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My whole life I have never met an American who didn't have a coffee maker! Fill the night before and it brews just before your alarm goes off. This is an absolute necessity.
Lots of coffee makers are bought by tea drinkers as well, but now the electric hot water pots are available, so they can now manage one cup at a time if they prefer! But then there’s the Loose Leaf to contend with, & using the coffee maker to make the tea that will become Iced tea, IF Iced tea drinkers haven’t bought the Ice tea Makers, or just do it the “old Fashioned way” by making tea on the stove!!! Can’t leave out Sun Tea either!!! It gets to be rather daunting to deal with all the choices & pricing of everything,& Now with Reviews availability on Anything these days-I Dread having to buy a replacement for some appliance that has died!!!
@joycepalm9190 Joyce, come and visit me anytime. This is one American family that doesn't have a coffee maker. We just don't care for coffee. We would be an anomaly to you.😅
The one drawback to top loading washing machines is I think they're more susceptible to breaking when they're overloaded. I know, just don't overload it... But what I'm saying is that a front loading machine is more forgiving in that regard.
Front load machines are susceptible to mildew because water has a tendency to stay in that little drainage area in the front. You have to leave the lid open so the water evaporates. Top load machines don't have this problem.
Instant coffee!!!! No. Yes I have one of those. My sister has one that grinds beans, determines strength and amount of water. I just have a k-cup coffee maker. I prefer Dunkin Donuts or diner coffee
American here. My HVAC automatically dehumidifies the air. We do have a separate portable dehumidifier to use in our basement. What Larry was holding up was an air purifier, not a dehumidifier.
Don't worry about pausing too much to say something, because we're all here to watch your reactions, not just some other video. A lot of Americans love watching non-Americans react to American stuff. I think one reason is because it reminds us how good we do have it here in the U.S., and helps us appreciate the everyday things we take for granted. Another reason, I think, is because the country is so damn big, we love watching videos about the U.S. along with you about places we've never been to and stuff we've never seen before.
His house has central air conditioning which dehumidifies automatically at the times of year when it’s humid. In winter when heated homes are dry, a humidifier might be used to increase the humidity.
That isn't really true. I live in Florida, and I have a completely separate whole house dehumidifier. I can set this at the level of humidity I want. The A/C is completely separate from this system.
Just for clarification, since I am from the Chicago area and have lived here my entire life, having a separate dehumidifier is not typically seen in this area; generally the air conditioner takes care of that for you which is why they usually have a small drip line going to the drain for collected condensation. You will, however have a humidifier to add humidity to the air during heating season since it gets very dry. Even when I was younger and living in old apartments that used radiators, we would put a pan of water on the radiator to evaporate moisture into the air (a poor man’s humidifier). All that being said what Lawrence was showing was not a humidifier, nor was it a dehumidifier. It was an air filter. He’s still learning about his own house. He’s only lived there a few months at this point. 😂
@@kokomo9764 The way Central air works decreases indoor humidity automatically. That's why some warehouses are climate controlled. It keeps the humidity down.
The standard drip coffee makers used to be almost universal for American homes. But now there is a much bigger variety, from Kurig machines, Nespresso machines, French Press or even actual espresso machines. Top-loading washing machines have the advantage of washing clothes much faster and tend to be more reliable. The downside is that they are harder on clothes and use a bit more energy.
Don't have a Keurig but 1 sibling does. Either I'm a coffee snob, or I find that coffee tasting inferior to what I'm used to. I have a French press, standard coffee maker, a pour over and expresso machine. Also stove top kettle and electric kettle. I love beverages, Lol..
Imo the most important ac/heat appliance is the ceiling fan. They have a switch at the base to reverse blade rotation. Normal rotation pushes air down creating a cooling effect. Reversing the blades causes the fan blades to push the air UP which actually causes the room to heat up a few degrees. This is key to keeping power bills down. Running a ceiling fan costs a fraction of the price as turning on ac or heat.
@@pjschmid2251when my Sister in law lived in New Jersey, they had an older house with one of those HUGE attic fans. I had never seen one because I was from Texas. I was SHOCKED st how cool it made their house!!
In the states, Blue Jays (birds) are very common. Also, they're nasty little bullies to other birds. TOP loading washers hold more clothes like my machine holds a king size comforter. When you use a dryer on clothes, you don't have to iron them.
When I was about 10 years old, I was cleaning my finch cage on the back porch, not realizing the bars on one side of the cage were bent. One of my finches got loose, flew about 10 feet and landed on the ground. Immediately, a blue Jay swooped down and grabbed it. I chased it til it landed in a palm tree maybe thirty yards away. Standing under the tree looking up I saw him as he dropped the finch. It landed on the ground dead. The blue Jay poked it's eyes out and then threw it away. I hated blue Jays for many years after that.
@@tahliasgoddaddywow that's terrible! I have bird feeders in my yard and a clear one stuck to my window. The blue Jays are mean and chase the other birds away but they get theirs when robins show up. They like to steal and eat robin eggs so if there's a nest nearby, the robin will swoop in and chase the blue Jays away
Most of us don't use duvets and duvet covers. They are sold here, but blankets/quilts are more common. We need bigger clothes washers and dryers to clean our bed covers. That's probably not the only reason for the larger appliances, but it's surely a factor. A dehumidifier is often used in the basement. We set up a hose and it drains automatically. You would not believe how much water is pulled from the air, at least 4 liters a day at times. Some people have sump pumps in their basements here. Those are to prevent the basement from flooding. Underground floors get very damp in my state. The sump pump constantly pumps water, and if the power fails, the basement floods. Kind of terrible. I'd hate to need one instead of the dehumidifier.
Actually, the advantage of a separate dryer is the time savings...this is especially helpful for those with many children and many loads of laundry. While the dryer is drying the first load the washer is washing another. In tight apartments, separate washers and dryers are stacked, both front loaders, and can be located in an area the size of a closet...washer on bottom, dryer on top. In the U S appliances come in man sizes and configurations. Unfortunately, many manufacturers have located their companies in China and the quality has gone down...our old refrigerators could last more than twenty years...today, not so much.
I wouldn't blame the outsourcing to China, it's just capitalist rent-seeking behavior. Even if they were still made in the US, they'd be going down in quality, because that's how you get the planned obsolescence that @anthonyramirez9925 mentioned.
The first appliance is a perfect example of how diverse America is. I live in Colorado where we have Humidifiers. It’s so dry in Colorado we use more Chapstick than the rest of the country combined.
Front loaders don't last as long as top loads. I realized that their parts are fighting gravity with each load and end up breaking. They take WAY longer to wash than a top load. The one I have now is top load without an agitator, so there's more room for clothes. It senses the amount of laundry and regulates the water level automatically, so I never have to worry about forgetting to set the water level.
Had a top loader died after 20 yrs. Front loader died after 7yrs and developed mildew in rim, yuck. Left that doors open for a few and got a suprise after laundry, lizard. Nope. Got another Top loader going strong after 4 yrs. No more Front Loader P.O.S.
