I have my own washer/dryer

[coldspot]

I get the photos up soon it is a odd thing but does ok. Use to have a whirlpool 115v portable dryer but it gave me some problems motor burnt out and for what that cost to fix I said forget it. This one I got now was only $45.00 new from ebay.

 

[coldspot]

Sorry about the size of the first photo hope this helps.

 

[coldspot]

It is made by wind chaser.

 

[coldspot]

last one looks like a 1950's b rated movie. lol

 

[coldspot]

Also when not in use it olds down. It also came with a cloth cover to put over it when not in use. But I have no ideal where I even put it. Since I use this thing a lot I never cover it just fold it up and out of the way.

But a unit like what you got would be so nice.

 

[timon90]

yuk....sorry That machine is probably a Spanish maid Merloni, ripped for nice finesses and so. I have a similar machine named Bomann, and it is the worst machine I've ever seen. Also they lied on the spin speed on mine. It says 1400 on the panel, but the electronic module says "For machines with 1300r.p.m".

Sure it's a OK machine when it works, but it's a hell to repair on. And even worse on the W/D model.

But Elto, the real Merloni from Italy is more reliable. Not the most expencive machines, but you get what you pay for. Easy to work on, pretty cheap spareparts, and easy to use. I've sold lots of older Elto machines as second hand machines, havent heard anything yet!

 

[vacuumfreeeke]

well

I'm enjoying the machine... just having my own is a great thing. It perfoms fine, but I just hope it proves to be durable for me.

Coldspot... I'd almost rather have a dryer like yours! I may even look into getting one. I bet the clothes aren't wrinkled when you're done and it doesn't need water.

When they say a LONG dry time they aren't kidding! Two hours is the average amount of time it takes to dry a load of laundry! That is quite a while! I did buy some Downy free anc clear fabric softener so I'll have to see how it works

DJ... I did the experiement that you requested. I was SHOCKED to discover how much water it uses during the drying cycle. The machine used 14 gallons (I collect in a 14 quart mop bucket to measure)! I know some of it was extracted water and the rest was the waste water from the condensation process. I guess the money I save by using a front loader is canceled out by the water I use on the dryer!

Anyone know if I could get a Y adapter for my kitchen sink so I can use the water for washing hands or cooking while the machine is going? I'd really like to know! I won't try to use the dishwasher and laundry processor at the same time... just use the sink a little during the laundry process. I looked for something like that in Lowes but was not able to find it.

What about anti-vibration pads? I think someone here mentioned that they exist... where do I find them and how would they work if the machine is sitting on that wheeled platform? It does shake quite a bit during the 1000 RPM spin cycle.

Thanks!

 

[toggleswitch]

How about a hosecock where the faucet-sprayer is normally found?

It wouldl be connected to cold only, but that may help free-up your sink!

http://www.plumbingsupply.com/hosebibb.html

 

[dj-gabriele]

Oh my!!! 14 gallons is 53 litres of water! That's like running the wash cycle two times! Anyway you should consider that around 4 litres of moisture come from the clothes. An that is completely clean water!

Thank you for having metered it for me!

 

[timon90]

dont use damper pads! It's makes the machine shake even more. the best is to place the machine steady right on the floor.