You've caught onto some of the most important points. Another is the
energy/water efficiency of the commercial-size washers compared to the
usually compact washers found in most apartments. Most of the American
and all of the European manufacturers of washing machines have released
high-efficiency horizontal-axis washers in the last year that use 20-30%
less energy and water (including less dryer energy due to better spin
drying) and less detergent than models prominent on the market just
recently.
For more info, look into the info from Amana, Maytag, Wasco, etc. and
-- Warren C. Lieboldwliebold@waonline.com wliebold@pppmail.nyser.net
Director of Conservation New York City Department of Environmental Protection
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