[quote=SmellsFeeshy][quote=FormerSanDiegan]Consider buying new, if SD Water Dept participates in the current rebate program. There is a $300 rebate from southern California water agencies for these models. Not sure of SD water Dept participates but LA DWP does.
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Thanks for the tip. I did some research and sure enough its available here:

http://www.sandiego.gov/water/conservation/washer.shtml

List of qualifying models:
http://socalwatersmart.com/images/PDFs/qualifying_list_hecw.pdf

Retailers:
http://socalwatersmart.com/images/PDFs/retailers_hecw.xls

Seems like a pretty good deal but no discount on the dryer.[/quote]

So buy a new washer and nab a cheap dryer off Craiglist.

Or for a more eco-friendly and economical solution to clothes drying try this …

http://www.urbanclotheslines.com/retractable-clotheslines