Blog

A Washer Dryer Combo Is ADA Compliant

Posted on by

One issue for rental properties which have handicap accessible units and a central laundry area is ensuring that people with disabilities are able to easily access the laundry area. This can be a major expense for some communities, in situations where the shared laundry area is not on a ground floor. In addition, the washer and dryers in the laundry area have to be front-loading, and cannot be stacked, in order to be ADA compliant. For most communities, meeting the ADA requirements is a challenge due to the size of shared laundry areas and the placement of appliances within the space. The easiest way to avoid the expenses associated with making shared laundry areas ADA compliant is to install a washer dryer combo in all of your handicap accessible units.

A combination washer and dryer is a front loading appliance and meets reasonably accessible ADA requirements. They are easy to load, unload, and control for people with disabilities, even wheelchair-bound people. The placement of the appliance within the rental home does need to be in a location where there are no obstructions in front of the washer and dryer in one.

Installation is not difficult, even in rental homes without existing laundry connections. All that is required is access to hot and cold water lines, a drain line, and a standard 3-prong 110V outlet, since the dryer uses ventless drying technologies. The appliance could be installed under the countertop in the kitchen or bathroom, or by converting a hallway or bedroom closet.

To learn more about washer dryer combo appliances for your handicap accessible rental units, call us at 800-875-1533.

An Easy In-Home Laundry Solution: A Combination Washer Dryer

Posted on by

In the past, homes without existing laundry connections or dryer venting capabilities had limited options when it came to in-home laundry solutions. They often had to make weekly trips to their local laundromat and spend an entire day washing and drying clothes. Today, this is no longer an issue, thanks to the modern combination washer and dryer by LG.

All-in-one washer and dryer appliances are already popular in many other locations around the world, like the United Kingdom and Ireland. They are well suited for any home with limited space and no pre-existing washer and dryer connections. You do not need a dryer vent to use a washer dryer combo. Clothes are dried using ventless drying technologies.

How Is a Combination Washer Dryer Installed?

There are several different installation options available with a combination washer dryer. Some homes order a conversion kit to turn the all-in-one washer and dryer into a portable machine. Whenever they need to do laundry, they simply roll the appliance up to their kitchen sink, and connect the intake and discharge hose right to the faucet. Another installation method used by some people is to permanently install the appliance under a countertop in their kitchen or bathroom, since it is easy to tap existing water and drain lines in these locations.

For more information about LG washer dryer combos, or to order yours, call us now at 800-875-1533.

Compact Washer and Dryer Options for Your Home

Posted on by

Whenever you are shopping for a compact washer and dryer, you have a few different options to consider. You could purchase a stand-alone washer and dryer, or a washer and dryer combo. There are key differences between these models and how they operate. With stand-alone appliances, you wash your clothes in one machine and dry them in another. This option is ideal for homes with large volumes of laundry, or if you like doing all of your laundry in a single day. You even have the option to convert stand-alone appliances into a stackable washer and dryer with a stacking kit to help save space in your laundry room.

Washer and dryer combos combine both the washing and drying functions into a single appliance. Washing and drying cycle times are comparable to the total time required to fully wash and dry a single load of laundry with stand-alone washers and dryers. This type of laundry appliance is perfect in situations where you only have space for a single appliance and insufficient clearance to stack laundry pairs, if you do not have an existing laundry room and laundry connections, or if you do not mind spreading your laundry out over several days.

To learn more about compact washer and dryer models, contact us now at 800-875-1533 to speak to one of our friendly and helpful laundry technician experts.

Do-It-Yourself Washer-and-Dryer-in-One Installation

Posted on by

Installing a washer-and-dryer-in-one is not difficult for most people to do whenever they lack existing laundry connections in their home. The skill level required depends on whether you want to install the combination washer-dryer in a fixed location, or use it as a portable washing machine and dryer. The easiest method is to convert the all-in-one washer-dryer into a portable machine, since there are no plumbing and drain lines to tap.

The types of tools you will need to install a washer-dryer combo could include:

  • Level
  • Tape Measure
  • Pipe Cutter
  • Water Line Splitting Kit
  • Hot and Cold Water Connections with Shut Off Valves
  • Drain Pipe Tapping Kit
  • Drill
  • Hammer
  • Saw

We recommend you select an installation location near water and drain lines for the least amount of work, like your kitchen or bathroom. The washer-and-dryer-in-one is designed to fit nicely underneath your existing countertop.

