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Renovating Your Apartment Buildings? Install Compact Washers and Dryers

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If you are planning on renovating your apartment homes, you should seriously consider installing compact washer and dryer appliances into your newly remodeled units. Since you are already taking the time to repaint the walls, install new kitchen and bathroom cabinets, and carpeting, adding a new amenity with in-unit laundry is just one more perk to help you rent your apartments after renovations are completed. Apartment homes, which feature preinstalled washers and dryers in the unit, rent for more than units without a laundry or washer and dryer connections.

There are compact washer and dryer solutions to fit with every type of remodeling situation, regardless of the age of the apartment buildings. For example, if your buildings are older and do not have existing washer and dryer connections, the best solution is to install a combination washer and ventless dryer. This is a single appliance that operates on 110 volts with a common 3-prong outlet. All-in-one solutions do require access to hot and cold water and a discharge drain.

Installing a combination washer dryer is not difficult. You could get a plumber to tap into existing water lines and drain that run in the back of a hall closet, in the bathroom, or in the kitchen. If there are no available lines to tap easily, another option is to convert the combo washer dryer into a portable unit by adding a wheel kit and kitchen sink conversion kit.

For more information about compact washer and dryer solutions for your apartment buildings, contact one of our laundry appliance experts at 800-875-1533.

 

How Do HE LG Washers Differ from Conventional Models?

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High Efficiency (HE) LG washers include many energy saving features that are not normally found in conventional models. While the costs for conventional top loading washers might be several hundred dollars less than a HE front loading LG model, in the long run you will end up spending more money with the conventional machine.

How Do Conventional Washers End Up Costing More than HE LG Washers?

Conventional washers require between 40 and 60 gallons of water per wash cycle, compared to 12 to 15 gallons of water per wash cycle with HE LG washers. Any loads where you use warm or hot water also means your hot water heater has to run longer to reheat any water used. In addition, you have to use more detergent, fabric softener, and bleach per load with conventional machines, than you do with energy efficient LG models.

If you take your operational costs, like electricity, water, laundry supplies, and so on, along with the cost for a conventional washer over the average 7 years a conventional machine lasts, and compare them to the same costs and average of 10 years a high-efficiency LG washer lasts, it is clear to see HE LG washer models end up costing less, even though they might have a higher initial upfront cost.

To learn more about the energy-saving features in LG washer models and how these save you money, contact one of our laundry appliance experts today at 800-875-1533.

LG Has Washer and Dryer Solutions for Your Home

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LG understands everyone has different needs when it comes to doing laundry. Some people only have a small amount of laundry to wash and dry each week, while families tend to have more clothes to launder. LG also realizes some homes may not have existing washer and dryer connections, forcing these people to spend countless hours every week at the laundromat. No matter your individual laundry needs for your home, even in cases where you do not have existing washer and dryer connections, you can find a suitable LG washer and dryer.

Selecting the Right Capacity LG Washer and Dryer

In homes with an existing laundry connection, you have a few options for choosing a LG washer and dryer. You might select a stand-alone model or a combination model. It is important to make sure you select the right capacity machines for your home. With stand-alone laundry pairs, verify that the washer capacity and dryer capacity are similar. It makes no sense to purchase a high capacity washer and a standard capacity dryer, or vice versa.

With combination washer dryers, you have options between 24 inch and 27 inch models. The 27 inch models have larger laundry capacities, so, if you have larger loads to run, choose the larger machine. For homes without existing laundry connections, washer dryer combos are your best solution, because these models can easily be converted into portable appliances that connect directly to your kitchen sink.

For more information about LG laundry solutions for your home, browse our website or call us today at 800-875-1533 for further assistance.

Get a LG Washer Dryer Combo and Stop Making Trips to the Laundromat

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You can say goodbye to the long hours spent at the laundromat every single week by purchasing your own LG washer and dryer combo. This laundry appliance was designed specifically for people who want in-home laundry, but who either lack a large amount of space in the home or existing washer and dryer connections. The LG combination washer dryer is also well suited for apartment complexes, rental homes, and condominiums, as well as businesses looking for a laundry solution.

Size and Installation Options Available with LG Washer Dryer Combo Models

The LG washer dryer combo is available in both 2.7 cubic foot and 3.6 cubic foot capacities. All models require a standard 110 volt three-prong outlet to operate both washing and drying features. The only other connections you need access to are hot and cold water, and a discharge drain. You can have a plumber install these connections by tapping into existing water and drain lines in the home, apartment, condo, or business if you want to install the all-in-one washer dryer in a fixed location.

