Compact Washer Dryer

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Compact Washer Dryer - Set It and Forget It!

Want to avoid the laundromat? Lots of people have discovered the compact washer dryer appliance that washes and dries all in one unit. This space-saving device can be stored in a closet! But one of the best features is that you don't have to be around to finish the wash and start the dry.

This ability is really what makes the compact washer dryer unique. There's no other laundry appliance that can do that, and leads one to explore what else it can offer. You really can "set it and forget it" but there's so much more to it than that, and this lens serves as an introduction to what this machine can do!

Compact Washer Dryer - Great Idea!

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


LG WM3431HW 24", 2.44 Cu. Ft. Washer/Dryer Combo
(White)


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.

"...I like the delay function so i can set it up in the morning and time it to be done when i get home from work..." by Kato D. in Chicago, IL

Compact Washer Dryer - Not a Brand New Option!

These things have been around longer than you think! Believe it or not, GE was making a compact washer dryer in 1956! In the U.S. this idea was crowded out by the full size side by side models, but now the technology and consumer needs are bringing this option back.
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Compact Washer Dryer - What Makes It Better?

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.

Compact Washer Dryer - Working for You!

This lens highlights the unique ability of the compact washer dryer to finish the drying cycle without any intervention from you, like shifting wet clothes from the washer to the dryer. Is this your favorite part too?

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Compact Washer Dryer - Come Home to Clean Clothes!

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.

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