Thread Number: 68646
/ Tag: Modern Automatic Washers
New Whirlpool "Smart" COMBO at CES |
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Post# 914192   1/5/2017 at 19:15 (2,639 days old) by Stricklybojack (South Hams Devon UK)   |   | |
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Ventless 2.3 cu ft capacity. Video (no sound): Article: www.digitaltrends.com/home/whirlp...
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Post# 914201 , Reply# 1   1/5/2017 at 20:06 (2,639 days old) by appnut (TX)   |   | |
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You beat me by about 45 minutes. Is said to be 240v. Robert, your YouTube video link isn't accurate. Reviewed.com article says the combo will list for $1499.
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Post# 914203 , Reply# 2   1/5/2017 at 20:17 (2,639 days old) by Stricklybojack (South Hams Devon UK)   |   | |
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Post# 914205 , Reply# 3   1/5/2017 at 20:20 (2,639 days old) by appnut (TX)   |   | |
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Post# 914208 , Reply# 4   1/5/2017 at 20:27 (2,639 days old) by Stricklybojack (South Hams Devon UK)   |   | |
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Post# 914210 , Reply# 5   1/5/2017 at 20:44 (2,639 days old) by toploader55 (Massachusetts Sand Bar, Cape Cod)   |   | |
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Post# 914228 , Reply# 6   1/5/2017 at 22:08 (2,639 days old) by combo52 (50 Year Repair Tech Beltsville,Md)   |   | |
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Well at least it looks like it is a 240 volt, if this is true this will be about the first 240 volt combo sold in the US since GE discontinued their combo in the spring of 1972.
The 2.3 CF listed capacity is so small that the machine will be almost useless as a dryer and probably makes this the smallest combo ever sold anywhere in the world.
I guess we will wait and see.
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Post# 914249 , Reply# 7   1/6/2017 at 05:29 (2,639 days old) by Paulc (Edinburgh, Scotland)   |   | |
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Post# 914258 , Reply# 8   1/6/2017 at 08:10 (2,639 days old) by Iheartmaytag (Wichita, Kansas)   |   | |
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Post# 914274 , Reply# 9   1/6/2017 at 09:48 (2,638 days old) by logixx (Germany)   |   | |
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Post# 914390 , Reply# 10   1/7/2017 at 02:08 (2,638 days old) by murando531 (Augusta, Georgia - US)   |   | |
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I'm guessing it just plugs into the existing 240V outlet one would normally use for their traditional dryer? It's an interesting move at least. I can see this being a nice setup for someone like my friend Lisa who is single and fairly minimal as far as belongings, by choice, and she's also around 5'3" and skinny as rail, so even at 2.3 cu.ft she'd probably need only wash and dry one load every 4-5 days. Perhaps with the current trend of young adults staying single willingly, or choosing to forego having children, a combo washer/dryer may make a resurgence in popularity where it didn't quite succeed in the past.
For me personally though, I feel it would be completely impractical, being married and having family stay with us frequently. Where combos typically have smaller capacity, running one load will require waiting for the wash AND dry, where having two full size machines means washing larger loads, while also having another larger load in the dryer at the same time. John - I did find that LG also currently offers a 2.3 cu.ft 24" wide model. It only operates on 120V however. I'm actually not surprised that they build such a model; LG seems to have the niche market in unusual laundry machines. www.homedepot.com/p/LG-Electronic... |
Post# 914394 , Reply# 11   1/7/2017 at 05:29 (2,638 days old) by foraloysius (Leeuwarden, Friesland, the Netherlands)   |   | |
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Post# 914401 , Reply# 12   1/7/2017 at 07:39 (2,638 days old) by logixx (Germany)   |   | |
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Post# 914411 , Reply# 13   1/7/2017 at 08:32 (2,638 days old) by vacerator (Macomb, Michigan)   |   | |
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France, so the fugly thing isn't available here for testing. |
Post# 914412 , Reply# 14   1/7/2017 at 08:37 (2,638 days old) by foraloysius (Leeuwarden, Friesland, the Netherlands)   |   | |
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Post# 914553 , Reply# 16   1/8/2017 at 06:28 (2,637 days old) by neptunebob (Pittsburgh, PA)   |   | |
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Post# 914572 , Reply# 17   1/8/2017 at 09:28 (2,636 days old) by combo52 (50 Year Repair Tech Beltsville,Md)   |   | |
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Hi Robert that is what I was hoping as well that the 2.3 CF wash some sort of equivalent washer capacity. But in any event while it apparently is not the smallest capacity combo ever it is still nearly useless if you can't dry a set of King-Sized sheets and four pillow case covers or at least three pairs of men jeans without getting out an iron.
