model number may help (maybe not)

Nismo, I am not so familiar with well and septic systems being that I live in Chicago. However, I can tell you that in all combo machines with condensing dryers, the cold water supply and pump cycle on and off periodically throughout the dry cycle. The water does not run constantly at full force for three hours. Generally, most combo machines use somewhere between 14 to 20 gallons of water per load for both wash and dry (comparable to a standard dishwasher). In contrast, a standard topload washing machine by itself typically uses 40 to 50 gallons of water per load. If your septic supports a standard topload washer, it should easily be able to handle a combo machine. Moreover, you will be using much less detergent in a front load combo machine which is also better from an environmental standpoint. The manufacturer specifications usually state how much water the machine will use per load on average. I hope that answers some of your questions. Happy washing.

I am really glad I found this page/thread, there is a ton of good information here, possibly the best on the internet. Well, after 2 yrs of use for 1-person, my edgestar cw1200 has stopped heating the air for drying. It may also have stopped heating water, I cannot be sure. And as of now, edgestar seems to be out of the business. So now that my expectations are levelset for a combo unit, I wanted to at least let the group know the 'quality' of edgestar and maybe let newbies know some of the more useful features on these devices. I am going to call compactappliance to see if I can get it serviced, but I doubt it, it was only a 90 day warranty and since they are kaput on making these things, I probably will wait 2 months and won't get service anyway. So here is what I am looking for in a replacement: 1) cold-water only intake (seems not available in the USA) and a water temperature heater/booster 2) sensor in addition to timed drying, otherwise you can smell your clothes baking. 3) something to avoid wrinkles yet still have high-speed spin. 4) noise reduction and auto load leveling 5) 110-115 V 6) 2nd/extra rinse option I also have a dumb thought regarding the cold and hot water intakes; these puppies use so little water, I don't even think that hot water will get to the device, it would just keep pulling cold as it is at least a room and a half away from my water heater. Anyone know if that is an issue for them? It seems that bosch and meile are no longer in the business either and those seemed to be the two brands preferred on this board So I am considering the following, none have everything that I want: Eurotech EWC177 Ariston AWD 121 NA Splendide WDC6200CEE malber WD1000(cannot find much info) asko wcam1812 So I am leaning toward the asko or maybe the splendide. anyone have first hand experience with these exact models that they feel like sharing? Thanks! PS, Which.co.uk seems to have a pretty good (but slightly old) list of UK manufacturers here.. too bad I am in chicago. Whirlpool makes 6 MODELS in the UK and we have crap here. http://www.which.co.uk/reports_and_campaigns/house_and_home/Reports/cleaning/Cleaning%20appliances/Washer-dryers/washer_driers_essential_guides_574_73879.jsp

Can't speak to the LG but have you seen the compact electrolux?