Top Laundry Units for Tiny Homes

Tumbleweed Cypress-24 with EdgeStar Washer/Dryer Combo

Can I do laundry in a tiny home? The answer is: Yes! There are many units available and elements to consider, such as: space requirements, load capacity, weight, portability, automatic vs. manual, ventilation, power consumption, and budget.

When our customers request an automatic laundry machine for their Tumbleweed, we always provide them with a combination washer/dryer. This is because combo units are compact enough for tiny home living without sacrificing the quality and convenience of a standard automatic machine.

We researched and tested many combination washer/dryers. Below we’d like to share the two combination units we recommend and use.

1). LG – Model # WM3455HW

Retail: $1,435.00 (as of 8/8/2014)
Size: 2.3 cubic ft. / Dimensions: 33.5″ H x 24″ W x 25.25″ D
Weight: 159 lbs.
Ventless
15 lb wash capacity
9 lb dry capacity
Highly energy- and water-efficient
Nine (9) washing cycles / Six (6) drying cycles
Five (5) temperature levels
Also comes in silver

Photo credit: Compact Appliance

2). EdgeStar – Model # CWD1510S

Retail: $949.00 (as of 8/8/2014)
Size: 2.0 cubic ft. / Dimensions: 33 1/6″ H x 23 7/16″ W x 23 1/2″ D
Weight: 188 lbs.
Ventless
15 lbs. wash capacity
7.71 lbs. dry capacity
Seven (7) wash cycles
Three (3) wash/rinse temperatures / Five (5) spin speeds
Also comes in white

Photo credit: Compact Appliance

If automatic laundry is not for you, below are three zero electricity options commonly used in tiny homes.

3). The Wonder Wash

Retail: $42.95 (as of 8/8/2014)
Size: 12″ x 12″ x 16″
Weight: Less than 6 lbs empty
Wash capacity: Approx. 10 T-shirts or 2 pairs of blue jeans
Wash time: 1-2 minutes
Operation: Crank handle
Bonus Video – Watch as Tumbleweed Workshop presenter Art Cormier uses the Wonder Wash

Photo credit: www.thevoltreport.com

4). Scrubba

*Lightweight travel option. Backpacker friendly.