Deciding Whether a Washer Dryer Combo or Individual Units Are Best for Your Home

Deciding Whether a Washer Dryer Combo or Individual Units Are Best for Your Home

You have different options when it comes to replacing your existing washer and dryer. You could decide to look at equivalent energy-efficient models similar to your existing pair. Another option is to look at a combo unit that incorporates both washing and drying features all in a single appliance. Deciding which choice is going to work best for you does depend upon a few different factors.

Probably one of the most important factors you need to determine is how you do laundry, and whether you need to continue to do it in this manner. Most people wait until the end of the week and wash numerous loads, all on the same day. But, if you were able to spread your laundry out over the course of the week, and do a load every few days, a combo unit would be a good choice. On the other hand, if you lack the time or have a large family, a side-by-side laundry pair might be a better decision.

Regardless of your decision, you are able to find both combo and individual models available from LG that incorporate energy saving features, as well as ventless drying. Ventless drying eliminates the need for a dryer vent and requires less electricity than a conventional dryer. Further, washer models use less water and electricity than your conventional machines. Just remember, if you select a combination unit, it takes approximately 2 ½ hours for the entire washing and drying cycles to complete, since both processes are performed in the same appliance.

A Washer Dryer Combo Is Suited for People with Limited Space

In situations where you have a limited amount of space in your laundry room, there are other options, besides trying to fit in a full size washer and dryer. One popular alternative is to use a LG washer dryer combo. This combined unit is a single appliance designed to wash and dry your clothes, all within the same unit. This eliminates the need for two separate appliances within the same space. Because you only require a single unit, they fit easier into small areas, such as closets or the under counter – like a dishwasher. The only connections required are for your hot and cold water lines, a discharge drain line and 110 volt /15 amps for electrical. Unlike conventional dryers, there is no dryer vent needed with this combination unit. 

A Washer Dryer Combo Is Environmentally Friendly and Energy Efficient 

The features found in a LG washer dryer combo are much more energy-efficient and environmentally friendly. First, the washer uses less water than a traditional washing machine. Because of the technology used in the combination washer, normal loads typically only discharge around 5 gallons of water per minute and use about 12-15 gallons of water per load. Conventional washers, on the other hand, discharge around 16 gallons of water per minute and require around 40 gallons of water per load. Further, since you are using less water per load of laundry, your hot water heater also benefits, since it does not need to use as much energy to keep water hot. The built-in dryer has its own energy-saving features, as well. The dryer only requires about 1.4 kilowatts of electricity per hour, compared to 5 or 6 kilowatts of electricity per hour, using a conventional dryer during the drying cycle.