I have the T1 as well and it’s absolutely brilliant. I’m astonished at how well it works and it adds no heat or humidity to the room. Really! I’ve got it stacked over the W1 washer in a bathroom that we have remodeled. I haven’t visited my old vented gas dryer in the basement since this one arrived, and I don’t miss it one bit!

I too wanted a vented compact dryer and the one I chose is a Gorenje, but I'm not sure if they're available in the US yet. Asko is owned by Gorenje, but the Asko compacts are not the same as my dryer. If you see the Gorenje available, I can say I like it and it does a good job (with the exception of getting my sheets all rolled up), and has helpful features (like a delay timer).

The Miele is the top of the line machine. The price difference between the Miele and the GE are like comparing a top of the line BMW and a Toyota Corolla. Both machines are serviceable, but one is going to give you many more options and a better ride. I have not own either machines, but have used both at least once in my travels. As a New Yorker I too have to use a compact machine and have an old Malber. It is not made anymore. It is great, and was a lower priced machine when new. If it breaks I will have it fixed if at all possible. When my Malber washer broke I bought a used one locally from Ebay. If I ever replace them I will probably buy a Miele. Also I have not read anything here that would have me consider an Asko. And just a reminder, if you have a mis-matched set you can put the dryer on a shelf just above the washer, instead of replacing a perfectly good washer. Dryers are lighter than washers. Good luck with your search.

I'm loving our new Asko Logic w/d set. The bedding setting on the dryer seems to change direction more often to help alleviate sheets getting rolled up tightly, and everything has come out toasty dry (without having to add +,++, or +++ to the setting) including king-sized bedding w/ duvet cover. We chose vented as well b/c that was how the house was set up.

In our last apartment we had a very compact Blomberg set w/ a vented dryer (DV17542), and I think that could be a great option if your space is tight. Smaller capacity but shorter wash cycles than the Asko, and a smaller price tag, too.

I've been really struggling with this decision as well, as my space has a vent option, but is very small. Based on all my research (hours and hours) if I go with vented machine - it will either be asko, samsung or blomberg (but samsung actually has better reliability reviews) - as these are the only companies manufacturing compact vented machines (unfortunately the other companies couldn't pass the fire containment requirements so stopped manufacturing compact vented models). Given the options available, I too am considering going ventless, which would either be the Miele (heat pump option) or bosch 500 series.

It's incredibly helpful to hear from other people that have these machines!

OP if you want, DM me and i'll share my google doc's worth of research with you (actually not sure if DMs are possible on houzz...)

Oh I would also love to know what you found in your research!! Did quite a lot myself, of course and happy to share. One thing I was not altogether aware of was the energy efficiency of the new Miele machines. When I got into the math of energy use, it seems clear I made the right decision. Compared to any vented machines, this pair seens like a better choice.

so, Sarah, think about the Miele and look at the ConEd site that helps you figure out price *plus* price to run it!

good luck!

Scottie mom - that’s really helpful! Did you consider the Bosch option as well? I was thinking the 500 series might be a good non vented choice too (slightly less expensive than the Miele option, but people seem to like them - unfortunately no heat pump option though).

Sarah - I'd love to know what you found in your research. I would definitely recommend staying far away from the Samsung - it has been either bad or unusable in the time that we've had it! Before it broke, we often had to do a dry cycle 3 times to have it actually dry the load of laundry.

Someone else in my building just got a vented Asko and has liked it so far, so I think we're going to try that.

From looking on this board, some people really like the 500 series as a non-vented option, but I'm concerned about the drying times without the heat pump (we have a baby and so are doing a lot of laundry!).

Sarah, I did not consider the Bosch, but it would have been nice to have options. The heat pump seemed like the thing that would make this work, and no one else seems to have one available (in the US) that is reliable HP. Condenser dryers just sound like a bad idea to me, and I’ve used them in Europe. They just don’t dry things very well, especially if you’re used to a vented gas dryer. If the cost difference is “just a bit,” I’d consider the cost to operate. Using that website, and plugging in local electric rates,I found the Miele is likely to cost about $15 a year to run. More importantly, it’s not contributing to my cooling load in the summer. Even when the laundry was in the basement, I hated running a load of towels in the hot and humid summers we have here. It just seemed so wasteful. I like hanging things out on a line, but honestly this past year has been incredibly rainy and humid. I would not have made this investment we’re it not for the heat pump, and I’m pretty thrilled already, in spite of the expense. Hope that helps!

So I just found out that it's not possible for me to get any extra space in the back wall. I'm trying to search for the recently discontinued shallow depth miele set - but it doesn't look promising. Scottie mom, would you mind letting me know how deep your miele units stuck out from the back wall? The actual stacking unit measurement is 25 5/16" - but on the installation specs it says it needs 2" of space in the back (maybe for water and electrical?). Was that the case for you? I'm trying to figure out if I could cut that down to 1 inch, or if the 27 5/16" is unavoidable...

