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Take Up Less Space with a Compact Washer and Dryer

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A compact washer and dryer provide the advantage of taking up less space in your home. Many of the features and benefits found in larger models are also present in these space-saving designs. The compact washer includes:

  • 24 inch design
  • 1 year parts and labor warranty
  • 10 year warrant on the motor (parts only)
  • Lifetime warranty on the stainless steel drum
  • 2.7 cubic foot Ultra Capacity with NeveRust™ stainless steel drum
  • Direct drive motor with speeds up to 1300 RPM
  • LoDecibel™ quite operation
  • Energy and water efficient
  • 9 washing programs, including sanitary cycle and delay wash
  • 5 temperature selections
  • SenseClean™ technology
  • Stackable option
  • Intelligent and easy to use electronic control panel with LED display

The features and benefits found on the compact dryer include:

  • 24 inch design
  • 1 year parts and labor warranty
  • 4.2 cubic foot large capacity with NeveRust™
  • Sensor dry system
  • 9 drying programs with 10 options
  • Precise temperature control with variable heat source
  • Wrinkle care and delicate cycle options
  • Ventless drying technology
  • LoDecibel™ quite operations
  • Electronic control panel with LED display; similar to the washer

One of the key differences with a compact washer and dryer is ventless drying. This technology eliminates the need for an external vent in the home. You do not have to worry about construction costs for adding a vent if your home does not have one, as well as the costs and risks associated with using vented drying, like regular cleaning and fire hazards. To learn more about compact laundry solutions for your home, feel free to explore our website or contact us directly. 

Find the Right Stackable Washer and Dryer by Reading Reviews

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You may want to take the time to read reviews prior to picking out a new stackable washer and dryer for your home. If it has been a while since your last new laundry appliance purchase, there have been numerous improvements in technology resulting in new features and options on modern machines. Discovering what these are and how they could benefit you may have an impact on your purchasing decision.

There are differences in stackable washer and dryer models which the reviews may not always include. For instance, one model may have the both appliances as a single piece design, where the washer is a top loader and the dryer is secured above it. Then there are other models that are separate appliances to give you the freedom and flexibility to stack or set the machines side-by-side if you have the extra space in your home.

For example, the LG 24 inch compact washer and dryer reviews agree this set is an idea whose time has come. You are free to set the machines side-by-side, or place the dryer on top of the washer. One of the best features is the ventless drying which eliminates dryer vents. The appliances provide space-saving and energy-conserving efficiency, such as using approximately 9.3 gallons of water for full wash loads. The pair includes smart technology, like a sensor drying system, LoDecibel™ Quite Operation and precise temperature control, to give you one of the most energy-efficient laundry sets on the market today.

Options for a New Compact Washer and Dryer for Your Home

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There are several options from which to choose any time you are looking for a new compact washer and dryer for your home. You might select front-loading appliances that can be placed either side-by-side, or stacked to save additional room. However, you need to make sure you have the following connections available:

  • 220V dryer outlet that is either a 3-prong or 4-prong plug, depending on the age of the home
  • 110V 3-prong outlet for the washer’s power cord
  • Hot and cold water line connections
  • Access to a waste water discharge drain

If you are lacking any of the above connections in your home, or are renting and not able to have them added, you do have another option in a compact washer and dryer. LG makes a combination appliance which combines both washing and drying functions into a single machine. The connection requirements are the same as the separate compact laundry pairs, but do not need a 220V dryer outlet. Additionally, you have a second option for setting up and connecting your LG washer dryer combo where you can convert it into a portable machine.

How to Make a Combo Washer Dryer Portable

All that is required to make your combo model portable is a wheel kit and kitchen sink conversion kit. Once these are attached to your compact washer dryer, it can easily be rolled across the floor and connected right to the kitchen faucet. To do a load of laundry, you simply plug the machine into an available 3-prong 110V household outlet, connect the single piece hose system to your faucet, turn on the water, load your clothes, select the washing and drying cycles, add detergent, fabric softener and/or bleach, and press start. When the load is finished, you shut off the water, unplug it from the wall, and roll it out of the way until the next time you need to do another load of laundry.

Is a Washer-and-Dryer-in-One Right for Me?

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One common question people have about a washer and dryer in one is whether this is the best laundry solution for their home. In order to help you decide, it is worthwhile to consider your current laundry habits and if you are able to adjust these. If you currently do all of your laundry on a single day, could you instead do one load per day over the course of several days? The cycle times are about the same as if you had washed and dried the clothes in separate appliances, and they range from 2 ½ to 3 hours. However, a combination model performs both washing and drying functions in the same machine, so you are unable to start a new load until the current one is finished.