Dehumidifiers (which you did say correctly) are important for basements, since ground water can seep in, making it damp and musty. They are also popular in the SouthEast, due to the almost constant high humidity. However, entire-house air conditioning not only cools the house, but helps "dehumidify" it. One of the oddest things I discovered on my first trip to Europe was how good the coffee is, but also how bad the coffee is. In coffee shops/pastry shops, the coffee is better than anything in the US. However, I learned that most people at home make instant coffee (the kind you scoop into the cup, add hot water, and stir). Not a real brewed coffee. We're such a coffee family, I have a French Press, as that's my preference, while hubby has a Keurig. I've only ever had a top-load washer. I've heard from friends with front-load that they can get moldy. Never had that problem with a top load. However, the dryer is a different machine (don't know how y'all get a two-in-one washer AND dryer!), and we had to get a front load for that because the cat's food is on top of it. So you have to reach in, grab wet garments, then swing around and toss them in the front of the dryer. Not sure it's any easier from a work perspective.
Air conditioning was invented for the entire reason of dehumidification. The cooling effect was an added bonus, and it's why many homes in the US have some form of air conditioning.
I don’t have much to say on this my dude. It’s just pointing out life. I enjoy that Brit’s sense of humor and way with words. I’m commenting to help your algorithm.
Not me! I don't like coffee and I live alone. I did buy one once for company, but it turns out it only made one cup at a time 😂. Nobody gets coffee at my house unless they bring their own. 😊
The first washing machines were top loading machines shaped like drums. There were no dryers. Ours had two horizonal rubber rollers that you rolled wet clothes between to squeeze the excess water out and then hung the clothes out to dry on a clothes line in the sun. Front loading washers are a recent invention. I'm not going to mention how old I am.
When putting your wet clothes through the rollers be sure to keep your hands and fingers back away from the rollers unless you want your fingers squeezed dry in a painful way. I knew a lady who got caught in the rollers all the way up her arm before she got it turned off.
@@GodelFishbreath when we moved down to Mexico for a few years my mom bought one just like one of those old ones. It was tucked away until it was needed and rolled out into the kitchen for when the housekeeper needed it. Before we got it she had to go up to the top of the apartment building where they had cement scrubboards to hand wash the clothes. So much easier with the machine.
In the US we have freezerless fridges, top freezer fridges, bottom freezer fridges, side-by-side fridges (freezer behind the left door, fridge behind the right door), french door fridges (double doors to the fridge on top, and a pull out drawer freezer on the bottom), and built-in fridges. Also stand-up freezers and chest freezers.
We've had top loaders here in the US for decades although the window-like doors is pretty new.. The nice thing is that you can add things to laundry load after it already started We don't have many of the combined washer/dryer units here. BTW, I like Laurence's videos too.
@@european-reacts not really necessarily rich, many people in the US HAS an extra freezer or fridge in the garage. It's because we buy in bulk and as he mentioned some people hunt so they need somewhere to keep the meat. Big cities like Miami,New York etc people won't have extra ones, I think because shopping distances are shorter and square footage is more expensive but anywhere outside that most people have at least an extra freezer. They are relatively inexpensive the solo freezers maybe because many people buy them it keeps the costs down who knows. I have a large freezer and a smaller drinks fridge in my garage. Buying in bulk saves money.
American coffee is about caffien. Its usually Robasta which is sun grown. Our coffee culture is left over from two things. Prohabition and coffee was a replacement for alchol especially in the military. The other was it was a way for employers to drug up employees with a stimulent to get more production.
@@GodelFishbreath Maxwell was fantastic but it disappeared from Finland maybe 30 years ago, now we mostly have Nescafe and it is terrible. And yes, I have about 5 coffee makers.
Those type of coffee makers are great because you can get it all ready to brew before you go to bed, then set the timer to brew your coffee right before you get up in the morning and you will have fresh brewed coffee to wake you up
The last time I was in England it was ungodly humid the whole time I was there. If any country needs dehumidifiers, England does. They need air conditioners too. Most people in England drink tea. Top-loading washers use a lot more water, but, the clothes come out much cleaner.
Humidifiers and dehumidifiers also depend on the region of the US you live in. I grew up in North Carolina, which has a lot of humidity. The dehumidifier was great addition to help keep the air quality in the house nice and fights mold and mildew. I now live in Colorado, it’s veeeeery dry here year round. In the winter the furnace dries out the air even more. We have a whole home humidifier attached to the HVAC system (Heating, ventilation, and air conditioning). Without it my skin would be dry and itchy, and a snotty bloody nose in the morning.
Front loading washers actually use less water so better for the environment, however, top loaders are generally more energy efficient, so maybe even all around.
The reason that the refrigerator dispenses water so slowly is that there is a filter on the water line that needs to be replaced periodically. The filter will collect debris from the water line which will slow the flow.
Pretty much every home in the US has a coffee maker. But the Keurig single serve coffee makers have become much more popular than the kind where you make a full pot of coffee. We have both in our house. We use the Keurig on a daily basis and a full pot gets made when people are coming to visit.
Advantage of top loader is the agitator that keeps clothes from getting tangled. Disadvantage is less space. Americans with front loaders have giant versions that are close to the capacity of the dryer. You can wash all your bedding, slipcovers and throw rugs, which won’t fit in the top loader.
There are washer/Dryer combos. My parents have one since their kitchen is small and they don't have a basement, it's set up right next to the fridge. The bottom portion is a top loader washer and the upper portion is a dryer.
To follow up on humidifier in basements etc… modern homes typically have basements with pour concrete floors and walls of pour concrete, or concrete block …. But there is a drainage system built in… all around the house porous gravel is filled in next to those basement walls with drain tile at the bottom… …. Most of it drains away but some of it actually drains toward the house to a cistern in the basement… like a shallow well. Within that well a submersible pump is installed and the water is then pump out and away from the house fare enough that the slope of the landscape allows the water to flow away…. Added benefit is that even if hooked up to a city sewer system this cistern and pump system is available when other water related mishaps could cause water damage and mildew…. Leaks, etc….
We have a coffee maker but don’t use it a lot. Instead we have a Kurig coffee maker and use it every day. I like making one fresh cup at a time. You can find a brand you like since there are so many. We prefer Barista Joes coffees or sometimes Green Mountain.
For the laundry machines. Top loaders last longer with lower maintenance, and some people believe they work better. Front loaders are easily stacked and use less water
so many different coffee makers. Dad used to boil water put in coffee when we went camping. Only recent years have we had a K machine. But there have always been a machine used for making coffee, often one dedicated to that. 71 years old.
I used a combination washer/dryer while in a business apartment. It took hours to wash and dry one load! It was an Electrolux brand machine. I also experienced a combination machine at a laundromat in Brussels. Again, it took forever! The advantage of two separate units is you can wash a load and dry a load at the same time. When I was a child, in the late Fifties, we had a washing machine that hooked up to the kitchen faucet. My mother hung clothes to dry on a clothesline in the backyard. As long as I have been an adult, the houses I have lived in have had dedicated laundry rooms. Americans truly have too many clothes to wait over an hour for one load.
