Washer & Dryer Options
For most tiny homes it comes down to a ventless washer-dryer combo (saves the most space) or a cheap portable twin-tub (no plumbing, great off-grid). Pricing is shown per country; regions marked "being researched" are coming soon.
Machine options
Washer-Dryer Combo (tiny-home favourite)
One unit that both washes and dries — ventless, so it needs no external duct. Fits under a bench or in a cupboard, which is why it suits tiny homes so well.
Advantages
- Washing + drying in one machine
- No separate dryer or vent needed
- Fits under a benchtop
- Just one set of connections
Disadvantages
- Smaller load than separates
- Drying cycle is slow
- Can’t wash and dry at once
- Dearer than a basic washer
Indicative pricing
Portable Twin-Tub (off-grid / budget)
A compact semi-automatic with a wash tub and a spin tub. You fill it from the tap and drain to a sink — no permanent plumbing — so it’s a favourite for off-grid and rentals.
Advantages
- Very cheap
- No installation or plumbing
- Low water and power use
- Move it or store it away
Disadvantages
- Manual — you move clothes between tubs
- Small loads
- Spin-dries only (air-dry after)
- Less convenient
Indicative pricing
Separate Washer + Dryer (stacked)
Two dedicated machines stacked to save floor space. Best performance and capacity, but needs vertical room and two sets of services.
Advantages
- Full capacity each
- Wash and dry at the same time
- Best cleaning/drying performance
- Replace one without the other
Disadvantages
- Needs tall vertical space
- Two machines = more cost and weight
- A vented dryer needs an outlet
Indicative pricing
Heat-Pump Dryer (most efficient)
A dryer that recycles heat instead of venting it — far more energy-efficient and gentle on clothes, and ventless so it can go anywhere. Worth it if you dry often off-grid.
Advantages
- Lowest running power of any dryer
- Ventless — no duct to outside
- Gentle on fabrics
- Good for off-grid if you must machine-dry
Disadvantages
- Higher purchase price
- Slower than a vented dryer
- Still a notable power draw off-grid
Indicative pricing