Stacked Washer and Dryer Rec's
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Comments (4)The LG's woes result from it running on 120v/15a power, which gives it access to only 1800 watts, compared to the 7200 watts available to a conventional 240v/30a electric dryer. This causes the LG 27"w washer/dryer to take a long time to heat the water in the wash cycle, than even longer to dry the clothes afterward. The only 240v washer/dryer combo available in the US is the Fagor FAS-3612 and FAS-3612X which are excellent (and have a $100 rebate through the end of June), but being 24"w and 24"d they don't hold nearly as much laundry as LG's 27" W/D combo, although it will get your clothes clean substantially faster. There are a several ventless 240v dryers from major brands available, though all that are currently available are 24"w. General Electric, Bosch, LG, Miele, Asko, and Fagor all make at least one. Some of these dump the condensed water down the same drain as your washer (I think all offer this capability, but check to be sure), but some others have the option of collecting the water in a built-in tank that must be periodicaly emptied, which, though less convenient, is essential if you can't place the dryer near a drain. You can pair these dryers with any washer, though only one from the same brand can be attached for stacking directly underneath it, and you'll want to avoid a washer with much larger capacity than your dryer, or any washer that doesn't have a high spin speed (the ventless dryer needs all the help it can get). If you scour eBay, craigslist, and the like, you may, once in a very blue moon, come across a used full-size Frigidaire Filtrator ventless dryer. These are hard to come by now, and there is so much pent-up demand for full-size ventless dryers that they typically sell for much more than a new dryer costs. If appliance manufacturers were more astute than they are, someone would take notice of this and reintroduce full-size ventless dryers, which are so obviously still in demand....See MoreStacking washer & dryer - recommendations ?
Comments (4)Asko UltraCare Line Series Classic W6424 $1350 Asko Line Series Classic Vented Electric Dryer T754W $949 Asko Line Series Classic T754CW Vent Less Electric Dryer $1249 Most have a sanitary cycle of 150-155 degrees. Asko has a sanitary cycle of 205 degrees. Kills virtually all bacteria dead. Gets whites really white. It works it way up in temperature and only at top temp for a few minutes not enough to destroy elasticity of underwear or socks for example. SuperRinse up to 7 Rinses. Sometimes this can be a problem with front loaders. Proper rinsing. Asko washer requires 240 volt outlet. A couple a months ago someone wanted a rec on 18" dishwasher to install in kitchenette inside master suite because the main kitchen was waaaaay over there. Now I have heard everything :). A main laundry room near the kids/guest/staff quarters. And another near the master suite....See MoreStacked FL Washer and Dryer - Can I Replace Just the Washer?
Comments (5)Or, could you build an opened cabinet for the washer, tall enough to hold a counter, then place the dryer onto the counter. Then they operate separate. The cabinet for the counter would have to be strong enough to hold the weight, but if you used a laminate product I would think that would hold a dryer, they aren't that heavy. Something I had considered several years ago when I was planning my remodel....See MorePlease help w/washer-dryer recs!
Comments (45)If you don’t have a problem with a door that’s less than 18 inches from the floor, more power to you Sheilaaus, but I seriously doubt most people would be willing to go that route. I’m 4’11 and had to choose between getting on my knees to reach inside (which I tested at the store) or use a foot stool to see inside the soap dispenser, I chose the later. One plus of the Electrolux is they guarantee that their machines won’t vibrate and are suited for 2nd floors. So far so good. I’m not surprised you like your Whirlpool washer though, I really liked ours and as long as I kept the door open after each wash, I never had a problem with mold or oders. The door of our older Kenmore (like the duet) was much higher than the new models we looked at. It was perfect for someone my height. At least we were fortunate in that the store we bought our Electrolux machines from threw the pedistals in for a fraction of what they usually cost. The machines are pretty on the pedistals, but I hate using a foot stool. :c)...See More
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last yearThis thread popped up and I realized I never came back to review my LG Washtower. We love it! Have noticed our water bill has decreased since installing this. Love how it weighs the load to determine the wash time. We wipe the glass, gasket and dispenser after each use and leave them open a bit for a day. No mold issues thus far. This is installed in a closet, so we had a cabinet built next to the unit. We’ve had numerous washer and dryers over the past 40 years and this is by far my favorite!
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