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Most people buy and install a new drying machine when they move into a house for the first time. The decision that most people are faced with is whether to go for a washer dryer combo machine that does two jobs or go for a single, dedicated drying unit. To make the right choice it is important to do a little prior research, to get something that is appropriate for your needs and to avoid making any costly mistakes.

Many of the separate drying machines are a lot bigger than their combination counterparts. Most separate units have a drum capacity of around 5 to 7 cubic feet whereas most compact models have about 3 cubic feet of capacity. Compact models are especially useful where space is of a premium such as in cottages, apartments or even a boat.

Many drying machines you find are powered by electricity, but it is possible to find appliances that are actually powered by gas which can work out very cost effective in the long run.

You will find that there are so many makes of machines form companies such as Whirlpool, GE, Maytag and Kenmore that it can be quite daunting and confusing when going into a store for the first time to look at the machines. One approach to overcome this is to do an online search, especially on big sites like Amazon. The advantage of this is that you can make a list of all the features you want and also read many useful customer reviews and feedback.

The full size machines which are useful if you have a large family are usually about 28 inches wide. If the space you have is much smaller than this then it is worth having a look at one of the more compact mini drying or mini washer dryer machines.

One of the decisions you will have to make when purchasing a machine is whether to go for a vented or non vented model. With a non vented or ventless model the hot, damp air is removed from the clothes and passed through a condenser. This produces water which collects in the machine and has to be emptied regularly. Conversely, a vented model passes this air through a pipe and out into the open air. You will, therefore, need access through a window or wall for one of these types.

The vented machines tend to be cheaper than the ventless models, which require regular emptying, although they do require a way of connecting to the outside which may be a problem in some residences. A ventless model can be placed anywhere in the house so doesn’t need to be near a window or outside wall which is good for a basement laundry.

The choice between a separate machine or a combo appliance basically boils down to the size of the space into which it is going to be placed. You will get the same end result although a washer dryer combo will take longer to dry the clothes than a separate appliance.