See pages 23 and 24 in the Use & Care guide.

http://www.askona.com/laundry/dryers/family-size-dryers/t754vented

It can be vented on the back, left or right.

Thanks for the quick reply. A quick look at the Ako shows that the washer tub is quite a bit smaller than my current 3.34 cubic foot tub, not to mention the price seems extremely high -- $2,500 for the pair.

Do you have this unit? How do you like it?

I have one on order, but I keep wondering if I'm doing the right thing, because the vast majority of the very few reviews are negative. I'm just hoping the ones with a positive experience are too busy to post.

Asko makes a larger unit/set which is even more pricey, but that may work for you size wise. However one of the forum posters recently bought the washer and had a very negative experience.

There's an American heat-pump ventless dryer that gets good reviews

http://www.whirlpool.com/laundry-1/laundry-2/dryers-3/-[WED99HEDW]-1022543/WED99HEDW/

Heat-pump dryer technology is supposed to be superior to plain condensor ventless. I don't have this dryer myself, but it's on top of my list if I need a new dryer. Or maybe if I just get tired of worrying about my less-than-optimal venting setup.

Miele, although you will have to find a gently used one, as Miele no longer sells residential vented units anymore. Also, it will be electric. My Miele dryer has 3 vent holes....rear and both sides. Very practical.

GE Model # DCVH480EKWW

larsi, does the old one satisfy the new fire code?

http://cdn2.hubspot.net/hub/91694/file-17675108-pdf/docs/buying-guides/compact-laundry-buying-guide.pdf

Wow! That laundry room on page 19 I would love that!

It is too bad they didn't mention the GE brand as it has a vented dryer and because if you look at its ratings on Home Depot and Lowes you'll find that it is very well rated and it's about the same price as the Electrolux both of which are much less then the Bosch, Asko, Miele group. (Can you tell I like my GE vented dryer (the vent is about 1 foot long)?)

I cannot guess at the insides of the Miele dryer but to me the main issue with the new fire code is that you use ducting that is also fire resistant, no more plastic ducting. You still have to keep the entire run clear and if the run is too long you really should be looking at a condenser type dryer instead of a vented dryer. The advantage of having a vented dryer disappears where the vent run is long or where the vent ducting is located in a place you cannot clean it. Unfortunately, I do not think that most people bother to clean their dryer vent even once a year.