Front loading washers are far more efficient. The solution we made for having to bend down is pedestal drawers that the machines sit on. Biggest difference, BOTH machines are HUGE. I can wash and dry a king size comforter in my machines with room to spare.
IN MY VIEW Coffee pots are common here in America. I don't know of any home that does not have one. Coffee pots with timers are the best. Night before: put water in compartment, add coffee, set for A.M. time to turn on by itself!
We always used a top loading washer, ours lid was metal like the rest of the washer though, not glass. Top loaders you don’t have to worry about the seals failing on the door and flooding the house with water. Also we were a family of 5 and washed a lot of clothes, needs to be big.
A dehumidifier is very much similar to an air conditioner. It runs the humid air over cooled metal coils, and the moisture condenses on them, to drip into a container of some sort (or directly into a drain). As with any air conditioner, the excess heat created in the refrigeration cycle has to be disposed of somewhere, and in the case of a dehumidifier it heats the now-dried air back up to a something close to room temperature.
Depending on where you live will determine if you need/use a dehumidifier. I grew up in California and we didn't use them, but here in Texas it's a requirement. LOL. I hate feeling sticky. I don't know a person who doesn't have a coffee maker. I too have 2 of them. I also have a spare chest freezer in the garage. Refrigerator freezers are too small. Most people here shop for at least a weeks worth of food, hence the extra freezer space. I have a front loading washer and front loading dryer in my laundry room. We don't have basements in Dallas Texas that I'm aware of. Laundry rooms are essential, especially if you have a large family. Yes, my washer and dryer can wash a king size comforter. It's enormous. I love them. No, I am not rich, far from it, actually. Love your reactions to this video.
(1) on the coffee maker. It also brews tea for iced tea. If you make it to the states, you must try Southern sweet iced tea. We traveled from Texas to Boston (airplane) and I ordered sweet tea. The server brought me a Snapple sweet tea. It was gross! 😂 Your English is easily understood. Of course you have an accent, but I have no problem understanding you perfectly. ☺️ Texas is a great place to visit when you come over. DON’T come in July or August, if you like breathing. The heat, with the humidity is almost unbearable. We stay in the A/C during those months because this heat can cause serious dehydration, heat stroke, etc. I love your videos, and pause for comments all you like. It is a reaction video after all. ♥️ From Houston, TX.
Top loading washing machines do not have the same risk of developing mildew or mold because it drains completely. In a front loader, there's always a bit of water left in the bottom of the drum...
I have a cabinet above my top loader where I store detergent and such. We use the detergent bottle with a spigot, so i just pull it out a couple of inches and let it dispense straight down into the reservoir in the washer. Very easy!
The refrigerators water is slow because it goes through a charcoal filter. And then you need the water to go slowly so it has a chance to cool off inside the refrigerator before going in the cup
the in door water dispenser takes longer to fill your cup because the water is being filtered to remove chlorine and chlorine and other impurities , the water for the ice maker is also filtered. Coffee is life and yes almost every American home has one or more coffee makers in it , we also have garbage disposals in our sink that you can scrape the uneaten food off of your plate and it macerates it and it goes into the sanitary sewer , this is very handy before putting your dishes in the dish washing machine that most American homes also have in the kitchen.
US here! Our first dishwasher and washing machine was stored in a corner of the kitchen and had to be connected to the sink to be used. We eventually got a washer and dryer set up in the basement, so it was just the dishwasher. In the US, the larger the land, the smaller the house, in general. You get rich people with massive houses, and you get multiple generation homes, but most Americans who buy land start with small homes.
I’m American and my coffee maker is a k-cup dispenser built into my 5 gallon water cooler dispenser. It makes a 10 oz cup of coffee in 10 seconds. I buy my k cups from Costco, Pacific bold is the best. It makes my life so easy in the morning.
I have never gone a day without a coffeemaker since 1982😂 I can't imagine how people live without them~!! I married a Brit and when my father in law would come to visit us in America he was always asking me to make him coffee. He always drank tea or instant coffee back in England😂
I’ve been doing laundry for over 40 years. Had a top loader for about 20 years or so. Switched to a front loader when I needed a new one and to be honest, I LOVE it. They hold more clothes, clean better, and no agitator to stretch things especially a bra if you forget to grab it from the washer. Also, I use less laundry detergent. All in all, for me anyway, I say front loader all the way!!
In Australia this type of fridge is a side by side fridge (if it has a freezer behind one door and a fridge behind the other) A french door fridge both doors open to one fridge section and a drawer on the bottom houses the freezer.
I have lived up and down the east cost of America, and now am on the West Cost near L.A. while many Americans may have dehumidifiers in thier homes the only ones that I lived in that we had them in, were ones with basements. We put them in the basement because that was where the moisture would collect the most, and we didn't want mold to grow. Out here in the desert we have a humidifier called a swamp cooler that can be used on days with low humidity to cool your home. There are multiple different types of coffee makers. The one Laurence is showing off is a multiple cup coffee maker. So you can make anywhere from 2 - 10 cups of coffee at the same time depending on the model you got. Single serve coffee makers are also popular here. It depends on how many people in the house drink coffee, how they like it made, and if they are o.k. with "stale" coffee for later in the day. As some who primarily drinks water, having the refrigerator filer my water, cool it, and provide ice is heavenly. Most of our houses have a laundry room or hook up in the garage/basement. On occasion you will find the odd house where the hook ups are in the kitchen. Now when my family lived with hook ups in the kitchen we made a custom removable counter top to go over the washer and dryer to give more counter space but keep our top loader. It is not unusual to be able to wash and dry at home comforters and blankets that are ment for an American King bed in your home. The appliances are that big. Great vid ❤
1 - I consider a coffee maker essential. I love mine. It is very convenient. Very fast -- big deal in the morning. Makes good coffee. And it is CLEAN, no coffee grounds to clean. Toss the pod. .... On dehumidifiers, I lived on the Pacific coast in an older house. There was so much humidity in the air, that mildew was common. I used a dehumidifier and it was amazing how much water was collected in the container that I poured out daily. Bye-bye mildew.
A Toploader washing machine is the "Standard" type in America. The side-loader type is sort of a "premium" type washer, or at least seen as much less traditional.
Instant coffee is evil. It's still sold here, but nobody talks about it. 😊 At work, we have a Keurig. I also have one at home. I prefer coffee, but i certainly appreciate a good cup of tea a couple times a month.
Top load washer for sure. Better for my back. Also, when I lived in a house where the laundry room was upstairs, the front load washers sounded like a helicopter was taking off when it spun. 😂
Most homes in the U.S. do have coffee makers because we drink it every morning and usually have multiple cups. Right now I am on my 3rd cup since waking up.
The only time i used a hybrid washer dryer was traveling to Ireland. It took forever to get the washing done..in my washer and dryer i could get almost 3× the laundry done.
Dehumidifier. Where I live in Oregon the rain can make basements damp and grow mold and mildew. Hard on books,clothes and asthma! Mine takes the moisture out of the air and drips it into an internal bucket and that has to be emptied every day or so. I get a gallon of water in a week.
