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#2751693 29-Jul-2021 10:48

alasta:

For aesthetic reasons I was hoping to avoid removing the door, but it sounds like it might have to happen.

you could just cut a vent into the bottom of the door & put a nice looking vent cover on it .

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#2751728 29-Jul-2021 11:49

1101:

you could just cut a vent into the bottom of the door & put a nice looking vent cover on it .

That would put a lot of condensation in the cupboard still, which will lead to mold. The house will also end up really moist.

My opinion is driers need to either be properly vented or collect their own moisture.

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#2751753 29-Jul-2021 12:35

This is really still steering me towards a washer/dryer combo. My understanding is that these machines act as condenser dryers, and they share a single drain pipe for both the washing and drying functions. So, no extraction to install, no condensation problems and no reservoir to empty.

My only reservation is that combo units appear to be very heavy (70kg+) and I wonder how easily an installer will be able to get it into the tight cabinet space. I'm struggling to even see how two men could lift it!

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#2751783 29-Jul-2021 14:26

Even front loaders are ~80kg. I made a 400mm high plinth to sit it on and got it there on my own. Appliance installers should have easier ways than I used. YT show hoists for stacking.

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#2751791 29-Jul-2021 14:38

I have the AEG Heat Pump Dryer and would not look back. Has a front-facing water holder you pull out to empty and a front-facing lint filter. Cheap to run and a wonderful unit needing zero venting. But the purchase price will make you cry. I had a massive store credit to use which helped but they are 3-4 times the cost of a normal dryer. I had a combi unit (weighed 150kg) and while I loved the one-unit system the dryer part was 4kg and useless. Now can throw a king-size duvet inner inside it and dry hassle-free.

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#2751810 29-Jul-2021 15:36

A heat pump dryer won't be an option because of the space constraints already discussed, and the weight might exceed the loading capacity of the shelf.

I'll report back in the next week on the solution in case anyone is interested.

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#2751811 29-Jul-2021 15:38

I have beko hump pump drier, and it has outlet hose that is easy to route to drain, or tank to empty. I already had beko washing machine and now freestanding cooker, as they are well priced and online 5 year warranty.

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#2751814 29-Jul-2021 15:40

Had a Washer Dryer combo in the UK. All it did was take damp clothes and make them hot and damp. Seriously would not bother.

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#2751882 29-Jul-2021 16:43

lxsw20:

Had a Washer Dryer combo in the UK. All it did was take damp clothes and make them hot and damp. Seriously would not bother.

Out of interest, what brand was it?

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#2751884 29-Jul-2021 16:48

Think it was a Beko, but I can't remember. The issue is they don't have a good way to pull dry air in and vent damp air out properly, they just recycle the same air. I don't see it as a brand specific thing.

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#2751928 29-Jul-2021 19:05

Why is that a problem with combo machines, but not with a standalone condenser dryer?

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#2752050 29-Jul-2021 22:33

alasta:
Why is that a problem with combo machines, but not with a standalone condenser dryer?

I know someone with a combo machine to save space and the hate it. Not sure exactly the issues. But I would suggest looking at some reviews and recommendations on Consumer NZ.

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#2753874 2-Aug-2021 16:36

I used an LG combo machine in an airbnb last week. It was great.

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#2753885 2-Aug-2021 16:57

mattwnz:
alasta:
Why is that a problem with combo machines, but not with a standalone condenser dryer?

I know someone with a combo machine to save space and the hate it. Not sure exactly the issues. But I would suggest looking at some reviews and recommendations on Consumer NZ.

The latest issue of Consumer has a review of some combo machines. The main issue seems to be that the dryer capacity is about half the wash capacity. No problem if you only do small amounts. They might make sense if you have them squeezed into the kitchen. I had an older one 30 years ago, never again even if they have improved.

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#2753886 2-Aug-2021 16:57

Check out the water usage of a combo machine as well. When I investigated getting one a few years ago, I discovered that they use water during the drying cycle. To condense the water vapour I assume, but it dramatically increased the amount used compared to the same brand washer only.

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