Washer/Dryer Combo for Basement MTR

[Christine Cho]

Hi,

I'm operating a STR turned MTR 1 bedroom basement unit. It doesn't have a washer or dryer, but I've been thinking about placing one so I can attract more tenants. I haven't had vacancy issue so far for the 3 months since STR to MTR, but I'll be entering slower months (is there slow months for MTR?) after the current tenant and I notice many tenant leads on furnished finder are looking for washer dryer in unit. The issue is, washer and dryer combo (not the stackable, the one where you can wash and dry without taking out) is my only option for now since the unit does not have vent. I'm concerned with two things:

1. does it create enough value for tenants looking for washer/dryer in unit considering its downsides such as taking long and not drying as well?

2. should I consult with plumber before investing in this? It is a basement unit and I've had sump pump smell issue when there was heavy rain, which is pretty rare in Denver.

Also looking for any suggestion or experience around this topic. Thank you all.

[Bonnie Low]

We have the LG all-in-one in our MTR and our guests love it. But note that it's only suitable for small loads. We have a 1/1 so it's sufficient since we usually only have 1 guest at a time, occasionally 2. We were able to tie into our sink and dishwasher plumbing and it was very simple, but my husband is very knowledgeable. So it's do-able without a plumber IF you know what you're doing.