16:47 - They actually do sell combo washer+dryer units in the U.S., and they all suck. That's why everyone uses a standalone dryer (with a vent to the outside). I've noticed that Samsung has just come out with a new model to take another stab at it, so maybe they found a way to improve them, but I haven't seen any reviews yet. The vent is essential to making a tumble dryer dry quickly and efficiently. Otherwise it has to run a lot longer, which uses more energy.
Top-load clothes washers are generally less efficient. They use more water (the clothes are covered or nearly covered with a tub full of water), the back-and-forth action of the tub generally doesn't clean as well as a washer that is constantly tumbling the clothes, and they can't spin as fast so they don't extract as much water after the wash cycle is complete (the entire machine is subject to wobbling if the load is not evenly distributed), which means more dryer time. However, that dryer! You could throw soaking wet clothes in there and it will dry to whatever level of dryness you select in a very short time (the 'enormity' of the machine means it can move a LOT of heated air through the drum, and hence through the clothes).
Front load washers tend to break easier at the drum shaft. Who would’ve thought all that water and wet clothes tumbling around puts to much stress on the shaft turning the thing.
Duct tape originally sold for taping together heating ducts I think (does a lousy job in my house though). I tend to buy the newer stuff sold as Duck Tape because so many people heard the name Duct as Duck. I think it works better anyway!
The side loading washing machine is more efficient on water because it only fills up a little bit of the drum to pass the clothes through a top load fills half the drum with water and then that water is lost
1 That dryer actually looks smaller than mine! Lol Also, apparently, front loading washers use less water, are more gentle on your clothes, and also get them cleaner. This is what I have read, at least.
I'm not sure but here in nyc humidifiers are really popular. it makes the air more moist bc sometimes the air is very dry and if u have skin issues, a lot of people will tell you to buy a humidifier to put in your room. It actually makes a huge difference
The washing machine senses the weight of the clothes and regulates the amount of water to use. I would actually love to have a washer/dryer combined. But they're very expensive here in the states.
I have recently found your channel and live in Ohio. I find it quite humbling your love and interest in our country. There’s a lot of negativity, but I never take it for granite of this awesome nation I was born and I’m glad to see others share that same feeling. Here in Ohio, I personally don’t drink coffee nor own a machine. Everyone here I know dose have a fridge of that style (water and ice dispenser), however most have a water filter as well.
Top load washers last longer as well. There is less stress on the bearings. Front loads washers are kind of a craze now, but I'll stick with the top load.
I have a coffee maker in my house and I don't even drink coffee. It's for my roomate and/or guests. I have an iced tea maker for myself. I heat water on the stove or in the microwave for hot tea.
First, one of the reasons we watch your videos is because we like you! And like finding out about your life. Second, your command of English is very good! As stated before, my only comment is that in the intro, I have no idea if you say your name, because you speak so quickly (and my very old ears don’t work as well as they did 40 years ago). Third, we like your reactions! I especially enjoyed when you would say “This looks like a…” and then Laurence said the same thing. The look on your face was priceless-“See, I told you so!” Thank you for your videos, and I hope you continue making them for a long time! Signing off from Brownsville, Texas, USA
Front load washers have the ability to be very efficient with water, and very sparing with soap, and accomplish excellent results. Top load machines are generally much stronger than front loading consumer-grade washing machines and work as well for blankets and coats as for shirts and pants. Combination units are common in apartments, but here they will mostly be over and under separate chambers for washing and drying (drier on top). Units that look like dishwashers and do both functions in the same chamber are much less common.
I’ve always had top load washers and front load dryers and like them very much. We also have an air purifier which works very well. Our fridge has ice and water dispensers. All normal for here.
We had a dehumidifier in our house growing up. Specifically, it was in our basement. It pulled excess water out of the air, and every couple of days, the pan at the bottom got pulled out and the water in it was poured down the drain. Husband and I don't have a coffee pot, because neither of us drink coffee.
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Are you from Portugal? I don’t think I’ve heard Portuguese spoken. I’ve heard that Spanish has common words/language with Portuguese.
Ha!...As an American I don't have a coffee maker in my house....
(cough) I have 5 of them.
Instant coffee is awful! We have 3 coffee makers. 1 like that, 1 percolator, and one Keurig.
A front loader gets the clothes cleaner
My whole life I have never met an American who didn't have a coffee maker! Fill the night before and it brews just before your alarm goes off. This is an absolute necessity.
I have never had a coffee maker. I have always used a French press.
Lots of coffee makers are bought by tea drinkers as well, but now the electric hot water pots are available, so they can now manage one cup at a time if they prefer! But then there’s the Loose Leaf to contend with, & using the coffee maker to make the tea that will become Iced tea, IF Iced tea drinkers haven’t bought the Ice tea Makers, or just do it the “old Fashioned way” by making tea on the stove!!! Can’t leave out Sun Tea either!!! It gets to be rather daunting to deal with all the choices & pricing of everything,& Now with Reviews availability on Anything these days-I Dread having to buy a replacement for some appliance that has died!!!
@joycepalm9190 Joyce, come and visit me anytime. This is one American family that doesn't have a coffee maker. We just don't care for coffee. We would be an anomaly to you.😅
Son, you ain't seen anything yet. Come to America for culture shock of your life.
Never had a coffee machine in my house. We just don’t drink coffee
With a Top load Washer you can ADD additional items after it's been started
We had a front loading washer, husband hated it. Now we have a top loader! 😃
My top loader locks as soon as it starts. Other than that it's ok.
The one drawback to top loading washing machines is I think they're more susceptible to breaking when they're overloaded. I know, just don't overload it... But what I'm saying is that a front loading machine is more forgiving in that regard.
Front load machines are susceptible to mildew because water has a tendency to stay in that little drainage area in the front. You have to leave the lid open so the water evaporates. Top load machines don't have this problem.
Lawrence’s channel is usually very well researched and informative. Don’t write him off for the dehumidifier mistake. 😊
For sure! I was joking. He seems super smart.
Love Lawrence
Instant coffee!!!! No. Yes I have one of those. My sister has one that grinds beans, determines strength and amount of water. I just have a k-cup coffee maker. I prefer Dunkin Donuts or diner coffee
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For the record, Laurence spells his name with a u.
Not that I have not made that mistake...
American here. My HVAC automatically dehumidifies the air. We do have a separate portable dehumidifier to use in our basement. What Larry was holding up was an air purifier, not a dehumidifier.
Don't worry about pausing too much to say something, because we're all here to watch your reactions, not just some other video. A lot of Americans love watching non-Americans react to American stuff. I think one reason is because it reminds us how good we do have it here in the U.S., and helps us appreciate the everyday things we take for granted. Another reason, I think, is because the country is so damn big, we love watching videos about the U.S. along with you about places we've never been to and stuff we've never seen before.
His house has central air conditioning which dehumidifies automatically at the times of year when it’s humid. In winter when heated homes are dry, a humidifier might be used to increase the humidity.
