Making the best purchasing decision for your home, and selecting washer and dryer sets requires some advanced planning. You may already have an idea about what features and options you desire, but you also need to consider other aspects, as this could determine the size and type of appliances you buy.

1. What are your laundry needs? The types of loads you need to wash, as well as soil levels, help determine what sort of features to look for in your new washer. In addition, if you have large, bulky items to launder, consider a larger capacity washer and dryer.
2. Where will the washer and dryer be installed? For homes with existing laundry connections, verify the placement of washer hookups and the type of dryer cord needed. Measure the space, and use this measurement to shop washer and dryer sets capable of fitting into the existing space. If there are width restrictions, but no height issues, consider a stackable washer and dryer setup. For homes lacking existing connections, a washer and dryer combo is less expensive to install than traditional laundry pairs.
3. Are there handicap accessibility concerns? If you or someone in your home is wheelchair bound, or has other mobility issues, consider front loading models, as these are easily accessible and have the controls on the front of the machines.
4. How often and how much time do you need to do laundry? If you only need to launder a few loads a week, you can choose a combination washer dryer, or stand-alone washer and dryer models. On the other hand, for large families with endless loads of laundry, separate appliances allow them to complete more loads in less time.

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Any time you are shopping for new washer and dryer sets, you need to make sure you correctly match laundry pairs. Both washers and dryers have maximum capacities. Where many people go wrong is purchasing an extra-large capacity washer and not matching the dryer to it. For instance, if the washer’s capacity is 25 pounds of clothes, but the dyer’s capacity is only 16 pounds of clothes, it is a waste of money. For every 25 pounds of clothes washed, you end up having to split them to accommodate the dryer and to run two drying cycles. It makes more sense to ensure that the capacity of the washer and the dryer match each other. It is okay if the dryer is slightly larger than the washer, like if you find a dryer with a capacity for 18 pounds of clothing, and a washer with a capacity for 16 pounds of clothing.

In addition to matching the laundry capacities with washer and dryer sets, you need to look at washer models that extract the most water. Washers with higher rpm speeds are better than those with lower rpm speeds. The faster the washer spins during spin cycles, the more water is removed, and the less time and energy is needed to fully dry the clothes. Washers with rpm speeds of at least 1,000 are ideal. Just remember, if you are looking at a large or extra-large capacity washer, the rpm speed should be higher, to accommodate the additional weight of the clothing.

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.

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.

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