We had a resident chat with us about a common issue laundry users have: how much of my washed clothes can I load the dryer with?
A Speed Queen frontloading washer has a stainless steel tub with an 18lb capacity. Comparatively the Speed Queen single dryer also has an 18lb capacity, although it appears to be bigger. The reason for this is because clothes need space in the dryer to tumble and get dry. If you pack your dryer with several loads of wet clothes, a few issues may occur:
- Your clothes won't get dry
- They will come out wrinkled and damp
- You will end up spending more money on another dry cycle
- Packing your clothes in the dryer is a common way that dryer fires start
So be safe and smart, and let the dryer do it's job!
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Water Costs in Portland-- How do we rank?
How Portland ranks (Statistics From The Oregonian)
The city’s average monthly combined sewer/water bill is the fifth-highest among the nation’s 50 most populous cities. Separated, Portland ranks No. 4 by residential sewer charges and No. 18 by water rates.
1. Atlanta: $154
2. Seattle: $135
3. San Francisco: $108
4. San Diego: $93
5. Portland: $92
6. Boston: $88
7. Honolulu: $85
8. Austin, Texas: $78
9. Virginia Beach, Va.: $76
10. Colorado Springs, Colo.: $68
Source: Black & Veatch Management Consulting
How can you help decrease your water bill? Common area laundry rooms use 330% less water than in unit machines. It has been described as the easist way to cut your utility bill.
The city’s average monthly combined sewer/water bill is the fifth-highest among the nation’s 50 most populous cities. Separated, Portland ranks No. 4 by residential sewer charges and No. 18 by water rates.
1. Atlanta: $154
2. Seattle: $135
3. San Francisco: $108
4. San Diego: $93
5. Portland: $92
6. Boston: $88
7. Honolulu: $85
8. Austin, Texas: $78
9. Virginia Beach, Va.: $76
10. Colorado Springs, Colo.: $68
Source: Black & Veatch Management Consulting
How can you help decrease your water bill? Common area laundry rooms use 330% less water than in unit machines. It has been described as the easist way to cut your utility bill.
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