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Equator Washer/Dryer
Now ventless—Washes and dries in the same
energy and water efficient machine!
Save space, water, power, money, time,
and work! Time and work because you
don’t have to transfer clothes from
washer to dryer, water and power
because of the efficient front-loading
design (only uses 9.4 gallons per cu.ft.),
space because it takes 40% less room
than a typical washer and dryer, money
because of the energy savings and not
needing to buy a dryer. Winner of
numerous awards including the
Appliance Manufacturer Award for
Excellence in Designs, it uses
115V, 900 watt motor, 650 or
1300 watt heating element. 33"
H x 23.5" W x 20.5" D, 176 lbs.
EZ1500 and EZ2500 have 10 lb.
capacity. EZ3600 has 13 lb.
capacity. 1000 RPM spin cycle.
Standard 1-year warranty (parts & labor).
All models measure 33" H x 23.5" W. EZ1500 is 20.5" D, EZ2500 is 17.5"D,
and EZ3600 is 23.5" D.
EZ1500 #AA670 $890
EZ2500 (non-venting) #AA1927 $945
Caster Kit #AA3514 $44
Faucet Adapter #AA3513 $18
Extended Warranty – 1 year #AA3684 $70
Extended Warranty – 2 year #AA3685 $100
Equator Energy-Star Washer/Dryer
Another all-in-one washer and dryer from Equator. Like the EZ3600C, this
unit features the convenience of one appliance for your whole laundry cycle.
Super efficiency and Energy Star rated. It also adds to the EZ3600 features:
• An extra wash option (part of regular wash)
• Improved control panel markings
• Additional button for half load option
• 3 wash/rinse options (hot/cold, warm/cold, cold/cold)
#AA5699 $1,090
Equator Adapter for
Modified Sine-Wave Inverters
As far as we know, none of the super energy efficient washing machines
other than Staber will work on modified sine wave inverters. This easy-to-
exchange electronic module turns any of the Equators into a modified sine
wave machine. Just slide the old module out and return as an exchange.
#AA6093 $85
Staber 2300
Super energy and water saving,
117V, runs on small inverter
The convenience of top-loading with the
efficiency of horizontal, tumble-action. 66%
less water and 75% less detergent. Asko
washing machines are great but require
220V, utility power or a sine wave inverter.
The Staber will work on an 800+ watt
modified sine wave inverter, a 500 watt
Exeltech, or on 117V. They still only
use a maximum of 21 gallons per
load and as little as 200 watt-
hours per load while powering
more water through clothes for
cleaner laundry. Stainless steel
inner and outer tubs. 16+ lb. clothes
capacity. 42" H x 27" W x 26" D, 175
lbs.
#AA699 $1,284
Asko W600 Clothes Washer
Save more than $200 per year in water, electricity and detergent. Askos pay
for themselves in about five years.
New larger capacity—matches any top-loader (15 towels and most king-size
comforters). Super Quick Wash cycle will clean better than an old-style
agitator and do it in only 34 minutes while using only 5.7 gallons of water
and 0.3 (2¢) kWh of electricity. The smaller exterior allows for more
convenient installations under counters or stacked in closets. Additional
wiring unnecessary to accommodate this 220 volt unit because it plugs into
the back of an ASKO dryer. Feature differences between models revolve
mainly around spin speeds and controls. Higher spin speeds reduce drying
time and adjust up to 1000 rpm for the W600, up to 1200 for the W620, 1400
for the W640, and 1600 for the W660. All but the W600 have “delay start”,
the two high end models let you interrupt a cycle and add an option,
“EasyControl,” one-touch command for the four most popular programs, and
an abundance of special options. 20-year life expectancy , 152-176 lbs., 33
1/2” x 23 1/2” x 24 5/8”.
W600 #AA6610 $1,184
W620 #AA6610 $1,290
W640 #AA6610 $1,484
W660 #AA6610 $1,675
W660 stainless steel #AA6610 $2,100
Danby Twin Tub Washer
Super low power and water use—only 360 watts for
the wash and 150 watts for the 1600 RPM
adjustable-spin tub extractor (6 watts per minute—
you need about 14 minutes for heavy items and only
about 5 for light ones. Uses 36 liters of water per
load—less than 10 gallons! Quick connect for attaching to sink faucet
and holds 11 lbs. of clothes. 115V AC, 33.5" H x 29" W x 18.3" D, 70.4 lbs.
#AA4566 $495
WonderWash
Clean clothes in 2 minutes
Unique pressure system causes hot water to heat
trapped air. The air then expands further
increasing pressure that forces water and soap at
high speed through fabrics. You get a super
clean wash with a tiny amount of detergent and
without using any electricity. Holds up to 4.8 lbs
of clothing and only weighs 6 lbs. Small size (11"
x 14") makes it easily portable. We’re told it’s
great as a butter churn, too!
#AA606 $54.95
Energy Saving Appliances
You need long-term vision to consider buying the new super energy
efficient appliances. They cost more than conventional versions you find
at local stores. Justify the higher cost by calculating the energy savings
per year. Of course, if you’re producing your own power or plan to in
the future, the break-even point is much closer or even immediate
(smaller inverter, fewer solar modules, etc.). If you add the benefit to the
environment and our natural resources, the advantage is always
immediate (and some communities now offer big rebates).