Helps prevent nosebleeds from sniffling and blowing your nose all day
That isn't really true. I live in Florida, and I have a completely separate whole house dehumidifier. I can set this at the level of humidity I want. The A/C is completely separate from this system.
We still need a dehumidifier even with the central air conditioning. It really depends on where you live.
Just for clarification, since I am from the Chicago area and have lived here my entire life, having a separate dehumidifier is not typically seen in this area; generally the air conditioner takes care of that for you which is why they usually have a small drip line going to the drain for collected condensation. You will, however have a humidifier to add humidity to the air during heating season since it gets very dry. Even when I was younger and living in old apartments that used radiators, we would put a pan of water on the radiator to evaporate moisture into the air (a poor man’s humidifier).
All that being said what Lawrence was showing was not a humidifier, nor was it a dehumidifier. It was an air filter. He’s still learning about his own house. He’s only lived there a few months at this point. 😂
@@kokomo9764 The way Central air works decreases indoor humidity automatically. That's why some warehouses are climate controlled. It keeps the humidity down.
Front load washers are believed to use less water and also less detergent. Top loaders are usually more reliable.
The standard drip coffee makers used to be almost universal for American homes. But now there is a much bigger variety, from Kurig machines, Nespresso machines, French Press or even actual espresso machines. Top-loading washing machines have the advantage of washing clothes much faster and tend to be more reliable. The downside is that they are harder on clothes and use a bit more energy.
Don't have a Keurig but 1 sibling does. Either I'm a coffee snob, or I find that coffee tasting inferior to what I'm used to. I have a French press, standard coffee maker, a pour over and expresso machine. Also stove top kettle and electric kettle. I love beverages, Lol..
@lilyz2156 it's definitely not as good as regular brewed coffee.
The top loaders now don't have the paddle in it anymore so it's not as hard on the clothes as it used to be.
I do have a coffee maker, no dehumidifier, and I live in the Midwest where it gets very humid. The AC acts as a dehumidifier.
Imo the most important ac/heat appliance is the ceiling fan. They have a switch at the base to reverse blade rotation. Normal rotation pushes air down creating a cooling effect. Reversing the blades causes the fan blades to push the air UP which actually causes the room to heat up a few degrees. This is key to keeping power bills down. Running a ceiling fan costs a fraction of the price as turning on ac or heat.
Add to that a whole house fan that pulls air out the roof pulling it in through the windows on those still days.
@@pjschmid2251when my Sister in law lived in New Jersey, they had an older house with one of those HUGE attic fans. I had never seen one because I was from Texas. I was SHOCKED st how cool it made their house!!
In the states, Blue Jays (birds) are very common. Also, they're nasty little bullies to other birds. TOP loading washers hold more clothes like my machine holds a king size comforter. When you use a dryer on clothes, you don't have to iron them.
When I was about 10 years old, I was cleaning my finch cage on the back porch, not realizing the bars on one side of the cage were bent. One of my finches got loose, flew about 10 feet and landed on the ground. Immediately, a blue Jay swooped down and grabbed it. I chased it til it landed in a palm tree maybe thirty yards away. Standing under the tree looking up I saw him as he dropped the finch. It landed on the ground dead. The blue Jay poked it's eyes out and then threw it away. I hated blue Jays for many years after that.
Blue Jays go after my Cardinals in the Fall/Winter. I hate those buggers!
Yeah, I don't iron.😏
@@tahliasgoddaddywow that's terrible! I have bird feeders in my yard and a clear one stuck to my window. The blue Jays are mean and chase the other birds away but they get theirs when robins show up. They like to steal and eat robin eggs so if there's a nest nearby, the robin will swoop in and chase the blue Jays away
Depends on the clothes.
Most of us don't use duvets and duvet covers. They are sold here, but blankets/quilts are more common. We need bigger clothes washers and dryers to clean our bed covers. That's probably not the only reason for the larger appliances, but it's surely a factor. A dehumidifier is often used in the basement. We set up a hose and it drains automatically. You would not believe how much water is pulled from the air, at least 4 liters a day at times. Some people have sump pumps in their basements here. Those are to prevent the basement from flooding. Underground floors get very damp in my state. The sump pump constantly pumps water, and if the power fails, the basement floods. Kind of terrible. I'd hate to need one instead of the dehumidifier.
We don't have basements here , at least most homes don't. We have large garages. The washing machine is usually in the garage.
Actually, the advantage of a separate dryer is the time savings...this is especially helpful for those with many children and many loads of laundry. While the dryer is drying the first load the washer is washing another. In tight apartments, separate washers and dryers are stacked, both front loaders, and can be located in an area the size of a closet...washer on bottom, dryer on top. In the U S appliances come in man sizes and configurations. Unfortunately, many manufacturers have located their companies in China and the quality has gone down...our old refrigerators could last more than twenty years...today, not so much.
Of course the quality has gone down, why would you buy a new fridge if your old one still works, planned obsolescence
I wouldn't blame the outsourcing to China, it's just capitalist rent-seeking behavior. Even if they were still made in the US, they'd be going down in quality, because that's how you get the planned obsolescence that @anthonyramirez9925 mentioned.
Not all water/ice dispensers in the US are slow like Laurence's refrigerator. It depends on the model, brand, and features.
Alot of times changing the water filter in the refrigerator will restore the water pressure.
Has nothing to do on the model or brand. Has to do with the age of the filter and the house water pressure.
The first appliance is a perfect example of how diverse America is. I live in Colorado where we have Humidifiers. It’s so dry in Colorado we use more Chapstick than the rest of the country combined.
Front loaders don't last as long as top loads. I realized that their parts are fighting gravity with each load and end up breaking. They take WAY longer to wash than a top load. The one I have now is top load without an agitator, so there's more room for clothes. It senses the amount of laundry and regulates the water level automatically, so I never have to worry about forgetting to set the water level.
From experience washers without agitators don't clean your clothes very well. Will never get a washer without one again.
My front load washing machine lasted 20 years, and the top load washing machine ,that I had before last 3 years.
Had a top loader died after 20 yrs. Front loader died after 7yrs and developed mildew in rim, yuck. Left that doors open for a few and got a suprise after laundry, lizard. Nope. Got another Top loader going strong after 4 yrs. No more Front Loader P.O.S.
Dehumidifiers (which you did say correctly) are important for basements, since ground water can seep in, making it damp and musty. They are also popular in the SouthEast, due to the almost constant high humidity. However, entire-house air conditioning not only cools the house, but helps "dehumidify" it. One of the oddest things I discovered on my first trip to Europe was how good the coffee is, but also how bad the coffee is. In coffee shops/pastry shops, the coffee is better than anything in the US. However, I learned that most people at home make instant coffee (the kind you scoop into the cup, add hot water, and stir). Not a real brewed coffee. We're such a coffee family, I have a French Press, as that's my preference, while hubby has a Keurig. I've only ever had a top-load washer. I've heard from friends with front-load that they can get moldy. Never had that problem with a top load. However, the dryer is a different machine (don't know how y'all get a two-in-one washer AND dryer!), and we had to get a front load for that because the cat's food is on top of it. So you have to reach in, grab wet garments, then swing around and toss them in the front of the dryer. Not sure it's any easier from a work perspective.
