Washer Dryer Combination

by C. Handana

The washing machine plays a vital role in everybody’s day to day life and choosing a machine that suits your lifestyle and does an excellent job in washing and drying clothes can be a great solution to most of the laundry problems. It’s been 3 months since we purchased our dream home and I was in search for an all in one washing machine which washes and dries, in other words an All-in-One Washer and Dryer that can fit in my new home.

I was in need of a machine which can operate without any external venting source, as our new home don’t have the outside venting; the delay start feature because being busy with my office work, I want to schedule my laundry in such a way that if I start the load, leave to office and when I return I want to see the load being completed without waiting to transfer the load from washer to the dryer; child lock feature as I do have my children and in addition I was particularlylooking for a machine that runs on 115V electricity which was standard for my new home.

I being busy with my office work could not afford to go to stores to look at the products. Being an internet savvy, I strongly believe that the sites sometimes give the best deals. So I started searching for a perfect washing machine combo that suits my life style. During my research I have come across the LG’s 24 inch WM3431 Front Load All-in-One Washer / Dryer model which comes in white and titanium colors, with all excellent features what I was looking for.

It is a ventless condensing All-in-one machine with total capacity of 2.44 Cu.Ft that runs on standard 115V with delay start and child lock features, with a warranty of 1 year on Parts & Labor, 2 Years on Control Board and 7 Years on Motor and Lifetime on the Drum. I was very much pleased with its 9 wash programs which are Sanitary, Cotton/Towels, Normal Permanent Press, Delicates, Wool/Silk, Hand Wash, Speed Wash, Drain & Spin; 5 Wash/Rinse Temperature levels which are Extra Hot/Cold, Hot/Cold, Warm/Warm, Warm/Cold, Cold/Cold; Flexibility of Wash to Dry, Wash Only or Dry Only and can delay wash up to 19 hours.

Without any delay, I ordered for it and it was shipped in right time when we were moving into our new home. We installed the 24 inch model in our closet and I am very much satisfied with it. It does an amazing job cleaning the clothes. And everytime whenever I leave for my work, I just throw in a load and set the timer to finish and by the time I return home, its done with clean and fresh clothes which are easy to sort and fold.

The clothes usually come out slightly damped but with the “dry only” setting option on the machine, I just pop the clothes back, give a quick shake or two and they are soon dry. The drying process takes longer time but it doesn’t matter to me. This Washer Dryer Combo is known for its energy and water efficiency and is EnergyStar rated as it uses less than half the detergent, less power as well as small amount of water to wash the clothes which is always an asset.

The price of this machine $1249 to $1500 depending on the site from where you buy. I bought this from livingdirect.com which is actually $1,499.00 with Free shipping but there were offering 15% off and luckily I got it for a discounted price of $1,274.15 with free shipping.

It’s sure is a one-of-a-kind machine equipped with all unique features and a space saver too!

LG WM3431HW Price Comparison:

There’s so many appliances to choose from when it comes to washers and dryers. Sometimes it’s easier to get an all-in-one. The convenience of a smaller machine saves space, especially for those in apartments. I have had the LG Washer and Dryer for just a short while as we just moved into a new house. Though we have plenty of space, our laundry room space is indeed limited. Our household decided on this appliance for convenience, for performance and for a cool look when stepping into the laundry room.

The LG All-In-One Steam Washer and Dryer is a single unit with many digital technologies. With new features being improved, the appliance is energy efficient when it comes to water. The washer and dryer is equipped with the SenseClean feature, which can automatically set the washing time and water level based on the weight and size of the load being washed.

The digital settings also include a custom setting. You can customize the best wash cycle for your clothes by using the memory feature. Also featured is an allergen reducer that can be set into the digital memory. This helps reduce dust mites and animal dander in the wash cycles.

One feature I have never had on a washer and dryer is a Sanitary cycle. The washer turns the heat up in the water to near 160 degrees to help remove tough stains and ensures bacteria from dirty clothes are cleaned. This comes in handy for couples with children who may have brought home a sickness from school or other contractible infections. The clothes are all washed over a roller jet system with water being forced out like a sprinkler. This prevents clothes from snagging on a traditional setup, giving your clothes a gentler yet powerful cleaning.

What makes this unit unique is that the washing and drying cycles happen in the same place. There’s no need to load from one compartment to the next. When the wash cycle is finished, depending on how you programmed your wash, the dryer will begin to dry after the wash cycle. The dryer also has a sanitary option as well as the allergen cycle. There are only a few timed cycles and when drying clothes, it’s best not to overload the machine for efficient drying times.

We enjoy the LG All-In-One because when we’re running late in the morning for work, it’s easy to fluff clothes or remove wrinkles by tossing them in for a short 20 minute press cycle that cleans using steam and then presses wrinkles out.

The front loading system also is quiet. There are no belts involved as the motor directs power straight to the drum. This helps keep the machine balanced and reduces any extra noise that washers and dryers usually make.

The LG steam washer and dryer is however costly, costing near $2,000. It is worth every dollar spend however as the warranty from the manufacturer is quite impressive. The warranty covers one year on typical parts. The drum is covered for a lifetime and the motor that directs power is covered for 7 years. The digital control board is covered by the warranty for 2 years if anything were to go wrong. The combo only comes in white.

The LG Washer and Dryer combo can be purchased at Sears, Best Buy or directly from LG for roughly the same price.

by C. Chaning

Whether you live in an apartment, or you just have a really small laundry room, sometimes you don’t have enough space for the traditional side-by-side washer and dryer. If you find yourself in this situation, you can always purchase stackable washers and dryers, however, most of these appliances are extremely expensive and can cost you several thousand dollars. When you want a cost effective way of purchasing your own washer and dryer, then you will want to view the following product. The Frigidaire Front Load Stacked Washer and Dryer, Model: GLEH1642DS will give you the space-saving design of having stackable laundry units without the extremely high price tag.

Product Ratings:

User-Friendliness: 4.5/5 Stars
Washing/Drying Technologies: 3.5/5 Stars
Product Features: 4/5 Stars
Overall Rating: 4/5 Stars

Main Product Features:

The main feature that this appliance will provide you is convenience. If you have a small apartment, dorm room or just a small laundry room, then you will enjoy the space this Frigidaire Stacked Washer and Dryer will offer you. The front-loading washing machine is located on the bottom level of this appliance, and the dryer is located directly above it.

The washing machine features a total of 3.1 cubic feet of washing capacity. And with the stainless steel washing drum, you will never have to worry about rust stains on your clothing or tearing due to rips within washing drum.

There are a total of sixteen washing cycles that you can choose from, all of which are monitored by automatic water level systems as well as automatic detergent/bleach/fabric softener dispensers. Since this washer is front-loading, you will be able to enjoy higher-efficiency, which will show up as lower energy costs on your bills.

The dryer features a total of 5.7 cubic feet of space, which is quite large. There are a total of four different drying cycles you can choose from, which is plenty for the average consumer. This dryer utilizes moisture sensors to determine the water level left in your clothing, and will either shorten or elongate the drying process depending on how quickly your clothes are dried. My favorite feature of this dryer is the Press Saver Function, which will rid nearly all of the wrinkles out of your clothing so you don’t have to worry about ironing them.

The control panels of this washing machine and dryer are centrally located for easy reach, and are extremely easy to operate.

Product Price:

This advanced, and space saver, Frigidaire Stacked Washer and Dryer can be purchased online and through select retail stores for an average price of $1,100.

by Jonathan McLelland