“why does it take over 2 hours to dry a normal size load?won't that make my electric bill higher”
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The unit uses a compressor to dry the clothes - similar to a dehumidifier. This technology uses less electricity and allows for a standard 120v outlet. Longer dry times are typical but still uses less electricity. No venting to outside also saves energy by not sending conditioned air outside.
Sorry, there was a problem. Please try again later.Because the drying temperature is lower than a traditional vented dryer. The method used to warm the clothes, then run that warm damp air over a cold coil and drain off the water it collects is not as fast as simply baking the clothes and pumping the hot moist air out of the building. The heatpump electricity consumption is much more efficient when producing heat than resistive electric heat (found in traditional dryers). It's more like running your refrigerator for a couple hours, thus costing less to run despite running longer. Also worth noting, and something that isn't included in side-by-side energy consumption numbers, is that since it isn't vented outside you don't have to re-heat or re-cool the air that comes in to replace the air you pump out of the building using a traditional dryer. That's a ton of conditioned air you waste when you run an old dryer! This can save a significant amount on heating/cooling bills!
Sorry, there was a problem. Please try again later.Hi. Based on independent testing in Wash+Dry cycle with Dryer on Energy Saver mode, 10 lb. DOE standard load (October 2023), the ENERGY STAR® Most Efficient/ENERGY STAR® Certified LG Ventless Washer/Dryer Combo LG WashCombo™ All-in-One 5.0 cu. fF. Mega Capacity with Inverter HeatPump™ Technology and Direct Drive Motor, Model # WM6998HBA, will wash and dry in as little as 2 hours. Cycle time may vary depending on load type/weight. The Washer/Dryer Combo unit uses up to 60% less energy compared to similarly-sized vented LG dryers. The HeatPump™ Technology solely uses a heat pump which heats, dehumidifies and circulates air in the drum to dry clothes making it highly energy-efficient. Based on six wash loads a week, a national average of 14 cents per kWh, and a natural gas cost of $1.21 per therm, it has an Estimated Annual Electricity Use of 99 kWh, an Estimated Annual Energy Cost of $13 when used with an electric water heater, and an Estimated Annual Energy Cost of $10 when used with a gas heater. Your cost will depend on your utility rates and use...^Ivan
Sorry, there was a problem. Please try again later.The combination washer dryer uses a heat pump rather than a heating element you would find in a traditional dryer. It acts more like a dehumidifier in that way than a heater, and it gives the benefit of not needing a dryer vent. Just don’t overfill the unit, your clothes need to be able to tumble to properly dry. We’ve had a month on ours and I love it so far.
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