This page has some of your questions answered. In summary heat pump condenser takes advantage of lower heat to dry clothes. Depending upon the model of the current heat pumps like Panasonic, Beko (just brought in) or Electrolux (by far the most popular at 9kg) or Bosch, they excel at low heat moisture extraction/drying vs vented (what you call tumble dryers - all dryers tumble dry btw). The great deal about them is lower running cost and shorter drying time.

Also it can be plugged in the same socket as a washer. 900W/230V gives close to 3.9A to 4.0A so long as the socket for the washer is rated at 15A.

Follow the link at post #47 of this thread to a discussion on WM thread that covers all current dryer technology and their pros and cons.

From post #1576 by idoblu there: Heat pump reuses the hot air whereas condensing dryers expels it.

This post has been edited by halcyon27: Dec 31 2014, 09:11 AM

What's the rationale using comforter in humid tropical rainforest climate? Duvet/ quilt cover without the fillings is actually very appropriate here. The other type that works well here and which surprised me thoroughly are fleece blanket from Home Harmony ( initially mistaken for Akemi Uchi).

In actual fact, king sized duvet covers (no fillings) can be washed with even a 5.5 - 6kg washing machine with laundry balls. An 8kg can load that with bolster and two pillow cases and bed sheet.
With these, you don't need to invest in wide door washing machines which is more appropriate in snowy winter regions that employs thick duvet fillings which when rolled up in a whirl is not easily put in (much less taken out) esp if the tub mouth diameter is less than 40cm. The machine load to get is typically calculated to cater to number of adults and children for the next 7-10 years. A household with 4 adults and 2-3 growing children works well minimally with a 8kg but optimally 10kg washer assuming 4 loads weekly. The largest item is most likely the curtain drapes and that even a 5.5kg can wash one at a time. An 8kg can take two at once.

This post has been edited by halcyon27: Dec 29 2016, 11:38 PM

The comforter has filling and is rolled up like how farmers in US midwestern rolls up hay before loading into the washing machine.

Queen size comforters usually 70"*70" whilst king size is 90"*70". The drum size and the tub mouth opening width determines if this can be put in or not.

Hence top loaders naturally makes better choice in loading these sizes. If washing at the laundromat, usually they recommend using an XL washer. XL because of the larger then usual tub mouth opening diameter. As seen here.

Comforter/ quilt / duvet cover is the cotton cloth that is used to cover over the comforter. Most comforter here by right cannot remove cover, hence this cloth covers over much like how pillow case is used over pillows.

Which brings me back to my point above that our weather here suffice sleeping in just with the cover alone. If just using that, even a 5.5-6kg washer can wash even king sized.

This post has been edited by halcyon27: Dec 30 2016, 08:57 AM

The discontinued LG CD1212W had the following dimensions:
(WxDxH,mm) 635 x 720 x 925

That qualifies it as an XL front load to wash a Queen size comforter.

Standard FL washer dimensions typically are 600 x 600 x 850

All FL have that fins. The last point you mentioned is the most crucial of all. Do laundry balls like those Korean magic balls help?

Indeed LG is a good brand and to have lasted so long it's a good thing. I know of a friend who's elderly couple parents uses Tromme 10.5/6kg washer dryer. Very quiet and it suits their purpose now that there's no maid and all the kids grown up and flew the coop.

Brandi Italia. Known for their art decor Moon 6kg automatic washer. Hotpoint-Ariston is the premium sister company. You'd be surprised that many brands share same heating element component.

This post has been edited by halcyon27: Feb 17 2017, 12:04 AM

Normally put in back of house where washing and drying yard would be. Cover it by reclaiming the backyard to shield it from the elements.

Inlet is standard 3/4" quarter turn bib for washing machine available at hardware stores.

For outlet, hack the wall and floor to install a 1.5" pipe no higher than 3" that drains out to the outside or connect to a small floor drain (needed for washing floors) that connects either to a manhole or outside the back drain. The vertical part of pipe exposed out of the wall must be 45° and should stick out 2". The 3" height allows flexibility of using top or front load. Top load prevalently cannot drain higher than 4" and rarely depending on models, 6". Front load usually is minimum 14" (40cm) but the pipes can be supported through the holder braces at the back of the washer to maintain that height.

Or buy an Ikea sink as a laundry sink. These comes with Atlant sink drain pipes which has two spigot for washing machine/ dishwasher waste. The cabinetry should make a hole for outlet pipe access to connect to the spigot. Note that going this route only allows for front load washers unless a dedicated drain pipe is installed as described above.

This post has been edited by halcyon27: Feb 17 2017, 08:07 AM

Vented dryer yes. Combo usually will use condenser and drain the condensate as you would in a normal washer. Heat pump and condensation dryer would have their own container or you ensure that the there's an extra drainage pipe to accommodate the dryer condensate waste. In the UK, McAlpine sells the following twin connector which you can add to the single 1.5" pipe that sticks out as how I describe. The twin connector allows 2 waste pipes to a single waste pipe but ensure the pipe installed is the right size.

This post has been edited by halcyon27: Feb 19 2017, 07:43 PM

This post is very interesting in showing how a washer dryer is maintained.

This post has been edited by halcyon27: Jun 17 2017, 12:18 PM

On a similar vein started by a comment in the washing machine thread that the Panasonic Cuble could not fit under a conventional kitchen countertop for space constraint dwelling, it's time to revisit the parameters fitment of washer dryer combo. At least from Electrolux and Beko, their manuals specifies a clearance of at least 20mm on top and at least 30mm on all other sides for it to breathe/ventilate. The back may require slightly more. Top plate cover are not removable and that's made intentional by recent washer dryer design whereas for washers, some models have removable top plates allowing it to fit under a 820mm countertop.

This post has been edited by halcyon27: Jun 17 2017, 01:22 PM

Tetsuhito Fujiyama aka Mr Home appliance Laboratory: tips on cleaning washer dryer lint filter article. Tip: Use Chrome which auto translates the article.

This post has been edited by halcyon27: Jun 19 2017, 11:08 AM

I think the Jap washer dryer combo still retains a lint filter compared to European styled ones. They have it at the top of the machine. I've never seen an article detailing methods and the types of brushes used until now with pictures too.

This post has been edited by halcyon27: Jun 19 2017, 11:38 AM

How accessible is this airway and sensor?

Wow, seems like I would invest in a Jap style washer dryer hypothetically speaking. The Eurostyle W/D combos make it hard to maintain and in our climate, what are the chances of one failing especially hearing those Electrolux W/D combos in this forum? The clogging of the air way and sensor seems to be the main culprit. Where else? There's three areas at least I can think of that needs cleaning. Could be more. The air cowl on the top as disassembled, the air way (need to detach the bottom in order to hose down then blow dry) and the bottom part which should be very nasty to reach much less clean. Seems like the Jap has thought it through on making it maintenance friendly.

This post has been edited by halcyon27: Jun 19 2017, 12:34 PM

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This post has been edited by halcyon27: Jun 19 2017, 12:31 PM

Hmmm, there's a valid reason why your machine is still surviving besides the maintenance..The size of it vs a standard (WHD598x850x600) washer dryer. Your WD combo is bigger, taller and wider hence its airway could be larger too. Hence not easy to clog.

This post has been edited by halcyon27: Jun 19 2017, 01:10 PM

Thks for sharing ozak! Really good insight and advice esp your maintenance protocol. Something else to think about now on the suitability of washer dryers now or even dryers for that matter.

Panasonic is inverter and drys at a lower temperature. The Electrolux does it come with a shoe rack?