Solving the Compact-Laundry Dilemma (Part 2 of 2)

07.07.11

CHICAGO — Anyone who has ever been challenged to shoehorn a running laundry into a tiny space knows that they can perform such a feat, but the sequel is making that laundry employment properly.

Operational Considerations

There are many operational issues that should be considered and implemented during the planning and design proceeding, not the least of which is matching the washing task with the drying task. If a compact laundry is using a 35-pound washer-extractor, the dryer should be 1.5 times the washer place, or +/- 50 pounds.

One of the most wasteful aspects of a compact, on-premise laundry is the mismatching of equipment. Smaller facilities always have smaller loads, therefore smaller machines should be included in the gear mix.

All equipment choices should be coupled with a half-size machine. That is to say, if the primary production machine bigness is 50 pounds, then a 15- to 25-pound machine should be included as well. There is nothing more discouraging than to visit a buildings and see a 50- or 100-pound washer (or dryer) being used to process no more than 5-10 pounds.

Source: American Laundry News

I need help here I just ordered a compact washer and dryer online and now i'm just wondering how I'm going to?

Jun 01, 2008 by ★TouchedByAnAtheist★ | Posted in Cleaning & Laundry

Hole the dryer..someone help what does this mean I live in an apartment with out washer dryer hookups.. the washer connects to the sink and the dryer well, I thought I could lawful plug it in and it would work. I'm not a techi person so any suggestions?

I anticipate you can put this near a window so you can drape the hose out the window. If not you are going to need a dehumidifier also. My daughter never uses a dryer and her clothes look so much greater than mine - not faded and pilled. So only use

HiddenBarb | Jun 01, 2008

A dryer that measure shouldn't need to be vented but they don't do a good job of drying clothes anyway. It will just run up your electric bill.
sapph110 | Jun 01, 2008

If you don't already have one, instate an exhaust fan in the ceiling or external wall. Run the fan when you run the dryer.
skippa_10 | Jun 01, 2008

I longing you can put this near a window so you can drape the hose out the window. If not you are going to need a dehumidifier also. My daughter never uses a dryer and her clothes look so much outdo than mine - not faded and pilled. So only use the dryer
HiddenBarb | Jun 01, 2008

Ok Do you think buying this compact washer and dryer is worth it?

Feb 10, 9948 by ★TouchedByAnAtheist★ | Posted in Cleaning & Laundry

http://www.walmart.com/catalog/goods.d o?product_id=8112370

I live in a small apartment I think they are the cutest things but I'm still shopping around.

if this is your only chance because of size constraints, i would be very tempted to try it. we have 2 more little ones than you but some weeks my wife lives in front of the washing ring. when you calculate the money spent each week at a commercial laundromat,

VICTOR H | Feb 10, 894

Will having a washer and dryer change my life?

Feb 10, 2460 by ★TouchedByAnAtheist★ | Posted in Cleaning & Laundry

I ordered a compact washer and dryer this weekend and I can't hang around for it!! THe suspense is killing me.
http://www.walmart.com/catalog/product.d o?product_id=8112370

it already has, you put in half of your life thinking about it now and almost everyday a new question....lol.
(only joking, dont get angry)

Linda W | Feb 10, 2571
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