Is A Washer Dryer Combo Right For You?
The washer dryer combo is a new machine to many people. It is an appliance that allows you to take all your dirty clothes, put them in the machine and then remove lovely clean dry clothes. There is no taking damp clothes out of one machine and placing them into another. The machine both washes and drys, all in the same machine. They are a superb appliance but do have some disadvantages.
If you find yourself having to walk down dark corridors to a basement laundromat or finding time to go to a laundry, the washer dryer combo is an ideal machine. They are usually not much bigger than a conventional washing machine or dishwasher and can come on wheels. This allows them to be stored quite simply and set up requires access to a faucet with cold water and a drain pipe.
Most washer dryer combos are ventless meaning they do not require any venting or ducting. They are also energy efficient, with good energy star rating. They will, therefore, be more economical than standard separate washing and drying machines. As you can see, there are a number of advantages, but it is still worth considering some of the disadvantages prior to purchasing.
A washer dryer is usually more suitable for people whom have smaller wash loads such as single people, students and couples. The reason being that you need to leave room in the machine for the clothes to move about whilst they are drying. Also the drying cycle will take longer than a dedicated drying machine. If the clothes are packed in, they will come out creased and you will be left with a lot of ironing to do later.
Washer dryer machines need a set up to work correctly and efficiently. Firstly the drain needs to be of a certain height to prevent any leakage of water. I would advise that you measure the height of your drain before you buy your machine. It is also best to position the machine on a concrete or very firm surface so that it runs smoothly.
Repairs are also worth considering as these are new appliances you will not find many engineers who are able to repair them. A good place to look is the manufacturers website where they will often have a list of local repair people. Also at around a thousand dollars these machines are expensive but cheaper than their separate counterparts. You will also, however, save money on their increased efficiency.
David writes reviews on all the washer dryer combo machines available and articles about washer dryer combos.