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Saturday, October 30, 2010

My Ruby Red Beauties



Aren't they so pretty? I never thought I would be saying that about a washer and dryer. I mean the main thing about a washer and dryer is that they are functional and do the job, right?

Anyway, we've been looking at new washers and dryers for months now, or should I say that I have been and the hubby has been avoiding looking, cause he knew that looking would equal buying. I researched them in the spring when the Feds were offering the "cash for clunkers" rebate, but the hubby nixed the idea then. Well as time went on and the higher electric bills kept coming in, the hubby decided it was time to go look again at new dryers, not to mention that a new local Lowes was opening and I had a 10% off coupon. So off we went. We found the dryer that we wanted and talked to the sales guy. Lowes would give up the 10% with the coupon and another 10% for opening up a charge to place them on.

Well that just opened up a whole new deal...I had to have the washer now, as we would be saving 20% off that too. So we walked out of the store, planning on returning but off to check another appliance store out as they were having a sale too. So we get there, look for the same model and find out it's discontinued but replaced with a much nicer model=more bells and whistles! Woohoo! So we talked to the sales guy, who matched the 20% off that we would have gotten at Lowes and that sealed the deal. Oh, and to top it off our gas and electric company was offering a $150 rebate on the washer and the delivery fee would be rebated too! WOOHOO! My kind of deal!



We did all the paperwork, leaving with a promise for a phone call the next day to confirm our delivery date. Being the practical gal that I am, I ordered the white pair, as you can see by the picture my utility room leaves a lot to be desired. Maybe one day, I'll get the hubby to drywall and stud the thing out, but for now, it ain't broke, he ain't fixin' it! Anyway, back to the phone call...I get one about noon the next day. The white ones are being delayed in getting them to the warehouse, would I take in their place the pair of ruby red ones, the ones just like on the showroom floor instead. It took me all of 2 seconds to say yes. Now don't the red ones look better than the white ones?

The pair were delivered yesterday. The delivery guys were top notch. They hauled away the old Maytag, it was 25 yrs old, and a workhorse, and the newer electric dryer. The new pair are sitting in the utility room, waiting to be put in place. We have a few things to do first. There's a shelf that has to be moved as we are stacking these babies. The gas line has to be relocated and a new dryer vent has to be run. Thankfully I managed to get all the laundry caught up yesterday while waiting for the delivery, so the hubby has a few days to get things done.

Apparently, I also have to relearn how to do laundry. These new machines come with all sorts of washing options, it's enough to make your head spin. I will actually have to read the owners manual, which I never do...maybe I'll just let the hubby read it, then he can tell me. I am so looking forward to having a new washer and dryer that is not only more energy and water efficient but will save me about $20 bucks a month on my utility bill by switching to gas on the dryer. And we all know what that means....more money to spend on "other things"! LOL! I already have the my eye on something but shhhhh....don't tell the hubby!



24 comments:

  1. Aaawww Lucky you!! I would love to have a pair like that!! Hopefully you will get to use them soon...ha!

    Brenda

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  2. I'll second what Brenda said! LUCKY YOU! I was just cursing my washing a little while ago because it hasn't spun out yet again - Keep hinting I need a new one...and I would love to have the ones you got! Enjoy!

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  3. They are gorgeous! You have to be the luckiest gal this side of heaven today!
    ★Linda★

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  4. They really are gorgeous! Look like big candy apples! Laundry is my favorite chore! I LOVE doing laundry! lol I'm doing some right now! Enjoy your weekend! Wash some clothes! heehee! ♥

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  5. B,

    Thanks! Hubby will have them installed soon...he has no choice as he doesn't want to "hear" me! LOL!

    D

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  6. Wendy,

    I have complained about the washer no spinning out the clothes really good too. I can't complain...the thing was 25 yrs old and probably worn out! If switching to gas wasn't going to save us some money, the hubby probably wouldn't have agreed to buying them...of course unless I was spending my paypal money, then I can buy whatever I want! Save your pennies and look for a good deal on them.

    D

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  7. Linda,

    Thanks...I feel lucky today...amazing the little things in life that make us happy...who knew a new washer and dryer would? LOL!

    D

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  8. Yep, they look just like big candy apples...they are simply stunning. Now I know why the store had that set on display, right as you walk in the front door.

    Laundry isn't my favorite chore to do. I prefer to cook cause at least it's more creative.

    D

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  9. oh I love your red ruby pair!! they are fabulous!! can't wait to see it all done and decked out..;) have fun doing laundry again.;)

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  10. Like a Kid in the Candy Store big Red lollipops LOL. I am glad they finally arrived I know you have been waiting. Congrats on getting them D.....isn't is amazing how appliances excite us so LOL
    Brenda

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  11. I LOVE your new washer & dryer!!! You are so lucky!!!!

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  12. It's almost like you will want to do the laundry now! You lucky gal!
    Enjoy!
    Barb

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  13. Oh Dee, they are beautiful (and that's not something I usually say where laundry is concerned LOL!). Can you just click your heels and have your laundry all done for you?? Now that would be one heck of an option! Congrats on the new buy and the great deal and let us know what you spend your "savings" on!! Deb

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  14. wow they are beautiful, about like a beautiful new sports car! I am certain having pretty washer and dryers make us ladies want to do laundry more - so that should make the hubby happy don't you think? I know you will enjoy them! Thanks for following my blog by the way, I enjoy your comments!

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  15. Gina,

    Thanks. I can't wait til they are hooked up...wait! What am I saying! LOL!

    D

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  16. Brenda,

    Yep, the little things in life that excite us! LOL!

    D

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  17. Denise,

    Thanks! I just love them...I can't walk by without touching them! LOL!

    D

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  18. Barb,

    LOL! Yep it makes me almost want to do the laundry.

    D

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  19. Deb,

    Wish I could click my heels and have the laundry do itself...wouldn't that be a neat trick. But for now, I guess I will have to be the one to do the laundry...maybe in the future they will develop a self laundry washer and dryer...that would be neat!

    D

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  20. Andy,

    Yes, they do look sleek...I guess it's that ruby red color. My hubby is really laid back, so he would only care if the laundry got to be a mountain in height, otherwise he wouldn't notice. Although he does like to make me happy and he knows that I have been complaining about how long it has been taking to get the clothes dried recently. I enjoy following your blog and love your decorating.

    D

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  21. I was prepared to see Grapefruits, Dee. I am now disappointed ;)

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  22. Vicky,

    Awww...sorry I disappointed ya! LOL!

    D

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  23. Oh they are so pretty.. You will love them I am sure...Thank you for stopping by my blog... Have a fantastic day..Lisa

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  24. Woo Hoo!! Those are beauties!! Good thing you did all your research. It's lots of work sometimes, but it ALWAYS pays off! Way to go girl! You saved some serious bucks, my kind of story! Oh, and I was upset when I moved into our house because it was a gas dryer hook up. But let me tell you... I will never, ever have another electric dryer! Gas dryers get your clothes dry in half the time, I'm serious! The first load I did, the buzzer went off and I thought my new dryer was already broke. Couldn't believe it was already dry! Now maybe laundry will be more fun for ya! =]

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