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Different Configuration Installations for a Compact Washer and Dryer Include Stackable and Side-by-Side

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Any time you require a compact laundry pair, you have different configuration installations available to help save space. One option is to place the appliances side-by-side like larger conventional laundry pairs. When placing the appliances side-by-side, you need to make sure there is sufficient clearance for water lines and airflow. No dryer vent is necessary, because the dryer uses ventless drying technology. The minimum clearances are at least one inch at the sides, and four inches behind the unit. Both the washer and dryer have widths of 24 inches, with a maximum depth of 27 inches. Adding in the required clearances would mean your laundry space needs to be at least 31 inches deep and 51 inches wide. In the event you have the required depth, but not the width, the units are stackable.

Stacking a washer and dryer has a combined minimum clearance of 27 inches wide, 31 inches deep, and 67 inches tall. It is recommended to not place anything on top of the dryer once it is stacked. In addition, stacking the appliances requires a stacking kit in order to securely install the dryer on top of the washer. You should not install the dryer without the stacking kit, because it will not remain in place. Further, as both the washer and dryer give off vibrations, the dryer could fall off of the washer unexpectedly, without the proper kit. Stacking kits are sometimes included, depending upon your stackable model, or have to be purchased as an accessory.

Differences between a Compact Stackable and Combination LG Washer and Dryer

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Differences between a Compact Stackable and Combination LG Washer and Dryer

Whenever you are shopping for a compact LG washer and dryer, you need to make sure you understand there are differences between combination units and stackable units. Combo units are a single appliance which allows you to perform both your washing and drying functions in the same unit. Stackable units, on the other hand, are two separate mini-appliances combined into a stacked design to help save on space. The washing is performed in the bottom unit, while drying is completed in the top unit. Stackables can also be separated from one another and placed side-by-side.

Another difference between combination and stackable LG washer and dryer appliances is in how you do laundry. Stackable units allow you to wash one load of clothes at a time, while another is able to be dried simultaneously. With a combo model, you can only do one load at a time, as both washing and drying cycles have to complete before you are able to start another load. Because of this variation in cycle times, many people change their laundry habits and do a load once every few days, rather than attempting to do all of their laundry in a single day. However, you do gain the advantage of being able to put your load in the combo appliance, select your cycles, and then be free to do anything else, because you do not have to wait around for the washing cycle to complete before being able to transfer your clothes into the dryer. Further, a combo unit is ideal for anyone who frequently forgets and leaves wet clothes in their washer.

How to Get the Most Enjoyment out of Your New LG Washer and Dryer Combo

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Some people have issues when they purchase a new LG washer and dryer combo, because they are not used to how it operates. It is important for you to understand the differences between how this appliance operates, compared to conventional laundry pairs. Once you have a better understanding, you are able to get the most enjoyment from your new appliance.

The method used to complete laundry cycles will be different from doing multiple loads all at once. It takes about 2 ½ to 3 hours to complete a single load, because both washing and drying functions are being performed by a single appliance. Most people adjust their laundry habits, from attempting to do all of their laundry in a single day, to doing a load every few days throughout the week. An advantage to doing laundry this way is that you do not have to wait around to transfer clothes from the washer to the dryer. Instead, you start the load and are able to leave it alone. During this time, you can cook dinner, help your kids with their homework, or go out for a nice evening on the town with your spouse.

Another thing to understand with your new LG washer and dry combo is the drying cycle. You have the option to perform both washing and drying cycles all at once, just a wash cycle, or just a drying cycle. In addition, the dryer is completely ventless, so it does not need to be connected to a dryer vent. Instead, it uses ventless condensing technologies to extract water from your clothes and pump the water down the same discharge drain used by the washer.

Buy an LG Portable Washing Machine and Stop Spending Weekends at the Laundromat

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Buy an LG Portable Washing Machine and Stop Spending Weekends at the Laundromat

If you have a home without any washer and dryer hookups, doing laundry often involves making a trip to a laundromat. You have to schedule and block out several hours of your weekend in order to get all of your laundry done. Further, you might have to take along your children while you do laundry. Your kids probably become quickly bored and could make it even more difficult to complete this chore. However, you have another option that eliminates ever having to visit another laundromat. You can purchase an LG all-in-one washer and dryer combo unit and have it converted into a portable washing machine.

