"One day the estates in Singapore is going to match those matchbox houses in Hong Kong!" This sentence comes up every time I see a small plot of land being transformed into high-rise housing estates. As public housing shrinks, one of the many problems in purchasing a home would include the lack of sun and space to dry one's laundry. Thus, in this post we're going to touch on automated laundry systems in Singapore, a perfect eco laundry room solutions for residents living in small spaces.
About Steigen
Commenced in 2013, Steigen aims to resolve Singapore's laundry problems by incorporating the best of German technology to improve the quality, efficiency and design for automated laundry systems. With more and more 'matchbox houses/apartments' being built these days, conventional methods of drying one's laundry are not efficient anymore. Thus, Steigen vows to provide innovative solutions to resolve indoor drying problems.
Indoor Laundry Drying Experience with automated laundry systems
No longer do you need to lift those heavy loads of clothes in and out of your house. With a simple press of the button, Steigen's automated laundry system will lift your heavy laundry up in the air magically.
With comparison to the electric dryer, Steigen's automated laundry system could save 5.6 times more energy than a normal dryer could - yes by energy I mean money that you're spending on operating your dryer. Plus, it has an energy saving function where its mechanism would automatically shut off after 2 hours of use - even more money saved!
For those of you who are intending to install this at your service yard, the LED lamp could double up as a service yard lighting too. On another hand, for those of you whom are like myself, who have cold hands and feet during the rainy season, I envision this to be a great place to get your external heat. Who needs a fire place when you have an automated laundry system? Hitting so many birds with one stone, amazing!
Don't worry about it being 'breakable' - like everything else which is produced this days - Steigen have incorporated German designed motor, reinforced the hanger rods and upgraded the circuit boards to ensure that the system will be to last for a long time.
Although Steigen provides 4 different models, we're going to touch on the benefits of the Solar Series first.
Steigen's Solar Series
Solar power, an energy saving technology that everyone should invest it. In Steigen's signature Solar series, they bring to your more than just merely drying your wet laundry. The Solar series have wonderful features which all of you should be excited about:
Incorporating a special air circulator design, Steigen's Solar series ensure they transport the warmth of the Sun to your wet clothes on the rack. Thereafter, the sun rays will your clothing at a range of 34 to 35 degrees Celsius - the same temperature which you and your clothes experienced during noon hours in hot and sunny Singapore.
Do not be afraid of damaging your precious clothing when using Steigen's Solar series for it mimics the gentle warmth of the Sun and dry your clothes delicately. In addition to that, this also help brings out the fluffiness of your clothes, as seen in the picture above.
Although Solar and the sun seems to be producing the same light source, there's a difference. As compared to the sun, Solar contains no ultra-violet rays that may cause your clothes to fade. That means fluffy and new looking clothes for a long time!
In addition to a short laundry drying time, the warmth of Solar not only prevents musty odor but it help eliminates 99.9% of the bacteria formed on wet clothing.
Exalt + Solar
First, we're going to touch on Exalt + Solar. With built-in heating technology to drive the heat evenly throughout the laundry, Exalt + Solar model not only can dry one's clothes evenly but quickly too. Operating with only 0.9kWh of energy, the Solar model reduced the average drying time of one's laundry to a quick 1 to 2 hours. This helps remove the odor and 99.9% of the germs and bacteria off one's clothes.
What's unique about the Exalt + Solar is that even in unpredictable weather, you can still dry your clothes quickly. Reason laid in the 2 solar tubes installed simulate the sun drying effect, coupled with 2 air circulators to increase drying speed.
Plus it can extend up to a total length of 2270mm!
Here's the list of what Steign Exalt + Solar comes with:
Exalt + Solar S
Next, similar to the Exalt + Solar model, the Exalt + Solar S model is created for those experiencing space constraint in their home eg. Those living in condos or new housing estates with a small laundry yard. It's basically a compact version of the Exalt+Solar model for they both have identical functions. The difference better the former and the latter would be the latter only contains a solar tube and a air circulator where the former contains 2 solar tubes and 2 air circulators.
Here's what the Exalt + Solar S model comes with:
Who exactly is SOLAR meant for?Exalt + Flexi
- Can dry their clothes at night / indoors
- Face issues lifting heavy load of clothes
- Wants to save money
- Wants to reduce the time it takes to dry laundry
- Only have a small space for drying laundry
This is a basic model in the Exalt+ series. It accomplishes the primary function of lifting and lowering your laundry with a remote control. It is best suited for yards with sufficient sunlight and wind. It comes with:
Exalt + UV
Lastly, the Exalt +UV utilises germicidal lamps to prevent the replication process of microorganisms, disinfecting up to 99.9% of germs and bacteria. The difference between this model and the Exalt + flexi model is the 2 ultraviolet lamps for disinfection purposes and single-directional fans to speed up drying. It comes with:
Where can you place Steigen's automated laundry system?
As seen from the above pictures, it can be installed in for all types of ceiling such as balcony, false ceiling, glass canopy and even high ceiling.
Did I mentioned that it could be controlled remotely?
Look at the cute remote control!
Plus everything is removable for the remote control holder is mounted on by 3M Command tape.
Overview of Steigen's automated laundry system
I know reading so many words can be tiring so here are the models in a table :)
Questions and Answers time!
Anyone who:
Steigen's automated laundry system have been tested to withstand at least 100,000 cycles of usage - about 20 years of motor usage. Furthermore, Steigen is certified with International Standard (IEC 60335) and European Standard (EMC, LVD) for quality.
Due how it is designed, Steigen's automated laundry system was not only able to evenly distribute the weight across the system, but it was also made with high quality stainless steel cable to ensure durability. On top of that, Steigen's automated system encompassed a safety feature where it will halt when it hit an obstacle. This prevents dangerous and heavy laundry to crash down on you.
The exalt automated system comes with 4 models and 8 different sizes. If one is uncertain which model fit, a free non-obligatory site measurement with Steigen is available.
Where to get this?
You can order it from their flagship store or retails listed HERE. Or order online HERE. Psst. all IreviewUreaders get $50 off! Just enter STEIGEN50 at the check out HERE!
You can check out their Facebook Page HERE
For more questions, you can contact their Customer Service: +65 8818 6588
or go to their Showroom: 140 Paya Lebar Road, #06-19 AZ@Paya Lebar, Singapore 409015
Thank you to Sample store X Steigen for the food, goodies and invite!
