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

LG Washer/Dryer Combo

  • 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

EdgeStar Washer/Dryer Combo

  • 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

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 presenter Art Cormier uses the Wonder Wash

Photo credit: www.thevoltreport.com

4). Scrubba

*Lightweight travel option. Backpacker friendly.

  • Retail: $54.95 (as of 8/8/2014)
  • Size: When bag is flat – 21.3″ x 12.6″
  • Weight: Less than 5 oz.
  • Wash capacity: Approx. 2 days worth of summer clothes
  • Wash time: 1-3 minutes
  • Operation: Rubbing against internal wash board

Photo credit: www.thescrubba.com