Differences in a Washer Dryer Combo

Posted on January 30, 2014 by jenmertz

A washer dryer combo is slightly different from traditional laundry pairs. One benefit is the amount of space you end up saving in your home. Instead of having to have two separate appliances, both functions are combined into a single unit. With the extra space in your laundry room, you could set up a laundry table to fold and iron your clothes.

You can also install the unit in other areas of the home if you do not have a laundry room. For example, many people install the washer dryer combo under their counter in their kitchen, much like their dishwasher, so it is out of the way. It is possible to do this because the appliance plugs into a standard outlet and only requires connections to the hot and cold water line and a discharge drain. No dryer vent is necessary, since the combo unit uses ventless drying technology.

Operating the all-in-one combo is also different from traditional laundry pairs, as both washing and drying functions are completed in a single appliance. This has an impact on the amount of time needed to complete a load of laundry. The normal combined wash and dry cycle time ranges from 2 ½ to 3 hours per load, which is not much different from the amount of time it takes to do a load using conventional laundry. Because both cycles complete in the same appliance, you have to adjust your laundry habits, rather than attempting to do all of your laundry in the same day.

Get New LG Washer and Dryer Sets with Your Tax Return

Posted on January 28, 2014 by jenmertz

Get New LG Washer and Dryer Sets with Your Tax Return

You might be looking forward to your tax return this year so you can get new appliances for your home, like LG washer and dryer sets. Depending on the last time you purchased laundry appliances, you may notice several new features and options, like ventless drying and combination units. Some models also give you the flexibility to place them side-by-side or stack them on top of each other to help save space.

Other changes you will notice in washer and dryer sets are energy-saving features, like using less water and electricity to wash and dry your clothes. For instance, the LG WM1355HW washer requires only 9.3 gallons of water for a full load of clothes. This is a significant reduction in water, compared to the 30 gallons other front loaders require or the 40 to 60 gallons conventional top loaders use. Not only will your water bill be less, but so will your energy costs for hot water.

Another significant technological advancement in recent years is ventless drying. This feature eliminates the costs associated with installing a dryer vent or the wasted energy of using a vented dryer. For examples, the LG DLEC855W uses air-to-air condensation drying. This is where the air is heated, passed through the clothes to remove moisture, and then cooled in another area to turn it back into water. Think of it as steam drying your clothes, which is gentler on your clothing than conventional drying. As water is removed from the clothing, it is pumped right down the same discharge drain as your wash water.

Multifamily Housing Projects Should Include LG Washer and Dryer Models

Posted on January 23, 2014 by jenmertz

Multifamily residential housing, such as apartments and condos, should include in-home laundry options in order to be competitive in today’s markets. In the past, it was acceptable to have a central laundry room shared between the residents of numerous buildings in that location of the complex. However, this is no longer good enough for most tenants.

Because of their active and busy lifestyles, people want the flexibility and freedom to do laundry in their own home, using their own washer and dryer. In fact, they do not mind paying more for their monthly rent, lease, or mortgage payment to have this option. They will go out of their way to find communities which feature in-home laundry as an amenity.

Keeping this in mind, there are several different options for both new and rehab multifamily projects to allow you to include in-home laundry using LG washer and dryer models. With new projects, your designs typically include a laundry area in the units. In the past, the problem with the placement of in-home laundry was limited, due to venting regulations. However, this is no longer an issue, today, thanks to LG ventless condensing drying solutions. All that is required when installing an LG washer and condensing dryer is plumbing, a drain, a standard 110V outlet for the washer and a 220V dryer outlet.

For rehab projects, you may want to look into LG washer dryer combo units, as these take up the least amount of space. In addition, they can be converted into portable units and only need access to plumbing, a drain, and a standard 110V outlet. To learn more about your options, or see if you qualify for special quantity pricing, feel free to contact us directly, 1-800-884-8635.

Get In-Home Laundry with a Space-Saving Combination Washer and Dryer

Posted on January 21, 2014 by jenmertz

Get In-Home Laundry with a Space-Saving Combination Washer and Dryer

Any time you have a limited amount of space in your home, you do not have to forgo owning your own washer and dryer set. There are several small, space-saving LG models on the market today that are designed just for this purpose. You do not even need to worry about dryer venting, as the models incorporate modern, energy-efficient ventless condensing drying technologies.

One option that is growing in popularity here, and which has been used in Europe and Asia for years, is the LG combination washer and dryer. This is an all-in-one appliance designed to take up little space in the home, while providing you in-home laundry. Models include 2.7 cubic feet capacity and 24 inches wide, and 3.6 cubic feet capacity and 27 inches wide.

Because of the compact and space-saving design of the LG combination washer and dryer, you can place it just about anywhere in the home. However, you do need to have access to hot and cold water lines and a drain, as well as a standard 110V three-prong outlet. But, even if you do not have a laundry room in your home, there are still a few other installation options.

Some people install the appliance under their counter in the kitchen, much like their dishwasher, and connect it directly to the existing water and drain lines. Other people purchase the optional wheel kit and sink conversion kit. With these kits, they make their combo appliance portable, so they can wheel it right up to the kitchen sink and connect it to the faucet whenever they need to run a load of clothes.