The main advantages of a portable washer and dryer combo is two fold. One the washer and dryer remain compact and together, and second it is portable so one can take it anywhere.
The Summit: SPWD1470C 24'' Washer/Dryer Combo is considered compact but not portable.
Haier HWD1000 1 7 Cu ft Washer-Dryer Combo would be a good washer/dryer combo for a dorm room.
In order to find proper washer dryer combo specifications one can visit a website for the maker of that certain washer dryer. The website will likely have specifications.
The following stores sell washer dryer combos: eBay and Amazon. You can also read reviews of other customers in order to buy a quality washer dryer combo.
At last. A 2 in 1 washer and dryer combined. The washer turns into a dryer! No need to transfer clothes from washer to dryer. GE claims to complete a full cycle in 2 hours. There is no need to vent the dryer. The moisture from the clothes goes down the drain instead of an exhaust hose. A 2 in 1 washer/dryer is not new technology. The idea has been around for years but never sold. It wasn’t practical to own one. They didn’t wash or dry very well and a load would take 5 or more hours. These units were popular in Europe because space was very important. This is the first “practical“ 2 in 1 combo that really works well GE claims.
There are many stores online that sell washer/dryer combos, such as amazon.com. To read reviews and compare prices from around the web, try this site: http://products.howstuffworks.com/washer-dryer-combo-reviews.htm
The 5 wash settings for the Whirlpool LTE5243D 3.4 CuFt. Electric Washer/Dryer Combo are Super Wash, Regular/Heavy, Permanent Press, Delicate and Prewash settings.
GE, Kenmore, LG and Whirlpool all make steam washer/dryer combos.
Washer dryer combos have become a fixture in apartments and condos. But is one right for every home? A washer dryer combo is a great solution for space problems, if the amount of laundry will be small. Singles, roommates and couples often need little more than the washer dryer combo provides. However, the combo is too small for big loads, and this makes it a difficult choice for families. With only half the capacity of a regular washer or dryer, the combo would need to be in constant use to keep up with more than two people's weekly laundry.
The Whirlpool LTE5243D 3.4 CuFt. Electric Washer/Dryer Combo stands 71 3/4" in height.
The LG washer dryer combo has suffered many complaints about its quality. Customers report that the combo machine does not have a way to remove lint, clogged pipes, and causes wrinkled clothes.
Sears, The Bay, they should carry washer and dryer combo. Always check with your local flyers for the best deal and location as well. Good luck for the purchase.