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The Advantages Of A Washer Dryer Combo
Most people are familiar with the stacked washing machine and dryer, where the washer is located beneath the drying machine. This requires that clothes be moved from one appliance to the other between cycles. Gaining more popularity, however, is the all in one washer dryer combo which performs both functions within the same machine.
These washer dryer combo machines are great for small spaces. Due to the fact that both machines are incorporated into one, they take up much less room than the individual machines stacked on top of each other or sat side by side.
The machines come either as vented or ventless. A vented appliance requires the dryer exhaust to be ventilated through a vent hole which connects to an outside wall. Some kitchens already have vents through which to connect your machine.
Non vented or ventless machines dry the garments from within the drum and the extracted steam is pulled out of the drum, through a condenser leaving water which is collected in a tray. This water needs to be regularly emptied. The drying cycle of these appliances takes longer than a single dedicated vented machine.
Items of clothing are normally loaded into the top of the appliance and is covered by a locking hinged lid. During the washing phase, the garments are drawn towards the centre of the drum and down into the machine. At the centre the clothes are further agitated with central paddles.
After the washing cycle has finished, the clothes can be removed, as normal and hung up to dry. If you prefer, you can set the machine to dry and it will usually go onto the drying cycle automatically after the wash has finished.
Dryers can cost anywhere from two hundred to fifteen hundred dollars depending on the size of the machine. Any clothing and additional garments do not need washing in one machine and then being transferred to another separate machine.
These appliances are very popular in commercial launderettes as the combo machine takes up the space of two machines which allows more machines to be installed in the business. It does take longer, anywhere from one to four hours to extract clean dry clothes. Using two separate machines does make the whole process quicker though.
An good alternative to a freestanding combo or dryer appliance is the good old drying out rack which may be really good and cost-efficient especially if you have access to a garden to put it in. Clothes dryer stands can be relatively easy to build as well. You can be quite imaginative and add many levels to the rack if you wish.
Drying out cabinets are a new addition to some laundry rooms. These allow clothes racks to be placed inside or clothes can be hung up inside. They are particularly good if you have clothes that cannot be placed inside a drying machine. The rack can be removed, folded and stored away for later use.
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