New combo!

[Chetlaham]

Prob and press them for information. Worst that happens you don't get a reply back.

I'd give anything to see the innards. This concept has so much potential but like so many ideas in the appliance industry they become over done to the point the complexity fails them.

 

[cleanteamofny]

The price ... OUCH!

 

[cleanteamofny]

Add accents jacks the prices up

 

[Chetlaham]

Price

The price is really eye watering and will only help keep this machine out of laundry rooms. Unlike upscale NYC apartments, most living places that are resourceful on space are also on a limited budget.

I think they need to look into bringing the price down with a simple timer model and way less features.

 

[thatwasherguy]

Wow!

I almost never get excited about modern appliances, but I can’t wait for this one! I haven’t been this happy about a modern appliance being released since the Speed Queen TC5 came out! I usually don’t bother with keeping up on today’s appliances, but this is one I’ll have to keep track of.

Repairguy…
When I saw the name “marathon”, that’s exactly what I thought, too. It sure doesn’t seem like it could be a coincidence to me.

chetlaham…
I completely agree. There for sure needs to be a lower end model with mechanical controls at some point.

I, like sever others have said would also like to see the inside of this machine. To me, it always seemed like it would be difficult to keep the water out of the dryer portion of the machine on a combo. The idea of a combo has always been intriguing to me, and I really hope that this one catches on better than the others, as it is clearly Speed Queen based. I wonder where the other parts, such as the dryer components, came from. Are they Speed Queen too?
Thanks,
Thatwasherguy.

 

[Chetlaham]

Low End Model

Absolutely! There has to be a no no nsense, ideally no electronics model. Just a timer with direct control of the water valves, motor, blower, heaters, dispensers, status lights and door lock. (see pic)

This is only reasonable way to put a combo in more homes. Low cost and longevity will off-set the lack of extra bells and whistles that traded off with simplicity.

Regarding water I think that as long as the machine does not go into spin when filled with water, and there are channels with some baffles heading up toward the blower and heater housings I think keeping water out will be relatively fool proof.