| If you are renting an apartment or living in a dorm | | | | cost you much less than renting or spending a lot of |
| for the first time then you are probably wondering | | | | quarters at the laundry mat for weeks and weeks. |
| what to do about a washer and dryer. | | | | Not to mention the hassle of lugging all those loads |
| You could buy a new washer and dryer, but if you | | | | back and forth to the laundry. |
| are in a dorm then you probably won't have the | | | | Sometimes you can find a good deal on a used |
| necessary hookups available to you. In your case you | | | | washer and dryer online at Craigslist or Freecycle.org. |
| might want to consider one of the portable or mini | | | | Drill down to your area and see if anyone is selling a |
| washer and dryers. They are small, but are nice for | | | | used washer and dryer. You might even find |
| handling a small load of under garments, delicates or a | | | | someone that is giving one away if you will just |
| couple of shirts. This option would at least save | | | | come pick them up. |
| making so many trips to the laundry mat. | | | | When you do purchase and get them home, wipe |
| You may also be able to find a used portable or mini | | | | them inside and out with warm water mixed with an |
| unit at a good price from a student who is | | | | anti-bacterial soap or something like Lysol. |
| graduating. | | | | Another way to save money on this type purchase |
| If you are moving into an apartment or even a new | | | | is to buy just the washer and then hang your clothes |
| home, but are limited on funds, then you should look | | | | outside on a clothes line to dry. They will smell clean |
| around for a used washer and dryer. | | | | and fresh when you bring them in. |
| People are selling their appliances for all sorts of | | | | An option that would cost more than used, but less |
| reasons. Some people are buying a new home where | | | | than new, is to consider one of the scratch and dent |
| the appliances are all included. Their old washer and | | | | units offered at some of the local retailers. |
| dryer set may not really be that old. | | | | Washers and Dryers usually have a long lifecycle and |
| Some people are getting a divorce and selling off all | | | | if you decide to move or get a new set then you |
| their assets. Sometimes these units are just a few | | | | can usually sell them again as used and make some |
| years old. | | | | money. Or, you could give them to a charity and use |
| If you are going to keep your appliances for a few | | | | their value as a tax write-off. |
| years then buying a used set will usually come out to | | | | |