Ventless Washer Dryer Combos - Convenience and Efficiency
Join us as we explore all-in-one washer/heat pump dryers that have the potential to revolutionize laundry, saving you time and energy costs
Washers and dryers account for anywhere from 8-10% of the energy use in our homes and a significant amount of our water use. Heat pump dryers are rated ENERGY STAR’s most efficient dryers on the market, using roughly 75% less energy than a typical electric resistance or gas dryer. They use heat pump technology to move heat rather than create it, and have many other benefits including the elimination of venting to the outdoors.
Manufacturers from GE to Samsung to LG offer heat pump dryers and have recently released combo washer + heat pump dryers that wash and dry a complete load of laundry in the same machine. Early reviews of these products are very positive for their short cycle time, energy efficiency and because they reduce the required laundry appliances from 2 to 1. That saves space in your laundry room and also means that no transferring of wet clothes from the washer to the dryer is required - you can load it once and come back when it is finished. Combo washer + heat pump dryers became the number one selling front load washer last year and sold more units in their first months on the market than previous years of heat pump dryer sales.
Not only do combo washer + heat pump dryers have the potential to save time and improve a homeowners’ washing/drying experience, they greatly reduce energy use required to dry clothing. Most also plug into a 120 volt outlet which makes it possible for homes with gas dryers to easily switch to more efficient electric equipment.
Join us for a 30-minute webinar in which we talk about:
What is a combo washer + heat pump dryer and how does it work?
What are the advantages and disadvantages of combo washer + heat pump dryers?
What models are on the market?
How do new combo appliances overcome challenges to create a better laundry experience?
What are the expected time and energy savings?
How do the smart features on these models further reduce electrical costs and help the grid?
Download our helpful Heat Pump Washer Dryer Handout
This webinar is part of the Electrify Now “Go Electric!” series developed in partnership with LEARN. Find more Go Electric! webinars with information and tips on other important electrification topics here.
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Hosts and Panelists:
Brian Stewart - Brian co-founded Electrify Now to help energy consumers and homeowners learn about the benefits of electrification. He has over 40 years of experience in product design, engineering, manufacturing and sustainability and held many leadership roles at Nike Inc. including Vice President of Sustainable Innovation.
Joe Wachunas - In addition to his work for Electrify Now, Joe is a Program Manager for the New Buildings Institute, managing the Advanced Water Heating Initiative. He is a frequent contributor to CleanTechnica writing articles about topics relating to electrification and clean energy. Joe and his family use their own home to experiment and learn about all electric solutions, solar power and EVs.
Alex James, Program Director at GE Appliances, a Haier Company - James is an experienced engineering leader and technical program manager with several years of success in the consumer goods industry. He is the Program Director of Clothes Care Laundry at GE Appliances, with a focus on the GE Profile UltraFast Combo with Ventless Heat Pump Technology.
Chris Naber, Senior Director of Product Management at GE Appliances, a Haier Company - Chris is Senior Director of Product Management for the GE Profile UltraFast Combo with Ventless Heat Pump Technology. With many years of engineering and technical team lead experience at GE Appliances and FirstBuild, Chris has worked in product development, research and development, and cost of quality.