Tell your friends who have front loading washers to leave the washer door open for a day.
Air conditioning was invented for the entire reason of dehumidification. The cooling effect was an added bonus, and it's why many homes in the US have some form of air conditioning.
@@tier3rd375dehumidifiers are nice to have if your sub pump stops working and your basement floods.
I don’t have much to say on this my dude. It’s just pointing out life. I enjoy that Brit’s sense of humor and way with words. I’m commenting to help your algorithm.
you the best! ty
He probably needs to replace the filter in his refrigerator.
every house in America has one and usually a keurieg too. coffee pots that is
Not me! I don't like coffee and I live alone. I did buy one once for company, but it turns out it only made one cup at a time 😂. Nobody gets coffee at my house unless they bring their own. 😊
@@robinmills8675the thing about the pod machines is you can get different kinds of pods. I have chai pods and hot cocoa pods too.
The first washing machines were top loading machines shaped like drums. There were no dryers. Ours had two horizonal rubber rollers that you rolled wet clothes between to squeeze the excess water out and then hung the clothes out to dry on a clothes line in the sun. Front loading washers are a recent invention. I'm not going to mention how old I am.
When putting your wet clothes through the rollers be sure to keep your hands and fingers back away from the rollers unless you want your fingers squeezed dry in a painful way. I knew a lady who got caught in the rollers all the way up her arm before she got it turned off.
My grandma had one such so I have seen this. Im 71 years, so it has been a while for those machines.
@@GodelFishbreath when we moved down to Mexico for a few years my mom bought one just like one of those old ones. It was tucked away until it was needed and rolled out into the kitchen for when the housekeeper needed it. Before we got it she had to go up to the top of the apartment building where they had cement scrubboards to hand wash the clothes. So much easier with the machine.
In the US we have freezerless fridges, top freezer fridges, bottom freezer fridges, side-by-side fridges (freezer behind the left door, fridge behind the right door), french door fridges (double doors to the fridge on top, and a pull out drawer freezer on the bottom), and built-in fridges. Also stand-up freezers and chest freezers.
Also now a fridge/freezer. We can switch our freezer to a fridge if necessary.
We've had top loaders here in the US for decades although the window-like doors is pretty new.. The nice thing is that you can add things to laundry load after it already started We don't have many of the combined washer/dryer units here. BTW, I like Laurence's videos too.
I have three refrigerators with door dispensers. One in the garage, full of beer and venison in the freezer and two in the kitchen.
ok you are rich :D
@@european-reacts not really necessarily rich, many people in the US HAS an extra freezer or fridge in the garage. It's because we buy in bulk and as he mentioned some people hunt so they need somewhere to keep the meat. Big cities like Miami,New York etc people won't have extra ones, I think because shopping distances are shorter and square footage is more expensive but anywhere outside that most people have at least an extra freezer. They are relatively inexpensive the solo freezers maybe because many people buy them it keeps the costs down who knows. I have a large freezer and a smaller drinks fridge in my garage. Buying in bulk saves money.
@@european-reacts Nah, you can get old fridges and freezers relatively cheap, and that's probably the ones he uses in the garage.
Lawerence needs to change his water filter on the refrigerator and i bet it would dispense water much quicker…
A freighter in the garage with beer is a must if you can afford it for most real men I salute you sir I have the same
American coffee is about caffien. Its usually Robasta which is sun grown. Our coffee culture is left over from two things. Prohabition and coffee was a replacement for alchol especially in the military. The other was it was a way for employers to drug up employees with a stimulent to get more production.
Yeah we don't drink instant coffee. Well, very few do. Why when you can get fresh brewed coffee at home? 1
At least one brand of instant is rather good,
@@GodelFishbreath Maxwell was fantastic but it disappeared from Finland maybe 30 years ago, now we mostly have Nescafe and it is terrible. And yes, I have about 5 coffee makers.
1. I have a coffee maker for my morning coffee and then I have an electric kettle for my tea.
Those type of coffee makers are great because you can get it all ready to brew before you go to bed, then set the timer to brew your coffee right before you get up in the morning and you will have fresh brewed coffee to wake you up
We have one that like most have a timer on it. So we have coffee when we get up. Love From Michigan and it's a cold and snowy Evening.
I have 3. One for flavored, one for regular, and one in my camper.
The last time I was in England it was ungodly humid the whole time I was there. If any country needs dehumidifiers, England does. They need air conditioners too. Most people in England drink tea. Top-loading washers use a lot more water, but, the clothes come out much cleaner.
Humidifiers and dehumidifiers also depend on the region of the US you live in. I grew up in North Carolina, which has a lot of humidity. The dehumidifier was great addition to help keep the air quality in the house nice and fights mold and mildew. I now live in Colorado, it’s veeeeery dry here year round. In the winter the furnace dries out the air even more. We have a whole home humidifier attached to the HVAC system (Heating, ventilation, and air conditioning). Without it my skin would be dry and itchy, and a snotty bloody nose in the morning.
Front loading washers actually use less water so better for the environment, however, top loaders are generally more energy efficient, so maybe even all around.
1 for coffee maker! I use is daily. I had a French press however it broke - so now I use the maker
The reason that the refrigerator dispenses water so slowly is that there is a filter on the water line that needs to be replaced periodically. The filter will collect debris from the water line which will slow the flow.
Pretty much every home in the US has a coffee maker. But the Keurig single serve coffee makers have become much more popular than the kind where you make a full pot of coffee. We have both in our house. We use the Keurig on a daily basis and a full pot gets made when people are coming to visit.
We have a Keurig as well. So convenient, and the coffee is great! Although, I never considered what it does to the landfills.
Advantage of top loader is the agitator that keeps clothes from getting tangled. Disadvantage is less space. Americans with front loaders have giant versions that are close to the capacity of the dryer. You can wash all your bedding, slipcovers and throw rugs, which won’t fit in the top loader.
Top load washers can be very large inside. I can put a huge bulky king-size comfortor in mine.
There are washer/Dryer combos. My parents have one since their kitchen is small and they don't have a basement, it's set up right next to the fridge. The bottom portion is a top loader washer and the upper portion is a dryer.
To follow up on humidifier in basements etc… modern homes typically have basements with pour concrete floors and walls of pour concrete, or concrete block …. But there is a drainage system built in… all around the house porous gravel is filled in next to those basement walls with drain tile at the bottom… …. Most of it drains away but some of it actually drains toward the house to a cistern in the basement… like a shallow well. Within that well a submersible pump is installed and the water is then pump out and away from the house fare enough that the slope of the landscape allows the water to flow away….
Added benefit is that even if hooked up to a city sewer system this cistern and pump system is available when other water related mishaps could cause water damage and mildew…. Leaks, etc….
