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So, a good friend has a GE badged portable World Washer. Its a decent machine but small capacity. I've measured the space he has, a small laundry closet, and I am pretty sure the space could handle a larger machine. The door opening is exactly 27 inches, which I am pretty sure is the size of a standard machine. I also wouldn't mind finding him a direct drive, 24" machine.

The question is, does anyone know the capacity of a 24" direct drive machine vs that of a World Washer? I know the one he has is absolutely larger than my belt-driven Lady Kenmore, but I am not sure if its worth it to go to a 24" machine.

I am pretty sure he'd be better off with a full sized machine, but that opens up another whole can of worms - specifically, he has a 110volt portable dryer, mounted on a rack above the washer. I am still searching for a decently priced 220volt machine with front controls.

Any thoughts, ladies and gentlemen?
 
On the subject of the 220v dryer

I do have an opinion.
Surprisingly, those ubiquitous Electrolux dryers which match their FLs are as large inside or only slightly smaller than many US standard size dryers!

Unless you are really looking to dry 18 pound loads at one time, this might just solve your space problem without too much trouble.

I have no idea what the true capacities are on the washers, so won't offer an opinion. Generally speaking, 5.0Kg is a true 12 pounds and 7.0Kg is NOT really 15.4lbs, but a bit less, just because of the way FLs work as opposed to TLs.

One thing I did recently learn in Denver at a store which sells both metric and inch machines: Many "USofA" brands are actually selling machines built in cm as the next lowest inch...so you have to download the installation pdf and check the true rough in dimensions and not just assume that American laundry products are truly 24 or 27 or 29 or whatever inches...

The store had a little sign up warning of this, I thought it was interesting.
 
WP COMPACT TL WASHER CAPACITY

The WP compact 24" BD 1972-1986 and the DD compact portables & 24"TTs are about one and half cubic foot capacity each. The WWs are about two cubic foot in capacity which makes a big difference you go from washing three pair of jeans to about five pair.
 
Now there can be two ways you can go.....a stacked one piece full size top load washer with dryer mounted to the top....I have 2 maytags and they measure 28 inches wide...the advantage is ease in installation, it comes apart, now the frigidaire version is all one unit, depth may be a concern, check this out first........

the second option may be better.....kenmore/frigidaire front loaders with the square door, I rather prefer the one without the digital read out.....smaller than you might think.....27 inches wide....24 inches deep...plus/minus hoses....ducting available from the side if necessary....stacking kit included!

take a ride to Lowes or Sears....measure your space first.....
look at these models....if you hit the sale right, $600.00 to $800.00 for the set....brand new with a warranty....

these are not midsize machines....FULL SIZE LARGE CAPACITIES

Sell what he has on craigslist...this will reduce the price of a new set, maybe to almost half.....just a thought...

anything else....let us know

also, let us know how you make out!
 
Consider Speed Queen

Speed Queen top loaders are only 26inches in width....maybe you can find a used one, or the entry level model should run about $500 brand new.
Mike
 
Weight wise, the 24” DD whirlies are rated at 6kg capacity and the 27" DD's are rated at 7.5kg.

We dont get the world washer to compare.

Mum had a 24" DD Roper for 6 or 7 years, it'd easily take a queen sheet set and pillows in one load or an assortment of 4 towels, 2 bath mats, a couple of hand and T-Towels in one load.
 
If we are on the same page, the Sears badged portable "world-washer" I had was about 10 to 11 lbs of capacity.

A small but stationary 24" DD will be at least 14 to 16 lbs.

Will two averge FridGEmores (27" wide, front-loaders controls in front) fit? They have a very decent capacity.
 
All good information!

Complicating the deal would be that this has to be done on the cheap, relatively. I would be open to a Speed Queen TL, but the newest ones tend to be spendy, and I've not seen many come up for sale. Front loaders are an option, but again, its either spend money on new and get something reliable OR buy used and gamble. Its good to know the 24"DD machines get a bit more space over a World Washer, but at the same time, is it worth it? I would rather see a 3.3cuft SQ in there.

He's also expressed an interest in something vintage, so long as its reliable. For me, that says a 'Tag. Not sure what the 806 I have measures in cuft, and I don't see a lot of large cap machines come up in the area. I would want a 600 or 800 series.

And then there is the dryer situation. He's pretty much open to whatever, as long as its electric, front control, can be mounted on a well-built shelf over the washer (and still give reasonable access to the washer below), and isn't terribly expensive. Reliability isn't that big of a deal there. I've not seen many electrolux machines for sale here... can you point me in the right direction?

I've asked him to snap a pic of the space in question, so we can get a better idea of what we are up against.

Thanks for the ideas so far, lads!
 
Perosnally...

....i'd be going with stackable front-loaders....

OR

a front load washer and wall mountable dryer....that way you can build a bench over the washer to give some needed shelving and a folding space....
 
A contrarian position (what a surprise!)

The Whirlpool front loader by Merloni, not Bauknecht.

Leave that dryer the bleep alone!

Better options would require rewiring to 220 (for Miele or Asko-Asea,) or gas fitting(dryer). Or, your friend could get a separate spindryer.

Lawrence/Maytagbear
 
uhm, can that wall be moved to give you clearance for a 27" or wider set of machines? I had a washer similar to that and a full-sized 220v* dryer. Small washer load, and quick dryer made for quick laundry turn-around.

Yes John you are corect, there is 208v & 240v here but both are called 220v out of habit, tradition, custom and convenience. It's not 220v literally.

How would it look to pretty-up that closet and be rid of the dooor and frame? That should buy you a few more inches. (LOL, normally very expensive).

P.S where is the air-intake provision that is needed when the dryer is running with the door closed?
 

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