This is the newest technology available for those with a penchant for quality and a dire need for space. The EZ 2500C is a ventless system. How does it dry then, you may ask. Well, this unit has a condensing mechanism for the drying process. Here's the Mechanism.Whatever your situation, the convenience of having your own clothes processor is always a good thing. Especially because you save space horizontally (unlike the bulky duo of a separate washer and separate dryer), you save space vertically (unlike the crammed stacked washer/dryer setup). If you have existing machines you are looking to replace, the Equator Clothes Processors are a boon. They go a long way in reducing your electricity bill as well as your water bill. Hey, all of us could use savings and smaller bills, couldn't we?