Portable Washer Dryer

Gone are the days of holding a separate washer and dryer in the house. People have woken up to portable washer and dryers. There are many companies, who have ventured into manufacturing portable washing machine and their sales on the rise, on account of the popularity of these home appliances.

Types of Portable Washer Dryers
Portable washer and dryers come in many types.

1. Front Load machines
2. Top Load machines
3. Two drum semi-automatic portable machines
4. Twin machines or stackable washer and dryer machines

Each one of them has its own pros and cons. In the end, the buyer has to set his priorities, define his requirements and then make the purchase.

Benefits of Portable Washer Dryers
There are a number of benefits that these portable washer and dryers offer. Some of them are:

• Portable washer dryers can be well-accommodated in small spaces conveniently and they do not need demarcated laundry area or closet. They can even be installed under the counter, if they are front load machines. They can be used in baby apartments or in assisted living facilities, where there is a space crunch.
• Very often, portable washer and dryers come on wheels. There is no need to invest in setting up the power supply line and/or water faucet. You can wheel them to the nearest available water faucet and shift them to a corner, when not in use. The dryers use the regular house outlet, thus reducing the expenditure of fixing up a separate outlet for the dryer.
• They are also energy-efficient and save a huge amount of the energy bills. Most of these machines do their job without making noise. Very often, these machines have vigorous spin cycles and maximum amount of water is drained from the clothes, hence, they require less time to dry the clothes and can save on energy. Their performance is as efficient as any other full washer.
• Water consumption of these machines is also lower as compared to washing machines. A family of four will be able to save minimum 8,000 gallons of water each year with the portable washer dryer machines.
• They are small in size and hence can be conveniently used even outdoors. This is a good option, when you plan to stay out of the house for a major part of the day, without having to worry about washing clothes after going back home.
• Most of the portable washer dryers come with multiple options for temperature, load size, wash cycle types and drying cycle types, which help washing and drying the clothes like any other single machine. Some of them also come with ‘Wash Only’ and ‘Dry Only’ programs.
• These machines work well for heavier clothes like jeans, etc. and also wash delicate clothes with care. They are said to remove the most greasy stains with ease.
• Most of the portable washer and dryers come with separate dispensers for detergent, bleach and fabric softener. This ensures that the clothes are well cared for.

Tips for Buying a Portable Washer Dryer
Listed below are some tips to buy a portable washing machine.

1. Studies have proved, that knobs and dials last longer than the sleek electronic controls. In case of damage, it is cheaper and easier to replace the knobs and dials than the electronic control system.
2. Choose a machine which has a stainless steel drum. These machines last longer without chipping and do not have any other problems like those with plastic and porcelain machines.
3. Buying a portable washer dryer with the largest drum is economical. Huge load of laundry can be completed in the same amount of time, saving energy as well as water.
4. Many portable washer and dryers come with automatic temperature settings. You should choose them over the other available machines. With the sensors attached to them, they do a better job of selecting the right temperature for the load of clothes that need washing.

Some models of portable washer dryer like the stackable washer and dryer are costlier, but the rest of them are cheaper than the single washer and dryer machines combined. Before purchasing a portable washer dryer, conduct a thorough research of the market to get the best value for money and also to satiate all your requirements. After all, spending on a portable washer dryer is not an expense, which you will undertake every other day.