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Eliminate Vented Drying Hazards with a New Ventless Dryer

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Vented dryers pose safety risks and hazards for households, apartment communities, and condominiums. The problem with vented drying is because the dryer vent can become clogged with lint and other debris, blocking the dryer’s exhaust air from reaching the outdoors. As a result, the blocked heated air continues to heat the lint and other debris, until it reaches combustible temperatures and starts a fire. Another safety concern with blocked dryer vents is carbon monoxide being vented back into the home, as is common with gas dryers. These safety and hazard risks are easily eliminated with a new ventless dryer.

Why a Ventless Dryer Is Safer for Your Home

A ventless dryer does not require a dryer vent in order to exhaust heated air. Instead, the air is recirculated inside the dryer, using either air-to-air condensation drying or cold water condensation drying. All lint from the clothing is collected in a lint screen within the dryer. You do not have to worry about lint buildup in dryer vents, vents becoming blocked, carbon monoxide, or fires.

Air-to-air condensation drying uses two independent air circulation systems. One system heats the air and cycles it through a condenser, while the other draws in room temperature air to cool the heated air in the condenser and remove moisture. With cold water condensation drying, the heated air is cooled by cold water to remove moisture. For more information about ventless dryers, or for ordering assistance, call us at 800-875-1533.

How Washers and Dryers Have Changed over the Years

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Household laundry has changed over the years as technology has improved. Depending on how old you are, you might remember your parents or grandparents washing clothes in large archaic tubs with exposed gears, wringing attachments, and other components, and then hanging the clothes outside on a clothesline to dry. These early washing machines meant spending hours of manual labor to wash and rinse clothes. It required heating water in a big pot on a stove top to fill the machine, draining the washing drum, and refilling it with cold water to rinse the clothes. Fortunately, today, you have it much easier with a wide range of laundry appliance options, including the new combination washer dryer, stand-alone washer dryers, and stackable washer dryers.

Even with the invention of semi-automatic and automatic washing machines, during the late 1940s, people were far from being able to load the washer, select a cycle, and walk away. Many of these early models required user interaction at various cycle stages, such as adding detergent during the wash cycle or remembering to add fabric softener at the right time. Some models even required moving clothes from the washing tub to a rinsing tub. Many of these early models remained fairly unchanged and were on the market until well into the 1970s.

In the 1970s, technology started to change as computer technology was advancing. Washer and dryer manufacturers could now offer fully automated models to allow people to select cycles and walk away, while the machines ran without any user interaction. As personal computers became popular in the 1980s, laundry manufacturers realized the potential microprocessors and computer chips would have if they were incorporated into washer and dryer designs. However, it was not until the 1990s that this technology first started being incorporated into new washers and dryers.

Thanks to the advancements in technology, people today have access to energy-efficient laundry solutions for their home, to make their lives easier and simpler. To learn more about combination washer dryer models, or other modern machines, feel free to contact us at 800-875-1533.

How to Install a Washer Dryer in One in Your Kitchen

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For homes without a central laundry room, one suggested installation location for a washer dryer in one is in your kitchen underneath your countertop. Installing the washer dryer combo is not difficult if you are capable of performing do-it-yourself tasks on your own. Otherwise, it is recommended you hire a qualified contractor to do the work.

  1. Measure the width of the all-in-one washer dryer and select a location where a cabinet is at least two inches wider — ideally next to the sink base cabinet.
  2. Carefully remove the countertop above the cabinet and remove the cabinet.
  3. Tap hot and cold water lines, and the drain pipe underneath the sink. Cut holes in the side of the sink base cabinet to run the hose connections from the appliance to underneath the sink, and attach them to the newly tapped lines.
  4. Slide the appliance in place, making sure there is at least one inch of clearance on both sides and sufficient clearance in the back.
  5. Connect the discharge hose and water hoses to the washer dryer in one. Turn on the water and check for leaks.
  6. Plug the all-in-one washer dryer into a standard 3-prong household outlet, such as the same one your garbage disposal plugs into under the sink. If you have to plug it into a wall outlet, carefully cut a groove into the back of the countertop in the right location.
  7. Reinstall the countertop.

After installation, you are ready to start doing laundry. There is no need to worry about installing a dryer vent since the combination washer dryer uses ventless drying.

Order your new washer and dryer in one today by visiting our online store, or by calling us at 800-875-1533.

