"All in One" Washer/Dryers (1 Viewer)

[glumpy]

Say what?!! I had never heard of them before today and now--have a client who is interested. It's either that or a stackable.

Anybody with experience? --of course it's a decision that has to be made yesterday!

I'm googling: https://www.google.com/?gws_rd=ssl#q=all+in+one+washer+dryer and will report if there's interest...

 

[glumpy]

How long have these been on the market? Seems like if they're that good they would put separate units out of business...

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/lg-5-1-cu-ft-14-cycle-mega-capacity-high-efficiency-steam-front-loading-washer-graphite-steel/4995705.p?id=1218595018749&skuId=4995705&ref=06&loc=01&ci_src=14110944&ci_sku=4995705&extensionType=pla:g&s_kwcid=PTC!pla!!!79697849919!g!!46528970199&kpid=4995705&k_clickid=42856bc9-05a4-45c4-a8a7-4897babca0ce&kpid=4995705&lsft=ref:212,loc:1&ksid=42856bc9-05a4-45c4-a8a7-4897babca0ce&ksprof_id=13&ksaffcode=3363&ksdevice=c

 

[TheWalkmen]

I had one in a condo I bought circa 2005 and it sucked.

 

[glumpy]

I had one in a condo I bought circa 2005 and it sucked.

Maybe they've improved? I had never heard of one until just prior to posting this question and it seems like a reach. I generally do not go for all in one tools--carry a simple pocket knife and separate screwdriver rather than some survival tool--but 200+ good reviews and it's time to look at it. It just seems like there would be a conflict between the water for washing and any electrical heating to dry.

 

[Eephus]

I had one in a condo I bought circa 2005 and it sucked.

Maybe they've improved? I had never heard of one until just prior to posting this question and it seems like a reach. I generally do not go for all in one tools--carry a simple pocket knife and separate screwdriver rather than some survival tool--but 200+ good reviews and it's time to look at it. It just seems like there would be a conflict between the water for washing and any electrical heating to dry.

The big criticisms I've seen are that they don't get clothes really dry and that it's hard to interrupt the cycle once it's started.

An all-in-one washer/dryer will still probably get your clothes cleaner than a pocket knife and screwdriver.

 

[El Floppo]

They're ok if there's no space and nowhere to vent, plus they're electric (Not gas).

It takes more than twice as long to do a full load with the one tank and since they're condensing and not venting, it takes longer to dry and doesn't dry as well.

Bottom line... I'd only use them as a last choice or if I was using them in a strictly retrofit without replacing cabinets.

 

[El Floppo]

Go with stackable or side by side

 

[Prince Myshkin]

Wouldn't this nearly double laundry time? Instead of having 2 loads going at once (after the first one finishes in the washer of course), you can only have one. I guess you could double up with 2 combo units, but I wouldn't think many houses are equipped for that.

 

[El Floppo]

Oh...and they've been around forever. Iirc, they started in Europe.

 

[El Floppo]

Wouldn't this nearly double laundry time? Instead of having 2 loads going at once (after the first one finishes in the washer of course), you can only have one. I guess you could double up with 2 combo units, but I wouldn't think many houses are equipped for that.

Yep. That and the drying time, poor drying are the main negatives

 

[parasaurolophus]

How long have these been on the market? Seems like if they're that good they would put separate units out of business...

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/lg-5-1-cu-ft-14-cycle-mega-capacity-high-efficiency-steam-front-loading-washer-graphite-steel/4995705.p?id=1218595018749&skuId=4995705&ref=06&loc=01&ci_src=14110944&ci_sku=4995705&extensionType=pla:g&s_kwcid=PTC!pla!!!79697849919!g!!46528970199&kpid=4995705&k_clickid=42856bc9-05a4-45c4-a8a7-4897babca0ce&kpid=4995705&lsft=ref:212,loc:1&ksid=42856bc9-05a4-45c4-a8a7-4897babca0ce&ksprof_id=13&ksaffcode=3363&ksdevice=c

isnt that just a washer????

 

[offdee]

Heard takes forever to dry and never really fully dries because it uses hot steam, not hot air.

 

[ghostguy123]

I have always wished I didnt have to make two trips to the damn laundry room and/or could leave the house and let once load get washed AND dried while I was gone.

Pretty sure I will have to investigate this and probably do something about it

edit....investigation tells me it's just not time yet. Will wait for improvements such as bigger units and less costly, also better reviews.

 

[glumpy]

Oh...and they've been around forever. Iirc, they started in Europe.

Not surprised about starting in Europe somehow. I know when my sister lived there they seemed to have more restricitions involving water and energy conservation.

So it's pretty much about not drying as well and taking twice as long especially for multiple loads. Thanks! We are looking at stacking but while researching just came across this concept that none of us had ever heard of. I'd say we are back to the original plan...

 

[El Floppo]

Oh...and they've been around forever. Iirc, they started in Europe.

Not surprised about starting in Europe somehow. I know when my sister lived there they seemed to have more restricitions involving water and energy conservation.

So it's pretty much about not drying as well and taking twice as long especially for multiple loads. Thanks! We are looking at stacking but while researching just came across this concept that none of us had ever heard of. I'd say we are back to the original plan...

stacking or side-by-side is your best bet. and it's taking twice as long because there's only one unit- first you wash and then you dry... all in the same drum. so you're not drying a load while washing a load... yeah- multiple loads is right.

not really clear what you're doing here- remodeling?