Another option for installing your combo washer dryer is to convert it into a portable laundry machine by having a sink conversion kit and wheel kit installed. Once these are installed, doing laundry is as simple as rolling the washer dryer up to your kitchen sink any time you need to do a load. With either installation method, you do not require a dryer vent, as all LG combo models use ventless drying technologies.

For more information about LG combination washer dryer models, or assistance in selecting the right one for your home or business, call us today at 800-875-1533.

Operating a Washer Dryer Combo

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A washer dryer combo operates slightly differently from traditional laundry pairs. Because both the washing and drying functions are combined into a single appliance, the actual cycle time is much longer. Even though the cycle times are longer, it is no different from the combined time of using individual appliances to wash and dry your clothes. It is important to be aware of the longer cycle times so you can adjust your laundry habits to get the maximum benefits out of your new all-in-one washer dryer.

Whenever you want to do a load of laundry, you have to remember to program the appropriate functions. For instance, if you want to just wash the clothes and hang them outside to dry, you need to disable the drying cycle. You can also run the dryer function by itself in cases where you hand washed delicate clothing and want to dry it on low heat.

The drying function in your new washer dryer combo uses water condensation ventless drying, which is different from conventional vented dryers. Ventless technology removes moisture from the clothes by recycling the heated air and using cold water to convert steam back into water as it is removed from the clothes. This is a much more energy-efficient method for drying clothes, and costs less than vented drying, but may require the dryer to run slightly longer than what you are normally accustomed to with a vented dryer.

You can find more information about all-in-one washer dryer models on our website, or give us a call at 1-800-875-1533.

Save Money with a High End Combination Washer Dryer

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When you desire high end features in your washer and dryer, but are looking for a way to reduce the amount you spend, you should consider a combination washer dryer. Combo models incorporate the best features found in high end models into a single appliance. As a result, your total purchase price ends up being less than if you have purchased stand-alone washers and dryers.

Not only do you save a little bit of money, but also space in your home. A combination washer dryer fits into the space of a single appliance, while providing energy-efficient washing and drying. For instance, the LG WM3997HWA model is a 27-inch full-size ventless washer and dryer combo. It includes such features and options, like:

  • 10 Year Direct Drive Motor Warranty
  • 1 Year Full Warranty
  • Stainless Steel Lifetime Warranty
  • 4.3 Cubic Foot Ultra Capacity Machine
  • TrueBalance™ Anti Vibration System
  • 1,200 RPM Spin Cycle
  • 5 Temperature Levels
  • Ventless Condensing Drying System
  • SenseClean™ and Steam Wash Cycles
  • RollerJets™ and Forced Water Circulation
  • Sanitary Cycle
  • 12 Washing Programs
  • Wash Delay for up to 19 Hours
  • Front Electronic Control Panel with LED Display and Dial-A-Cycle™
  • LED Tub Light
  • Large Chrome Rimmed Glass Door
  • Front Load Washer Dryer
  • Stackable Matching Drawer Pedestal
  • High Energy and Water Efficient
  • LoDecibel™ Quite Operation

For more information about the model or other LG washer dryer combos, visit our website or give us a call today. If you are an apartment owner, builder, designer, or architect, let us know, as we offer quantity pricing and special discounts.

Washer-and-Dryer-in-One Appliances Are Growing in Popularity

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Some people are confused by the concept of a combination washer and dryer. However, when you take the time to read about this revolutionary appliance, it is easy to see why so many people prefer using a washer and dryer in one over conventional laundry pairs. Already popular in many countries around the world, the combo washer/dryer is gaining more attention in the United States.

Part of the reason for the increase in exposure is due to the numerous energy-saving features designed to help cut water and electric bills, and dryer vent maintenance costs. For instance, LG washer-and-dryer-in-one models use ventless drying in place of traditional vented drying. This means you do not have to connect the machine to a dryer vent. You do not have to worry about lint building up in the vent, keeping it clean, or fire hazard insurance costs.

Another benefit of a combination model is being able to have in-home laundry, regardless of whether your home, apartment, or condominium has existing washer and dryer connections. It is easy to convert the appliance into a portable machine by simply having a kitchen sink conversion installed onto the back of the appliance and a wheel kit installed in place of the standard support feet. The washer/dryer can be stored in a closet out of the way, and, whenever you want to do a load of laundry, roll it up to the sink.

You can obtain more information about LG combination washer/dryers by visiting our website or give us a call if you have additional questions.