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GGeorge's avatar
GGeorge
Explorer
Jul 15, 2014

ventless vs vented washer/dryer

My new RV has a place for a washer/dryer, which will be added next year. I have read the manufactures opinions of both vented and non-vent combo units, and of course the manufacturer says they both are great for whatever your dirty clothes may need, but we all know the manufacturer is not always correct. So.....

Would anyone with experience with these machines tell me..............

What is best a vented combo unit or an non-vented combo unit?

I have heard the non-vented units require more time to dry your clothing and sometimes take longer to wash your clothing.

Help please!

G George
Class A
  • chuckftboy's avatar
    chuckftboy
    Explorer
    Jul 16, 2014
    If the non-vented were even close to being as good as he vented, there wouldn't be vented models. Go vented for a little more cost. We have a vented model and often only use it to dry without washing. Works great.
  • JimM68's avatar
    JimM68
    Explorer
    Jul 16, 2014
    we had a vented splendide combo in a 99 pace arrow.
    I hope they have gotten better.
    Current bus doesn't have one, and it is not missed.
  • Executive45's avatar
    Executive45
    Explorer III
    Jul 16, 2014
    Another vote for the vented....you'll kick yourself if you buy the non-vented one....trust me....:W.....Dennis
  • Cuffs054's avatar
    Cuffs054
    Explorer
    Jul 16, 2014
    I've got to agree. I had the non-vented type and will only go with vented from here on out.
  • Bill_Satellite's avatar
    Bill_Satellite
    Explorer II
    Jul 16, 2014
    Do not buy a non-vented unit. Most of the complaints you see about these units are from owners of non-vented units which were already installed or they installed not understanding the difference. You do need a hole in the side of the RV for the exhaust but it's the only way you will be happy with your dryer.
  • gswcgi's avatar
    gswcgi
    Explorer
    Jul 15, 2014
    Go with the vented unit ONLY!! WE have the vented unit and the unvented takes forever to dry.
  • Roadpilot's avatar
    Roadpilot
    Explorer
    Jul 15, 2014
    The non vented kind take longer to dry and use more water. They actually use water for drying. Get the vented style.

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