How to Get the Whitest Whites with LG Washers

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Over time, you may start to notice your white clothing, towels, sheets, and other items are starting to turn a dingy gray or even have yellowish tints to them. Before you run out and replace these items with new ones, there are several useful tips and tricks for getting the whitest whites with LG washers. Part of the cause of the discoloration of the whites could be due to the type of laundry detergent you are currently using. You should have a high-efficiency detergent with stain lifting or brightening additives.

After obtaining or confirming you have the right detergent, you will also need high efficiency bleach and a stain booster product. You do not need to use a large amount of bleach, just a small amount, to help improve the brightening effects of the laundry detergent and stain booster product. Put the whites into the LG washer and select the “Sanitary” wash cycle. Add the right amount of detergent, stain booster, and some bleach, and start the wash cycle.

After the wash cycle is completed, dry the clothes in your LG dryer on medium heat. Once dry, look at the clothing or other whites. If they still appear discolored, you can place them in a location within the home where direct sunlight comes in, or hang them outside on a laundry line if you have one. Direct sunlight helps remove stubborn discolorations, because it slowly and gradually removes colors.

For more information about LG washers and dryers, or further assistance, contact us at 800-875-1533.

Building a Laundry Room for a Stackable Washer and Dryer

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It is easy to build a laundry room in your home to accommodate a new stackable washer and dryer if you are handy with various tools and like undertaking do-it-yourself home improvement projects. The first step to building your new laundry room is obtaining the measurements of the washer and dryer, including their depth, length, and combined height, as well as the necessary clearance space required on the sides, back, and top of the stacked appliances. You do not have to worry about allowances for dryer vents, by selecting a ventless dryer.

After you have the measurements of the stackable washer and dryer, the next step is to determine where you want to install your new appliances. You can convert an existing closet or build a new enclosure. If you have an attached garage on your home that is climate controlled, you could build the laundry room in the garage.

Remember to Include Connections in Your Laundry Room Design

One essential step you do not want to overlook is the connections the washer and dryer require. You may want to consider these before selecting the location within your home to build your laundry room. The washer needs access to hot and cold water lines, a discharge drain line, and a 110 V three-prong electrical outlet. The dryer requires a special 220 V electrical outlet. It is highly recommended you obtain the services of a professional electrician to install new electrical outlets for your appliances, to ensure they satisfy current building codes.

For washer and dryer dimensions, and to order your new stackable LG washer and dryer, call us at 800-875-1533.

How to Adjust Laundry Habits for Your New LG Washer Dryer

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An all-in-one LG washer dryer requires adjusting your laundry habits to accommodate how your new laundry appliance operates. Some people make the mistake of assuming they can accomplish all of their laundry in a single day, when this is not always possible. Depending upon the number of loads you need to wash, you need to plan cycle times accordingly. Average cycle times range from 2 ½ to 3 hours per load of laundry, because each load is washed, and then dried, in the same appliance.

The easiest way to change your laundry habits is to wash one or two loads of laundry per day. You could break up the loads to fit with when you will need the clean clothes. For instance, on the weekends, wash and dry your work clothes you are going to need during the week. Then, during the week, use the delayed start-time feature on the LG washer dryer to do a load of clothes you wear on the weekends and while you are not at work: towels, sheets, or other laundry. With the delayed start, you are able to have the washer start the load before you get home from work, so the clothes are drying or have recently finished drying as you arrive home.

For assistance with features on your new LG washer dryer, or additional tips to maximum your appliance’s usage, contact us at 800-875-1533, today.

Using Laundry Products with a LG Washer and Dryer

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Most households use their LG washer and dryer to do all of their laundry, even delicates, because of the wide cycle selections available on modern laundry pairs. Front loading washers are better at removing dirt from clothing using smaller amounts of high efficiency detergent and other laundry products. For heavier soiled laundry, using an excessive amount of detergent, bleach, and stain removers above the maximum recommended amount does not provide any additional washing benefits. Instead, it can cause over-sudsing and leave a soapy residue, both inside the washer and in your clothing.

What Type of Fabric Softener Is Best for a LG Washer and Dryer?

When choosing a fabric softener to use with your LG washer and dryer, you have several different options, ranging from liquids to dryer sheets. If you use a liquid, choose a brand designed for high efficiency (HE) washers. Never use regular formulated fabric softener in a HE washer, because it leaves a residue in your clothes and in your washer. If you decide to use dryer sheets, only use one sheet for each load of clothes. Dryer sheets do create a residue over long-term continued usage inside the dryer, so you will want to make sure to clean your dryer on a regular basis to prevent this build-up.

For more laundry tips or assistance in selecting a new LG washer and dryer for your home, call us at 800-875-1533.