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What Is a Ventless Dryer?

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A ventless dryer is similar to a conventional dryer, except that it does not require connecting it to a tube and venting the air outdoors. Rather, this type of appliance is able to dry your clothes using advanced condensation technologies. By heating the water remaining in the clothes, it turns into steam. The steam is released from the drum into a condenser. Within the condenser, the air is cooled so the steam turns back into water. The water is then pumped out of the dryer, much like the used wash water from your wash machine, and down the same discharge drain. Stand-alone or stacked models require the special larger 220 volt dryer cord and outlet. If you select a combination washer dryer model, then it uses a standard 3-prong household outlet and no special dryer cord or outlet is needed.

The type of condensation technology used within the ventless dryer is based upon whether it is an individual appliance or a combination appliance. Individual appliances typically use air-to-air condensation to dry your clothes, while combo models use cold water condensation. Air-to-air drying use two different air masses that are kept from mixing. One air mass is used to remove the moisture from the clothes, and the other cools the air to release the water inside the condenser. With a combination model, the air is cooled with cold water, rather than a second air mass. Both methods fully dry your clothes by extracting moisture during the drying cycle. It should be mentioned, this kind of drying does require slightly more time per cycle. But, thanks to energy-efficient designs, your dryer uses less electricity than a conventional vented dryer, even though it runs longer.

Limited Space? Consider a Compact Washer and Dryer for In-Home Laundry

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Limited Space? Consider a Compact Washer and Dryer for In-Home Laundry

Any time you lack sufficient space in your home, apartment, or condominium, you still have options for adding in-home laundry and eliminating trips to your local laundromat. If you have access to a utility room or other storage location with a minimum of 26 inches of width, 70 inches of height, and 50 inches of depth space, you have room to add a stackable compact washer and ventless dryer. These are two separate appliances, where the dryer is placed on top of the washer. If you have additional space, you could choose to place the appliance side-by-side instead.

Another option, if you lack the necessary clearance for a stackable compact washer and dryer, is to consider a combination all-in-one model. This appliance incorporates both the washing and ventless drying functions into a single machine. The types of connections required for a stackable and combination model are access to hot and cold water lines and a discharge water drain, 3-prong standard household outlet, and a special 220 volt dryer outlet for stacked models.

For homes without a utility room or available space, a combination washer dryer may be more beneficial, because you have the ability to convert it into a portable unit where you can roll it right up to your kitchen sink to do laundry. All that is required to make the conversion is a wheel kit and kitchen faucet kit. The washer obtains hot and cold water right from the faucet and pumps discharge water right down the sink drain.

Get Cleaner Clothes While Saving Energy with a Washer and Dryer in One

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Get Cleaner Clothes While Saving Energy with a Washer and Dryer in One

A front loading washer and dryer in one provides more effective cleaning and rinsing of your clothes, as well as increases how long your clothes last, compared to traditional top loading machines. Because the clothes are lifted in and out of the water hundreds of times during the wash cycle, this action helps remove dirt while being gentler on your clothing. Additionally, a LG combo unit goes through three rinses on the regular wash cycle to eliminate any detergent residue ordinarily left in your clothing when washed in a top loading model.

A washer and dryer in one operates slightly differently than conventional laundry pairs. The entire wash and dry cycle takes approximately 2 ½ to 3 hours to complete. While this amount of time is similar to conventional pairs, both cycles are completed in a single appliance. As a result, it is recommended you adjust your laundry habits, such as doing one load per day or every other day, instead of attempting to complete all of your laundry in a single day.

Another difference is how your clothes are dried. With a combination appliance, the drying cycle is completely ventless. This means you do not need to connect the dryer to a separate dryer vent. Rather, the unit uses a condensing drying system to extract moisture and pump it down the water discharge drain. Because ventless dryers require no vent, it is normal for them to run for a longer period of time than a conventional dryer. Even though the drying cycle requires an increased amount of time, it uses two-thirds less energy than a standard vented dryer. 

How to Pair New LG Washers with Dryers

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How to Pair New LG Washers with Dryers

You need to compare the capacities of new LG washers to verify they are suitable for your dryer. One mistake people can make is to purchase a large capacity washing machine, and then have a smaller capacity dryer. In this situation, you would not be able to dry a full load of clothes and would have to break the load up into two smaller loads, for your dryer to be effective. For example, purchasing a 25 pound large capacity washer does not make sense when your dryer’s maximum capacity is only 16 pounds of clothes per load.

