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Include a Stacked Washer and Ventless Dryer in Your Floor Plans

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Incorporating in-home laundry into new building plans is a challenge, when working with conventional laundry pairs. Part of the problem stems from having to satisfy building codes and regulations, in regards to dryer venting. Vents are limited in length, or have to be connected to an expensive central chase. Further, there are additional restrictions for running venting around corners. Other issues with venting include the buildup of lint over time and increasing fire hazard risks. As a result, property insurance premiums are often higher in newer buildings with dryer venting.

One way to help eliminate the additional costs associated with including in-home laundry, as well as maintaining control over your floor plans, is to use a stacked LG washer and ventless dryer, or a combination model. Both options eliminate installing dryer venting, because the dryers utilize ventless drying technologies. You are free to decide on the exact location of the laundry room and are not limited to the common 12 foot requirement with conventional dryers. The laundry room could be in the middle of the floor plan, or in locations where it does not reduce the space of other rooms in the home.

There are some basic connections required, whether you decide on a stacked washer dryer or a combination unit. Washers and ventless dryers do need access to a discharge drain. The washer also has to be connected to hot and cold water supply lines. Stacked models require access to a 220V outlet and special plug. Combination units and washers need access to a standard 110V three prong outlet. Fortunately, all of these connections are not expensive to include in your floor plans.

How to Pair New LG Washers with Dryers

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How to Pair New LG Washers with Dryers

You need to compare the capacities of new LG washers to verify they are suitable for your dryer. One mistake people can make is to purchase a large capacity washing machine, and then have a smaller capacity dryer. In this situation, you would not be able to dry a full load of clothes and would have to break the load up into two smaller loads, for your dryer to be effective. For example, purchasing a 25 pound large capacity washer does not make sense when your dryer’s maximum capacity is only 16 pounds of clothes per load.

A better way to pair new LG washers is to look for models that either match the capacity of your dryer, or which are slightly under the maximum amount. You should also look for washers which can extract the most water from the clothes during the final spin cycle. By removing the majority of the water during the wash cycle, your dryer has to use less energy to fully dry the clothes. Ideally, washers need to reach spin speeds ranging from 1,000 to 1,200 RPMs, or more, to remove the most water.

Other features to look for in a new washer are those which provide energy savings. Front loading machines use less water per cycle than conventional top loading models. Instead of using 40 to 60 gallons, you can cut this down to 12 to 15, with efficient LG models. Because you are using less water, you also reduce the amount of energy used by your hot water heater, for cycles where you use warm or hot water to wash your clothes.

A Holiday Present for the Entire Family is a New LG Washer Dryer Combo

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An all-in-one LG washer and dryer is an ideal present for the holidays for your family when you need a new washer and dryer. During this time of year, it is possible to find discounted prices and other incentives, like free shipping, for purchasing a new appliance for your home. This combination unit incorporates both washing and drying features into a single appliance, so it eliminates having to spend money on two separate appliances.

For homes, apartments, and condos lacking a laundry room, an all-in-one LG washer and dryer is perfect. With a few simple modifications to the appliance, you are able to convert it into a portable unit where no washer or dryer connections are required. Instead, the unit has a wheel kit added to the bottom to make it easy to roll around and move up to your kitchen sink. With the kitchen sink conversion kit, the hot and cold water lines and the discharge hose are connected directly to a single piece which snaps on and off your kitchen faucet.

Any time you want to do a load of laundry, you plug the unit into a standard household three-prong outlet, connect the adapter to the faucet, and turn the water on. Now, you load your clothes into the machine, select your cycles, add detergent, fabric softener and bleach, and start the cycle. Typical cycle times range from 2 ½ to 3 hours per load of laundry. After your cycle is completed, you turn off the water, disconnect the adapter from the sink, unplug it from the outlet, and roll it out of the way.

Limited Laundry Space? Consider a Stackable Washer and Dryer

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Limited Laundry Space? Consider a Stackable Washer and Dryer

You may have space considerations any time you downsize to a smaller home, apartment, or condo. In your previous home, you might have had plenty of room for a full size conventional washer and dryer. However, your new home might not have the same amount of room in the laundry area. Luckily, there are space-saving solutions available from LG which will allow you to still have in-home laundry.

One option is to look at a stackable washer and dryer. It is important to point out that these are separate appliances and not a combination stacked unit, like some other brands offer. The dryer is securely attached and placed on top of the washer. Both appliances are only 24 inches wide and 33.5 inches tall. When stacked, the combined height is approximately 67 to 68 inches.

