What’s Fresh in Laundry for 2018?

It’s the start of a new year and we’re turning our attention towards exciting new trends among the leading laundry appliance brands and the people who use them.

Just to be clear, that’s anyone with a wardrobe, which likely includes you—unless you’re that special type of person who would sooner buy new underwear than run a wash cycle!

What we’re seeing is that appliances like washers and dryers naturally continue to evolve with our ever-changing lifestyles since (for most people) taking care of our linens and clothing is a built-in part of our everyday living.

Industry trends show that laundromat businesses are shrinking as millennials are opting for in-home appliances, even in smaller spaces such as apartments and condominiums.

Some of the most popular models also happen to be compact or space efficient like the GE and Electrolux 4.5 and 4.4 Cu. Ft. capacity Energy Star lines.

Front-loading and stackable configurations are another feature modern laundry units frequently offer more flexibility in smaller spaces. The Bosch 500 Series is a 24 inch stackable set that saves space without sacrificing performance.

Let’s face it, washing machines are the modern “work-horses” of home appliances. Their job isn’t exactly glamorous and depending on how many sweat sessions you log each week or how many people are living in your home, they can be put through fierce tribulation. We as consumers continue to demand more of the technology we rely on and we don’t want to sacrifice performance.

More and more, our appliances are beginning to multi-task right along with the rest of us. Maytag has long been recognized as one of the best in the industry and there’s no denying its’ trademark PowerWash® cycle will get your clothes clean, but more than that, Maytag’s newest line of washers and dryers delivers technology for fast and powerful cleaning. With MayTag, users can experience Steam and Sanitize options, PowerSpray, Rapid Dry Cycle, Advanced Moisture Sensing, Wrinkle Prevent and Fresh Hold® features.

Imagine you throw a load of laundry into the dryer as you’re rushing out of the house to work in the morning. Typically your clothes would dry in about an hour and be left to sit for the rest of the day, developing wrinkles. With MayTag’s Fresh Hold® option, you can now come home to fresh laundry up to 12 hours later.

Another power player in today’s line-up of advanced laundry technology is Samsung. Their FlexWash™ and FlexDry™ systems let you do two types of laundry at the same time. You can run a regular wash or dry cycle in the front loading compartment and dry delicate fabrics in the smaller top loading section of the FlexDry™. The FlexWash™ has different cycle options for fabric care including Super Speed and Steam Wash. Both the washer and dryer feature wi-fi connectivity so you can schedule and monitor cycles from your smartphone. Samsung didn’t ignore the growing demand for eco-friendly appliances—the lower front-loading dryer meets the strict EPA standards for Energy Star® certification.

What’s the takeaway? Appliance brands are hard at work developing new technology at a rate that matches the growth and innovation we consumers are seeing in other areas of our lives. As our lifestyles change so do our needs and expectations with every experience we have—from powering up our phones to making sure we have enough clean underwear, socks and work shirts for the week. If you’re having trouble choosing between the many available options in today’s market, Mountain High Appliance’s knowledgeable team is here to help you find the perfect fit. Get a fresh start on a fresh year and visit the Mountain High Appliance Louisville location today!