Haier HWD1000

Pros: Mostly quiet, convenient, portable, many options.

Cons: Small laundry load, can be loud, uncertain as to long-term reliability, long drying time.

The Bottom Line: Would recommend machine to those without vent.  If I had vent, I would purchase stackable dryer/washers. Price was right as condensation technology, in general, has quirks no matter the brand.

Review: Purchased this machine in early March 2009 for use in 16th floor condo with no venting area. I have found that it's a useful, reliable machine that is a wonderful alternative to the laundromat.  Keep in mind that it takes a long time but does ...

Pros: Innovative idea

Cons: Read review!

The Bottom Line: Only purchase with warranty

Review: Purchased this product and received it the beginning of April. Opened it up installed it and immediately did not work. Got the repairman out their about a week later and he said that the water pressure was on too high and broke something. Waited for ...

Pros: Price. Quiet due to the lack of a sufficient spin cycle.

Cons: Limited controls, spin does not extract enough water.

The Bottom Line: I guess you might get what you pay for on this one. Buy a better product.

Review: I had an Equator for about 9 years before this and had to eventually replace a few parts but it worked great. Replaced it because it started leaking and saw that a connection point on the tub appeared to be rusted away. Got the new HWD1000 and it leaked. ...

Pros: Size, price

Cons: Breaks down, slow repair service, doesn't dry items fully, crappy customer service

Review: I bought the Haier HWD1000 because I wanted to maximize space in my condo and it was affordable. I read several bad reviews of the unit but decided to try my luck anyway, and boy did I regret it.Don't make the same mistake!! I got the unit in Aug 2008, ...