Compact Washer Dryers
A stackable washer dryer has its washer and dryer as separate units which are usually stacked one over the other so it occupies less space than a standard washer dryer. This type of washer dryer is suitable for the families who are constrained by limited space for their laundry tasks.
When you go for a stackable washer dryer, it pays to measure the space available in your kitchen before you are shopping around for a right combo unit for your needs. It is also important that space needed for electric cords, the dryer’s doorways, exhaust duct and other obstructions present in the place of installation is also taken into account while you estimate the exact requirement of space for your stackable washer dryer combo unit.
Here are a few things to consider, when you buy a stackable washer dryer for your family:
Make sure the washer is a front loader so that dryer can be stacked over the top of the washer.
Generally, these washers dryers come with 240 unit outlet. Check to see that your kitchen has provision for it.
Stackable washers dryers are usually between 5 and 6 feet tall and the dryer controls can be a little too high for people of short stature. Remember to measure the height of the washer dryer before you buy the right washer dryer for you.
Some of the stackable washers dryers such as Whirlpool Duet come with stainless steel tub and have 4 cubic-foot capacity. They have excellent features like thirteen cycles, five wash/rinse temperature settings, bleach dispenser and a porcelain lid. It will hardly take an hour for these top-rated washers dryer to complete a wash cycle.
A few models come in compact design and they are four or five inches lower than standard combo units. They are easy to use as any one can easily reach the dryer controls on the top.
There is also a commercial version of stackable washers dryers available in two models – coin operated and non-coin operated washers dryers.
Compact washer dryers are a great option for the families who live in small apartments and are limited by space considerations. Compact washers dryers are in fact combo units that can be installed in tiny apartments without much difficulty. They can be left unattended and unsupervised for many hours and come with some distinct advantages such as low noise levels and auto load sensing features etc.
Since the capacity of these compact washers dryers is just half of the standard washer, they have less drying capacity and need a tub for the hose. These units come in sleek designs and are great space savers and have some useful features like electronic controls, settings for auto wash, and additional hot sanitary wash cycle.
Most compact washers dryers are capable of washing up to 22 pounds, however, their drying capacity could be as much as half of their washing capacity. With these units, a wash cycle may take nearly five hours including washing and drying.
When you go for compact washers dryers, available space should be considered first. If you have larger space, it is better to pick a model that has washer and dryer side by side. This model usually provides better drying capacity which is nearly equal to its wash load.
