{"id":13262,"date":"2023-09-08T13:13:55","date_gmt":"2023-09-08T13:13:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.projectsmallhouse.com\/blog\/?p=13262"},"modified":"2024-03-25T14:34:10","modified_gmt":"2024-03-25T14:34:10","slug":"all-in-one-washer-dryer-combo-in-the-kitchen","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.projectsmallhouse.com\/blog\/2023\/09\/all-in-one-washer-dryer-combo-in-the-kitchen\/","title":{"rendered":"All-in-One Washer Dryer Combo in the Kitchen"},"content":{"rendered":"

We are trying to decide on a plan for a pre-fab cabin. We were considering plans from Deer Run until we drove down and toured Westwood Cabins in South Carolina. We want a cabin that is more like a small typical house, not like a tiny house. We want rooms that are large enough to arrange normal sized furniture and we want storage.<\/p>\n

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Laundry Center – One Piece Washer and Dryer in Hall Closet<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

One consideration is laundry. Plans show a few options. Some show a laundry room. Some have a stacked washer and dryer or one of those all-in-one stacked laundry centers in a closet off of a hall-way. Some have a stacked washer and dryer in the bathroom. And some show it in the bedroom closet. There are also some options with side-by-side washer and dryer in a laundry closet or in a laundry room.\u00a0 All have advantages and drawbacks.<\/p>\n

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Shetland Kitchen with Washer<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

But what about another option? They make washing machines that are also dryers. And they are sized to fit under a kitchen counter. I see them all the time in photos of kitchens in other countries. And I thought I saw one in a photo of a Westwood Cabin kitchen.<\/p>\n

That would be brilliant! We could put it in instead of the dishwasher! Or both, we could have both dishwasher and clothes washer\/dryer in the kitchen. It would take up practically no space at all. And it would be so convenient! Just push one button and the clothes will wash and dry!<\/p>\n

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Shetland Kitchen with Washer<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

I follow Shetland Islands real estate on Facebook. I know. I’m not moving there, but I really like looking at the houses.\u00a0 And they all have the washer in the kitchen.<\/p>\n

Harper Macleod – Leading Estate Agents based in Shetland, Scotland<\/a><\/p>\n

Research on Washer Dryer Combos<\/h2>\n

The first thing I noticed when I did some research is that they cost more than a typical washer and dryer bought separately once you add the prices together.<\/p>\n

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Koolmore 2.7 cu. ft. All-in-One Washer & Dryer Combo<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Although they are 120 volt, you probably can’t just plug it into the same plug as the dishwasher. They use more electricity. And some of them should not be left plugged in all the time.<\/p>\n

Cautions when washing clothes<\/strong><\/p>\n

Please remember to disconnect water and power supply immediately after the clothes are washed.<\/p>\n

KoolMore Owner\u2019s Manual Model FLC-3CWH<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

If you have to unplug and disconnect the water, it could hardly be installed like their picture shows. (The user manual also said; “Gasoline and alcohol etc. shall not be used as detergents.” Words to live by.)<\/p>\n

Then I realized this brand is KoolMore. I thought it said Kenmore.<\/p>\n

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Magic Chef 2.7 cu. ft. All-in-One Washer and Dryer Combo<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Lowes has a whole category for All-In-One Washer Dryers. They are made by Black+Decker, GE, LG, and Whirlpool, who I\u2019ve heard of. And Comfee, Equator and other brands that don\u2019t sound at all familiar.<\/p>\n

Equator comes in pretty colors. Blue, Red, Yellow, Periwinkle, Green, Pink, Merlot, Silver, Gold, Black, White, Black and White.<\/p>\n

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Back of the Magic Chef Washer and Dryer Combination Appliance
Where is the vent?<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Vented or Ventless<\/h2>\n

Most of the combo washer\/dryer machines are ventless. Some have vents. Some can convert, they have a vent, but don’t have to use it.<\/p>\n

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Equator 1.9-cu ft Capacity Vented All-in-One Washer\/Dryer Combo<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The vented ones I found were from companies I have never heard of. I don’t feel comfortable spending this much money on a brand I don’t know anything about. I want to know that parts will be around and that I can have it repaired if I need to.<\/p>\n

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GE Profile 4.8-cu ft Capacity All-in-One Washer\/Dryer Combo with Eco Dry Ventless Heat Pump<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

This GE Profile All-in-One is ventless but uses a heat pump. Interesting.<\/p>\n

\u00a0GE Profile All-in-One 4.8-cu ft Capacity Ventless All-in-One with Eco Dry<\/strong><\/p>\n

Fast Airflow Drying – warm, high-speed air extracts moisture from garments to gently dry even large loads fast with less heat; wash and dry everything from a comforter to delicate items from start to finish virtually eliminating the need to hang dry.<\/p>\n