Ask HN: If you could automate one thing in your home, what would it be?

Re:Ask HN: If you could automate one thing in your home, wha... by 6thSigma on Tuesday April 09, 2013 @10:29PM (#5522872)

One thing I've been dreaming about for years is a stacked washer/dryer where the washer is on top. Once the washer is done, the bottom opens up and it transfers into the dryer and then the dryer starts automatically.

It is probably impractical for many reasons, but I'd be the first in line to buy it if it existed.

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Re:Ask HN: If you could automate one thing in your home, wha... by mcarrano on Tuesday April 09, 2013 @10:52PM (#5522933)

I've thought about this too but rather than having two machines...

Why not have a washer/dryer work in one machine? Put your cloths in and it starts to wash, once the water is rinsed out it begins to dry.

Edit: So apparently there is such a thing! http://goo.gl/CWgKD (redirects to sears.com listing of such machine)

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Re:Ask HN: If you could automate one thing in your home, wha... by brwr on Tuesday April 09, 2013 @10:56PM (#5522951)

The problem with that machine is that it is ridiculously small. At 2.3 cu ft, you probably couldn't find a comforter in there. Good find though! It gives me hope!

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Re:Ask HN: If you could automate one thing in your home, wha... by brwr on Tuesday April 09, 2013 @10:43PM (#5522913)

I don't think that it is impractical at all! Certainly it would take a feat of engineering, but it is certainly possible. Check out my response to gatsby.

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