When I moved into my apartment three years ago, there was no room for my washer and dryer so I sold them. The only option to getting my laundry done was that I knew of was by lugging my washing down to the local Laundromat a few blocks away. It wasn’t that far to walk and the “interesting” characters that I met there would help me pass the time while I was waiting for my washing to dry. But after a while it wasn’t as fun anymore and I decided that it would be more convenient if I could do my washing at home, but how I still had the problem of space.

My problem was solved when I went home for thanksgiving a few weeks later, my brother and his wife were travelling around in a motor home and they showed me the washer dryer combo that they had inside, it washed and dried all of their washing and they never had to go to a Laundromat. They also had a line they could hang the washing out on when they stopped and only used the dryer when they really needed to but it was there when they did. I looked at it, how small and compact, surely that would fit in my apartment, I had to look further into it as I was determined that the Laundromat and I were going to part ways permanently.

I read about a washer dryer combo in a brochure that my brother gave to me.  A washer dryer combo uses the same space to both wash and dry your washing. One of the most expressed reasons for purchasing a one is the lack of available space or the desire to save space. They are between 24 and 27 inches wide but only measure 33 to 35 inches in height which enables them to fit into much smaller spaces than any other available unit on the market. A washer dryer combo runs on 120 voltage power outlets which means it can be used in RV’s and boats making it incredibly versatile.

There are both vented and non-vented models. In the non-vented models a two drum system is employed. Hot air is forced into an outer drum from the internal drum. Then air is cooled in the outer drum by a condensation process that removes the water vapor. This water is then flushed out the drain hose to the sink or through the plumbing lines depending on which method is being used. The non-venting combo can be installed anywhere that water and electricity is available such as under a cabinet or in a cupboard. The vented washer dryer combo needs a vent through to the outside to be installed to remove the hot air and condensation that way as it will adversely affect the quality of air inside if this isn’t done.

A washer dryer combo, apart from saving space are also more water and energy efficient than other methods of laundry, saving the user money in the long term. A washer dryer combo is ideal for apartments, seniors housing, assisted living, boats, recreational vehicles, professional offices, businesses and anywhere were space is limited.

Because the washer dryer combo is smaller than other washers and dryers it may have a smaller capacity but this will depend on the washer dryer combo that you are using so it is wise to compare models to ensure that you buy the best model for your requirements. When filling the washer dryer combo with clothes only fill it half way as you need to take into consideration that the washer dryer combo can wash twice as much as it can dry.

Washer dryer combo benefits:

• A washer dryer combo is small in size, it is compact and can be utilized in small spaces where other washers could not fit – even underneath a kitchen counter as they need a similar amount of space to a dishwasher;
• If you purchase a washer dryer combo that has wheels this increases the portability of the unit and it can be stored away – to be rolled out only when in use;
• A washer dryer combo will save you money over time by using lees water and electricity than full size units;
• A washer dryer combo is gentler on your clothes than a standard washer due to its unique design;
• The front load design of a washer dryer combo means that it is more accessible than other washers – especially top loading units;
• You never need to handle clothes when they are wet again!

I put down the brochure; it had definitely got me thinking about a washer dryer combo for my apartment. I searched out my measuring tape and measured the space under my kitchen sink, there had once been a dishwasher installed but it had long since departed so there was some free room, just maybe a washer dryer combo would fit quite snugly. It was 27 inches with and 40 high – perfect for what I needed.

A washer dryer combo is compact, portable, efficient cost effective practical and even accessible. It sounds ideal for my requirements so it’s time for me to go shopping and have a look at the different types of combos, I want to find one before the weekend so I can say goodbye to the Laundromat permanently.