Vented or Ventless Combo Washer/Dryer

bdpreece wrote:
Sorry Dick,

I had not read your post. I have never seen a coach where the installation of the washer/dryer was not on an outside wall. So yes in your case a non vented is better than the other option.

Brian, not a problem and yes the W/D mounted against and inner wall is not common which is why the whole topic is pretty moot unless you happen to have one like I do.

Sorry Dick,

I had not read your post. I have never seen a coach where the installation of the washer/dryer was not on an outside wall. So yes in your case a non vented is better than the other option.

bdpreece wrote:
Buy a vented model of don't buy at all.

That's a little harsh.

I you are unable to use a vented model, the ventless is still an order of magnitude better that a laundromat. The difference is not that great between the two. It took DW several loads before she realized there was a differance in drying time.

You want vented. We have had both combo and stacked W/D. If you have room you will be much happier with stacked units instead of a combo.

Buy a vented model of don't buy at all.

It all depends on location. If the unit is against an outside wall you can use vented, if it's against and inside wall, like mine, you have to use ventless. Vented is better but not always feasible.

Ours takes a bit longer to dry and does use some water but still performs just fine.

Ditto

Vented, as noted above

Vented, clearly superior.

I would recommend the vented model. I have not had a ventless model but comments indicate they take longer to dry. The vented models use heated air just like a home unit. The ventless models heat the clothes causing the moisture to turn to vapor, then use cold water to condense the water vapor to condense back to water, then drain it out the discharge drain. I can't imagine that being as efficient as heated air.

In spite of frequent comments about humidity, the unit is sealed, the water goes out the drain, and it does not put additional humidity in the RV. Read about it on the Splendide web site.
The WDC7100XC's condenser dryer system requires 2.5 gallons of water per hour during the dry cycle. This is a sealed system that will not add heat or humidity to the surrounding area.


But with the combo you can set it to wash AND dry, put the load in, start it, and go about your business including sightseeing, and come back later to a clean dry load of laundry.