Should I get an apartment without a washer and dryer?
What do you do if your apartment doesn't have a washing machine?
A ventless electric dryer, similar to the vented model but which uses a condensation drying method that evaporates moisture from the clothes and collects it into a basin or returns it via a hose to a sink or tub drain. A vented combo washer/dryer unit that washes and dries a load in the same machine.
Why do American apartments not have washing machines?
Washing machines take up a lot of space, in the U.S. there's usually a small room set aside for them. They do not put them in the bathroom, much less the kitchen. And it is expensive in the U.S. Americans would rather use this room as a closet to store their junk.
Why do some buildings not allow washing machines?
A washer/dryer of your very own is typically on most buyers' wish lists. That's because some older plumbing systems aren't equipped to handle the workload of washing machines in every apartment. In addition, there are “wet-over-dry” rules to keep in mind as well as permit and safety issues.
Why do some apartments not have washer and dryer?
The combination units tend to have relatively small capacities and to be less efficient at drying than a specialized dryer. Also, the combination units have VERY long cycles (often four hours or more) and because they are a single unit you can't start a new load of washing while your drying finishes up.
Does the landlord have to provide a washing machine?
Although some landlords may provide a refrigerator, dish washer, or washer/dryer, the reality is that it's not the landlords responsibility to include appliances in the rental property thanks to the Implied Warranty of Habitability.