Washer Dryer Combination

by Moira Richardson

Maybe you’ve thought about buying an energy-saving all-in-one washer-dryer, but you’ve been put of by the price tags that often top $1500. That sure is a lot to pay for a washing machine, so is it worth it? Yes!

My friend purchased her LG allinone washer and dryer (model number WM3988HWA) in August 2007. I had the opportunity to use the machine for six months, and let me tell you, I loved it. Although the initial investment is steep, this machine is a powerhouse that washes and dries your laundry is a little over the time you’d take to do a regular load of laundry. The 4.2 cu. Ft. All-in-One steam washer retails for $1999.00 at Best Buy, but it comes with a 1 year warranty for labor and parts, with 5 years on the drum and motor. The cost of running the machine is about $15 per year. If you were to add up the time, energy, gas prices, and quarter costs of lugging your laundry to the local Laundromat, you’ll likely discover that this bad boy will save you time and money in the long run.

The best thing is that this doesn’t require an outside air vent, so it’s perfect for apartment residents. You just need an electric outlet and a water hook-up and you are good to go. The 4.2 cubic foot washer dryer can accommodate an ordinary sized load of laundry. The drum might look smaller than your ordinary washer, but you can pack the clothes tight and the washer will work at its best. The total time to wash and dry is about 2 hours, but a nice feature is that when you take the clothes out, they will feel slightly damp; however, after a good shake, they will be dry and wrinkle-free. It’s almost like magic.

The clothes don’t smell as strongly of detergent as with regular laundry, partly because you use significantly less detergent, and because the steam gets rid of odors. This is great for people with sensitive skin, because clothes also come out super soft. The use of the LG also seems to help clothes last longer: with less agitation, the clothes stay softer and nicer for longer. I had a t-shirt that still looked brand-new after six months, but the minute I moved out-of-state and used a regular washer, it lost that like-new luster. (Boo!)

The best feature is the timer feature. You can put your laundry in before you go to work, and program it to finish right as you get home from work. Or you can put your laundry in before you go to bed, and wake up to freshly laundered clothing. For anyone who works early and needs a lot of clean clothing for his or her job, this is a lifesaving machine.

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