Steam Part Deux...Laundry Edition

There is an article in eHow below about the value of steam in laundries. FWIW, I think that the value is completely different for washers and dryers: it allows washers to do a better job on delicates and dryers to do a good job on 'fluffing" or wrinkle removal. Anyhow, here's what eHow sez:

Is a Steam Washer Worth the Money?

By Jonathan McLelland, eHow Contributor

While steam washers provide multiple benefits, are they worth your money?

If you have stepped into an appliance retail store looking for a new washing machine, you probably have seen a steam washer. These advanced washing machines are typically front-load units and are significantly more expensive than their top-load counterparts. Steam washers might provide some benefits, but you have to decide if they are worth the extra money.

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