I had a love hate relationship with this thing at first. After 5 loads, the door lock mechanism stopped working. Edgestar customer service was great. When I emailed them and asked for a replacement part they wanted to replace the meachine; however, due to the difficulty I had getting this one into my second story place, I asked them to try the part first. It was very easy to replace, took less than 5 minutes. Now that we were up and running again, I ran into two issues 1- extremely long dry time, over three hours 2 - regular wash cyles left clothes will wet, even after two additional spin cycles.
After reading up on HE washers, I figured out it was HE washer ignorance/ operator error. I have never owned a high efficiency washer before. I basically was using too much detergent, which caused suds to hamper the pump functionality. This caused the clothes to be somewhat wet when entering the dry cycle, which caused it to take hours to dry. I put a shallow pan under the front, removed the coin catch plug, and poured water through the drain hose to flush out the pump and then I ran about 4 loads through rinse/ spin cycle. I now use just two to three tsp detergent per wash and the dry time is reduced to 1-2 hours depending on the material of the clothing.
As Douglas M mentioned, the dry timer will hit 15 minutes then stay there. According to customer service, there is a moisture sensor that stalls the timer till it is at the appropriate level, then it finishes the countdown. I don't like this feature. I have found that if I pause it earlier, once the door unlocks, the clothes are sometimes almost dry. There are three preset drying times that can not be changed. I wished there was a timed dry option that did not utilize the sensor. If I pause it before the timer starts the final count down, it takes about 20 min to cool to where the safety will allow the door to unlock. There is no override for this, which has caused me to be late for work when trying to get a load done in the morning. (Gotta take everything out to avoid permanent press wrinkles)
So, what I learned:
1- use very little detergent
2- washer/ dryer works best when 1/3 full if going to use dryer
3- don't leave clothes in machine after it stops unless you like serious wrinkles
4- although clothes feel damp when removed after dryer stops, they will be dry once they cool down
Basically, this little machine is perfect for my needs. I have a small home that will not accommodate a regular size washer/ dryer. I do one load three or four days a week rather than one laundry day a week and it is working great. The one star off was for lack of the dryer timer options.
James from Edgestar customer service was very patient with me on all my questions throughout my learning process and was always prompt with his responses.
It fit just right in my RV. And it works great. I love not having to remove the clothe to a separate dryer, that saves me time. The clothes feel damp when you take them out, but when they got the air they are not. They are dry.
Very nice compact design. It is working good so far too soon to say that it is a workhorse but five star for initial quality evaluation.
This machine does EXACTLY what it says it will do. If you need to wash large loads, DON'T buy this. If you need to complete a cycle in under 3 1/2 hours, DON'T buy this.
I set the delay so that the machine washes in the middle of the night and the dryer cycle finishes about an hour after I wake up. The machine is in a closet in the bedroom and is so quiet that I don't know when it comes on.
Bottom line: Wash small loads and don't be in a hurry to get them done and you will like this machine too.
Takes a while to dry (about 3 hours) but it is small and works great for the space I need. Please note, it is light to medium duty only. So long as you understand that, it works well. One thing I will point out. When it hits 15 minutes on the dry cycle, let it go. It may take an hour or so to change, but it will complete.
Feature Product
- Ventless drying technology; 15 lbs. wash capacity; 7.7 lbs. dry capacity. For full wash and dry cycles, fill the drum half full. Compatible with EdgeStar Washer Dryer Combo Portability Kit (APPK2010) to hook up to your kitchen sink
- Thirteen (13) wash cycles; Built-in water heater; 33 1/2" H x 23 1/2" W x 22 1/4" D; Input Voltage: 115 V/60
- PLEASE NOTE: Because this unit is ventless, clothes do not dry as fast or as completely as they would with a conventional dryer
- After the drying cycle, clothes will still feel damp-and will dry out in full with additional air drying.
- PLEASE NOTE: Delivery will be curbside, inside delivery is not available. A valid phone number is required for delivery purposes, please ensure the correct phone number is provided in your shipping information when placing this order.
