What is a combination washer dryer?
How does non-vented drying work?
How much laundry can I do in one load?
How long do the cycles on w/d combos
take?
What are the major benefits of combos?
My Innovative Washing washer dryer combo is
jumping all over the place while in the spin cycle. What’s going on?
How can I connect my combo washer dryer to a
standard faucet, like my kitchen sink?
My faucet adapter leaks.
My faucet adapter pops off the faucet.
Do Innovative Washing combo washer dryers fit
through slim RV or boat doorways?
Do Innovative Washing combo washer dryers
use standard connections?
How can I make my combo washer dryer
portable?
What kind of detergent should I use
and how much?
What kind of softener should I use in the
washer and how much?
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| What is a combination washer dryer?
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| A combination washer dryer is one appliance that both washes and dries clothes.
These units have only one chamber for clothes; they are not stackable
washer/dryers. Washer dryer combos have been popular in Europe and the Far East
for many years; due to the small apartments and living spaces common in these
areas, compact appliances were developed to fit the smaller spaces. Some combos
are designed to be portable, offering even more options for storage and use of
the unit.
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| How does non-vented drying work?
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| Non-vented combos have a two-drum system. The hot air is forced into the outer
drum where a condensation process is used to cool the air and condense the
water vapor out of it. The water is then flushed out the drain hose to the sink
or plumbing lines. Because no venting is required of the non-vented w/d, this
unit may be easily installed under a cabinet, in a closet, or anywhere water
and electricity are available.
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| How much laundry can I do in one load? |
| The amount varies depending upon the size of the unit you purchase and the
bulkiness of the fabric of the load. A "full size" washer can hold 22 pounds of
clothes (more than 3.5 cubic feet), so you can compare other size units to
that. You should be aware that you only want to fill your unit up halfway with
clothes; they can only dry half as much as they can wash, so putting in more
clothes than this will cause them to not be able to dry.
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| How long do the cycles on w/d combos take?
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| The length of the cycles varies based on the unit, the cycles selected, and the
size of the load. Generally, 110 Volt units take from 30 minutes to 90 minutes
to run the wash cycle; the length of time in the wash cycle primarily varies
based on the cycle selected. Drying time is generally more variable. Non-vented
units generally take 45 minutes to 180 minutes to dry a load. Drying times vary
based on the size of the load in the dryer and the type of laundry being dried.
For example, heavy fabrics such as denims or towels take longer to dry than
lighter fabrics like t-shirts. 220 Volt units can dry in up to half the time,
and vented units will also shorten the drying time. |
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| What are the major benefits of combos?
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| The number one benefit is the compact size: they are smaller than most washers
or dryers. In fact, many people install these units under their kitchen
counter, because they only take up about as much space as a normal size
dishwasher! In addition, casters allow the unit to be rolled around with ease
whenever needed.
Also, the efficiency of combo units not only saves you money by using much less
energy and water to operate than standard washers and dryers, but many utility
companies offer rebates for purchases of energy efficient appliances. Check
with your local utility companies for eligibility.
Not only are these units extremely energy efficient, but
they wash much better (and gentler) than standard washers. Combos use a front
load washing design that utilizes a horizontal axis drum. This eliminates the
agitator common to top load washers. In top load washers, the agitator is both
very inefficient at cleaning and very rough on clothes. The horizontal axis
drum on combos mimics washboard clothes washing, raising the clothes out of the
water and soap and plunging them back in. Finally, the high rpm´s of the
spin cycle of these units gets water and soap residue out of your clothes much
better than normal washers do. This efficient and thorough cleaning process is
especially helpful for people with sensitive skin or allergies to laundry soap.
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My Innovative Washing washer dryer combo is
jumping all over the place while in the spin cycle. What’s going on? |
| Stop the machine immediately. The shipping bolts are probably still installed
into the back of the machine, locking the drum in place instead of allowing it
movement to balance the laundry load. Look at the back of the unit. Are there
four silver bolts with black gaskets screwed into the back panel? If so, these
bolts need to be removed prior to running the machine. Check your owner's
manual for instructions on how to do so. Combo washer dryers should be placed
on firm ground while running.
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| How can I connect my combo washer dryer to a standard
faucet, like my kitchen sink? |
| EdgeStar combo washer dryers can be connected to any standard faucet using a
faucet adapter. LG combo washer dryers can be connected to any standard faucet
with a faucet adaptor and Y connector. Both of these accessories are available
on our Products page. When
connected to a faucet, the outlet hose on these units can be run to the sink
drain.
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| My faucet adapter leaks. |
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Make sure all connections are tight. Straighten out any kinks and bends in the
inlet hose to improve water flow. Use the provided rubber washers or standard
teflon tape to seal any openings. If none of the above help, try replacing the
gaskets between the faucet adapter and the water inlet hose for the washer. |
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| My faucet adapter pops off the faucet. |
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Make sure you don't have the water turned too high and that there aren't any
bends or kinks in the inlet hose that could block the water flow. Then try
replacing the gaskets between the faucet adapter and the water inlet hose for
the washer. |
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| Do Innovative Washing combo washer dryers fit through
slim RV or boat doorways? |
| Our EdgeStar brand combination washer dryers have specially designed compact
depths of 21 2/3", which should fit through smaller RV and boat doorways.
This is one of the smallest depths available on any combo washer dryer on the
market.
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| Do Innovative Washing combo washer dryers use
standard connections?
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| Yes, all Innovative Washing combo washer dryers use standard connections.
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| How can I make my combo washer dryer portable? |
| Different accessories and accessory kits are available to make your combo move
easily from place to place. They can be viewed through our
Products page. Note: not all washer dryer combos can be made portable,
but most can. While EdgeStar brand units can be fitted with a dolly with
rolling caster wheels, some LG brand combos can have their leveling legs
replaced with caster wheels.
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| What kind of detergent should I use
and how much?
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| Low-sudsing, high efficiency detergents are best for use with compact combo
washer dryers. Tide HE and Wisk HE are two examples of optimal detergents you
can buy at most major grocery stores. Remember, you only need a small amount of
high efficiency detergent to do the job. If you use a liquid low-sudsing
detergent, use only one or two tablespoons per wash cycle.
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| What kind of softener should I use in
the washer and how much? |
| Fabric softener can greatly reduce wrinkling and aid in the drying process. We
recommend that you use only two tablespoons of regular, concentrated fabric
softener in your combo washer dryer for maximum results. Downy Enhancer is one
such fabric softener available at most major grocery stores. If your clothes
aren't soft enough, try using slightly more fabric softener with the next load. If you cannot use fabric softener, a great alternative are dryer balls. They can be added to your laundry after the wash cycle and before the dry cycle to smooth out wrinkles and cut down on dry time. Dryer balls are available for purchase at most major grocery stores. |
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