I'm also investigating the Electrolux condenser unit (requires 26" total from back wall) and the Bloomberg vented unit (it's rear vented, but I think I could get it down to 27" or possibly 26" if I get a telescoping vent) - I just don't feel as confident about these brands visavis mile....

Sarah, are you putting it in a closet with a door? I wonder if that’s where you are seeing the extra 2” required. I found that confusing, and so did my cabinetmaker. I’ll try again with the photos later tonight. The dimension Miele gives includes the glass door, which does protrude from the box shape of the machine a bit. If you don’t have a door on the space, you will have more room than you think. It’ll make more sense with the pics! Did we ever figure out if we can send a DM through Houzz??

OK This is super frustrating. HOW on earth does one attach a photo? Doesn't seem to work from my phone, nor from the computer. I'm not new to technology.....Well, Sarah. Hope I can help you out. I suppose I could upload them for public view. Any ideas welcome! thanks

Sarah - totally understand you having some reservations/trepidation b/c wading through all the reviews and specs can be discouraging! I hope your first choice works for you, but if the Blomberg ends up being the option that physically fits your space, chances are you'll be really happy. I used our Blomberg in its first year when brand new, and the set in its third year is trucking along great w/o issue. (Ack! Knocking on wood!) I know this because my family owns the apartment, and I've recently put the Blomberg through its paces when I've done move-out cleaning for subsequent tenants. We are currently renovating another unit, and have ordered the same set from our local appliance store. The pair is ~$1300.00 - a significant investment but not even the cost of a Miele W1 washing machine (or Asko Logic or Classic) alone. I would have been happy w/ the Blomberg in my new home but we were able to fit a larger capacity compact, so splurged and went w/ the Logic (and benefitted from a rebate last summer.) Wishing you luck and happy laundering!

scottie mom - wanted to add I loved reading your consideration for energy usage. That's so important, and I hope more and more people do the same. We have solar panels, and are producing more energy than we can use (& selling back to the grid), so I felt okay about sticking w/ a vented dryer. Plus, like you, we also do a lot of line drying, but aren't fighting an especially humid climate. Cheers.

Other than Mieles w1 heat pump dryer , their asko heat pump dryer and Blomberg has one to

There is also GE compact vented dryer. You should not spend a lot on dryer . The heating element is way more reliable than Samsung’s and is as the same as their bigger size dryer. Vented are so much quicker and cheaper . I know everybody would think heat pump are more green . But you’re not saving money .

I figured out the photo thing! Sarah, I added the pics with the tape measure onto your other post. Here’s what mine will look like once the cabinet is in. I was concerned about clearances too, and was hoping I could measure the thing in person, but just did a lot of research. Hope it works for you!!

Oh, I did the stacking kit with the drawer. Very useful! The machines are pretty to me, and adding a door would probably make the dryer have to work harder. On the right, I’ll have a pullout for cleaning stuff. Linens above. I think we allowed an inch either side—maybe more because I’ve got a light switch there. Can show you the cabinet next week :-)

And thank you Jenny Island! I was a little skeptical about the energy use. But honestly, the venting was awkward, and I'm not going to miss worrying about lint building up inside the angles of that duct. Whenever I'd see it shooting hot air outside on a cold day, or feel it heating up the basement on a hot day, I just kept thinking "there must be a better way to do this!" And indeed there is! There just aren't a lot of choices in the US...yet. Most people probably have no idea what it costs to run a typical electric dryer, and it's way easier to look at the price up-front. And so many older houses have really awkward retrofits to allow for plumbing and venting a typical set of machines. I factored the convenience (and safety) of not running up and down a horrible steep stair into my decision.

That's great that you've got a solar setup too! I'm like you--I figure I can save a little and splurge a little. One of the things we ended up doing in this bathroom was adding foam insulation, which involved opening up the crawl space, and also stripping the drywall. Good times ;-) But now it feels like a little igloo. Nice and quiet, too! We replaced the old (18+ years) radiant heat with a newer system that has a smarter thermostat. But we kept the pretty old casement windows. In fact, they just came out today, so they can be cleaned up and repainted. Even with just the storm windows, it feels OK in there, and outside it's hovering around freezing. In an old house, I think it's good to improve the infrastructure whenever you make cosmetic improvements. It just feels good, even though it's more money and mess up front.

Glad you're happy with your Asko set, and that the Blombergs worked out for you! It's super helpful to hear about the less-conventional choices :-)

I’ve been looking into compact units as well but having difficulty finding a vented unit. What are the downsides to going with non-vented? It’s a new concept for me.

I have the 2017 GE compact DCVH480EK0WW vented dryer (and matching washer). No problems whatsoever. Heats very well and has a sanitize selection. A GE spokeswoman told me that GE uses the same heating element in all it's electric dryers.

scottie mom - your project sounds great and so thoughtfully designed on all aspects. I’m sure you’ll enjoy many years of delight, comfort and convenience!

Good to hear the GE set is also a happy/satisfying option, and I hope everyone else keeps us updated on their final decisions.

Been gone all weekend, so now back to the laundry room I go. ;-)