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[BklynKinsey]

My 14 year old LG front load washer recently konked out.  The washer and dryer are located in the basement which, as I've become older, have become increasingly difficult to access and use, plus the safety issue on the stairs.  I'm thinking of taking over a closet on the first floor and installing a stacked washer and dryer (not the one unit style), but, because of the location it would have to be ventless.  The brands I'm considering are Miele and Bosch.  Both brands are expensive.  I like the dryer models which are heat pump rather than condenser.  The Miele has the advantage of operating on 120v outlets rather than 220.  But I'm not sure about their special detergent dispensing system.  Does anyone have experience with these stacked ventless washer dryers?  Thanks.

[Kachina624]

@BklynKinsey.  Do you have water connection in the area you're  considering?

Don't blame you for wanting your laundry upstairs.  I'd never get anything washed if I had to do stairs.

[BklynKinsey]

@Kachina624  No water or electrical connections currently in place in the new location but easily installed from the basement (of course, at a price).  The only thing that is not possible is regular dryer venting.

[mspatmac]

Your plan seems like a good one and your choice of brands is top of the line.  Your safety is more important than longer drying time and losing a closet.

I'm thankful I have a one story home with a small laundry room easily accessible.  I would do it as soon as possible. Be careful on the meantime @BklynKinsey . 

[Q-Checker]

If it turns out that the closet installation will not work for one reason or another, you might consider installing a stair lift to facilitate access to the basement laundry room.

[Sooner]

We have appliances from both brand and have been very happy with them.  I think you are making a great investment!  And boost to your quality of life!

[SurferWife]

@BklynKinsey 

I have experience with them.  We had Kenmore.  We had them for 6 years and the dryer had to be repaired twice.  If I had to go with ventless again, I would go with Bosch.  My former hairdresser has them and as long as I went to him he never had any issues with them, plus they are quiet.

[eddyandme]

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@BklynKinsey wrote:

@Kachina624  No water or electrical connections currently in place in the new location but easily installed from the basement (of course, at a price).  The only thing that is not possible is regular dryer venting.

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@BklynKinsey  I had my washer/dryer (Bosch) moved upstairs and put in the former bathroom closet.  My friend also did all the plumbing and electrical and vented it so perhaps your contractor can vent it also.

[Sakuya]

I used to live in an apt that had a stackable washer and dryer. They dryer did not vent outside. It would take four dryer cycles for the towels to dry.

[BklynKinsey]

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@Sakuya wrote:
I used to live in an apt that had a stackable washer and dryer. They dryer did not vent outside. It would take four dryer cycles for the towels to dry.

@Sakuya   May I ask how long ago this was?  I know the technology has changed and some of the newer ventless dryers use heat pump technology which is more efficient (and hopefully shorter drying times).  I appreciate your sharing your experience -- it's very helpful.

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