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The Difference between Ventless Dryer Technologies

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Until recently the options for compact washer and dryer solutions for the small home or business were limited. However, thanks to advances in technology, this is no longer the case. Today’s solutions include portable combination machines and compact laundry pairs. You have two general options to choose from with a ventless dryer for your home, apartment, or business.

Ventless Drying Compared to Vented Drying

If your home or business does not currently have a dryer vent, getting one installed is a major construction cost. Not to mention, there are specific regulations and building codes which have to be followed. Further, you have to make sure the vents are cleaned on a regular basis, because lint buildup is considered a fire hazard. A ventless dryer eliminates all of these hassles because there is no vent required. In addition, ventless drying is much more energy-efficient and uses less electricity than conventional drying.   

Drying Technologies Used in Ventless Dryer Models

One option is found in stand-alone compact dryer models and is referred to as Air-to-Air Condensation Drying. This method incorporates two different air circulation systems within the dryer in order to heat and cool the air. In one chamber the heated air is released into the drum where it removes moisture from the clothes. After the air transfers out of the drum, it is cooled with cold air so water is released from the air and is pumped down a discharge drain.

The other option is normally found in combination washer and dryer models and is called Cold Water Condensation Drying. The dryer uses the same cold water connection line as the washer, so no additional water hook-up is needed. As the heated air leaves the drum, it is cooled by the cold water to remove moisture from the air before it is reheated and returned to the drum to dry the clothes.

Explore our website to learn more about compact washers and ventless dryers, as well as our combination all-in-one washer and ventless dryer appliances. Do not hesitate to call us with any questions or if you want to learn more about how ventless dryers work. 

Installing a Compact Washer and Dryer Increases Your Property Value

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When you are preparing to put your home or condominium on the market, you can increase the property value by including a compact washer and dryer as part of the sale. While you may think you will not recover the costs of installing in-home laundry, this is not an accurate assessment.

How In-Home Laundry Increases Your Resale Value

The costs to purchase and install a compact washer and dryer range between $1,200 and $3,000, depending upon the model and whether you pay a contractor to install the appliances or install them yourself. Adding in-home laundry results in a net increase of the property’s value, ranging from $4,000 to $10,000. As you can see, the investment is well worth it.

In addition, installing in-home laundry appliances helps improve the marketability of older homes and communities. It is easier to attract prospective buyers when you are including a new washer and dryer in the sale. The features found with LG models make it possible for older properties to install laundry without the hassles of dryer venting, plumbing, or electrical problems.

Make Your Home ADA Compliant with Compact Washer and Dryer Models

As long as you do not stack the washer and dryer, since most LG models are front loading, it makes them ADA-compliant and allows you to also market your home or condo to those people with physical handicaps. Front loading machines are easily loaded, unloaded, and controlled by people who are wheelchair bound. The laundry pair may also be elevated, to make it easier to access them by placing them on approved pedestals.

Discover the Benefits of Modern Stacked Washer Dryer Sets

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A stacked washer dryer eliminates having to bend over and reach deep into the washing machine normally found with top loading models. Stacked machines provide easy front loading and unloading access. You simply transfer your laundered load of clothes from the washer on the bottom to the dryer on top. You also do not have to worry about socks and small apparel items getting trapped under the agitator, making it difficult to get these out.

Other benefits of modern stacked washer dryer sets are energy-efficient features to save money on water and electric bills, and ventless drying technologies. Because the machines use a fraction of the water and electricity, you can launder more loads of laundry for the same amount you currently are paying just to do a few loads.

Why Is Ventless Drying Better in a Stacked Washer and Dryer?

Ventless drying does not require a dryer vent connection. Vented drying is a big energy waster because vented machines have to constantly draw in fresh air, heat it, and then release all that heated air right down the vent and outside. With a ventless model, the heated air is recycled inside the machine until the clothes are dried. Since the air is already warm, it requires less electricity to bring it back up to the proper drying temperature. In addition, as moisture is removed, it is converted into water, which is pumped right down the discharge drain.

To learn more about ventless drying and the benefits of energy-efficient stacked machines, visit our website or call us directly, today.

Discover Ventless Drying with LG Dryers

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If it has been a while since you purchased a new dryer, there have been changes in technology, so that you no longer require a dryer vent, like with LG ventless dryers. Vented electric drying is not very energy efficient. It requires drawing in room temperature air, passing it over a heating element to the preset temperature, and them releasing it into the drum to help remove moisture and dry the clothes. Once the air leaves the drum, it is forced down a dryer vent rather than being recycled and reused. This process has to start over, with more air being drawn in, heated, and so on, which uses a large amount of electricity.

