It really has to do with hookups. A dryer MIGHT be a gas appliance. On the other hand, a dishwasher would typically be a kitchen built-in.
We lived in a cute little place with a not-so-cute little kitchen that had no built in dishwasher; instead it had two sinks. However the previous owners left us their wheeled portable, which did fine for the two of us, and was extra table space.
@aetris Exactly. If I have the hookups I need, then washer/dryer is definitely more expensive (even adjusting for the fact that it’s two appliances, not one). Although now that I’m thinking about it, the amswer would still be washer/dryer, if you have to get a contractor to put in the right plumbing and electrical.
Never have had a dishwasher. It’s, for me, the lowest priority appliance there is (I understand for others this is not the case and I’m not judging if it is a necessity in your household). I hate going to the laundromat. So a house having a washer and dryer would be my choice.
. We just rinse our kitchen tools (serving and cooking wares) and put them in a strainer. We save money on water and soap by not using an unnecessary dishwasher or wasting soap for things that don’t have any oil or grease on them. Our pots and skillets are made of steel, so we only rinse them and scrub any food particles with steel wool, which keeps them sealed and non-stick. It takes me about 5 seconds per dish to rinse them off. We do not use aluminum because aluminum is well-known to cause neurological disease in adults and retardation in children.
. We have a washer and dryer in our kitchen. The lid stays open and we just toss in our dirty clothes until it is full and then run a load. When it stops, we throw the load into the dryer. When they are done, we just take them out, fold them and put them on the bedroom chest of drawers and then wear them again, repeating the action over and over. Laundry is a breeze like this, and we don’t need to waste money or landfill space for dozens and dozens of sets of clothes that rarely get worn. We wear them out, retire them to be rags, and then burn them, replacing them with new.
. We have no roaches because we don’t have dirty dishes. Cookware is cleaned after cooking so it doesn’t dry out and stick, and dishes and flatware are rinsed immediately after use. (usually)
Assuming all things are equal as the question is stated, I would move to the house with the washer and a dryer. Dishes are easier and faster to clean than laundry. Plus there’s the paper plate option and we already use insulated cups and those get hand washed several times a day anyway. Not having washer and dryer hook ups is a deal breaker.
When i didn’t have a washer and dryer, I felt I was more productive going to the laundromat. I could get laundry done in about 2 hours and I would actually put it away verses leaving it the dryer until I needed it
I am on both sides of this one. I recently purchased a house with neither. A washer & dryer is more expensive than a dishwasher, but I will likely have to completely remodel my entire kitchen to put a dishwasher in, but I didn’t have to do that to put in a W&D. I thought about a portable dishwasher, but connecting it to the faucet would be a hassle.
There are laundermats, no dishmats
I am bringing my own washer and dryer. I’m not bringing my own dishwasher
@user79552924 this as long as the new place has gas service (and we probably won’t pick a place that is electric only)
I’m thinking it’s less expensive to buy a dishwasher than it is for a washer and dryer.
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It really has to do with hookups. A dryer MIGHT be a gas appliance. On the other hand, a dishwasher would typically be a kitchen built-in.
We lived in a cute little place with a not-so-cute little kitchen that had no built in dishwasher; instead it had two sinks. However the previous owners left us their wheeled portable, which did fine for the two of us, and was extra table space.
@aetris Exactly. If I have the hookups I need, then washer/dryer is definitely more expensive (even adjusting for the fact that it’s two appliances, not one). Although now that I’m thinking about it, the amswer would still be washer/dryer, if you have to get a contractor to put in the right plumbing and electrical.
I need more details on the rest on the house. I can buy appliances easy.
I have a dishwasher and washer and dryer.
I don’t use the dishwasher, I use the washer and dryer.
Edit: that’s not entirely true. I run the dishwasher every 3 months or so just to see if it still works.
I already have a washer and dryer.
I can wash the small amount of dishes
Good luck dropping dishes off at cleaners!
Never have had a dishwasher. It’s, for me, the lowest priority appliance there is (I understand for others this is not the case and I’m not judging if it is a necessity in your household). I hate going to the laundromat. So a house having a washer and dryer would be my choice.
I absolutely hate going to the laundromat. I long for my own washer and dryer. Not allowed in my apartment due to inadequate plumbing.
. We just rinse our kitchen tools (serving and cooking wares) and put them in a strainer. We save money on water and soap by not using an unnecessary dishwasher or wasting soap for things that don’t have any oil or grease on them. Our pots and skillets are made of steel, so we only rinse them and scrub any food particles with steel wool, which keeps them sealed and non-stick. It takes me about 5 seconds per dish to rinse them off. We do not use aluminum because aluminum is well-known to cause neurological disease in adults and retardation in children.
. We have a washer and dryer in our kitchen. The lid stays open and we just toss in our dirty clothes until it is full and then run a load. When it stops, we throw the load into the dryer. When they are done, we just take them out, fold them and put them on the bedroom chest of drawers and then wear them again, repeating the action over and over. Laundry is a breeze like this, and we don’t need to waste money or landfill space for dozens and dozens of sets of clothes that rarely get worn. We wear them out, retire them to be rags, and then burn them, replacing them with new.
. We have no roaches because we don’t have dirty dishes. Cookware is cleaned after cooking so it doesn’t dry out and stick, and dishes and flatware are rinsed immediately after use. (usually)
Assuming all things are equal as the question is stated, I would move to the house with the washer and a dryer. Dishes are easier and faster to clean than laundry. Plus there’s the paper plate option and we already use insulated cups and those get hand washed several times a day anyway. Not having washer and dryer hook ups is a deal breaker.
When i didn’t have a washer and dryer, I felt I was more productive going to the laundromat. I could get laundry done in about 2 hours and I would actually put it away verses leaving it the dryer until I needed it
I would take the better house and worry about appliances later. No way that’s the only difference
Silly bot, thinking we all make decisions based on technology
I am on both sides of this one. I recently purchased a house with neither. A washer & dryer is more expensive than a dishwasher, but I will likely have to completely remodel my entire kitchen to put a dishwasher in, but I didn’t have to do that to put in a W&D. I thought about a portable dishwasher, but connecting it to the faucet would be a hassle.
The one with the full size pool. I can eat off paper and plastic, chlorine cleans everything else!
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