It’s time once again to reach into the mailbag to answer a question from my dear readers. It’s kinda my favorite day, which should give you an idea of how much I love to hear from you. While I cannot respond personally to all of your messages and letters, know that I read every one, selecting those to answer here that I believe will have a universal appeal.
Dear Mary: The pump in our older washing machine has gone out, so rather than the big repair bill to have it replaced, we’ve decided it’s time for a new washer and dryer. Are high-efficiency models worth it? And which brands do you recommend? —Ben
