home coming

Benton Harbor, Mich.–based KitchenAid has brought the commercial washer and dryer home. The washer has 3.8 cubic feet of capacity, 11 cycles, 1,200 rpm spin speed, and a 1,000-watt water heater; the dryer offers 7.5 cubic feet of gross space. A dual motor, nine automatic and manual cycles, and six temperature settings come standard. The all-stainless steel units have glass-sealed touch sensor controls, a sound insulation system, and blue LED display; they are not Energy Star rated. KitchenAid, 800.422.1230; www.kitchenaid.com.