An LG portable washing machine consists of either model WM-3455HW or WM-3455HS, and adding a portable conversion kit. The kit includes all of the hoses, adapters and wheels required to allow you to connect your combo unit directly to your kitchen sink. Your combination LG washer and dryer is ventless, so it does not require a dryer vent. Whenever you need to do a load of laundry, you simply roll your unit up to your kitchen sink, attach the adapter, turn on the water, and plug the machine into any standard 120 V outlet. From there, you select your wash and drying cycles, add your clothes, detergent, and fabric softener, and press start. Because the unit is self-contained, you do not have to worry about moving clothes once the wash cycle completes, and you are free to spend time with your children or anything else you want to do.

Include Washer and Dryer Sets as Part of Any Remodeling or Building Project

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If you are an apartment owner, builder, designer, or architect, an important aspect to any home is including access to in-home laundry connections. Whether you rent units in a large complex, design new buildings, build new homes, or supply assistance with major remodeling projects, adding laundry increases the value of the property. Further, with rental units, retention rates are often much higher in units where laundry is provided in-home, rather than in a central laundry room. 

Picking out the right washer and dryer sets to add does depend upon the amount of space you have available. You also have to consider whether there are any existing laundry connections and dryer vents in the home, or if these will need to be added. Older homes and apartments may have been built without the necessary connections. However, this is not an issue if you look into laundry pairs featuring ventless dryers. Ventless dryers do not require installing a vent, as they use modern technology to fully dry clothes. By selecting a ventless unit, your only consideration would be obtaining access to hot and cold water lines, and a discharge drain. 

You have a few options for washer and ventless dryer sets. You might choose a stackable pair, where the dryer is able to be placed directly on top of the washer, when you have limited width space but no restriction on height. Another option is to place the units side by side, instead of stacking them, as could be required to satisfy ADA compliances. In the event you have a limited width space and stacking is not an option, your other choice is to consider a combination unit that incorporates both the washing and drying functions all into a single appliance.

Compare Your Energy Savings between Conventional Laundry Pairs and a LG Washer Dryer Combo

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Compare Your Energy Savings between Conventional Laundry Pairs and a LG Washer Dryer Combo

Picking out the right appliances for your home is important, as they will have a direct effect on your energy bills. For example, if you are purchasing a new laundry pair, you want to consider the amount of water and electricity used by the appliances. This information is available on an energy sticker found on the units, or by contacting the supplier directly. The thing to remember, when comparing prices and models, is conventional top loading machines use more water than front loading machines. Additionally, vented dryers require more electricity to operate than ventless dryers.

Even though conventional models might cost less, in the long run you actually end up spending more money, because of the amount of water and energy required to operate the appliances. For example, if you were to compare a LG washer and dryer combo unit to either front loading or top loading separate appliances, you would discover the combo unit uses between 12 to 15 gallons of water per wash cycle. Your conventional front loader uses about 30 gallons, while your top loader uses between 40 to 60 gallons of water. In addition, the drying cycle uses only 1.4 kilowatts of electricity per hour, compared to the 5 or 6 kilowatts per hour required to operate conventional dryers.

The LG washer and dryer combo unit has a single electrical plug using 115 volt, 15 amp standard wiring and only needs access to a standard 120 V outlet. The unit is designed to save space, because it is a single appliance able to complete both washing and drying functions. Further, you are able to convert the model into a portable unit with an optional wheel kit and kitchen sink conversion kit.

Conduct Your Own Research besides Relying Solely on Stackable Washer and Dryer Reviews

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When reading reviews for stackable washer and dryer appliances, you may want to conduct your own research. Often the review is the opinion of the person who wrote it and does not provide a complete picture about all of the functions and features found in the units. Further, some people could be frustrated due to a poor customer service experience, or other issue, so in return they write a bad review, even though they might really like their new appliances.

Besides using reviews to help influence your decision to purchase a stackable washer and dryer, you should also review factual information about the appliances. For example, if you are considering a LG ventless dryer as part of your laundry pair, you need to understand how the dryer operates, as compared to conventional units. Instead of drawing air in, heating it, and releasing it out through the dryer vent, all the air is circulated through the unit, with no need for venting.

A ventless stackable or standalone model uses air-to-air condensation to dry your clothes. These units have two different air circulation systems used to dry clothes and cool the air. The air in the drum is heated to around 160 degrees and distributed through the wet laundry. From there, the air travels through a heat exchanger, or condenser. While this is occurring, the dryer is also drawing air directly from the room at a much cooler temperature and passing it through a different section of the condenser. The cooler air causes the moisture in the hot air to condense and collect away from the clothes. The water removed from the clothes is pumped out of the machine and down the same discharge drain your washer uses. The air is then reheated by passing it back over the heating element, and the cycle repeats until your clothes are dried.