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Originally Posted by synthia
Long ago there was a big difference between what was available in the US and in some other countries, with US washers and dryers being much bigger, and requiring fewer loads for a family. And if you already own the things, and your employer is paying the freight and the hookup costs, why not?
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Not practical for white goods -- would require v. large transformers, different frequency causes excessive wear in some AC motors, difficulty of spare parts, etc. Better to tell employer you will need to buy new and negotiate as part of package.