Washer Dryer Combo Units

A washing machine and a clothes dryer combine to form a washer dryer combo unit. These combo units are a useful appliance for people who do not have much space in their homes to keep a washing machine and a clothes dryer separately. Apart from being space savers, washer dryer combo units also save the time required in shifting your laundry from the washing machine to the dryer. Read about some of the advantages, disadvantages and some product reviews pertaining to washer dryer combination units.

Advantages of Washer Dryer Combo Units

With a washer dryer combo unit at your home, you can enjoy many benefits, some of which are mentioned below:

• Some manufacturers deal in the manufacture of portable washer dryer combo units. Such portable washer dryer combination can be attached to any multipurpose source of water such as the sink. Such washer dryers do not require a separate channel for water supply.
• Combo units do not require any external ventilation. They have a two drum system mechanism, wherein the inner drum pushes the hot air into the outer drum and the hot air cools down through condensation process thus releasing the water vapor out of the outer drum.
• The absence of any external ventilation proves to be beneficial from the installation point of view also. You can install your combo unit at any place in the house, which has an access to electricity and water to flush out.
• Combo units are available in varying sizes and capacities, therefore you have a choice to select the one that suits your needs.
• Combo units prove to be water efficient too! The mechanism in the combo units is such that they do not require much water for cleaning and also minimize the use of detergents.

Disadvantages of Washer Dryer Combo Units

Although washer dryer combo units prove to be a useful home appliance for many people, there are some disadvantages associated with it.

• Based on some surveys, it has been observed that the washer dryer combination units consume a lot of energy for working.
• These units have sometimes proved to be inefficient in drying clothes as compared to a clothes dryer.
• Moreover, the time taken for drying the clothes is also high. It can take upto one to two hours to dry your clothes in such a machine, as the machine's washing capacity is higher than its drying capacity.

Washer Dryer Combo Units - Reviews

Reviews and product information of washer dryer combination units from some manufacturers are discussed below. These reviews would prove useful for selecting a washer dryer combo unit, if you are looking out for one.

Maytag Super Stack Laundry Pair MET3800TW / MGT3800TW

This is a space saver machine and the dryer in it is available in the electric as well as the gas version. The washing capacity of this machine is 2.6 cubic feet and the drying capacity is 5.9 cubic feet. According to expert reviews, this machine is a bit low in terms of energy efficiency, but if you want a space saver and a cost effective machine, then this is the right choice. This machine costs you between $1060-$1420. Experts have rated this machine as 3 out of 5.

Ariston AWD121 Washer/Dryer Combo

A small machine, fit for small households. Some good features of this product are a pre-wash cycle, a delay timer and the maximum spin speed of this machine is about 1200 rpm. Moreover, it has also been rated by Energy Star Rating, which proves the energy saving efficiency of this appliance. The cost of this machine is around $1050-$1125. An overall rating by experts of 4 out of 5 makes it a 'good to buy' machine.

Asko Non-Ventilated Single Drum Washer/Dryer WCAM1812

This is another good option. A space saving washer and dryer, sufficient for washing and drying clothes for two people living in a small house. It is also an energy efficient appliance, as a regular household current supply is sufficient for it to work. This machine costs you around $1050-$1180 and an overall rating by experts of 4 out of 5 proves that it is one of the best choices available.

A washer dryer combo unit would be a very good choice when it comes to saving space and being cost effective. But I would suggest you to make a choice after considering factors such as your degree of usage, energy consumption and the cost incurred in purchasing as well using the machine. So go ahead and avail the best deal!