Monthly Archives: April 2014

How to Find Accurate Stackable Washer and Dryer Reviews

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It is important to remember some stackable washer and dryer reviews left by other people may not always be accurate. For example, someone receives poor customer service or has their order delayed, and when the new laundry pairs are delivered, they are damaged. Because of their bad customer service experience, they might give a negative review about the brand of machines they purchased, even though this has nothing to do with how the laundry pair operates and performs.

In another case, there may be new technologies on the machines which a person is unfamiliar with, so since they do not fully understand how they function, they write negative stackable washer and dryer reviews. Many modern LG models use ventless drying technologies. This feature is different from the conventional drying most people are used to in their dryers. Ventless drying tends to take slightly longer, depending upon the size of the load, but use less electricity to dry clothes than a conventional model.

By educating yourself about these new technologies and how they function, you can learn how to read in between the lines when looking at reviews left by other people. In addition, do not be afraid to ask questions of your laundry supplier if you cannot find answers online. They are familiar with all the brands they carry and how each one operates. Lastly, while it is possible to find accurate customer reviews, you should also look for reviews created by companies and organizations that test the machines, to round out your research.

A LG Washer Dryer Combo Is Ideal for Small Homes

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As your kids grow up and move away, you may no longer require a large home. Many people end up downsizing into a smaller house or condo. Downsizing from a larger home and into a smaller one often requires making adjustments to the amount of items you keep. Your new home might not have a large enough laundry room to accommodate your existing laundry pairs, or might lack the necessary connections. However, that does not mean you still cannot have in-home laundry with a LG washer dryer combo.

What Is a LG Washer Dryer Combo?

A LG washer dryer combo is a single laundry appliance capable of washing and drying your clothes. It is designed to give you flexibility in how and where it can be installed. You also do not have to worry about whether your new home has a dryer vent, as no vent is needed for the drying cycles.

If you have laundry connections in your new home, the only ones you need to use are the hot and cold water, discharge drain, and 3-prong 110V outlet. In the event your new home lacks connections, you can have a conversion kit and wheel kit added to your combination appliance to make it portable. The portable washer dryer connects easily to your kitchen sink any time you want to do laundry. You could also have the unit installed under the counter in the kitchen area, much like a dishwasher, if you have available space.

To learn more about combination washer dryer models, feel free to browse our website, or contact us directly, today.

Losing Tenants? Add Stackable Washer and Dryer Appliances

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If you are noticing your tenants are not renewing their leases, you need to uncover the underlying causes for this situation. As your occupancy rate drops, so does the amount of revenues your apartment community earns. Over time, you could easily find yourself in a situation where you are not earning enough to keep up with maintenance and repairs. One common cause is a lack of certain amenities, like in-home laundry. Adding stackable washer and dryer appliances to your units might be exactly what you need.

There are solutions available for apartment complexes whether there are existing in-home laundry connections, or not, in each of your units. In units where you have existing connections, a stackable washer and dryer is one option. These appliances are designed to sit next to each other, or the dryer can be placed on top of the washer, creating more space in the in-home laundry area.

You do not have to worry about venting issues, either, since the dryers use ventless drying technologies. No more spending money to have dryer vents cleaned in your buildings, or paying higher insurance premiums because of the fire hazards associated with dryer vents. You can simply close of both ends of the vents, to keep animals out, and not worry about them again.

Should some of your units lack existing laundry connections, installing stacked laundry is not expensive. You can easily tap into existing hot and cold water lines and discharge drain lines. The only electrical connections required are access to an 110V three-prong standard outlet and a 220V special three- or four-prong dryer outlet.

Cut Energy Bills with a New LG Washer and Dryer

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If you are looking for ways to cut down on your water and energy bills, you should consider replacing your older conventional laundry pairs with new LG washer and dryer energy-efficient models. LG has options for side-by-side and stackable appliances, as well as a combination models.

LG Washer Energy-Efficient Features

Energy-efficient LG washer models require smaller amounts of water to get your clothes clean and dry. This is especially helpful for those cycles where you use warm or hot water. Because of the reduction in water, your hot water heater runs less often. As a result, your energy costs for operating the hot water heater are also decreased.

