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Post# 720859   12/12/2013 at 16:47 (3,759 days old) by peteski50 (New York)   |   | |
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This just came out - amazing it claims possible to vent or not to vent. Never thought that was possible. To bad its not bigger!
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Post# 720866 , Reply# 1   12/12/2013 at 17:54 (3,759 days old) by paulc (Edinburgh, Scotland)   |   | |
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Post# 720916 , Reply# 2   12/12/2013 at 20:50 (3,759 days old) by cuffs054 (MONTICELLO, GA)   |   | |
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You would think after my 1100 experience I wouldn't be interested in this machine, wrong! I want one bad! |
Post# 720966 , Reply# 3   12/13/2013 at 04:09 (3,758 days old) by laundromat (Hilo, Hawaii)   |   | |
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Post# 721084 , Reply# 4   12/13/2013 at 19:49 (3,758 days old) by combo52 (50 Year Repair Tech Beltsville,Md)   |   | |
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It would be nice if this company could get their act together and sell a 240 volt version of one of their pathetic little machines, I understand that most FL washers and dryers made in the rest of the world are usually only 24" wide and it would be cost prohibitive for a reseller like Equator to actually get someone to build a REAL Full Sized Combo, BUT if a machine is only going to be able to WASH & DRY a 3-5 pound load, LETS do it in an hour, maybe an hour and a half NOT THREE HOURS, almost all homes in the US have 240 current available, or even haven forbid Natural Gas.
Until these importers address the pathetic drying performance of these combos they will NEVER get even a tiny share of the laundry market here. John L This post was last edited 12/13/2013 at 21:03 |
Post# 721097 , Reply# 5   12/13/2013 at 22:01 (3,758 days old) by laundromat (Hilo, Hawaii)   |   | |
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Well said,John. Those here who either have or had one of these after a Bendix, Whirlpool,Easy or Norge were not at all impressed once having seen or used them. LG needs to come up to bat and reintroduced the electric(220/240 volt) and gas version of both the twenty four and twenty seven inch models.It would be win/ win situation.
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Post# 721123 , Reply# 6   12/14/2013 at 08:45 (3,757 days old) by peteski50 (New York)   |   | |
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I also feel the size of these units are to small. What really gets me is that these so called American manufactures don't make them. Most of these FL units made today should have a Drying function especially given the fact that they already have heaters. Even on 110 volt they can still dry 2/3 full drum. So many people leave their clothes in washer for hours anyway. Now GE and WP have a option to keep tumbling the clothes for a few hours when done (how stupid) - when they could be drying. The public should be offered option for a 110 or 220 volt. Especially the fact that these FL washers sold here in the states are so massive. I believe the reason they don't do this is because they are making so much on the dryers, which is crazy to spend so much $ on any dryer. Also when they made combos here several years ago we didn't have stackable units at that time. It also surprises me that vent free dryers aren't made here especially when some people still have problems with venting outside.
Another complaint I have heard is why isn't their 27" under counter units being made like the Westinghouse and frigmore units. Just my 2 cents! Peter |
Post# 721302 , Reply# 9   12/15/2013 at 13:06 (3,756 days old) by cfz2882 (Belle Fourche,SD)   |   | |
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I like my "splendide"Antonio Merloni 24"combo-it's a handy size and washes good;water cooled condenser dryer takes about 2 hrs though.In the U.S.,the splendide is most often found in large RVs,campers,and houseboats, My splendide was made in 2002. |
Post# 721305 , Reply# 10   12/15/2013 at 13:24 (3,756 days old) by mrb627 (Buford, GA)   |   | |
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Post# 721420 , Reply# 11   12/16/2013 at 09:22 (3,755 days old) by paulc (Edinburgh, Scotland)   |   | |
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I know this has been discussed before, the full size H/A topload washer dryer. Will run on 220v and be build in the USA, is now on the website.
