First experience with a cheap washer/dryer in an apartment

In Vancouver, the hotel we're in has a (likely) inexpensive Danby washer/dryer in a closet. Just tried it on 5 long sleeve shirts and a king pillow case. Appeared to be a water condenser system. The Heavy Duty auto cycle showed up as 4:27 (lots of other options didn't seem to have a wash into dry programming) and I've never used one. One Tide pod (interestingly cheaper up here on promotion at Shoppers Drug Mart---same price CDN (4.99) as the promo price in USD)

The programming had water temperature, soil level and spin speed overrides possible.

It washed for about 20 minutes, seemed to rinse 2x and spun thoroughly---took about an hour, then the dry cycle churned for a good 3 hours. It would tumble one direction for about 15 sec, then seem to run water for about 5 sec, then tumble the other direction for 15 sec. After about 1 hr the drain hose was definitely emitting warm water and the cold water hose was definitely running (so cold to the touch). The door was locked so I could not take out anything (and I could not figure out how to unlatch the door. As the timer ticked down, it shut down right as scheduled, unlocked and played a tune.

The shirts and pillow case were done perfectly---they seemed to do quite well in the tub and were fluffy and perfectly dry. There was that slight dewiness from condensing dryers, but it dissipated quickly. A little more Tide aroma than you might get from a similar load in an airflow dryer, but seemed well washed/rinsed.

Definitely a different laundry pattern than I'm used to, but one could get used to it without a problem (put in a load a night kinda thing).


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Post# 1228213 4/6/2025 at 22:50 by jamiel (Detroit, Michigan & Palm Springs, CA)
Checkrate/Likes 3 In Vancouver, the hotel we're in has a (likely) inexpensive Danby washer/dryer in a closet. Just tried it on 5 long sleeve shirts and a king pillow case. Appeared to be a water condenser system. The Heavy Duty auto cycle showed up as 4:27 (lots of other options didn't seem to have a wash into dry programming) and I've never used one. One Tide pod (interestingly cheaper up here on promotion at Shoppers Drug Mart---same price CDN (4.99) as the promo price in USD) The programming had water temperature, soil level and spin speed overrides possible. It washed for about 20 minutes, seemed to rinse 2x and spun thoroughly---took about an hour, then the dry cycle churned for a good 3 hours. It would tumble one direction for about 15 sec, then seem to run water for about 5 sec, then tumble the other direction for 15 sec. After about 1 hr the drain hose was definitely emitting warm water and the cold water hose was definitely running (so cold to the touch). The door was locked so I could not take out anything (and I could not figure out how to unlatch the door. As the timer ticked down, it shut down right as scheduled, unlocked and played a tune. The shirts and pillow case were done perfectly---they seemed to do quite well in the tub and were fluffy and perfectly dry. There was that slight dewiness from condensing dryers, but it dissipated quickly. A little more Tide aroma than you might get from a similar load in an airflow dryer, but seemed well washed/rinsed. Definitely a different laundry pattern than I'm used to, but one could get used to it without a problem (put in a load a night kinda thing).

Post# 1228214 , Reply# 1 4/6/2025 at 23:00 by Launderess (Quiet Please, There�s a Lady on Stage)
Checkrate/Likes Thank you for review. Is this unit in question? www.danby.com/en-us/produ...

Post# 1228251 , Reply# 2 4/7/2025 at 15:17 by mark_wpduet (Lexington KY)
Checkrate/Likes 1 would one of those 2.7 cu ft front loaders hold about the same amount as the typical TL washers from the 70s/80s that were around 3.2 cubic feet that most ppl had in their homes? I'm guessing minus the agitator it would be equivalent... but I'm totally guessing.

Post# 1228254 , Reply# 3 4/7/2025 at 16:10 by Logixx (Germany)
Checkrate/Likes 1 2.7 cu.ft would be slightly larger than most of the biggest drums. Usually 2.5 to 2.6 cu.ft. are the largest drums from the mainstream brands. At that size, you'll usually find an advertised capacity of 22 lbs.

Post# 1228263 , Reply# 4 4/7/2025 at 18:54 by jamiel (Detroit, Michigan & Palm Springs, CA)
Checkrate/Likes yes, this is the unit. Have been playing with it---right now synthetic underwear plus a couple pairs of cotton boxers and socks. Quick wash--2h 12 mins including dry. Did 2 pairs of blue jeans plus a rugby shirt--3h 25 minutes and came out fine.