I would consider a minimum dryer size to be around 3.5 CF and 4 or 5 CF really getting into the useful range for a compact combo.
Serious combos will make a comeback there is a real need for the space-saving and convenience these machines offer, and best of all it will solve the moldy washer problem for people who do not know how to use a FL washer. |
Post# 914611 , Reply# 19   1/8/2017 at 11:53 (2,636 days old) by combo52 (50 Year Repair Tech Beltsville,Md)   |   | |
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I did not say you could not wash & dry 7 pounds, I said that the result would be completely unsatisfactory for 90% of American users, I usually only dry 4-5 pairs of jeans in my WP 7.2 CF gas dryer that is more than three times as large as this tiny combo in order for them to come out in great wrinkle free condition. |
Post# 914645 , Reply# 20   1/8/2017 at 14:01 (2,636 days old) by Gyrafoam (Wytheville, VA)   |   | |
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IMO John is right. I am spoiled by my large US dryers. Plenty of room for clothes to move around = less wrinkles. Unless or until someone comes up with a new and improved '58 Bendix Combo, I wouldn't be interested in the slightest. |
Post# 914710 , Reply# 21   1/8/2017 at 22:09 (2,636 days old) by Joe_in_philly (Philadelphia, PA, USA)   |   | |
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Post# 914733 , Reply# 23   1/9/2017 at 05:50 (2,636 days old) by Tomturbomatic (Beltsville, MD)   |   | |
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At least in the District of Columbia, only 120 volt dryers are allowed in unvented installations so a 240 volt dryer would not be allowed without a vent unless it was a condensing dryer and you really do not want to be suing one of those during the summer. |
Post# 914742 , Reply# 24   1/9/2017 at 08:16 (2,636 days old) by chestermikeuk (Rainhill *Home of the RailwayTrials* Merseyside,UK)   |   | |
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If you have the space and energy costs are low then the grande washers and dryers that you are used to are fine...if not and you have access to 240v period then these current washer dryers may provide an alternative to your laundry requirements.
I`m currently in a studio apartment and using a Servis vestel combi, 61 ltr drum rated 9kg wash 6kg dry , 1400rpm spin. The nine min max spin leaves clothing damp dry, I cant get any more moisture out even with a frigidaire spinner @ 2,800rpm. I can wash & dry 14 white cotton t-shirts in fast time, sensor dry will take over hour but I find its great for me to use 30 mins times dry, high heat and they are dry enough to pull out hang on a rack and pulled to shape if required. It also depends on clothing used, I use mostly modern lightweight fabrics which I can hang up straight from the wash & spin process. Towels and cotton fabrics can be dried easily in the combi dryer its whatever works for you. Also with the latest electronics its all about the programming which can be detrimental if not programmed for the country of sale and purchase. Many people have used these style of laundry appliances for years, have sold loads to families who have drying facilities of outdoor line, drying racks and radiators and use the dryer for emergencies and finishing off clothing before hanging or quick press. I do find many here so easily dismissive of said machines that its insulting to many of us, I do understand you may be used to appliances that work for you, dont dismiss the value they may bring to many!! CLICK HERE TO GO TO chestermikeuk's LINK |
Post# 1001026 , Reply# 25   7/22/2018 at 12:33 (2,076 days old) by verizonbear (Glen Burnie )   |   | |
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Post# 1001035 , Reply# 26   7/22/2018 at 13:45 (2,076 days old) by appnut (TX)   |   | |
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