bradfordwhite
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turq. LK dryer and it was FREE
Posted back in May.
Posted back in May.
WASHING MACHINE Picture Thread, part 5
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1997 Asko 8005 WM80...they don't make 'em like they used to!
repairguy
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I remember that style of Asko. I worked for an appliance company that was selling them at the time and had never heard of the brand before then. The company relocated around 2008 and I haven’t seen any Asko machines since the early 2000’s.
I remember that style of Asko. I worked for an appliance company that was selling them at the time and had never heard of the brand before then. The company relocated around 2008 and I haven’t seen any Asko machines since the early 2000’s.
After trying a whirlpool top loader and a vented dryer, we switched to Miele 4 years ago.
You can’t beat the results. Specially on whites!
W3035 and T1 dryer
You can’t beat the results. Specially on whites!
W3035 and T1 dryer
bradfordwhite
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So this dryer is a condenser dryer?
How does that work?
Do you have to empty water?
How does that work?
Do you have to empty water?
Yes it’s a condenser heatpump dryer.
It gives you the option to empty the tray with the water or let it drain somewhere with a hose (like your washer).
In my case I let it drain.
Extremely efficient . Only 1000W compared to the 5000+ W for a regular dryer.
No need to deal with vents and all the fire hazard , no need for 220v (it’s running on standard 110v 15Amps outlet).
It’s taking slightly longer when I dry a full load of heavy cotton towels (around 80-90 mins) but this is nothing crazy compared to my whirlpool which took an hour.
Also really cheap to run (electricity in NYC is expensive).
It gives you the option to empty the tray with the water or let it drain somewhere with a hose (like your washer).
In my case I let it drain.
Extremely efficient . Only 1000W compared to the 5000+ W for a regular dryer.
No need to deal with vents and all the fire hazard , no need for 220v (it’s running on standard 110v 15Amps outlet).
It’s taking slightly longer when I dry a full load of heavy cotton towels (around 80-90 mins) but this is nothing crazy compared to my whirlpool which took an hour.
Also really cheap to run (electricity in NYC is expensive).
bradfordwhite
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WOW ! you did really good there.
That is awesome! I just learned of these a couple months ago and what a great idea.
It's an understatement to say that they are energy savers. With a typical vented dryer that takes it's intake air from an interior space, and they all do, there is a tremendous waste of energy in two ways.
First is the obvious high output 5000 watt (or more) electric element, or a gas heater element that's running for up to an hour per load and all that heat is vented outside, so you don't see any benefit indoors.
Second is the fact that the dryer uses INDOOR air to vent out all the exhaust INCLUDING all the heat the dryer is making. So the heat your furnace makes or the cool air your air conditioner makes in the summer gets wasted by being quickly sucked out of your house.
Having the self empty option with that tiny mini drain hose makes using this dryer just about as hassle free as any other dryer.
As for the lint clean out, is it true there are actually two filters? One inside the drum and one underneath?
Also wonder how it sounds compared to a typical vented dryer? This doesn't have a huge fan in it like the vented dryer but it does have a refrigeration unit in the bottom. Does the dryer make more noise or just a different noise?
Another great thing about these condenser dryers is if one had their own solar electric system it would be relatively easy to power this 110 volt item.
Either way, one is saving A LOT of energy by using a condenser dryer.
That is awesome! I just learned of these a couple months ago and what a great idea.
It's an understatement to say that they are energy savers. With a typical vented dryer that takes it's intake air from an interior space, and they all do, there is a tremendous waste of energy in two ways.
First is the obvious high output 5000 watt (or more) electric element, or a gas heater element that's running for up to an hour per load and all that heat is vented outside, so you don't see any benefit indoors.
Second is the fact that the dryer uses INDOOR air to vent out all the exhaust INCLUDING all the heat the dryer is making. So the heat your furnace makes or the cool air your air conditioner makes in the summer gets wasted by being quickly sucked out of your house.
Having the self empty option with that tiny mini drain hose makes using this dryer just about as hassle free as any other dryer.
As for the lint clean out, is it true there are actually two filters? One inside the drum and one underneath?
Also wonder how it sounds compared to a typical vented dryer? This doesn't have a huge fan in it like the vented dryer but it does have a refrigeration unit in the bottom. Does the dryer make more noise or just a different noise?
Another great thing about these condenser dryers is if one had their own solar electric system it would be relatively easy to power this 110 volt item.
Either way, one is saving A LOT of energy by using a condenser dryer.
Actually there are 3+1 filters.
2 at the door (one sliding one sitting) 1 plinth folder and one filter for the compressor cooling system (which is not a filter by itself just the condenser)
I clean the 2 door filters after each use.