We have a coffee maker but don’t use it a lot. Instead we have a Kurig coffee maker and use it every day. I like making one fresh cup at a time. You can find a brand you like since there are so many. We prefer Barista Joes coffees or sometimes Green Mountain.
For the laundry machines. Top loaders last longer with lower maintenance, and some people believe they work better.
Front loaders are easily stacked and use less water
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There are a few other ways we use here like a french press but mostly we all use coffee drip machines or Kuerigs
so many different coffee makers. Dad used to boil water put in coffee when we went camping. Only recent years have we had a K machine. But there have always been a machine used for making coffee, often one dedicated to that. 71 years old.
Top load washer and a dryer is very common and preferab
I used a combination washer/dryer while in a business apartment. It took hours to wash and dry one load! It was an Electrolux brand machine. I also experienced a combination machine at a laundromat in Brussels. Again, it took forever! The advantage of two separate units is you can wash a load and dry a load at the same time. When I was a child, in the late Fifties, we had a washing machine that hooked up to the kitchen faucet. My mother hung clothes to dry on a clothesline in the backyard. As long as I have been an adult, the houses I have lived in have had dedicated laundry rooms. Americans truly have too many clothes to wait over an hour for one load.
We also have washing UNITS, which is a dryer over a top-loading washer. Mostly in condos and aparments because they don't need a lot of space
Front loading washers are far more efficient. The solution we made for having to bend down is pedestal drawers that the machines sit on. Biggest difference, BOTH machines are HUGE. I can wash and dry a king size comforter in my machines with room to spare.
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Coffee pots are common here in America. I don't know of any home that does not have one.
Coffee pots with timers are the best. Night before: put water in compartment, add coffee, set for A.M. time to turn on by itself!
America has both styles of washers the side loaders use less water. The top loaders use more water but it has levels you choose.
Some of the newer top loaders have a sensor as too how much water will be needed. Love mine
The dryers do work very well.
Love your humble attitude! Hope you make it to all the places you want to see in America and abroad, very soon! Enjoy, you deserve it, brother!
We always used a top loading washer, ours lid was metal like the rest of the washer though, not glass. Top loaders you don’t have to worry about the seals failing on the door and flooding the house with water. Also we were a family of 5 and washed a lot of clothes, needs to be big.
A dehumidifier is very much similar to an air conditioner. It runs the humid air over cooled metal coils, and the moisture condenses on them, to drip into a container of some sort (or directly into a drain). As with any air conditioner, the excess heat created in the refrigeration cycle has to be disposed of somewhere, and in the case of a dehumidifier it heats the now-dried air back up to a something close to room temperature.
Depending on where you live will determine if you need/use a dehumidifier. I grew up in California and we didn't use them, but here in Texas it's a requirement. LOL. I hate feeling sticky.
I don't know a person who doesn't have a coffee maker. I too have 2 of them. I also have a spare chest freezer in the garage. Refrigerator freezers are too small.
Most people here shop for at least a weeks worth of food, hence the extra freezer space.
I have a front loading washer and front loading dryer in my laundry room. We don't have basements in Dallas Texas that I'm aware of. Laundry rooms are essential, especially if you have a large family. Yes, my washer and dryer can wash a king size comforter. It's enormous. I love them.
No, I am not rich, far from it, actually.
Love your reactions to this video.
(1) on the coffee maker. It also brews tea for iced tea. If you make it to the states, you must try Southern sweet iced tea. We traveled from Texas to Boston (airplane) and I ordered sweet tea. The server brought me a Snapple sweet tea. It was gross! 😂
Your English is easily understood. Of course you have an accent, but I have no problem understanding you perfectly. ☺️
Texas is a great place to visit when you come over. DON’T come in July or August, if you like breathing. The heat, with the humidity is almost unbearable. We stay in the A/C during those months because this heat can cause serious dehydration, heat stroke, etc.
I love your videos, and pause for comments all you like. It is a reaction video after all.
♥️ From Houston, TX.
I have a family Reunion at Talon Point every other year in Texas. The humidity isn't that bad compared to Alabama/Georgia/Florida. Don't kid yourself.
Top loading washing machines do not have the same risk of developing mildew or mold because it drains completely. In a front loader, there's always a bit of water left in the bottom of the drum...
I have a cabinet above my top loader where I store detergent and such. We use the detergent bottle with a spigot, so i just pull it out a couple of inches and let it dispense straight down into the reservoir in the washer. Very easy!
My coffee maker makes espresso, cappuccino, and even cold brew. Most houses have these type of pod coffee makers. Very convenient.
I have an espresso machine and a regular coffee pot. Also have a keurig put away that i never use
The refrigerators water is slow because it goes through a charcoal filter. And then you need the water to go slowly so it has a chance to cool off inside the refrigerator before going in the cup
the in door water dispenser takes longer to fill your cup because the water is being filtered to remove chlorine and chlorine and other impurities , the water for the ice maker is also filtered. Coffee is life and yes almost every American home has one or more coffee makers in it , we also have garbage disposals in our sink that you can scrape the uneaten food off of your plate and it macerates it and it goes into the sanitary sewer , this is very handy before putting your dishes in the dish washing machine that most American homes also have in the kitchen.
That is an older model.....they have gotten so much better now ! I now have a coffer maker that uses coffee "pods" and a cup brews in 60 secs !
US here! Our first dishwasher and washing machine was stored in a corner of the kitchen and had to be connected to the sink to be used. We eventually got a washer and dryer set up in the basement, so it was just the dishwasher. In the US, the larger the land, the smaller the house, in general. You get rich people with massive houses, and you get multiple generation homes, but most Americans who buy land start with small homes.
I’m American and my coffee maker is a k-cup dispenser built into my 5 gallon water cooler dispenser. It makes a 10 oz cup of coffee in 10 seconds. I buy my k cups from Costco, Pacific bold is the best. It makes my life so easy in the morning.
The dryers are big & powerful. So much so, that sometimes people will put the level as high heat instead of medium & it can shrink cotton clothes.
I have never gone a day without a coffeemaker since 1982😂 I can't imagine how people live without them~!! I married a Brit and when my father in law would come to visit us in America he was always asking me to make him coffee. He always drank tea or instant coffee back in England😂
I’ve been doing laundry for over 40 years. Had a top loader for about 20 years or so. Switched to a front loader when I needed a new one and to be honest, I LOVE it. They hold more clothes, clean better, and no agitator to stretch things especially a bra if you forget to grab it from the washer. Also, I use less laundry detergent. All in all, for me anyway, I say front loader all the way!!
In Australia this type of fridge is a side by side fridge (if it has a freezer behind one door and a fridge behind the other)
A french door fridge both doors open to one fridge section and a drawer on the bottom houses the freezer.
I have lived up and down the east cost of America, and now am on the West Cost near L.A. while many Americans may have dehumidifiers in thier homes the only ones that I lived in that we had them in, were ones with basements. We put them in the basement because that was where the moisture would collect the most, and we didn't want mold to grow. Out here in the desert we have a humidifier called a swamp cooler that can be used on days with low humidity to cool your home.
