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Old 10-01-2012, 01:18 AM   #1
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Default combo or stackable washer dryer which work better

We are looking to add either a stackable or combo unit. I am looking for the pros and cons of both. The wife thought about just purchasing a dryer since most places we stay at seem to have washers. The dryers are always the expense. We have been told stackables work better than then combos. Looking for advice.

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Old 10-01-2012, 02:50 AM   #2
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We have 1982 vintage KENMORE apartment type stacked. They still work great.
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Old 10-01-2012, 02:59 AM   #3
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Hello Archie,

My DW did not want to loose the three drawers the w/d was mounted on, so we got a vented combo unit. I really don't see a big deal about either one. Start a load in the morning and let it run during the day. No big deal IMHO to do one load a day.
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Old 10-01-2012, 03:07 AM   #4
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The combos work great but remember these are small, not your large machine at home and they can only handle a small load.
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Old 10-01-2012, 03:32 AM   #5
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Depending on how much laundry you going to do will determine which set-up you should have. The combo's are for very small loads and the stackers will do a much larger load. Personally for myself it has to be a stacker washer and dryer.

I have a virtually new combo I would sell reasonable.
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Old 10-01-2012, 03:42 AM   #6
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We have 1982 vintage KENMORE apartment type stacked. They still work great.
Orignal huh? That's cool it still works great!
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Old 10-01-2012, 01:50 PM   #7
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Never owned a combo model but know folks that do. I like the two stack ables I've owned. The folks I know who own the combo models are probably about 1/2 and 1/2 pleased.
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Old 10-01-2012, 02:32 PM   #8
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Original huh? That's cool it still works great!
Yep, well they did take a little maintenance but much easier than trying to fit new ones in the old hole.
One load a day and all day would not work out well. The wife does the laundry and you know the saying....Happy Wife Happy Life!
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Old 10-01-2012, 03:00 PM   #9
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I have owned motorhomes with the combos, and they are slow, handle only small loads and cost too much. I now have an 11 year old Kenmore house type combination washer with dryer on top. Works just like a home unit, but of course, it takes more space.
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Old 10-01-2012, 03:48 PM   #10
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As to the original question, which works better, the stacked units are larger and if the dryer is 240 volts "work better". Space issues may dictate a different answer. If you run 1 or two small loads per day, the combo unit will likely work well for you. If you store up your laundry and want to do a lot of laundry in one day, you need to either go to a laundromat or at least have stacked units. By drying one load while washing another, you can significantly reduce the time required. We used to put a load on in our combo unit and leave. We don't do that anymore. We had a load of laundry catch on fire during the dry cycle. Fortunately, I was in the coach and smelled something burning. Couldn't find anything until I opened the closet door and saw flames inside the combo. Now we shut off everything but the A/C units when we leave. I don't think I would now leave a dryer running while I was gone regardless of what brand or type (stacked or combo). Heck, now we turn off the dryer at home when we leave for a hour or two.
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Old 10-01-2012, 04:10 PM   #11
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Combo Pros: takes up less space, Cons: Take to much time to wash and dry, doesn't hold much.

Stackables Pros: Holds more, washes and dryers better, Cons: Takes up more space.
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Old 10-01-2012, 11:23 PM   #12
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I love my Bosch washer and dryer,I also had a set of Asko washer and dryers in a Marathon coach that were very good also.
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Old 10-02-2012, 12:16 AM   #13
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Gentlemen - Could we hear from you responders as to the Model of your Washer/Dryer combination units or stacked units?

That would be:

Prairieschooner - 1982 Kenmore Stacked Washer & Dryer Model#


Jack14r - Bosch Washer & Dryer - Model#'s
Asko Washer & Dryer - Model#'s

Chester B. Stone Jr - 11 yr. old Kenmore combination W/D - Model#

Thank you in advance for your assistance!

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Old 10-02-2012, 12:16 AM   #14
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Jack, is that Bosch a stacker set up or combo? What's the model number? This is an important item on my future shopping list. I want an efficient kick butt washer and dryer like I have at home.

Another question I might add on the heavier duty larger capacity set-up whatever they may be, what is the largest thing you can wash? The less I have to go to the laundry facility the better.
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Old 10-02-2012, 02:41 AM   #15
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Please remind me in a month or so. I will not remove the Owner's Manual but we should be aboard by then. Anyway a 1982 vintage KENMORE Apartment stack-able. The coach only had about 110K miles on it when we got it so who knows how many loads were run through it.....I bet not many!!!!!!!!!!!
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Kenmore stacked washer n dryer, 120volt.
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2009 Newell's came with this option: Brand is Artiston.

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Steve,The Bosch washer # WAS20160US and the dryer # WTV 76100US which is a vented dryer,they are not huge but they do all but bed sperads for me.
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Jack, thanks for the info. Have you ever thrown in a throw rug or two?
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Jack the Bosch washer and dryer sound like a nice size unit. Most units for homes cannot handle bed spreads either so not much of a loss there.

We have the combo washer and dryer, not to happy with it myself. Like others said it takes way to long!
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