09-19-2006, 08:58 AM
Thanks for the great information on energy savings. I, too, think that being energy independent in these uncertain times is a really good idea. I am leery of instant hot water heaters, because the only one I ever had was when I lived in Paris and took baths in my sink (back when I could fit in a Parisian sink without looking absolutely ridiculous --the apartment was six flights up). The water never got warm. I presume they have gotten a lot better.
I think I know the washer-dryer you are talking about. I have one in my little condo in New Orleans. It is a combination. Fits in a closet, and gets the clothes very dry, but not crispy dry. You have to fluff them a little (it's an LG). Very little soap. Very little water. Works like magic and you don't have to switch from washer to dryer.
I would like to have a solar hot water heater, but I haven't really seen any of those in Puna so I am thinking it might be too cloudy.
I think I know the washer-dryer you are talking about. I have one in my little condo in New Orleans. It is a combination. Fits in a closet, and gets the clothes very dry, but not crispy dry. You have to fluff them a little (it's an LG). Very little soap. Very little water. Works like magic and you don't have to switch from washer to dryer.
I would like to have a solar hot water heater, but I haven't really seen any of those in Puna so I am thinking it might be too cloudy.