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Invest in a Stacked Washer and Dryer for Your Rental Homes and Units

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Invest in a Stacked Washer and Dryer for Your Rental Homes and Units

One feature many people look for, when renting an apartment, condominium, or house, is whether it includes in-unit laundry. Having this convenience is important, especially to fit with the busy schedules of individuals, couples and families. People do not want to have to take time away from their day to go sit in a Laundromat or shared laundry room to wash and dry their clothes. In fact, they are willing to pay more in rent, each month, just to have access to an in-unit laundry and are more likely to renew their leases. 

It is worth the investment to offer an in-unit laundry, because it helps keep your occupancy rates higher, allows you to charge higher rent, and earns you additional revenues, which translates into increased profits. You have several options for adding in-unit laundry to your rental units and homes when they do not have existing washer and dryer connections. In addition, there are solutions available in cases where you have a limited amount of space, like installing a stacked washer and dryer. 

With a stacked washer and dryer, the only type of connection required is access to hot and cold water lines, a discharge drain and 220volt electricity. Installing this plumbing is not that expensive, as existing lines are able to be tapped into, and do not require running all new pipes. Additionally, thanks to modern technologies, the dryer incorporates ventless drying. This means you do not have to worry about spending money to install dryer vents in your rental units and homes. 

Save Space in Your Home with Compact LG Washers and Dryers

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When you are looking for space-saving appliances to use in your home, you should consider compact LG washers and dryers. These appliances provide the ease and convenience of front-loading machines, with many energy saving features. With stand-alone models, you have several options for the placement in your home. You could set them side by side on the floor, or raise them off the floor by attaching optional pedestals. Another option is to stack them, by placing the dryer on top of the washer and securing it in place with a stacking kit. Just remember, you are unable to use pedestals if you are stacking your appliances. 

The only types of connections required for LG washers are access to hot and cold water lines and a discharge drain. The washer uses a regular three-pronged outlet for power. The stand-alone dryer does require access to the larger three or four-pronged outlet and the matching dryer cord. However, no dryer vent is required or needed, because it uses ventless drying technologies to remove water from your clothes and fully dry them. 

In the event you do not have laundry connections in your home, apartment, or condo, you might want to consider an all-in-one appliance, instead of two separate appliances. An all-in-one can be converted into a portable model by adding a wheel kit and sink faucet kit. The sink faucet kit makes it possible to connect your washer directly to your kitchen faucet and use the kitchen drain for the discharge water. The dryer also incorporates ventless drying technologies. In addition, the combination appliance operates using a standard three-prong plug.

Install LG Washer Dryer Combos in Your ADA Apartment Units

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Install LG Washer Dryer Combos in Your ADA Apartment Units

Managing older apartment complexes involves ensuring your residences, common areas and other locations meet and satisfy ADA rules and regulations. Since many of these buildings were built prior to the current regulations and requirements, it can be costly to make central and shared laundry facilities handicap accessible. Further, if you fail to satisfy necessary and reasonable accommodations for physically challenged tenants, you could be looking at costly lawsuits and fines. 

A less costly approach to providing access to laundry for your physically challenged tenants is installing LG washer dryer combination units in the necessary apartments. A combination model is a front-loading appliance, so it satisfies the requirements for wheel-chair bound people. You also do not have to be concerned about the costs associated with installing dryer venting because this appliance uses ventless dryer technology to dry clothes. The only type of connection required is access to hot and cold water lines and a discharge drain. The combo unit operates off of a regular 120V outlet plug, so there is no need to worry about special wiring, either. 

Not only will your tenants be happy they are able to do laundry in their own unit using a LG washer dryer combo, but they are also more likely to renew their lease, which increases your retention rates. Additionally, you do not have to worry about spending a fortune to upgrade central and shared laundry facilities. Further, in-unit laundry allows you to charge more for rent, increases your marketability to attract new residents, and adds to your overall property value.