new washer dryer combo or separates

[toggleswitch]

Here is a good resource from which to get ideas. Be forewarned their prices appear to be highway-robbery.

I had a comb-o-matic years ago(Made in Italy) that was very cool.Tiny capacity though.

Please pay-attention to whether it's a vented or condenser dryer. Also, my vented dryer did not have the capability of adding a dryer hose. Although it had a lint filter, the house would fill with moisture,heat and lint!

here is one compact brand (Supra)that claims to be the only 220v. compact combo unit made for N. America. Nice-- but basically facilitates a water heater. It seems that the dryer is still 120v and slow as S$%^!

BTW I loved my compact Kenmore portable washer with a "new improved" larger tub! Great if no or a separate dryer will do.

http://compactappliance.com/

 

[launderess]

Thor

No, this is not that "Thor", but the name slapped on Asian and maybe low end Euro front loaders. IIRC the man/company that sells Quietline washers is the one behind all this.

As for a compact front loader that is portable, I'd stick with toploaders. Front loaders really need to be on a firm and level surface. Stores selling those portability kits for front loaders should be lined up and shot. Our first front loader was a Malber, and we indeed purchased those danged wheels. After about a week or so of use, we had the company repair guy out and he stated just what I said. Of course having paid for the darn things I duly noted his advice and wanted to keep on using the washer as a portable. Two weeks later had him back to put the feets back on and attach extra long drain/fill hoses. We moved the washer off to a corner of the kitchen and it worked like a champ.