You will need to have access to a 220 V electrical outlet for the dryer and a regular three-prong outlet for the washer. The dryer does require either a three-prong or four-prong special cord, depending upon the age of your new home. In addition to these electrical outlet requirements, your new LG stackable washer and dryer require access to hot and cold water lines and a discharge drain. You do not need to connect the dryer to a vent, because it uses ventless drying technologies. Ventless drying commonly uses air-to-air condensation. In this method the unit uses two different air circulation systems in order to extract moisture from your clothes. As the water is removed from the clothes, it is pumped out of the machine and down the discharge drain.

Offer Tenants In-Unit LG Washer and Dryer Appliances

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There are clear advantages to offering your tenants in-unit laundry, over providing a shared laundry facility onsite at your apartments. First, you are able to increase your rental rates to offset the costs associated with supplying individual LG washer and dryer appliances in each of your units. The rate increase also makes up for any money you were previously earning from the shared facilities. In addition, you reduce the amount of maintenance and repairs needed to keep shared laundry facilities operational, because fewer loads are being run through each of your appliances.

Another advantage is being able to attract new potential renters. Apartment communities which include in-unit laundry as part of their amenities have an easier time maintaining occupancy rates and filling available units. Further, your existing tenants are more likely to renew their leases and remain residents of your community, because they like that you are providing them with the amenities they desire.

When selecting the LG washer and dryer models to install in your units, you have several options. If your complex is older, or was built without washer and dryer connections, you do not have to worry about this added expense. LG offers a washer dryer combo that is able to be converted into a portable appliance. Once converted, your tenants can easily connect it to their kitchen sink and plug it into a regular 3-prong outlet. The dryer does not require a separate vent, as it relies upon ventless drying technologies.

If you have laundry connections, or the available space, other options are stackables and side-by-sides. These are separate washers and dryers that can either be placed on top of one another, or set next to each other. The only connections required for stackables and side-by-sides are special dryer plugs, access to hot and cold water supplies, and discharge drains. Again, no dryer venting is necessary, as the LG dryers use ventless drying technologies.

Learning How to Use Your New LG Washer Dryer Combo

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Learning How to Use Your New LG Washer Dryer Combo

Learning how to use your new LG washer dryer combo requires adjusting how you have previously completed your laundry. Your new appliance is designed to combine both washing and drying functions into a single unit. What this means is that each load of laundry will require a longer time to complete, because both are finished in the same appliance. On average, it takes about 2 ½ to 3 hours to complete a single wash and dry cycle. It is worth mentioning this amount of time is about the same as it is with conventional laundry pairs, except you do not have to remove clothes from the washer and place them in the dryer.

One mistake some people make as they first start using their new LG washer dryer combo is attempting to complete all of their laundry in a single day. Because the cycle times are longer, it is recommended you break up your loads and spread them out over several days. Because you do not have to worry about forgetting and leaving clothes in the washer overnight, you could run a load during the week before going to bed, and the clothes will be dry when you get up in the morning.

Other differences from conventional laundry pairs you notice are the amount of water and electricity the combo appliance uses. Because it is an energy-efficient appliance, it requires less water and electricity per cycle. You also require less detergent and fabric softener, as this model is designed to be used with high-efficiency brands.  

Compare Reviews: Stackable, Conventional or Combo Washer/Dryers

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Any time you are shopping for a new laundry pair, it is worth your time to consider all of your available options. Most of the time, washers and dryers are built to last on average around 10 years. As a result, there could have been advances in technologies which are now featured on new models that were not available the last time you purchased a washer or dryer. Making sense of the options and features you desire is important. One way to learn more about new technologies available on laundry pairs is to read reviews about stackable washer and dryer models, conventional models, and combination models.

Reading reviews provides insight about the available features, options, and durability of stackable washer dryer, conventional, and combination models. It is a good idea to keep a notebook handy when going through the reviews. Any time you like a model, write it down, along with all of its options and features. You may also want to include details about how much energy is required to operate the appliances. Once you have your list completed, you can complete a side-by-side comparison of all the new models you discovered.

Further, you may want to spend some time conducting additional research about each model to see how other customers rated the appliance and the feedback they left. Getting first-hand accounts from others can be useful. Just remember, in certain cases, the information is not always accurate, such as if the customer did not fully understand the appliance, or if they had a bad experience with the place from where they purchased it. Their feedback could be directed at the supplier and have nothing to do with their appliance.