Frankly, if you have a home where the standard washer and dryer have a set aside location and hookups, you don’t need a washer dryer combination. But what if you live in a place like an apartment that doesn’t offer that? Or what if you have an RV or boat or small cabin where you would like an alternative to the laundromat?

Many people don’t realize there is an alternative available, and it’s not brand new. These have been used in parts of Europe and Asia for many years, but only now, with a lot of refinements, have they been making an impact in the United States and elsewhere.

Like conventional washing machines and dryers, the best ones are built to last for years. You should look for the best brand and a reputation for quality and service. Once you have that, finding the appliance with the look you like and the right bells and whistles is easy.

There are some other things to think about too, and below we take a look at what some of these are.

This appliance tends to run about 34″ high x 24″ wide x 24″ deep. This is smaller than even one of the standard two appliances, much less two! However, you should measure your available space just to make sure it will fit. Most people can find a corner or a cabinet or a closet where you can roll it when you’re not using it. Yes, it’s portable, so it doesn’t have to be in any one place. Most come with wheels already attached, or easily attachable.

The next thing that needs to be taken into consideration is how much washing you expect to be doing. If you are doing laundry for a family of six, this might not be for you. The design is only capable of washing up to 15 pounds of laundry at any one time. Whereas with a conventional washing machine you will find that these have the ability to carry a load of up to 22 pounds. This appliance works best serving the needs of one to three people.

LG WM3431HW 24″, 2.44 Cu. Ft. Washer/Dryer Combo
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Finally, where will you attach to water and power? This unit, unlike conventional laundry appliances, does not need a dedicated outlet or special water hookups. However, you do need access to a regular 3 prong outlet (a 2 prong outlet and adapter will do). You also need access to a water faucet and drain. For most folks this means the kitchen or bathroom, so wherever you store this when you’re not using it, you need to be able to roll it to the appropriate water and power source.

With just a few adjustments, the washer dryer combination offers a much needed option to laundry rooms and laundromats!

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