There are multiple different types of coffee makers. The one Laurence is showing off is a multiple cup coffee maker. So you can make anywhere from 2 - 10 cups of coffee at the same time depending on the model you got. Single serve coffee makers are also popular here. It depends on how many people in the house drink coffee, how they like it made, and if they are o.k. with "stale" coffee for later in the day.
As some who primarily drinks water, having the refrigerator filer my water, cool it, and provide ice is heavenly.
Most of our houses have a laundry room or hook up in the garage/basement. On occasion you will find the odd house where the hook ups are in the kitchen. Now when my family lived with hook ups in the kitchen we made a custom removable counter top to go over the washer and dryer to give more counter space but keep our top loader. It is not unusual to be able to wash and dry at home comforters and blankets that are ment for an American King bed in your home. The appliances are that big.
Great vid ❤
1 - I consider a coffee maker essential. I love mine. It is very convenient. Very fast -- big deal in the morning. Makes good coffee. And it is CLEAN, no coffee grounds to clean. Toss the pod. .... On dehumidifiers, I lived on the Pacific coast in an older house. There was so much humidity in the air, that mildew was common. I used a dehumidifier and it was amazing how much water was collected in the container that I poured out daily. Bye-bye mildew.
A Toploader washing machine is the "Standard" type in America. The side-loader type is sort of a "premium" type washer, or at least seen as much less traditional.
The advantage of a front loading clothes washer is it's lower water consumption, an important consideration here in Southern California.
Referring to laundry, I use the standard bachelor method, everything in one load, warm water, high heat dry.
Instant coffee is evil. It's still sold here, but nobody talks about it. 😊 At work, we have a Keurig. I also have one at home. I prefer coffee, but i certainly appreciate a good cup of tea a couple times a month.
Top load washer for sure. Better for my back. Also, when I lived in a house where the laundry room was upstairs, the front load washers sounded like a helicopter was taking off when it spun. 😂
I’ve seen on here that other countries aren’t as big on ice as we are. Our smaller refrigerators also have ice makes in the freezers.
I have a coffee machine in my American home. And not only that, but it’s a Dutch made coffee maker; Technivorm Moccamaster.
Most homes in the U.S. do have coffee makers because we drink it every morning and usually have multiple cups. Right now I am on my 3rd cup since waking up.
The only time i used a hybrid washer dryer was traveling to Ireland. It took forever to get the washing done..in my washer and dryer i could get almost 3× the laundry done.
Dehumidifier. Where I live in Oregon the rain can make basements damp and grow mold and mildew. Hard on books,clothes and asthma! Mine takes the moisture out of the air and drips it into an internal bucket and that has to be emptied every day or so. I get a gallon of water in a week.
16:47 - They actually do sell combo washer+dryer units in the U.S., and they all suck. That's why everyone uses a standalone dryer (with a vent to the outside). I've noticed that Samsung has just come out with a new model to take another stab at it, so maybe they found a way to improve them, but I haven't seen any reviews yet. The vent is essential to making a tumble dryer dry quickly and efficiently. Otherwise it has to run a lot longer, which uses more energy.
Top-load clothes washers are generally less efficient. They use more water (the clothes are covered or nearly covered with a tub full of water), the back-and-forth action of the tub generally doesn't clean as well as a washer that is constantly tumbling the clothes, and they can't spin as fast so they don't extract as much water after the wash cycle is complete (the entire machine is subject to wobbling if the load is not evenly distributed), which means more dryer time. However, that dryer! You could throw soaking wet clothes in there and it will dry to whatever level of dryness you select in a very short time (the 'enormity' of the machine means it can move a LOT of heated air through the drum, and hence through the clothes).
Front load washers tend to break easier at the drum shaft. Who would’ve thought all that water and wet clothes tumbling around puts to much stress on the shaft turning the thing.
Duct tape originally sold for taping together heating ducts I think (does a lousy job in my house though). I tend to buy the newer stuff sold as Duck Tape because so many people heard the name Duct as Duck. I think it works better anyway!
The side loading washing machine is more efficient on water because it only fills up a little bit of the drum to pass the clothes through a top load fills half the drum with water and then that water is lost
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That dryer actually looks smaller than mine! Lol
Also, apparently, front loading washers use less water, are more gentle on your clothes, and also get them cleaner. This is what I have read, at least.
I'm not sure but here in nyc humidifiers are really popular. it makes the air more moist bc sometimes the air is very dry and if u have skin issues, a lot of people will tell you to buy a humidifier to put in your room. It actually makes a huge difference
I’ve had both top and front loading washers. I prefer top loading, it washes the clothes much better.
American- last time we bought a fridge, we decided we didn't need an in the door ice dispenser. We had a really hard time finding one!
3:04 ❤😂 in Orlando I had a 3 gallon dehumidifier and it would fill up EVERY DAY in the summer. The humidity is brutal in the south east.
The washing machine senses the weight of the clothes and regulates the amount of water to use.
I would actually love to have a washer/dryer combined. But they're very expensive here in the states.
I have recently found your channel and live in Ohio. I find it quite humbling your love and interest in our country. There’s a lot of negativity, but I never take it for granite of this awesome nation I was born and I’m glad to see others share that same feeling.
Here in Ohio, I personally don’t drink coffee nor own a machine.
Everyone here I know dose have a fridge of that style (water and ice dispenser), however most have a water filter as well.
Top load washers last longer as well. There is less stress on the bearings. Front loads washers are kind of a craze now, but I'll stick with the top load.
I have a coffee maker in my house and I don't even drink coffee. It's for my roomate and/or guests. I have an iced tea maker for myself. I heat water on the stove or in the microwave for hot tea.
First, one of the reasons we watch your videos is because we like you! And like finding out about your life.
Second, your command of English is very good! As stated before, my only comment is that in the intro, I have no idea if you say your name, because you speak so quickly (and my very old ears don’t work as well as they did 40 years ago).
Third, we like your reactions! I especially enjoyed when you would say “This looks like a…” and then Laurence said the same thing. The look on your face was priceless-“See, I told you so!”
Thank you for your videos, and I hope you continue making them for a long time!
Signing off from Brownsville, Texas, USA
Front load washers have the ability to be very efficient with water, and very sparing with soap, and accomplish excellent results. Top load machines are generally much stronger than front loading consumer-grade washing machines and work as well for blankets and coats as for shirts and pants.
Combination units are common in apartments, but here they will mostly be over and under separate chambers for washing and drying (drier on top). Units that look like dishwashers and do both functions in the same chamber are much less common.
I hope they've improved a lot bc I had a Whirlpool one about 10 years ago and it was terrible.
I’ve always had top load washers and front load dryers and like them very much. We also have an air purifier which works very well. Our fridge has ice and water dispensers. All normal for here.
The kitties bloodlust is the part that's cute!
We had a dehumidifier in our house growing up. Specifically, it was in our basement. It pulled excess water out of the air, and every couple of days, the pan at the bottom got pulled out and the water in it was poured down the drain. Husband and I don't have a coffee pot, because neither of us drink coffee.
Makes total sense in a basement esp if the laundry was down there