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Post# 721429 , Reply# 12   12/16/2013 at 10:06 (3,755 days old) by combo52 (50 Year Repair Tech Beltsville,Md)   |   | |
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Post# 721495 , Reply# 13   12/16/2013 at 17:48 (3,755 days old) by ronhic (Canberra, Australia)   |   | |
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Post# 721515 , Reply# 14   12/16/2013 at 19:58 (3,755 days old) by combo52 (50 Year Repair Tech Beltsville,Md)   |   | |
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Post# 721522 , Reply# 16   12/16/2013 at 20:32 (3,755 days old) by darthwolf ()   |   | |
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In operation.... |
Post# 721523 , Reply# 17   12/16/2013 at 20:35 (3,755 days old) by darthwolf ()   |   | |
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If anyone is interested let me know i will film the unit in operation. : ) |
Post# 721565 , Reply# 18   12/17/2013 at 01:39 (3,755 days old) by laundromat (Hilo, Hawaii)   |   | |
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Post# 721609 , Reply# 20   12/17/2013 at 11:06 (3,754 days old) by peteski50 (New York)   |   | |
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I have the same exact LG combo WM3455HW and I like it. The drying is slow but I hang up a lot of things anyway. I got it at PC Richard when I used to work their and got $300 off at employee discount. This one works better than the origional larger unit I had about 6 years back. Their was many service issues with that larger unit. Plus their was no one that serviced these issues at that time. Now I think the larger unit was discontinued.
It is still disappointing that no USA company will make a full size combo. I still think they wont do it because they are making good money on the dryers. It is also ashame they stopped making the frigmores. I now work at home depot and some customers are requesting full size washers that will fit under a standard counter. That frigmore would have also made a great combo! Peter |
Post# 721653 , Reply# 21   12/17/2013 at 16:02 (3,754 days old) by joe_in_philly (Philadelphia, PA, USA)   |   | |
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So, based on this video and the campaign funds raised, I don't have much confidence the Equator Hybrid will actually be produced. The idea sounds good, but the presentation and mock-up machine leaves a lot to be desired.
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Post# 721909 , Reply# 26   12/18/2013 at 21:21 (3,753 days old) by Launderess (Quiet Please, There´s a Lady on Stage)   |   | |
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Well actually the panel says 200v-240v but we're not on that right now; and it takes ages to dry an average load from my Miele. Cannot imagine how long eleven or even six pounds of laundry would take in a 120v condenser dryer.
Unless you are trying to hide the evidence of a dryer from a landlord or something those compact Whilpool/Kenmore or other brands vented dryers are faster IMHO. |
Post# 721983 , Reply# 27   12/19/2013 at 09:24 (3,752 days old) by combo52 (50 Year Repair Tech Beltsville,Md)   |   | |
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In the US we have 120volts comming from regular outlets and 240 volts for heavy appliances, there are also some areas that have 120-208 volts if your home has a 3 phase power supply.
Appliances built here for US use are labeled 120-240 volts, many are also labeled 120-208 or 240 volts which means they will work on the lower 208 voltage at slightly reduced output in the case of central A/Cs and significantly reduced heat output [ 25% reduction ] in electric ranges, dryers and electric water heaters etc. While we generally do not have any control about the voltage at our homes it certainly looks and sounds better when talking to others and giving advice if you actually know the facts. In our service we see problems when customers are using European appliances [ mainly electric ranges and clothes dryers that are rated for 200-220 volts, when these appliances are used on 240 volts we see a lot of heater and safety fuse failures. |
Post# 722045 , Reply# 29   12/19/2013 at 16:00 (3,752 days old) by Launderess (Quiet Please, There´s a Lady on Stage)   |   | |
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One saving grace from European condenser and one assumes vented dryers is they do tend to run on lower heat and not "fry" one's clothing like some American electric dryers could or still do for all one knows. IIRC most EU dryers top out at <3500 watts, while USA electric dryers are in the 4K to over 5K watt range IIRC.
@Combo You have no idea how much bother those EU ranges and other kitchen appliance that require electric heating elements cause some Manhattan kitchen renovations. They often pull way more juice than many older buildings have for entire apartments much less just the kitchen. One assumes this is because in Manhattan at least gas is the preferred or often found for cooking so there aren't "range" circuits on the panel already. |