’s why we have also included noise ratings as part of our evaluation.  A perfect example of this issue can be seen on the results for front-loading washers.  While Amana, Miele and Electrolux all scored well on vibration none of them were as quiet as Whirlpool machines.  So consumers looking for a good balance of both a quiet and balanced washing machine should strongly consider Whirlpool for their next purchase.  But not all washers are created equal.  While some brands are better than others, consider that there still may be a few black sheep in every brand’s family of appliances.  Steer clear of individual models with poor or below average vibration and noise ratings.  These ratings can be found in our 2010 Washer and Dryer Buying Guides.

Other good front-loading washer brands to consider are Maytag, Kenmore and Samsung.  All three of these brands scored better than the industry average on vibration and also scored well on noise.  Buyers should avoid Speed Queen, Asko, Bosch, GE and Frigidaire washers if possible.  While some washers within each of these brands do offer a good balance of noise and vibration performance, most do not.  Over the past few years we’ve heard from many very upset Bosch owners who complain of serious vibration and noise.  While Bosch has been slowly improving their appliances, they still have a long way to go before they will be competitive in the laundry appliance industry.

For consumers looking to buy a new top-loading washing machine, consider that while most offer the same low level of vibration, LG performed the best in our noise tests.  GE and Fisher & Paykel washing machines also performed well with Kenmore following close behind.  Avoid buying Frigidaire and Roper top-loaders as they suffer from severe noise issues during most of their cycles.  Staber top-loading washing machines performed poorly in vibration tests, but their overall noise rating was on-par with the industry.  Still, Staber should be avoided as a brand until they can resolve their vibration issues.

In addition to silencing the noise transfer to your home, Silent Feet will raise the height of your dryer making it easier to load and unload.  If you’ve installed Silent Feet under your washing machine, it’s best to get a second set for you dryer to keep them both at the same height.  Silent Feet and Anti-Walk Silent Feet will also help stop prevent walking and unwanted movement on dryers.  The following gas and electric dryers have been shown in laboratory tests to have high levels of noise and would benefit from the installation of a anti-vibration isolation pad like Silent Feet.

Electric Dryers with Noise Problems

Amana NED4800V
GE DRSR483EG
GE DTSR495EF
GE Profile DPSE810EG
Fisher & Paykel DE62TG1
Fisher & Paykel DEGX2
Kenmore 6952
Maytag Centennial MEDC500V
Miele Touchtronic T9800
Staber HXD2304E

Gas Dryers with Noise Problems

Amana NGD4800V
Fisher & Paykel DG62TG1
Fisher & Paykel DGGX2
GE Profile DPSE810GG
GE DRSR483GG
GE DRSR495GG
Kenmore 7952
Maytag Centennial MGDC500V
Miele Touchtronic T9820
Staber HXD2304G
Whirlpool WGD5700V

Recommended Low Noise Electric Dryers

GE Profile Harmony DPGT750EC
Kenmore Elite HE3 Steam 8674
Kenmore Elite HE5 Steam 8772
Kenmore Oasis Steam 6808
LG DLE2516
LG DLE5955
LG SteamDryer DLEX3001
LG Tromm DLE8377
Maytag 5000 Series Steam MEDE500V
Samsung Steam DV448AE
Whirlpool Duet Steam WED9600T

Recommended Low Noise Gas Dryers

GE Profile Harmony DPGT750GC
Kenmore Elite HE3 Steam 9674
Kenmore Elite HE5 Steam 9772
Kenmore Oasis Steam 7808
LG DLG2516
LG DLG5955
LG SteamDryer DLGX3002
LG Tromm DLG8388
Maytag 5000 Series Steam MGDE500V
Samsung Steam DV448AG
Whirlpool Duet Steam WGD9600T

Buy a set of Silent Feet Anti-Vibration Pads for your washing machine and dryer today. Thousands of customers all around the world are enjoying a more peaceful and quiet home thanks to our products.  Experience the most effective anti-vibration pad on the market for yourself today.

Check out our other buying guides for 2010:

The Complete Guide to Front Loading Washing Machines 2010

The Complete Guide to Top Loading Washing Machines 2010

Top Loading with Low Noise and Vibration

Fisher & Paykel Intuitive IWL16
GE Profile Harmony WPGT9360E
Kenmore Elite Oasis HT 2808 (Warning: harsh wash cycle can damage clothes)
Maytag Bravos MTW6600T
Whirlpool Cabrio WTW6200S
Whirlpool Cabrio HE WTW6600S

These washers were some of the best tested for the 2010 model year.  If your concern is getting the best washer with the quietest operation, pick one of these and stay clear of the washers listed below.

