# Hybrid Laundry Appliances The Whirlpool Smart All-in-One Washer & Dryer is Space-Saving By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2019-01-04 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/whirlpool-smart-allinone-washer-dryer References: [prnewswire](https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/connect-to-more-whirlpool-corporation-unveils-latest-in-smart-kitchen-and-laundry-innovation-at-ces-2019-300772531.html) & [whirlpool](https://www.whirlpool.ca/en_ca/laundry/laundry-sets/washer-dryer-combination/p.3.2-cu.ft-i.e.c.-smart-all-in-one-washer-and-dryer.ywfc8090gx.html) When it comes to investing in a space-saving solution for doing laundry at home, consumers have been forced to invest in limited options like stackable washer and dryer units—but the Whirlpool Smart All-In-One Washer & Dryer is an innovative appliance that boasts the ability to complete all of one's laundry from a single machine. The space-saving hybrid washer and dryer is ideal for families who are short on space, especially as the system boasts a ventless design, meaning it can be installed virtually anywhere in the home. Some of the other smart features of the washer and dryer unit include the Load & Go Plus dispenser, which means that laundry detergent and fabric softener only needed to be added once about every 20 or so loads before a refill is needed. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.5/10 - Popularity: 33% | Activity: 63% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Home](https://www.trendhunter.com/home) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Hybrid Laundry Appliances:** Appliances that combine a washer and a dryer with smart features and a space-saving design disrupt the traditional laundry industry - **Smart Home Appliances:** The integration of smart features in household appliances provides opportunities for disruptive innovations - **Sustainable and Efficient Appliances:** Laundry appliances with ventless designs and efficient dispensing features pave the way for eco-friendly solutions ### Sectors Adopting This - **Home Appliance:** Innovations in the home appliance industry with hybrid laundry appliances can become a profitable niche market - **Smart Home Technology:** The use of smart features in appliances challenges the smart home industry to innovate more - **Sustainable/low-carbon Footprint Technology:** Developing eco-friendly appliances like hybrid laundry systems can make a significant impact on the sustainable technology industry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Single-Unit Washer-Dryers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/washtower.md) - [Eco All-in-One Laundry Appliances](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lg-washcombo.md) - [Compact Washer-Dryer Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/washerdryer-robot.md) - [Two-in-One Laundry Machines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-laundry-solution.md) - [All-in-One AI-Powered Laundry Appliances](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/roborock-zeo-one.md) - [AI-Powered Laundry Appliances](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lg-fx-washer-and-dryer.md) - [Space-Saving AI-Powered Washing Machines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/samsung-bespoke-ai-11kg-spacemax.md) - [Sleek Smart Laundry Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/laundry-system.md) - [Ultra-Quiet Washing Machines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stackable-washer-and-dryer.md)