If you are talking standalone units vs. one built into a stove? The Ninja countertop AF1000 series seems to be the most widely used and offers some of the best ratings. I even use one myself, and it works excellent.

Always been a big believer in the smaller independent appliance store. Not only does it support your town, but they also offer the best in advice price and service. Big box stores pale in comparison to a good local hometown independently owned appliance store. I understand not all areas have them as it’s a dying breed these days. But look on the manufacturer’s website for a smaller brand name when shopping. I always find them to be the best before, during, and after the sale. The big box stores serve a purpose but end of the day you. Just a customer # to them and not as important of a sale then a smaller store.

The Washtower is a one-piece washer dryer with controls located in the middle, and it’s an LG exclusive. Although fairly new, maybe been out a year now, they have been extremely reliable. I sell them all the time and highly recommend them. They make a few models, non-steam, steam option, and the Studio Series that jumps to a 5.0 tub vs. the 4.5. Regardless of the model, you choose all are of equal quality. It is more of a size and feature question. If you download their app, you get access to about 30 more cycles. Thumbs up from me! -Al

LG link to wash tower page Washtowers

It really depends on the model and why it’s not working. If it is a gas stove, as it sounds like, is the igniter even activating? Do you hear it clicking? If so, then it could be a gas valve issue. If not, then the igniter needs to be cleaned really well. As debris or grease/carbon buildup will prevent the electrode from making contact to offer a spark to ignite the gas. Many times a burner doesn’t light due to this. I usually clean with some rubbing alcohol then use a small piece of sandpaper to clean off the exposed metal part on the igniter itself.