The thought of being able to drop all your dirty laundry into the wash before heading out to work and come home to thoroughly clean, dry clothes sounds like a dream, doesn’t it? Well, that dream can be a reality with a washer-dryer combo. In their simplest form, these machines are a combination of a front-loading washing machine and a condenser clothes dryer, and are almost the size of an individual standalone washer.
Are These 2-In-1 Machines Worth It?
These machines offer all the programs, modes and features of any mid-to-high-end washer and dryer product. It means they can do everything that a standalone washer and electric dryer can do, but with only 50% of the footprint. It means these machines are truly worth it, especially if you have a smaller living space.
Pros and Cons of Washer-Dryer Combos
Let’s take a closer look at the pros and cons of these washer-dryer combos:
Pros
- The washing performance can be compared to a similar standalone appliance.
- You can wash & dry all your clothes without any manual intervention.
- It has half the footprint of two individual appliances.
- You have the option to wash or dry independently; use it as a standard washer if you like, and use the dryer function in case of emergencies.
- The appliance and its operating costs are almost on par with that of a separate front-loading washer & an electric dryer.
Cons
- At any point, you can dry only half the capacity of the total wash.
- Some machines use up to 210 liters to dry; this amount is over what you use for washing.
- Heat-pump combos are quite expensive and complicated but are more energy-efficient.
- Some combos do not fit under a bench. You need to check the dimensions correctly, especially if you are placing it under a bench.
- There was a time when washer-dryer combos were considered to be the least reliable of laundry appliances. But modern-day systems are quite advanced and far more reliable.
Washer dryer combos are an excellent solution for inner-city living as these areas have smaller apartments and every square inch matters. It can be a welcome relief to come home to clean and dry laundry after a hectic workday. You can contact us for any more information on washer-dryer combos. We also provide all types of reliable and efficient washer repair services.