I purchased a condo with an interior closet that had a stacked laundry center. The closet has no...I purchased a condo with an interior closet that had a stacked laundry center. The closet has no venting to the exterior, so when the existing 13-year old machine bit the dust, we decided to do the "right thing" and switch over to a condenser/ventless dryer. So, the prerequisite context... this is my first ventless dryer and the machine I'm comparing it to was super old & analog.
The features here are awesome. I having the sensors that intelligently estimate how much cycle time is left and stop the cycle when the dryness is correct is great. If you prefer it a little dryer, change over to the Timed Dry Variable setting to add another 20 minutes (no automated cycle stop). I used to add the 20 minutes to most of the cycle ends, but I'm starting to realize that the clothes really are dry when the machine stops. The machine contains a large amount of steam/ambient moisture, so if you reach in right at the end of the cycle it seems way too wet. Take the clothes out, let the moisture escape a bit... and it's been basically good to go.
It's quiet and fits really nicely in my small closet space. It's certainly more expensive than the vented alternatives, but it does actually dry my clothes and feels like quality. If you've got to go ventless, give this a try - just do as others have mentioned and ensure that you fill the washer properly for the fabric type. This washer/dryer combo will wash roughly half of the clothes you're used to washing, possibly less. If you stick to this and just do a few more loads per week, you'll be okay.
by Barb