[Electronics-Talk] accessible washer and dryer

[Robin Frost]

Hi,

I got a Maytag front load washer and dryer which can be controlled both 
with an iPhone app but also the controls on the front of the unit. There 
is a dial with a pointer for moving through cycles which is attenuated 
and also beeps with each turn and the areas for other touch controls are 
square or rectangular shaped so you can feel where to touch to register 
your presses.

It was quite easy to learn these and write them out for safe keeping. 
The least accessible portion of its app is modifying preferences within 
preexisting washer or dryer cycles. Sometimes it can work with VoiceOver 
but it is quite hit or miss. But I did like that these units could be 
used both with and without their app.

When I purchased model numbers were as follows.

mew8630Ch

Gas dryer

MG8630CH

Note the CH at  the end are just color designations change to he for the 
white models. And the electric dryer starts with an med instead of mg.


Even if they've changed at least it'd give a reference point for 
inquiries for the current versions.

I also know some blind and low vision people who've had good success 
with some LG and Samsung models too.

Take good care,

Robin


On 6/12/2025 1:18 PM, Shara via Electronics-Talk wrote:
> Hello,
>
> I hope everyone is super well. Recently, my washing machine died. It came
> with the house that we bought four years ago. It is digital and a whirlpool.
> I do not know how old the machine was when we moved in, but it must be at
> least five years old. I am guessing not much more than that.
>
> I now need to purchase a new one. I have lost all of my usable vision. Does
> anyone know of a good and accessible washer, that is currently on the
> market?
>
> Any knowledge with experience is greatly appreciated.
>
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> Warmly,
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> Shara Winton
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> President, National federation of the Blind of Massachusetts
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