Choosing the Right Smart Washer & Dryer Set

What is a Smart Washer and Dryer?

Smart washers and dryers take advantage of an internet connection to help you tackle laundry whether you’re at home or away. Available in both front and top-load configurations, you can usually control connected appliances remotely from an app on your phone and monitor the progress of each load without stepping foot into the laundry room. Some smart washers and dryers, like options from Maytag brand, will even respond to voice commands or prompts made to a Google Assistant or Amazon Alexa-enabled device.¹

What Does a Smart Washer and Dryer Do?

Smart laundry pairs are equipped with features that help streamline tasks for a more time-efficient laundry day. Smart appliances can typically send notifications straight to your phone when a load is finished or when your washer or dryer needs troubleshooting. You may even get access to guided solutions when your appliance needs maintenance. You can usually start and stop cycles from the connected app wherever you are and, with some smart models, find guidance on tackling unique types of loads and stains.

What to Look For in a Smart Washer & Dryer Set

Start narrowing down your search for a connected laundry pair by deciding which standard features you’re looking for, considering factors like washer and dryer capacity and dimensions, front or top load models, gas vs. electric and efficiency. Then keep an eye out for the smart features below that can help you conquer mountains of laundry on the go. 

• Scheduled Wash: Make laundry finish on your time by scheduling the exact moment you’d like the wash cycle to finish. A scheduled wash feature like the one on Maytag^® smart washers lets you choose when you want the load to finish, then automatically starts the cycle at the right time so you and the laundry don’t have to wait around for the next step. 

• Troubleshooting and Maintenance: Get insights into select issues without waiting for a service call. Some connected models like Maytag^® smart laundry appliances can send error codes from your laundry machine straight to your phone. The connected app for Maytag^® smart washers can help you diagnose the error and provides videos for select issues to walk you through solving the problem.

• Voice Control: Monitor and control your laundry appliances with a simple voice command. You can activate some smart appliances by using your voice while your hands stay busy with other tasks in the laundry room. Maytag^® connected appliances even allow you to make commands using a Google Assistant or Alexa-enabled device to help keep laundry going.¹

• Task Management: Tackling laundry can be a team effort, so some smart appliances are designed to help family members work together to keep things moving. Smart washers and dryers from Maytag brand, for instance, include an ‘assign a task’ feature that makes it easy to collaborate. The app notifies you once laundry is finished and gives you the option to assign a task to a family member. Then the app automatically sends the assignee a customized text message to complete a task—like transferring clothes to the dryer—so nothing falls through the cracks. 

• Remote Start: Get laundry moving whether you’re in the backyard or at the office. Maytag^® smart laundry appliances give you the option to set, start and stop cycles from anywhere at any time.²

• Saved Cycles: Save the cycle settings for your family’s favorite items and your most complicated loads. Maytag^® smart laundry appliances let you create customized cycles and save them to the app, allowing you to start the cycle remotely with ease.²

Are Smart Washers and Dryers Worth It?

Connected laundry appliances can empower you to move through laundry more easily, even on your busiest days. They may be a good fit if you’re often on the go, already integrating smart devices into your daily routine or looking to simplify chore time. Plus, connected appliances are often reasonably priced and available in a variety of capacities and configurations so you can find the right fit.

Explore how to choose a washer and dryer set to find the best option for you.

How to Use a Smart Washer and Dryer

Every model is different, but there are some standard steps required for setting up a connected appliance. You’ll typically need a wireless router with a live internet connection and a specified code from your appliance. The setup process also means downloading the smart appliance app, creating a profile and following guided prompts to establish your user account and connect your appliance.

Do Smart Washers and Dryers Work Without Wifi?

Smart washers and dryers can operate just like traditional models without the internet, but WiFi is required to take full advantage of smart features like remote start and monitoring, voice control and more. Be sure that your phone or mobile device is equipped to download and run any related apps prior to buying a smart appliance.