Description
A built-in water heater and unrivaled settings customization are just a few of the features that combine to make the EdgeStar 2.0 Cu. Ft. Ventless Washer Dryer Combo (CWD1550W) one of the most versatile and efficient combination washer/dryer units available. Inside and out, this model is designed and built to outperform others. Increased washing and drying capacity, an impressive list of unique operation and design features, and advanced technology make the EdgeStar 2.0 Cu. Ft. Ventless Washer Dryer Combo an exceptionally versatile and capable choice for your laundry needs. The CWD1550W is ideal for homes that lack the proper ventilation and space to accommodate full size units. There are thirteen (13) different wash cycles, five (5) wash/rinse temperatures, five (5) spin speeds, three (3) soil level settings, and a self-clean setting that utilizes extra high levels of heat to remove any buildup. Custom settings for every cycle give you the power to precisely tailor operation to the exact demands of any and all loads - there's even a favorite "My Cycle" setting. From 600 RPM all the way to 1120 RPM, this model has the spinning versatility to handle delicates as well as large and bulky items. Input Voltage: 115 V/60 Hz; Power: 12 A; Weight: 174 lbs; Dimensions: 33 1/2" H x 23 1/2" W x 22 1/4" D (Depth w/ door open: 41").
I actually own the previous model CWD1510W, but I'm pretty sure the only new thing is that your's has a lint trap (Which is AWESOME) so here's what i've learned.
We use our's pretty heavily (like 5 times a week) and it's worked well as long as it's properly maintained. You need to run the cleaning cycle once a month (and use the washer cleaning tabs too), you also should clean off the seal around the door almost every use (just use a clorox wipe to clean off the lint). About every 4-6 months the dryer function doesn't dry as well, so we learned from the manufacture's youtube videos how to clean out the condenser inside which fills up with lint, it's pretty easy (the new lint trap might have fixed this).
We originally just used laundry detergent, and the washer/dryer kinda had this funny smell during the cycles. I found to use fabric softener along with detergent to get rid of that smell & make the room & clothes smell FANTASTIC!
To reduce wrinkles run the washer on 100 degrees & either pause the cycles in the last dryer cycle to add a tray of ice cubes, or once it finishes add the ice cubes with an additional 50 minute dry cycle. This helps steam the clothes.
Overall I really love this washer-dryer, it's made apartment living much easier & cheaper! We actually bought our's used from craigslist for $250, and it was the best investment ever. Since we don't pay for water our bills didn't go up, and our electricity usage didn't go up either! Definitely cheap to run. You can also run it on cold water to save money too. I highly recommend this washer for people who don't have much space.
Absolutely LOVE this machine! I had it professionally installed under my kitchen countertop and it fits perfectly, looks great and does an amazing job. I looked into probably all options out there for a washer/dryer combo and this was the only one that fit under the kitchen countertop where a 24" dishwasher would go. I was nervous because of all the comments about wrinkling and not fully drying but I have never had those issues. If the directions are followed, the machine is filled correctly (slightly more than half way) and clothes are removed promptly, wrinkling and drying are non issues. Not once have I had wrinkles in any of my clothes and my clothes come out completely dry, not even damp. The only things that come out damp are if my sons itty bitty socks get stuck between the door and the tub during the dry cycle but that isn't a big deal, I just hang it to dry over night and put away in the morning.
The best feature is the timer, since this does take about 4 hours (give or take) to do a full wash/dry, I set the timer before I leave for work at 8:00am for the wash to start at 3:00pm. This way, when I get home from work it is just finishing up and I can fold and put away without wrinkles. It holds a decent amount of laundry, I can wash a twin set of sheets, fitted, flat and pillow cases. Or about 3 days worth of clothes for me and my 4 year old (given, I have been using this in the summer and I am an xs so the clothes are smaller and lighter). I can also wash about 5 days worth of work clothes on hand wash (no dry) and the load is done in just about an hour.
The only downside I see is the smell. I don't know if it is because it is relatively new or because of the electric drying technique, but during drying and when the clothes come out there is almost like a metallic/electrical type of smell. When we walk into the house and the machine is on, my son says "ew mommy, whats that smell, it stinks." However, the smell seems to be dissipating now that it has been used for over a month, 3-4 times a week, and sometimes multiple times a day.
I will finish up with this, cleaning the "lint trap" is weird. There isn't really a lint trap but a "coin catch." When opening this to remove objects or balled up lint, you need to put a pan with edges under the catcher. This does not drip a little water, it runs like a faucet on low for about 30 seconds. And lastly, it does vibrate a lot, even with anti-vibration pads. My whole downstairs shakes when on the spin cycle.
In sum, I highly recommend this product if you are restricted in any capacity from installing a full size gas washer/dryer.
Took me a few tries to figure out how to do it right works wonderfully would recommend to somebody else
Very different system from what I'm used to, especially the dryer function, but the more I use the Edgestar (and study the manual) the more I like it. It's installed in my kitchen, very quiet, takes little space, allows me to do small loads as needed without worrying about wasting water, excellent cleaning. No more going down into the dark basement, especially important for me as I am developing walking problems.
Works great! Takes a little longer, but is adaptable to sink (with the right parts) and is incredible considering the vent-less drying option. Perfect for a city apartment!
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