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bluwtr49
Explorer II
Aug 05, 2015

New Ventless W/D

We're 2 months into our 5 month summer trip and we're finding out that the Splendide ventless WD doesn't dry as well as the vented model on our previous coach. It's OK but the drying time is quit long...still better than than nothing.

Last week we stopped at Camping World in Coburg and, on a whim, looked at the new Splendide WDC 7100. When I asked the sales rep if it would dry better/faster than our existing 6109 he called Splendide and confirmed that the newer model is much more efficient and would dry 50% faster. Hmmmmm, interesting so I asked if they would guarantee that and he said sure, no problem

Installing a vented model is not an option so my only choice is whether it's worth the $$$$ to make DW happier and that's not really a choice but I'm wondering if the claim of a 50% faster drying time is real.

Has anyone made this switch and/or what are the experiences with the 7100.

Thanks for any input
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  • topflite51's avatar
    topflite51
    Explorer
    Aug 07, 2015
    No chance of installing the vent in the floor and going out the bottom? :h
  • horizon36's avatar
    horizon36
    Explorer
    Aug 06, 2015
    bluwtr49 wrote:
    horizon36 wrote:
    I also don't understand why you can't go vented.

    We had CW install a vented XC2100 in our coach about 18 months ago and they had to cut a hole in the coach side wall for the vent. The location for the hole was indicated on the wall by the coach manufacturer.

    We have found that the best way to dry our clothes is to first pull them out at the end of the wash cycle and shake them out. Next, we dry them for about 20 to max 40 minutes and then hang them on a rack or hangers. This reduces wrinkles and allows us to get another load going sooner.


    If the back of the WD is against an inside wall there is no place to run a vent duct. In some rare instances there is enough room behind the WD to use a 90 degree adapter but, in out case, there is insufficient clearance. Modifying the WD for a side vent outlet doesn't work either so those of use with the WD on an interior wall are stuck using a ventless model.


    On ours, our cabinet is 26-3/4" deep and the XC2100 is 21" deep so there is room for the flex vent to fit. Have you measured your cabinet and compared it's dimensions to the W/D unit?
  • bluwtr49's avatar
    bluwtr49
    Explorer II
    Aug 05, 2015
    horizon36 wrote:
    I also don't understand why you can't go vented.

    We had CW install a vented XC2100 in our coach about 18 months ago and they had to cut a hole in the coach side wall for the vent. The location for the hole was indicated on the wall by the coach manufacturer.

    We have found that the best way to dry our clothes is to first pull them out at the end of the wash cycle and shake them out. Next, we dry them for about 20 to max 40 minutes and then hang them on a rack or hangers. This reduces wrinkles and allows us to get another load going sooner.


    If the back of the WD is against an inside wall there is no place to run a vent duct. In some rare instances there is enough room behind the WD to use a 90 degree adapter but, in out case, there is insufficient clearance. Modifying the WD for a side vent outlet doesn't work either so those of use with the WD on an interior wall are stuck using a ventless model.
  • horizon36's avatar
    horizon36
    Explorer
    Aug 05, 2015
    I also don't understand why you can't go vented.

    We had CW install a vented XC2100 in our coach about 18 months ago and they had to cut a hole in the coach side wall for the vent. The location for the hole was indicated on the wall by the coach manufacturer.

    We have found that the best way to dry our clothes is to first pull them out at the end of the wash cycle and shake them out. Next, we dry them for about 20 to max 40 minutes and then hang them on a rack or hangers. This reduces wrinkles and allows us to get another load going sooner.
  • Ranger_Smith's avatar
    Ranger_Smith
    Explorer
    Aug 05, 2015
    rgatijnet1 wrote:
    Terryallan wrote:
    Ventless by nature will take longer. Vented blows the steam and damp air out. Ventless has to dry that dampness as it has no where to go.


    Does this mean that the dryer is going to generate a lot of heat, to compete with the AC?


    Ours generates a lot of heat
  • bluwtr49's avatar
    bluwtr49
    Explorer II
    Aug 05, 2015
    Terryallan wrote:
    Ventless by nature will take longer. Vented blows the steam and damp air out. Ventless has to dry that dampness as it has no where to go.


    This is not an entirely correct statement. In a ventless model the moisture is condensed out of the hot air and drained to the holding tank.

    In my case the location of the WD is against an inside wall so there is no place to run an outside vent hence the need for a ventless model.
  • rgatijnet1's avatar
    rgatijnet1
    Explorer III
    Aug 05, 2015
    Terryallan wrote:
    Ventless by nature will take longer. Vented blows the steam and damp air out. Ventless has to dry that dampness as it has no where to go.


    Does this mean that the dryer is going to generate a lot of heat, to compete with the AC?
  • jlrobison2's avatar
    jlrobison2
    Explorer
    Aug 05, 2015
    Would be intersting to know if your curent model could be converted to vent out side ??
  • donn0128's avatar
    donn0128
    Explorer II
    Aug 05, 2015
    Why is there no option for a vented unit? That I simply do not understand. There is always the option, you just might not like how it needs to be done.

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