Front loaders - pedestal or not?
I'm about to replace my 15yo washer and 25yo dryer with a new set. Will probably follow the crowd and get a front loader but I don't know whether I want to spend the extra $500-600 for the pedestals. So I'm asking those of you who don't have the pedestals whether you wish you had purchased them. Is it hard on your back getting the wet clothes out of the washer? Hard to reach the back of the drum at the low level? The extra storage isn't an issue since I have a bank of cupboards in the laundry room and open shelving above the units now. For those of you who have pedestals, does the machine vibrate more with them (is it noisier?)? I appreciate any feedback you can give me.