Once you have selected the location to install the combination washer-dryer, start by tapping water and drain lines under the sink. This is the easiest location to tap these lines, since you do not have to cut into drywall or try to determine where the builder ran the lines within your home. Next, drill holes in the back of the cabinets, large enough to run the water hoses and drain hose from the machine to your newly tapped lines.

Connect the hoses to the tapped lines, make sure they are tight, and turn on the water to check for leaks. Now run the electrical cord to a 3-prong 110V outlet. You may want to slide the machine under the counter if you need more cord length to reach the outlet. Verify the machine is level, and you are ready to start washing and drying clothes.

Feel free to contact us at 800-875-1533 to learn more about combination washers and dryers or to order one for your home today.  

How Does a Ventless Dryer Work?

Posted on by

Ventless dryers are different from conventional dryers. A conventional dryer requires connecting the exhaust port on the dryer to a dryer vent. With a ventless model, there is no additional connection needed. The ventless dryer uses advanced condensation drying technologies. Two of the more common technologies found in today’s ventless models are either air-to-air drying or cold water condensation drying. The former is common in stand-alone machines, while the latter is found in washer dryer combo models.

The basic drying process is to take heated air and cool it to remove moisture from the machine. With air-to-air drying there is an exchange of hot and cool air to remove the moisture. In cold water condensation models, the cold water cools the hot air and extracts the moisture from the clothes.

Do Ventless Dryers Use More Electricity to Dry Clothes than Conventional Dryers?

Some people might think ventless dryer models use more electricity to dry their clothes since drying cycles are typically longer than conventional machines. In spite of this, ventless drying uses less energy. With a conventional dryer, all of the heated air used to dry clothes is vented outdoors. This means the dryer has to draw in cool air and heat it up to the right temperature in order to fully dry clothes. Condensation drying technologies recycle the heated hair back into the drum with minimal heat loss, reducing the amount of electricity needed to dry the clothes.

For more information about ventless dryers or combination washer dryer models, contact us now at 800-875-1533.

How to Convert a Side by Side into a Stacked Washer Dryer

Posted on by

It is easy to convert a side by side washer dryer into a stacked washer dryer with a stacking accessory kit. The stacking kit includes all of the necessary parts and components needed to secure the dryer in place on top of the washer, like retainer brackets and padded strips. Most people are able to do the work themselves with the right tools, like a socket wrench set and various screwdrivers. You will also need someone to help you lift the dryer and set it on top of the washer.

The following steps outline how to convert your side by side washer dryer into a stacked washer dryer:

  1. Unplug the electrical cords on both the washer and the dryer.
  2. Move the dryer to a location where you can easily access it.
  3. Remove the feet from the bottom of the dryer and install the padded strips.
  4. Pull the washer forward for access to the rear for installing the retainer brackets.
  5. Situate the dryer on top of the washer and install the retainer brackets.
  6. Carefully push the washer and dryer back into place.
  7. Reconnect the electrical cords.

Keep in mind these steps are for a typical conversion and may vary based on the particular washer and dryer model. To order a stacking kit for LG washer and dryer sets, call us at 800-875-1533.

Wash Delicates, Hand Washables, and Wool in a LG Washer and Dryer in One

Posted on by

Your new LG washer and dryer in one is capable of washing delicates, hand washables, and wool products. Many people like these additional wash cycles since they help eliminate the time needed to wash clothes by hand in the sink and cut most dry cleaning expenses. These special wash cycles carefully and gently wash your clothing using slower speeds and tumbling actions.

We recommend you only place similarly colored delicates, hand washables, and wool products into the washer and dryer in one, and never mix items. In the event clothing bleeds, the dye will not accidently recolor your other clothing. For the settings on the combination washer and dryer, always use cold water. You may want to select the wash-only option if you want to remove and hang the clothing up to dry. If you do decide to use the dryer cycle, use either the low heat or air dry only options to prevent clothing from shrinking.

Since your combination washer and dryer is a high efficiency model, you only need a very small amount of detergent. If you are only washing one or two pieces of clothing, you need to measure out the detergent by hand instead of relying on the pre-marked lines on most detergent dispensers. Ideally, you only need about a teaspoon or two of detergent for a few pieces of clothing.

For more information about LG washer and dryer combos cycle settings or helpful and friendly assistance in selecting a new model for your home, contact us now at 800-875-1533.