Been unhappy with my Maytag washer and dryer set since purchase 5 years ago and am looking to replace them with an all in one, Curious to know if anyone has bought an all-in-one washer/dryer combo (same size as a single washer or dryer unit) and what you think about them. Looks to me to be a way to cut space by about half. Some don't even need a vent hookup to dry, which is great since my contractor couldn't seem to get vent outlet placement right when he built the house (it puts the dryer out in front of the utility room's 3x5 window...)
Washer/Dryer All in Ones
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I've had a top end GE all in one stacked. no problems. it was about $1350.00
I've also been curious about the one machine washer/dryers. I know they are more common in other countries.
If by "all-in-one" you mean a combo unit, then maybe read a bunch of reviews (starting with the 1 out of 5 reviews)
I know a doctor with a small clinic who thought she would be saving time by not having to move the clothes from the washer to the dryer and also not having to vent it meant she could locate it in the heart of the clinic. No need for a vent pipe. She returned it a week later. It washed great and fast, but the drying part was crazy, like 4 or 5 hours! So, if it's this machine or one like it, she would definitely recommend against it.
Plus, you're putting all your eggs in one basket. If it breaks, you have to replace both functions.
GE Profile 4.8 cu. ft. Smart UltraFast Electric Washer & Dryer Combo in Carbon Graphite with Ventless Heat Pump Technology
While standalone washers and dryers can finish each cycle in about an hour, a combo machine may take anywhere from 3 to 6 hours to complete both processes. This can be a drawback if you need your clothes quickly or if you have multiple loads to get through.I know a doctor with a small clinic who thought she would be saving time by not having to move the clothes from the washer to the dryer and also not having to vent it meant she could locate it in the heart of the clinic. No need for a vent pipe. She returned it a week later. It washed great and fast, but the drying part was crazy, like 4 or 5 hours! So, if it's this machine or one like it, she would definitely recommend against it.
Plus, you're putting all your eggs in one basket. If it breaks, you have to replace both functions.
Exactly... who here hasn't had to toss a dirty shirt in the dryer with a bounce sheet? 
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Ewww, Peanut, I wouldn't ever have thought to do that! That's a thing? 
Then again I have been without a dryer for a very long time. And I also have chemical sensitivities that prevent me from using anything scented. But now you've got me wondering about a fellow I was standing behind in line at the store....
I've been curious about the all-in-ones, just in thinking about making more usable space in my utility room. But when I look at them in the store, they're not only very expensive, but seem to be awkward. I would either be cracking my head on the dryer fetching the socks out of the bottom of the washer, or unable to reach the socks on the back of the dryer. I played around with some display models and realized it just wouldn't be worth it.
Then again I have been without a dryer for a very long time. And I also have chemical sensitivities that prevent me from using anything scented. But now you've got me wondering about a fellow I was standing behind in line at the store....
I've been curious about the all-in-ones, just in thinking about making more usable space in my utility room. But when I look at them in the store, they're not only very expensive, but seem to be awkward. I would either be cracking my head on the dryer fetching the socks out of the bottom of the washer, or unable to reach the socks on the back of the dryer. I played around with some display models and realized it just wouldn't be worth it.
