Laundry Accessories: Enable and Enhance Your Laundry Experience
The time has come – your washer and dryer are getting pretty long in the tooth, so it's time for some new appliances. After you've chosen your shiny new washer and dryer, you probably can't wait to bring them home so you can toss in your first load.
Before taking your new laundry appliances for a spin (see what we did there?), there are some important laundry accessories you need to get, or make sure you already have. Other laundry accessories can provide a better laundry experience, or give you better ways to set up your laundry space.
Essential Laundry Accessories
Some laundry accessories are required, which means you won't be able to get the laundry machines installed without them. One of them is a metal dryer duct, which is the flexible pipe-looking thing that attaches to the dryer and vents the hot air outside.
Another important accessory is a water hose. Without one of these puppies piping in water from your home’s plumbing, your washer is going to have a pretty tough time cleaning your clothes.
If you pick up a stackable laundry pair because you want to save space in your laundry area, you'll need to get a stacking kit. This accessory securely locks the dryer into place on top of the washer.
All washer and dryer purchases from Best Buy include a complimentary concierge call to help ensure your installation process is as smooth as possible. One of the things included in the concierge call is making sure you have all the accessories you need.
Accessories that Enhance Your Laundry Experience
Some laundry accessories aren't required, but can provide extra functionality that'll make it easier to tackle this household chore.
A laundry pedestal raises your washer and dryer, so you don't have to bend over quite so far to toss a load in or pull one out. Most pedestals also provide extra storage space for things like detergent, dryer sheets, and softeners.
If you want to save on your electricity bill (and really, who doesn't?), consider picking up a drying rack. This method of drying your clothes will reduce the need to use the dryer, which can consume a lot of electricity.
You're probably not a fan of wrinkled clothes, so an ironing board is a useful accessory to have around. With a few swipes of a hot iron you can smooth out your garments and eliminate those pesky wrinkles.
Certified Parts and Accessories
Best Buy's wide selection of laundry accessories includes certified parts and accessories for popular brands, so you can be sure they'll work properly with the laundry pair you already own.