How to Buy a Space-Saving Washer and Dryer

By eHow Home & Garden Editor

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A space-saving washer and dryer is crucial for apartments with limited room. These come in handy for city living and condominiums. These new machines conserve more water and energy than conventional laundry machines. Some utility companies even provide rebates for purchasing compact washer and dryers.

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Instructions

Difficulty: Moderate

Step1

Select the layout of your machine. Compact washer and dryers can possess front-loading or top-loading designs. The front-loading machines allow you to place a dryer on top of it. Consider a combination washer and dryer machine. They only have one chamber and you never touch the wet clothes.

Step2

Ensure that you have space to place the faucet connections. You can place some ventless dryers in enclosed places. That includes under the kitchen sink.

Step3

Use a shopping comparison website such as NexTag or a vendor that specializes in appliances such as CompactAppliance.com (see Resources) to get the specifications of different models before buying.

Step4

Consider the quiet operating systems. These machines emit less noise as they clean. This feature usually costs a bit extra.

Step5

Look for the Energy Star sticker. These washer and dryers cost more, but they save money through lower energy bills. Some companies manufacture a special detergent designed for high-efficiency washer and dryers.

Step6

Ask about the product warranty. Discover how the seller backs up its service policy. Make sure there is a neighborhood serviceman available to fix your broken machine.