A better way to pair new LG washers is to look for models that either match the capacity of your dryer, or which are slightly under the maximum amount. You should also look for washers which can extract the most water from the clothes during the final spin cycle. By removing the majority of the water during the wash cycle, your dryer has to use less energy to fully dry the clothes. Ideally, washers need to reach spin speeds ranging from 1,000 to 1,200 RPMs, or more, to remove the most water.

Other features to look for in a new washer are those which provide energy savings. Front loading machines use less water per cycle than conventional top loading models. Instead of using 40 to 60 gallons, you can cut this down to 12 to 15, with efficient LG models. Because you are using less water, you also reduce the amount of energy used by your hot water heater, for cycles where you use warm or hot water to wash your clothes.

Increase Occupancy Rates by Adding Washer and Dryer Sets to Your Apartments

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Increase Occupancy Rates by Adding Washer and Dryer Sets to Your Apartments

When you take over the management of an apartment community, one of your first tasks should be to evaluate your occupancy rates and rate of turnover. If you discover many people are not renewing their leases, you have to determine the cause of this problem and take action to remedy the issue. One common reason for people not renewing their leases is due to the number of current onsite amenities offered. Any time there is a limited amount, and your tenants are able to find many more from a competitor, they often move to the new community.

For example, if you do not currently provide in-home laundry and only have onsite laundry rooms, this could be an issue. People do not like taking time out of their busy schedules to sit in a laundry room doing multiple loads all at once. Instead, they like the flexibility of being able to do laundry at home whenever they have a little free time. By adding washer and dryer sets to your apartment units, you are often able to attract new renters, as well as increase the number of lease renewals from your existing tenants.

Another benefit to adding washer and dryer sets in your units is the ability to increase your rental rates. Most people do not mind paying a bit more monthly to have the convenience to do laundry in their own homes. Installing new sets does not have to involve major construction costs. LG offers several different solutions, including stackable and combination models which have ventless drying systems.

A Combination Washer Dryer Provides Several Benefits over Conventional Models

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A Combination Washer Dryer Provides Several Benefits over Conventional Models

There are several advantages to purchasing a combination washer dryer. One of biggest ones is the amount of space you are able to save. Because both washing and drying functions are incorporated into a single appliance, you do not require a large amount of space normally needed for conventional units. In addition, the drying function uses ventless technologies that eliminate the need for a dryer vent.

Another benefit with a combination washer dryer is its portability. The appliance requires access to a regular three-prong household outlet, hot and cold water lines, and a discharge drain. As a result, you have the flexibility to place the appliance in any location in your home where it has access to these lines. The appliance is easy to connect to a kitchen sink using wheel and sink conversion kits. Adding these kits to your appliance allows you to connect it to the kitchen sink and use the hot and cold water, as well as the kitchen drain, without having to plumb new lines when an existing washer hookup is not available.

In addition to these space saving benefits, your new combo appliance is energy-efficient. It uses less water and electricity than conventional washers and dryers. For instance, a conventional top loading washer uses between 40 and 60 gallons, and a front loading model uses around 30 gallons for each load of laundry. The combination appliance only requires between 12 and 15 gallons of water per load. Further, the dryer only uses 1.4 kilowatts of electricity per hour of drying time, compared to 5 to 6 per hour used by a conventional dryer.

Invest in a Stacked Washer and Dryer for Your Rental Homes and Units

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Invest in a Stacked Washer and Dryer for Your Rental Homes and Units

One feature many people look for, when renting an apartment, condominium, or house, is whether it includes in-unit laundry. Having this convenience is important, especially to fit with the busy schedules of individuals, couples and families. People do not want to have to take time away from their day to go sit in a Laundromat or shared laundry room to wash and dry their clothes. In fact, they are willing to pay more in rent, each month, just to have access to an in-unit laundry and are more likely to renew their leases. 

It is worth the investment to offer an in-unit laundry, because it helps keep your occupancy rates higher, allows you to charge higher rent, and earns you additional revenues, which translates into increased profits. You have several options for adding in-unit laundry to your rental units and homes when they do not have existing washer and dryer connections. In addition, there are solutions available in cases where you have a limited amount of space, like installing a stacked washer and dryer. 

With a stacked washer and dryer, the only type of connection required is access to hot and cold water lines, a discharge drain and 220volt electricity. Installing this plumbing is not that expensive, as existing lines are able to be tapped into, and do not require running all new pipes. Additionally, thanks to modern technologies, the dryer incorporates ventless drying. This means you do not have to worry about spending money to install dryer vents in your rental units and homes.