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Looking for washer/dryer for beach house

11 months ago

My beach house is on the beach in Galveston, TX. and I am looking for the best solution for a small washer and dryer for a very humid climate. Any suggestions would be helpful.

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aamassther

11 months ago

If you’re moving it to a new location, your best option is a Miele set. With that, you won’t need to exhaust to the outside as it’s a heat pump dryer. You won’t need to run a 240v line, just make sure that the 120v is on a dedicated circuit. Best of all the heat pump isn’t affected by humidity as it’s a closed system that doesn’t rely fresh, ambient air circulation nor heat the surrounding air.

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dadoes
11 months ago
In what way do you consider environmental humidity level as relevant to washer & dryer selection?
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Molly
Original Author
11 months ago
It greatly affects the efficiency of the dryer. My current dryer vents outside and it takes forever to dry, especially towels!
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wdccruise
11 months ago
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"looking for the best solution for a small washer and dryer"

Does this mean that you do not have space for standard-size appliances which are commonly 27" wide and 31" deep? Compact appliances are commonly 24" wide and 23-26" deep.
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Molly
Original Author
11 months ago
Currently have standard size. Would like to move the washer/dryer to a different spot, possibly a closet. I don’t do large loads there.
Kendrah
11 months ago
I just got the LG washtower for a small apartment. I'm loving it. It holds full size loads but the foot print of the machine is very minimal. Highly recommend.
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dadoes
11 months ago
Humidity as such shouldn't have an appreciable effect on a vented gas or electric dryer, unless 1) the machine is installed in a space that isn't climate-controlled, 2) the exhaust ducting is a long run and/or is obstructed in some way. Non-vented condensor dryers are more likely to be affected by ambient humidity.
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Molly
Original Author
11 months ago
It has been cleaned out. Thanks for the suggestion!
dadoes
11 months ago
last modified: 11 months ago
The entire path of the exhaust, from the connection behind the dryer to the exit of it outside the house? Is poor drying performance of the current machine a factor in seeking a new one?
Molly
Original Author
11 months ago
It was cleaned out by a professional. But the main reason I want a new machine is that I want it in a different room, it is in the kitchen under a counter. It isn't use very often so I don't need a full size machine.
Molly
Original Author
11 months ago
Thank you! That’s exactly what I needed to hear. Appreciate the suggestion!

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