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No Laundry Connections or Limited Space? Consider a Washer and Dryer in One

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A washer and dryer in one is the ideal laundry solution for homes, apartments, and condominiums without any existing laundry connections, or those with a limited amount of space. This type of laundry appliance has been designed to complete both washing and drying processes in a single appliance. Instead of taking up the space of two appliances, like conventional laundry pairs, you only need enough space for one appliance.

If you do not have existing washer connections, you have a few different options for setting up your washer and dryer in one. You could hire a plumber to tap into existing hot and cold water lines and a discharge drain line. The only other required connection is access to a standard 3-prong electrical outlet.

Another option is to convert the laundry appliance into a portable machine. This involves having wheels put on the bottom and a sink conversion kit attached to the back where the laundry hoses connect. Whenever you need to run a load of clothes, you roll the machine up to your kitchen sink, connect the hose attachment, plug the electrical cord in, and start your laundry.

Keep in mind complete wash and dry cycle times are longer because both processes are completed in a single machine. As a result, it is recommended you adjust your laundry habits and only do a load or two at a time, rather than attempt to do all of your laundry in a single day. Visit our website to find the right color, size, and style of combo washer dryer for your home, or contact us for further assistance in choosing the right one.

Discover Ventless Drying with LG Dryers

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If it has been a while since you purchased a new dryer, there have been changes in technology, so that you no longer require a dryer vent, like with LG ventless dryers. Vented electric drying is not very energy efficient. It requires drawing in room temperature air, passing it over a heating element to the preset temperature, and them releasing it into the drum to help remove moisture and dry the clothes. Once the air leaves the drum, it is forced down a dryer vent rather than being recycled and reused. This process has to start over, with more air being drawn in, heated, and so on, which uses a large amount of electricity.

Recycling Air Is a Key Feature of Ventless LG Dryers

One of the key features of ventless drying is recycling the air and reusing it to make drying cycles much more efficient. As a result, you end up using a fraction of the electricity to dry your clothes with a ventless model than a conventional vented dryer. It should be mentioned there is a noticeable difference in cycle times, where ventless dryers run for a longer period of time. However, this does not mean they are using more electricity. In fact, the increase in cycle time is the result of the complex recycling processes and the way moisture is extracted from your clothes.

Feel free to read our ventless dryer guide on our website for additional information about ventless drying technologies and to select the right model for your home.

Energy Efficient Stand-Alone and Combination LG Washers

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You have different options when it comes to selecting new frontloading LG washers. Some people prefer a stand-alone model that they can set next to a dryer, or to stack the dryer on top of the washing machine. A compact model is very energy efficient to help save you money on your water bills and electric bills. Full wash cycles only require 9.3 gallons of water, compared to around 30 gallons for other frontloading models.

Another option is the innovative LG washer dryer combo. This type of machine is already popular in other areas of the world, like the United Kingdom, because it combines both washing and drying functions into a single, space-saving model. Other advantages with an all-in-one model are the energy-efficient benefits you experience. These models use half the water, electricity, and space as conventional laundry pairs.

A combination model is well suited for homes, apartment complexes, and condominiums with small laundry rooms, or those without any existing laundry connections. Because of the advanced technologies used in these machines, no dryer vents are required, nor any special dryer electrical outlets. The only connections needed are hot and cold water, a discharge drain, and a standard 110V outlet. There are options for converting the machine so it can be connected directly to your kitchen sink any time you want to do laundry.

You can learn more information about both stand-alone and all-in-one LG laundry appliances by visiting our website, or contacting us directly for further assistance.

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.