Appliance shopping and overwhelmed.

LG TROMM on the washer and dryer. there are all kinds in this series but consumer reports always ranks them very high on their list. they use magnets to stabilize the drums making them more reliable. we have em in white and love them. you won't need steam unless you are in the medical field.

as for your fridge i'd look at a side by side (that's what i'm use too) samsung.

i'd pick up a consumer reports or try to find it online. they will give you some of the best advice out there.