Top Loading with Major Noise and Vibration

Frigidaire FTW3014K
Frigidaire FWS1233F
Roper RTW4440V

Whatever washer you choose to install in your home, remember that all manufactures recommend the installation of a vibration pad like Silent Feet when the washing machine is located on a 2nd floor or joist-built sub-floor.  This is because over time the vibration and oscillation of the clothes washer during the spin cycle can damage the floor and structure of your home.  Some manufactures even recommend nailing or screwing an unsightly 1″ plywood sheet to the floor under your washing machine and dryer.  While this strengthens the floor it does not stop vibration noise from transferring into the structure of your home and being heard in every room.  Only a flexible isolator pad like Silent Feet can stop vibration noise.  Install Anti-Walk Silent if you have a smooth or slick floor like laminate, tile, wood or vinyl and are concerned about washing machine walking.  Plywood cannot provide the same benefits as a top of the line vibration pad like Silent Feet.

The Complete Guide to Top Loading Washing Machine Vibration 2010

The Complete Guide to Clothes Dryer Vibration for 2010

It is very important to recognize what your expectations for your laundry room are, because it is likely that your next washer and dryer will last for a decade or more before needing to be replaced again.  Picking a noisy or high-vibration washer could mean many years of aggravating noise every time you do laundry.  There is good news though about solving vibration problems in washers and dryers.  By installing Silent Feet under the appliance, even on a 2nd installation your home can remain a quiet and peaceful place.  It is strongly recommended that you install Silent Feet or Anti-Walk Silent Feet vibration isolation pads if you currently have or are planning to purchase any of these models of washing machines.

Front Loading with Major Vibration Noise

LG WM0642H
LG Allergiene WM2688HA
Bosch Nexxt 300 Series WFMC220UC
Miele Touchtronic W484
Maytag 5000 Series MHWE500V
Bosch Vision 800 Series WFVC8440UC
Bosch Vision 300 Series WFVC3300UC
Amana NFW7200T
Speed Queen AFB50R
LG WM2010C
Asko Ultracare WL6511

Front Loading with Moderate Vibration Noise

Electrolux WaveTouch EWFLW65
GE WCVH68000J
LG Allergiene SteamWasher WM3001HA
Whirlpool Duet Steam WFW97000V
Whirlpool Duet Steam WFW9550W
Frigidaire Gallery GLTF2940F
Kenmore Elite HE5t Steam 4770
Bosch Vision 500 Series WFVC5440UC
Frigidaire Affinity ATF8000F
GE WBVH5300K
LG WM2016C
Bosch Nexxt 800 Series WFMC840UC
Whirlpool Duet HT WFW94000S
Frigidaire Affinity FAFW3577K
Samsung WF218AN
Bosch Nexxt 500 Plus Series WFMC544UC
Frigidaire Affinity ATF6000F
Kenmore HE2t 4756
Kenmore HE2 Plus 4751
Whirlpool Duet Sport WFW8300S

Recommended Front Loading Washing Machines

Electrolux IQ Steam EIFLS55
GE Profile WPDH8800J
GE Profile Steamwasher WPDH8900J
Kenmore Elite 405
Kenmore Elite Steam 4219
LG WM2701HV
Maytag Performance Series MHWE950W
Samsung WF448AA
Whirlpool Duet Steam WFW9750W

Even if your front loading washing machine isn’t listed here as having vibration issues it still needs vibration isolation pads if it is installed on a 2nd floor or joist constructed floor.  This is because over time, vibrations caused by repetitive use of a clothes washer’s spin cycle will cause the joints of wooden floor supports to separate and wear.  Washing machine manufacturers know this and all of them recommend the use of a vibration isolator pad like Silent Feet for these installations.  Don’t risk long term damage and costly repairs to your home, make the investment in Silent Feet vibration pads for your laundry room today and rest easier knowing you’re protected.

For complete reviews, buying recommendations and more information about washer and dryer noise and vibration check out consumer review sites like Consumer Reports, Consumer Search and CNET Reviews.

The Complete Guide to Top Loading Washing Machine Vibration 2010

The Complete Guide to Clothes Dryer Noise 2010