LG Dryer Energy-Efficient Features

Another energy-saving feature is the amount of electricity used per drying cycle. Conventional vented dryers use more electricity to fully dry your clothes. For each cycle, traditional dryers have to heat the air before passing it into the drum. Once the air leaves the drum, it is vented outdoors rather than being recycled and reused. Further, these models have higher maintenance costs, since you have to have your vents cleaned and inspected on a regular basis.

LG dryer models use ventless drying. This technology recycles the heated air until your clothes are fully dry, using either cold water condensation drying or air-to-air condensation drying. There are no vents to clean and maintain, so these costs are also eliminated.

Visit our website today to discover even more energy-efficient features found in LG washer and dryer models. 

What Is a Portable Washing Machine?

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A portable washing machine is an all-in-one washer dryer combination appliance designed to wash and dry your clothes in a single appliance. It is considered a portable model when it is on wheels and can be rolled around the floor. It also has a sink conversion kit connected to the water intake and discharge hoses. Rather than being installed to traditional washer dryer connections, it is connected to a kitchen faucet.

A portable washer machine does not require a dryer vent for the drying cycle. Instead, it uses colder water condensation ventless drying technologies to get your clothes dry. You do not have to worry about a special dryer electric cord. The all-in-one combination appliance has a standard 3-prong cord and plugs into any household 110V 3-prong outlet.

What Types of Faucets Work Best?

Faucets which have separate hot and cold water knobs work best, because the machine is able to regulate the water based on the temperatures and cycles selected. However, if you have a single lever for controlling both hot and cold water — a standard type of kitchen faucet — you can still connect the portable washer dryer, but have to remember to do a few extra things to help with water temperature regulation, as follows:

  • For hot and warm water cycles, turn the faucet on and let the water come up to the preferred temperature before connecting the washer dryer to the sink.
  • After wash cycles are complete, you have to turn the lever to cold water for the rinse and drying cycles.

To learn more about portable washer dryer combo appliances, feel free to browse our website, or contact us directly, today.

Adjusting Your Laundry Habits When You Use a Washer and Dryer Combo

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Switching to a LG washer and dryer combo requires you to adjust your laundry habits. Operating the machine is slightly different from using traditional laundry pairs. Both the washing and drying functions are completed in the single appliance. As a result, cycle times are longer for each load. It can take between 2 ½ to 3 hours to do a single load. Rather than attempting to complete all of your laundry in a single day, you have to break it down over several days.

The best way to make the transition from conventional laundry habits to washer and dryer combo habits is to start running a cycle every time you have a load of clothes to wash. For example, you notice you have a stack of bath towels that need washing in the middle of the week. Instead of waiting until the weekend, wash them now.

You do not have to worry about remembering to put the wet towels in to the dryer, like you do with separate laundry appliances. You could start the load before you go to bed, and in the morning when you get up, you have freshly washed and dried towels. The next day, if you notice a pile of jeans, go ahead and start another load. One benefit you will notice by running a cycle every day or so, is you always have clean clothes. You no longer have to worry about running out of clothes towards the end of the week.

To learn more about the features and benefits of LG washer dryer combos, explore our website, or contact us directly.

Tips for Pairing Washer and Dryer Sets

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Take the time to match washer and dryer sets’ capacities whenever you are shopping for new laundry pairs. With many washers and dryers looking the same these days, it is easy to mess up capacities and which models are meant to go with one another. For example, you might want the features or options found on a particular washer or dryer. However, you do not need these additional options on the suggested matching model. In order to match appliances, simply read the load capacity specifications on the suggested matching appliance. Use this information to verify it is the same on the washer or dryer you ultimately select.

In addition, the amount of space you have available in your home should be used to select the size of the laundry pair. Prior to starting your shopping, take the time to measure the area where you intend to install the washer and dryer sets. If you are planning on placing the appliances side-by-side, remember to include side clearances of at least 1 inch on each side in the total width amount, and 4 inches of clearance behind the appliances. Appliances look much smaller in showrooms than they do after they arrive at your home. The measurements are also useful when shopping online and ordering your appliances direct.

If you discover you lack the sufficient width for installing the appliances next to each other, you are able to stack certain models. You will need a stacking kit, as this ensures the dryer is securely attached on top the washer and prevents it from falling off. Let your appliance supplier know you need a stack kit when you order your new laundry pair.