Should I get a Washer and Dryer?
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We live in a Apartment with a septic tank, and I was wondering if i should get a Washer and Dryer if the septic tank could handle it? There are other residents that have them? Please if anyone could reply to this i would greatly appreciate it? Thank-You!
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I have found that having our own machines has improved our quality of life significantly. The truth is, when we moved we had to get rid of our dryer because our new apartment didn't have a good spot for it. And that is really fine, because we airdry ( in the winter it takes a day or two but with advance planning we've never run into an issue). But, I really love having a washing machine- if you can, I'd say- go for it!
Is your apartment plumbed, vented and supplied with the proper electrical outlets for the units? If so, I would. The septic is not your issue, and if others have them, it looks like a go for you too. If not you need to talk to the landlord or building manager, chances are if not plumbed and electrified,, it is a lost cause.
Having a septic tank shouldn't make a difference. I grew up in a home that had a septic tank for years until the city came through with public sewer. We always had a washing machine. Also washing machines have become much more efficient in the amount of water they use (and hence, feed into the septic system). If you want to be kinder to your septic you can research products (soap, softener) that are gentler on septic systems or go more natural (like using vinegar in the rinse instead of softener).
And, as Johnchip mentioned, if the apartment already has a designated area and is set up for a washer and dryer then you should be able to assume that you can install them.
No they won't smell like vinegar (unless maybe you dump the whole bottle of vinegar in at once.
). You only use about 1/4 -1/3 cup vinegar per full load and by the time the clothes have dried the vinegar smell will have evaporated. It can actually help remove smells from laundry. I've read for smelly bath towels add baking soda to the wash cycle, let laundry sit in the water for a little while, then add vinegar to the rinse cycle, again letting it sit for a little bit. It really does help if you're towels have started smelling a little sour.
The washer and bath tub and dish washer and sink may have a separate drain. May check to see..