The plinth filter almost every 2 weeks ( I get a warning that it needs cleaning) and the compressor condenser once a year.
People thinking it’s too much maintenance but thats not true. The plinth filter I clean it with my dyson vacuum (I use the regular brush) and the compressor with the vacuum and some compressed air.
The most important is that the dryer doesn’t get hot at all and it’s not releasing heat or lint in the room.
2 at the door (one sliding one sitting) 1 plinth folder and one filter for the compressor cooling system (which is not a filter by itself just the condenser)
I clean the 2 door filters after each use.
The plinth filter almost every 2 weeks ( I get a warning that it needs cleaning) and the compressor condenser once a year.
People thinking it’s too much maintenance but thats not true. The plinth filter I clean it with my dyson vacuum (I use the regular brush) and the compressor with the vacuum and some compressed air.
The most important is that the dryer doesn’t get hot at all and it’s not releasing heat or lint in the room.
Here some pics from the filters
bradfordwhite
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This is totally cool. Having easy to access filters and even a monitor to tell one when to clean them is perfect.
Messy lint build up is another problem with the vented dryers. How often do we hear in the news about a house fire caused by a build up of lint from a vented dryer. Either the lint is in the bottom of the dryer, built up in an attic or crawl space, or it's in the ducting, or it's even the plastic ducting itself that some people use. It's a terrible safety risk.
There are entire businesses of people who do nothing else but clean out vent pipes for dryers and exhaust ducting.
A condenser dryer eliminates all that.
If it were me, I'd just have a Wallyflex in the laundry area.
Connects into ones central vacuum system. Makes quick work of lint.
Messy lint build up is another problem with the vented dryers. How often do we hear in the news about a house fire caused by a build up of lint from a vented dryer. Either the lint is in the bottom of the dryer, built up in an attic or crawl space, or it's in the ducting, or it's even the plastic ducting itself that some people use. It's a terrible safety risk.
There are entire businesses of people who do nothing else but clean out vent pipes for dryers and exhaust ducting.
A condenser dryer eliminates all that.
If it were me, I'd just have a Wallyflex in the laundry area.
Connects into ones central vacuum system. Makes quick work of lint.
drummerboy928
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Condenser Dryer
Wow that’s really cool! Something like that would be perfect for my setup, as I have no gas hookup and no 220 volt supply. I’ll have to look into getting one some day!
Wow that’s really cool! Something like that would be perfect for my setup, as I have no gas hookup and no 220 volt supply. I’ll have to look into getting one some day!
bradfordwhite
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Might
not have to wait too long. There are more and more to choose from.
In a year or two the prices will continue to fall.
not have to wait too long. There are more and more to choose from.
In a year or two the prices will continue to fall.
Unfortunately Miele is the only one running on 110 
If you check the specs all of them are running on 220
I know another couple in NYC they got the Miele set due to the 110v
If you check the specs all of them are running on 220
I know another couple in NYC they got the Miele set due to the 110v
bradfordwhite
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I'll have to research that. Like I said... just a couple of months for me.
I wonder why they would have them at 220. I mean the components of the machine must be a motor for the drum, a small compressor, and a small heater. I don't see why that couldn't run on 110.
You said yours in 1000 watts which sounds about right. It wouldn't take a very big heater to heat up a dryer drum that's not venting out any of the heat.
I wonder why they would have them at 220. I mean the components of the machine must be a motor for the drum, a small compressor, and a small heater. I don't see why that couldn't run on 110.
You said yours in 1000 watts which sounds about right. It wouldn't take a very big heater to heat up a dryer drum that's not venting out any of the heat.
The Whirlpool model is considered a hybrid. Has a 240v 1,300-watt heating element to supplement for speed mode.
Next door neighbors bought a matching Whirlpool front load stack set and both run on 110. Washer has a heater and only cold water hookup, dryer takes 2 hours to dry towels and fills a big container with water to be emptied. Cost was way too much. I'll keep my 1984 Maytags.
stephen
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@bradfordwhite
“ If it were me, I'd just have a Wallyflex in the laundry area.
Connects into ones central vacuum system. Makes quick work of lint.”
ESPECIALLY FOR THE BUTLER! Lol
“ If it were me, I'd just have a Wallyflex in the laundry area.
Connects into ones central vacuum system. Makes quick work of lint.”
ESPECIALLY FOR THE BUTLER! Lol
repairguy
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‘80 model Kenmore 80 series
repairguy
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‘86 Whirlpool Imperial Regal series
bradfordwhite
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Burl wood and chrome to match the dishwasher from the Super forum post.
excellent.
excellent.
