Compact Washer Dryer

So what exactly is a compact washer dryer? I'm talking about a ventless,

LG WM3431HW 24", 2.44 Cu. Ft. Washer/Dryer Combo
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portable unit that washes and dries all in the same tub. This has been common in Europe and elsewhere for years, but not so much in the United States. In the U.S., just like we have been used to gigantic vehicles, we have been fond of large laundry appliances. Europe and other places have been leading the way in smaller cars, and maybe now in the U.S. we will start paying more attention to smaller laundry solutions.

It's not necessarily that the all-in-one laundry unit is "better" all around than the standard, large washer and dryer sets that sit side by side or maybe are stacked. It's that the compact washer dryer unit might be a better solution for particular situations. The standard set requires space for two sizable and heavy appliances. These are permanently set in place and require exclusive use of water faucet, drain tubing, high voltage outlet, and vent to the outside. These appliances have high volume capacity and can push very hot air through to dry the clothes quickly. But what if you don't have this kind of setup? What if you can't use or don't want to use a laundromat or apartment laundry room? That's when the compact washer dryer combo unit is the best solution.

With the compact washer dryer you trade off large load capacity and quick, hot drying for a unit that takes up much less space, can run on a regular 3-prong outlet, does not require a vent to the outside, is portable, and takes longer to dry. This is best for serving the laundry needs of one or two people, doing multiple small loads as opposed to saving everything up for one or two big loads. Here's what a lot of people do. In the morning they wheel the unit out from the closet, corner, or wherever they have it when not in use. They hook up the hose to the kitchen faucet and set up the drain hose and start the laundry. They go to work, and when they come home the clothes are washed and dried. How's that for convenience! The units made by worldwide manufacturing giant LG seem to have the best customer satisfaction.