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donjose22 t1_j1g3pst wrote

The reason so many condos are against someone adding laundry after things are built is because the plumbing can be very complicated to do right in some cases. There is less of a margin for error since if something like a drain clog happens you can flood multiple units.

Running proper plumbing, drainage, electrical, vent, and possibly a gas connection can cost thousands to do correctly. Usually the easiest thing to do is to install a washer/dryer combo in the kitchen. You can get a model that install like a dishwasher.

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Fair-Job-2023 t1_j1i5408 wrote

My triple-decker has stacked compact units that don’t require ducts- has worked very well; you just need to dump the water out of the dryer every few loads: https://www.bestbuy.com/site/combo/washer-dryer-bundles/4b7a4818-b9bd-4cd4-a5c3-9b86757dcb73

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donjose22 t1_j1if5aw wrote

Interesting... So where does the dryer vent to?

Also, I'm not saying you can't units like these . What I'm saying is that in a triple decker if your plumber doesn't do a great job then your washer can flood two other units. So to do it optimally, it's a lot more work.

For example, you'd want a much more robust drain to reduce the risk of a water backup. You'd want a floor drain or pan as well ideally.

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septicidal t1_j1j4jko wrote

It’s likely a ventless (condensing) dryer. I had an all-in-one washer/dryer that used this type of drying. My understanding is that it is essentially a really strong dehumidifier, it heats up slightly to aid the process but doesn’t get hot like a conventional vented dryer. My all-in-one pumped the condensate out through the washer drain line, if it has a compartment that needs to be emptied it probably doesn’t have a pump.

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donjose22 t1_j1jedt6 wrote

Oh that's really cool. I guess the technology in this area is really advancing these days.

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g_rich t1_j1j84o6 wrote

I’ve got a Samsung washer / dryer combo unit; works great and runs on 120V, just be aware that a full cycle can take a few hours and due to it being a combo unit you can’t have one load in the wash and another in the dryer. Otherwise it’s a great unit and much better than dealing with the communal units in the basement. Installation was as easy as a dishwasher and no need to vent, exhaust gets condensed back into water and sent through the drain. Got mine at Costco for less than $2k.

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