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leyland_gaunt t1_j9zapvq wrote

This might be coming from a non-US perspective but why don’t you just buy a washing machine?

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calguy1955 t1_j9zepfu wrote

If you’re in an apartment that doesn’t have the water and drain hookups and the physical space it’s hard to have a washing machine. For a dryer you’ll also need a vent to the outside and probably a 220v electrical service.

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shmeeeeee t1_ja047rz wrote

You can get a portable washing machine and air dry with racks. Annoying for washing sheets but otherwise handy.

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leyland_gaunt t1_j9zf96y wrote

Fair enough, in the UK the plumbing would either be there or just cost a few quid and we mostly dry clothes on a line or on the radiators. Bit less hassle than a laundrette

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Backyardfarmbabe t1_ja0kcs5 wrote

It's also often prohibited in the lease or HOA agreements for these reasons and potential water damage reasons.

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BouncyDingo_7112 t1_ja12ru1 wrote

OP describes the building as a “new build luxury apartment complex with all the amenities”. I’m not a real estate expert but I don’t understand how something could be listed as “luxury” and “with all the amenities” without having washer/dryer hook-ups. It almost sounds like it should have the hook-ups and OP just hasn’t bought a washer/dryer pair yet. But I do agree with others that OP should purchase one of those small countertop washers that drain into the sink or bathtub.

Edit: apparently I’ve completely misread that that they were moving from a new build luxury apartment complex with all the amenities. Hopefully OP did not edit it without telling us. Not sure how I misread that like 4 different times but apparently I did. I’m still leaving this up because I still think it might be beneficial if they buy one of those small countertop washers, either a plug-in or completely manual, depending on what might be allowed in their new complex.

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toast_n_jam t1_ja16qgf wrote

The way I read it, they're leaving the luxury appartment complex. It's almost as if they're trading luxury amenities for a luxury location.

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leftyontheleft t1_ja16kt4 wrote

The post says they're moving from a new build luxury to a beach front apartment without w/d.

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BouncyDingo_7112 t1_ja176iv wrote

You’re right. I completely misread that. And somehow I managed to do it four different times.

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