Recycling Air Is a Key Feature of Ventless LG Dryers

One of the key features of ventless drying is recycling the air and reusing it to make drying cycles much more efficient. As a result, you end up using a fraction of the electricity to dry your clothes with a ventless model than a conventional vented dryer. It should be mentioned there is a noticeable difference in cycle times, where ventless dryers run for a longer period of time. However, this does not mean they are using more electricity. In fact, the increase in cycle time is the result of the complex recycling processes and the way moisture is extracted from your clothes.

Feel free to read our ventless dryer guide on our website for additional information about ventless drying technologies and to select the right model for your home.

How to Find Accurate Stackable Washer and Dryer Reviews

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It is important to remember some stackable washer and dryer reviews left by other people may not always be accurate. For example, someone receives poor customer service or has their order delayed, and when the new laundry pairs are delivered, they are damaged. Because of their bad customer service experience, they might give a negative review about the brand of machines they purchased, even though this has nothing to do with how the laundry pair operates and performs.

In another case, there may be new technologies on the machines which a person is unfamiliar with, so since they do not fully understand how they function, they write negative stackable washer and dryer reviews. Many modern LG models use ventless drying technologies. This feature is different from the conventional drying most people are used to in their dryers. Ventless drying tends to take slightly longer, depending upon the size of the load, but use less electricity to dry clothes than a conventional model.

By educating yourself about these new technologies and how they function, you can learn how to read in between the lines when looking at reviews left by other people. In addition, do not be afraid to ask questions of your laundry supplier if you cannot find answers online. They are familiar with all the brands they carry and how each one operates. Lastly, while it is possible to find accurate customer reviews, you should also look for reviews created by companies and organizations that test the machines, to round out your research.

A LG Washer Dryer Combo Is Ideal for Small Homes

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As your kids grow up and move away, you may no longer require a large home. Many people end up downsizing into a smaller house or condo. Downsizing from a larger home and into a smaller one often requires making adjustments to the amount of items you keep. Your new home might not have a large enough laundry room to accommodate your existing laundry pairs, or might lack the necessary connections. However, that does not mean you still cannot have in-home laundry with a LG washer dryer combo.

What Is a LG Washer Dryer Combo?

A LG washer dryer combo is a single laundry appliance capable of washing and drying your clothes. It is designed to give you flexibility in how and where it can be installed. You also do not have to worry about whether your new home has a dryer vent, as no vent is needed for the drying cycles.

If you have laundry connections in your new home, the only ones you need to use are the hot and cold water, discharge drain, and 3-prong 110V outlet. In the event your new home lacks connections, you can have a conversion kit and wheel kit added to your combination appliance to make it portable. The portable washer dryer connects easily to your kitchen sink any time you want to do laundry. You could also have the unit installed under the counter in the kitchen area, much like a dishwasher, if you have available space.

To learn more about combination washer dryer models, feel free to browse our website, or contact us directly, today.

Losing Tenants? Add Stackable Washer and Dryer Appliances

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If you are noticing your tenants are not renewing their leases, you need to uncover the underlying causes for this situation. As your occupancy rate drops, so does the amount of revenues your apartment community earns. Over time, you could easily find yourself in a situation where you are not earning enough to keep up with maintenance and repairs. One common cause is a lack of certain amenities, like in-home laundry. Adding stackable washer and dryer appliances to your units might be exactly what you need.

There are solutions available for apartment complexes whether there are existing in-home laundry connections, or not, in each of your units. In units where you have existing connections, a stackable washer and dryer is one option. These appliances are designed to sit next to each other, or the dryer can be placed on top of the washer, creating more space in the in-home laundry area.

You do not have to worry about venting issues, either, since the dryers use ventless drying technologies. No more spending money to have dryer vents cleaned in your buildings, or paying higher insurance premiums because of the fire hazards associated with dryer vents. You can simply close of both ends of the vents, to keep animals out, and not worry about them again.

Should some of your units lack existing laundry connections, installing stacked laundry is not expensive. You can easily tap into existing hot and cold water lines and discharge drain lines. The only electrical connections required are access to an 110V three-prong standard outlet and a 220V special three- or four-prong dryer outlet.