Take a moment to compare Thor's unique washer/dryer combination to conventional laundry systems.
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| Manufacturer |
Thor |
General Electric |
Whirlpool |
Frigidaire |
| Model |
Thor Washer/Dryer Combination |
G.E. Unitized Spacemaker Model (WSM-2420T) |
Whirlpool Thin Twin Model (LTG5243DQ) |
Frigdaire Laundry Center Model (FLSE72E) |
| Dimensions |
23 3/8" Wide
22 - 25" Deep
33 1/4" High |
23 7/8" Wide
27 1/4" Deep
71 3/4" High |
23 7/8" Wide
27 1/2" Deep
71 3/4" High |
27 " Wide
30 13/16" Deep
75 1/2" High |
| Washing Method |
Front-Loading Horizontal Axis |
Top-Loading Vertical Axis |
Top-Loading Vertical Axis |
Top-Loading Vertical Axis |
| Capacity |
2.0/2.3 Cubic Feet (no agitator) |
1.3 Cubic Fleet (with agitator) |
1.35 Cubic Feet (with agitator) |
1.8 Cubic Feet (with agitator) |
| Cycles |
5 Wash, 2 Dry |
3 Wash, 4 Dry |
5 Wash, 5 Dry |
3 Wash, 2 Dry |
| Wash Tub Construction |
Stainless Steel Inner and Outer Tub |
Porcelain Finished Plastic |
Porcelain Finished Plastic |
Porcelain Finished Steel |
| Maximum Water Usage on Large Load Setting |
14.6 Gallons |
31.8 Gallons |
32 Gallons |
32 Gallons |
| Maximum Spin Speed |
1000 RPM |
575 RPM |
640 RPM |
640 RPM |
| Venting |
None |
Outside Venting Required |
Outside Venting Required |
Outside Venting Required |
| Water Discharge Flow Rate |
5 Gallons per Minute |
17 Gallons per Minute |
17 Gallons per Minute |
17 Gallons per Minute |
| Ventilation Requirements for Built-in Installation |
Not Required |
Full Louvered Doors Recommended |
Two separate 36 sq. in. openings (minimum), top and bottom |
Full Louvered Doors Recommended |
| Average Electricity Usage Per Load (wash and dry) |
1.4 kWh |
7.5 kWh |
7.5 kWh |
7.5 kWh |
| Meets U.S. Government Energy Star Efficiency Rating |
Yes |
No |
No |
No |
| Estimated Annual Cost of Operation (Using Gas Water Heater) |
$6.00 |
$25.00 |
$23.00 |
$26.00 |
| Estimated Annual Cost of Operation (Using Electric Water Heater) |
$19.00 |
$60.00 |
$52.00 |
$61.00 |
