Winter has finally arrived in NYC with a vengeance. Last night's temps dipped below zero and this morning we had record cold in Central Park (near or below zero). In fact the past few days we have had temps < 29F with brisk winds.
So what to do? Well in my case decided to run the Oko-Lavatherm condenser dryer! *LOL*
Don't use the thing much because find my vintage WP portable often dries things faster. But with such cold weather using that dryer would have a tell tale clouds of steam coming out of the window vent. So after washing a full load in the Oko-AEG Lavamat, fired up the old girl.
For probably the first time in several years of owning this thing finally "get" condenser drying. After about an hour and one half everything came out mostly dry except for some thick seams/hems. They dried soon enough after what moisture was left evaporated while waiting to be folded. My thick and thirsty towels were a bit damp though. But to be fair used "cupboard" dry instead of "extra dry" which IIRC is recommended for such things. They were simply hung on a clothes maiden to finish off.
Meanwhile while the windows were frosted over from the extra moisture indoors, it actually was a welcome relief from dry conditions caused by the steam convector heating. Due to the extreme cold outdoors the place didn't become overly warm either. Just comfortable.
All and all now get why those living in northern European countries are happy with condenser dryers. In that native habitat conditions they seem to work a treat.
Just a week ago when temps were >50F was lamenting that this winter it really hadn't been cold enough to use the condenser dryer.
So what to do? Well in my case decided to run the Oko-Lavatherm condenser dryer! *LOL*
Don't use the thing much because find my vintage WP portable often dries things faster. But with such cold weather using that dryer would have a tell tale clouds of steam coming out of the window vent. So after washing a full load in the Oko-AEG Lavamat, fired up the old girl.
For probably the first time in several years of owning this thing finally "get" condenser drying. After about an hour and one half everything came out mostly dry except for some thick seams/hems. They dried soon enough after what moisture was left evaporated while waiting to be folded. My thick and thirsty towels were a bit damp though. But to be fair used "cupboard" dry instead of "extra dry" which IIRC is recommended for such things. They were simply hung on a clothes maiden to finish off.
Meanwhile while the windows were frosted over from the extra moisture indoors, it actually was a welcome relief from dry conditions caused by the steam convector heating. Due to the extreme cold outdoors the place didn't become overly warm either. Just comfortable.
All and all now get why those living in northern European countries are happy with condenser dryers. In that native habitat conditions they seem to work a treat.
Just a week ago when temps were >50F was lamenting that this winter it really hadn't been cold enough to use the condenser dryer.
