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This particular homeowner is baffled that anyone would buy a washing machine that needs an internet connection. I'm all for smart appliances, but a smart washing machine is a solution in search of a problem.
I guess it can notify you via your cell phone when a load is done. I could see that having value.
Then again, a simple timer on your phone could do the same thing.
Wait: Do the times listed on the screen of your washer/dryer actually reflect reality‽
My dryer will say it's got 20 minutes remaining for like an hour and a half. And yes, I clean the lint screen and vent regularly (all the way up to the roof!).
Washers usually give better estimates than dryers. How long something takes to dry depends on the material used. The washer doesn't care about anything but weight.
You don't really need an accurate timer. If it says 2:30, just set an alarm to 3h and you'll be fine most of the time.
My 30 year old, no electronics dryer takes consitent time.