i have always wanted 2 dryers! like the stack able kind in the laundrymatts!

I have 4.00 LG TROMM stacked w/d and 220 Supra w/d condensing unit which is relly small, about third of the LG size. One 220 plug which I use for dryer and the Supra. I just unplug the dryer and after load is done in Supra I re-plug the dryer and use it for drying. It is really easy at least in my case. The plug is right in front of me. I use the Supra for most of the whites b/c the heater goes to 197 degrees. It takes about 30 minutes longer for the load to be finished compare to the LG. When I wash at both machines at same time, I put both loads in the dryer at same time too. Dryer handles it without problem.
The LG has hot and cold water connection and the Supra cold only which is heated to the desired temperature.I put "Y" connector on the cold water outlet and both machines are able take water in at same time. Our water pressure is strong but I was told even w/ low pressure you will get the right amount of water in, it just takes longer to fill. Both of my machines have fairly small draining hoses and they fit in the draining pipe just fine and are able to drain at sametime too.
Now, LG washer is 110 and Supra is 220 so they are on different circuit.
I don't use the condensing dryer anymore, it takes looong time and the condenser needs to be cleaned couple times a year too and the condensing heater didn't last that long either,I don't want to be bothered w/ replacing it again.I don't think that using the condensing dryer is expensive, at least it didn't make any diference in my bill, it just take over 2 hours to dry and you have to dry only half of the load otherwise everything is REALLY wrinkly b/c the drumm has no room for the expansion of the dried laundry.
From my own experience, I can say one dryer is fine to handle load of two machines, I wouldn't bother w/two dryers. We do 2-10 loads a week in between those two machines.

I have my current laundry room set up with an Asko and a Miele 1918 and they both discharge into the same 2" drain pipe. I have it designed with two separate "horns" that join underneath so each discharge hose is fitted into its own standpipe. I occasionally get a discharge flow "collision" and have some back-up risk there. This only happens once or twice a year and usually when I have been doing many loads in a row - and when our pretty primitive country plumbing is misbehaving. To protect the floors under the standpipes I have a large plastic tub below the pipe union.

I have a separate socket for each washing machine, but they are both run on the same 220 v supply line, to the same breaker. I don't have dryers in the same room as the washers.

I think you got a real steal on your machines - I wish I could find more 1918 Mieles! However, if you only do seven loads per week it seems like overkill to have more than one machine. I do between 30-40 loads per week, so multiple machines are a requisite for me. I often do 5 or more loads per day, per machine on good drying days. Seven loads per week could be done on just two days, easily, with a single machine, especially a Miele 1918 with its handy delay start feature. (But it's always a good thing to have extra stand-by Miele 1918s since they certainly don't make 'em like they used to.)

Molly~

"I have never used a condenser but i heard that it isn't as efficient as vented. there is also no way of converting back as a vented unit..."

No, a condenser is a condenser - converting it to a vented one would be really difficult. RE: efficiency. You can go to Miele UK and download dryer manuals from there. They list power consumption for different cycles - so you can take this as a guideline.

Alex

Here is a link that might be useful: Miele UK: Tumble Dryers

Thanks all for your input. The electrician came out and told me that the new hook up for the 220v is $450. So, this is in the ballpark based on what i read online.

I am mixed on the condenser. it came with the deal so i just took it. We will see how this goes. I have been thinking that if vented dryer goes belly up, i might just buy a high capacity Kenmore dryer and get rid of the condenser dryer...

Let me ask this other question. most have stated that miele run for about 20 years. so, when the time is up, what usually breaks? I have changed my belt on my w1918 once when the machine was about 10 years old. i guess the belt has been stretched too much and no longer stays on the pulley....

You really are running the risk of an overflow with that arrangement. If you have a laundry sink, I would consider draining one into the sink - assuming they are on separate drains, that should help, otherwise, you might find the sink will act as a 'buffer' and, assuming the washer standpipe is taller, any 'backup' will be into the sink, which is not so bad.

I'm sure what you're proposing is not strictly legal, but I understand your reasons.

The only other thought is to make sure you always stagger the operation of the washers, assuming they both take the same amount of time, so that they are not draining simultaneously.

Hi PJB999

thanks for your point on this. I have made the contraption that hooks up 2 different water outlets and merge into one larger pipe. i ran both machines at the same time to see what would happen. it worked fine. However, i still do have the concern of overflowing if water is drained elsewhere (toilet, bathtub...). time will tell if this works.

as for the sink, i do have one but it is across from the machine, i can't get it hooked up.

Thanks for all of your input.

Richard

Can somebody post photos of how they split the water connections as well as the drain connections?

I have a brass "Y" valve x 2each on the way from FLOODCHEK. I plan to hook up my two Miele 1918 machines to the hot and cold pipes, that is currently servicing 1 washer. Its not set up yet though. My discharge water is going into one pipe, and the other is going into a shower near by. The discharge is not the most convenient, but its safe from flooding.

I have to update this thread. The valves I ordered from FLOODCHEK never showed up and they took the money. They didn't answer my emails. My request for refund at my bank is more than 60 days per their policy. I'm out of luck for a refund. I will never recommend Floodchek.

7 reviews on Google all say the same thing! DO NOT BUY FROM FLOODCHEK

How new are these reviews? I ordered 4 or 5 years ago and had no issues.