Do you want the freedom to go off and do other things while your clothes wash and dry? Most people find they feel tied to conventional laundry pairs because they have to move the clothes from the washer to the dryer. With a combination model, you load your clothes, make your cycle selections, add your detergent, fabric softener and/or bleach, and start the cycle. You do not have to worry about wet clothes remaining in the washer since the combo model dries them once the wash cycle is completed.

If you do not mind changing your laundry habits, then a combination washer dryer might be right for you. In addition, you have flexibility in deciding where to install the appliance in your home and can convert it to a portable model that connects right to your kitchen faucet. To learn more about LG combination models, or if you have any questions, feel free to visit our website or contact us directly.

How to Select and Purchase New LG Washers

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You need to consider the features, sizes, and other factors when purchasing new LG washers. The first step is to sit down and write down a list of your laundry habits. The next step is to consider the size and capacity of the machines. Lastly, look at the features, like energy efficiency, number of cycles, temperature settings and ease of using the controls. Take the time to ask yourself the following questions to help narrow down your selections and choose the right model:

  1. How often do you do laundry? If you have a family and find you are running laundry daily, or spending several hours on the weekends, a stackable or side-by-side solution may be best. Single people and couples without children might find a combination model more suited to their needs.
  2. Where do you plan on installing the washer? If you already have an existing laundry room, you have more freedom in selecting between several models. On the other hand, if you do not, you may want to consider a combination portable model that can be connected directly to your kitchen sink.
  3. Are there any special handicap or accessibility needs you to need to consider? Front load washers provide easier access and usability if you or someone in your family is wheelchair bound.

Capacities have to do with the volume of clothes you are able to wash in a single load. Having a large capacity LG washer does no good if your dryer is a smaller capacity. It is better to try to match the capacities of both appliances. Sizes refer to the amount of space the washer takes up. If space is an issue in your home, or if you are renting in an apartment, you should look at compact and stackable models, since they take up less space.

Many LG models have energy-efficiency features so they use less water, electricity, and detergent to complete wash cycles and controls which are easy to program and use. You are also able to select from multiple water temperature settings. In addition, you have access to a wide variety of cycles, including permanent press, cotton/normal, large/bulky, baby wear, delicates, sanitary and hand wash.

Cut Renovation and Construction Costs by Installing a Ventless Dryer

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If you are remodeling your home or apartment buildings, or building from the ground up, you can cut renovation and construction costs for adding a laundry room by installing a ventless dryer. This type of dryer does not require a dryer vent in order to dry clothes. Because no vent is needed, you do not have to worry about cutting holes in the walls, running vents to the outside, and dealing with building codes, fire codes, and such construction headaches. Further, since there is no outside vent into the home or apartment, it keeps squirrels, chipmunks, mice, birds, and other small animals from trying to get in through the vent opening.

Insurance rates are typically lower for homes that have a ventless dryer, compared to those with conventional vented models. The reason why your rates could be less is because you never have to worry about lint depositing in the vent, which creates a fire hazard. You also do not have to spend money hiring a professional to clean your dryer vent annually to keep it clean and clear of any deposits.

A ventless dryer uses one of two different types of technologies, depending on whether it is a stand-alone model or a combination washer dryer model. Stand-alone models normally use air-to-air drying. This involves drawing in air from the room at normal air temperatures. There are two different air circulation systems inside the dryer. One section heats the air and passes it through the clothes; the other cools the air and extracts moisture before returning the heated air back to the drum. The other method uses cold water condensation technology, where the water cools the air and extracts the moisture.

Stop Spending Time at the Laundromat by Getting Your Own LG Washer Dryer Combo

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If you live in an apartment without in-unit laundry, it can become tiresome making endless trips to the laundromat, or having to sit for hours in an onsite central laundry area. You might wonder who used the machines last, and what they washed in them. Some people use shared laundry for washing items they do not want to launder in their own machines, such as their pet’s bedding and blankets. Would you really want to wash and dry your clothes in a machine if you knew what the person before you washed and dried? Maybe not, and fortunately there is a space saving and compact solution with a combination LG washer dryer that allows you to do laundry at home, even when there are no existing connections.

How Does a Washer and Dryer Combo Work?

An all-in-one LG washer dryer model allows you to both wash and dry your clothes in the same machine. Thanks to modern advances in technology, the unit can be installed just about anywhere in your apartment, as long as there is access to a 3-prong 110 V standard outlet, hot and cold water lines, and a drain. The dryer function does not require a vent, because it uses cold water condensation ventless drying.

Most people who live in apartments or other rental properties add on the sink conversion kit and wheel kit to their combination washer dryer model. These kits allow them the ability to easily move the machine and roll it right up to their kitchen sink. This eliminates having to get permission to tap existing water and drain lines from their apartment manager or landlord, and makes it simple and easy to do laundry in the convenience of their homes.