Appliance Mulit-Tasking In Freezing Weather

Winter has finally arrived in NYC with a vengeance. Last night's temps dipped below zero and this morning we had record cold in Central Park (near or below zero). In fact the past few days we have had temps < 29F with brisk winds.

So what to do? Well in my case decided to run the Oko-Lavatherm condenser dryer! *LOL*

Don't use the thing much because find my vintage WP portable often dries things faster. But with such cold weather using that dryer would have a tell tale clouds of steam coming out of the window vent. So after washing a full load in the Oko-AEG Lavamat, fired up the old girl.

For probably the first time in several years of owning this thing finally "get" condenser drying. After about an hour and one half everything came out mostly dry except for some thick seams/hems. They dried soon enough after what moisture was left evaporated while waiting to be folded. My thick and thirsty towels were a bit damp though. But to be fair used "cupboard" dry instead of "extra dry" which IIRC is recommended for such things. They were simply hung on a clothes maiden to finish off.

Meanwhile while the windows were frosted over from the extra moisture indoors, it actually was a welcome relief from dry conditions caused by the steam convector heating. Due to the extreme cold outdoors the place didn't become overly warm either. Just comfortable.

All and all now get why those living in northern European countries are happy with condenser dryers. In that native habitat conditions they seem to work a treat.

Just a week ago when temps were >50F was lamenting that this winter it really hadn't been cold enough to use the condenser dryer.


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Post# 867193 2/14/2016 at 18:22 (2,991 days old) by Launderess (Quiet Please, There´s a Lady on Stage)
Checkrate/Likes Winter has finally arrived in NYC with a vengeance. Last night's temps dipped below zero and this morning we had record cold in Central Park (near or below zero). In fact the past few days we have had temps < 29F with brisk winds. So what to do? Well in my case decided to run the Oko-Lavatherm condenser dryer! LOL Don't use the thing much because find my vintage WP portable often dries things faster. But with such cold weather using that dryer would have a tell tale clouds of steam coming out of the window vent. So after washing a full load in the Oko-AEG Lavamat, fired up the old girl. For probably the first time in several years of owning this thing finally "get" condenser drying. After about an hour and one half everything came out mostly dry except for some thick seams/hems. They dried soon enough after what moisture was left evaporated while waiting to be folded. My thick and thirsty towels were a bit damp though. But to be fair used "cupboard" dry instead of "extra dry" which IIRC is recommended for such things. They were simply hung on a clothes maiden to finish off. Meanwhile while the windows were frosted over from the extra moisture indoors, it actually was a welcome relief from dry conditions caused by the steam convector heating. Due to the extreme cold outdoors the place didn't become overly warm either. Just comfortable. All and all now get why those living in northern European countries are happy with condenser dryers. In that native habitat conditions they seem to work a treat. Just a week ago when temps were >50F was lamenting that this winter it really hadn't been cold enough to use the condenser dryer.

Post# 867376 , Reply# 1 2/16/2016 at 00:56 (2,990 days old) by fisherpaykel (BC Canada)
Checkrate/Likes *getting what one wants* speaking of which Launderess,and thinking of your recent post, just today at a local used reconditioned appliance store I saw a compact Speed Queen wringer washer-slightly squared tub and looking to be about 20-22 inches in width, slightly shorter as well compared to standard washer, diminutive and kind of cute looking. It sat next to a big Coffield-Hamilton dryer with a small rectangular door window-inside label states made expressly for The Coffield Washer Co. 77-91 Niagara St. Hamilton, Canada, I have never heard of Coffield washers and both were tagged NOT FOR SALE,I guess a good thing since shipping Vancouver to NYC might cost a bundle, but maybe these compact Speed Queens exist stateside and you will find one yet. By the way, always enjoy reading your posts.

Post# 867379 , Reply# 2 2/16/2016 at 01:15 (2,990 days old) by Launderess (Quiet Please, There´s a Lady on Stage)
Checkrate/Likes *If Only!* No, sadly we didn't get those square tub SQ washers down south. But thank you for thinking of me. Would love to find one though! www.usedvictoria.com/ReportSelect...