Product
What are the different types of models available?
Explore our various models, available in both standard and mini sizes, each offering unique features. Our Smartvard Model Comparison can help you pick the right one.
Want to snag a deal? WhatsApp our customer service team to learn about upcoming promotions or any clearance stock from past launches.
How does a smart laundry rack work?
A smart laundry rack, often called an automated laundry system (ALS), is a motorized indoor device designed to simplify and improve clothes drying. It provides electronic control, letting users raise, lower, and adjust the rack with a remote or mobile app.
178smartcare is committed to elevating the quality of ALS. Our goal is to modernize home environments by delivering innovative, user-friendly laundry solutions that effectively solve often-overlooked domestic hurdles.
Will a smart laundry rack increase my electricity bill?
The good news is that a smart laundry rack, while using electricity, is generally designed to be energy-efficient and is highly unlikely to significantly increase your electricity bill compared to other common household appliances, especially traditional tumble dryers
You're in control of your electricity costs with the 178smartcare ALS. Regular use (2-4 times a week) typically runs between $5 and $15 per month, with costs adjusting based on how often you use it. For maximum savings, simply air-dry your clothes when you're not in a hurry. When time is tight or the weather's uncooperative, the heat drying feature is there to get your laundry dry fast.
How energy efficient is the automated laundry system ?
Our automated laundry racks are designed with energy efficiency in mind, particularly their heat drying capabilities. Each model features pre-set timers, ensuring a simple and user-friendly experience that takes the guesswork out of drying, perfect for those new to an ALS.
Specific models offer flexible drying times, controllable directly from your smartphone.(X9 Elite & X8 PRO Series)
Do the LED or UV Lights Help with Drying?
No, while our Automated Laundry Systems (ALS) include built-in LED lights for improved visibility, especially at night, and UV light for disinfecting your clothes, neither of these features directly assists with drying.
How Your ALS Dries Clothes
Your ALS primarily dries clothes using its fan and heater components, which offer two distinct modes for a convenient, hassle-free experience. Once activated, a timer is set, and the system automatically turns off when the cycle is complete.
Fan-Only Mode: This mode circulates cool or room-temperature air. It's perfect for preventing cooking odors from clinging to your clothes or speeding up drying in well-ventilated areas, even in spaces like condo storage rooms.
Heat Drying Mode: For quicker results, this mode combines the fan and heater to blow consistent warm air (speed varies by model). It's like a gentle tumble dryer, but it uses lower heat in an open space, which is fabric-friendly and energy-efficient, helping preserve your clothes' quality while saving electricity.
What is the functionality of an automated laundry rack?
178smartcare ALS delivers a seamless, efficient, and user-friendly laundry experience perfectly suited for modern homes. Here's a quick look at its operation:
Installation & Power
Your ALS is securely installed on your ceiling or wall, keeping it neatly out of the way yet easily accessible. We provide free delivery and installation on both concrete and false ceilings. For power, it needs at least 6 Amps, connecting either to a lighting point with a switch or an existing 3-pin power socket. When turned on, only the ALS will power up.
Effortless Operation
Controlling your ALS is simple! Depending on your model, you can use a remote control or even a mobile app to raise or lower the rack to your preferred height with just a press of a button.
Smart Drying Modes
Your ALS offers two smart drying options:
Fan-Only Mode: This mode circulates cool, room-temperature air. It's ideal for airing out clothes, preventing odors (like from cooking) from clinging, and boosting ventilation in your laundry area. If your space gets good sun, this mode helps speed up drying without extra heat.
Heat Drying Mode: For faster drying, this mode activates both the fan and heater, blowing consistent warm air. It's like a gentle tumble dryer, but it uses less heat in an open space, which is fabric-friendly and energy-efficient, protecting your clothes' quality while saving electricity.
Automatic Convenience
Both drying modes include a built-in timer. Once started, the system runs for a set duration and then automatically shuts off, giving you a convenient, worry-free laundry process.
Enhanced Features & Efficiency
Beyond drying, the ALS includes built-in LED lights for better visibility, making it easier to hang and retrieve laundry, even at night. The system is designed to be energy-efficient, combining natural air drying with gentle heat to effectively dry your clothes while managing electricity consumption.
In short, the ALS streamlines your laundry routine, bringing convenience, efficiency, and modern functionality right into your home.
What advantages or features make 178smartcare ALS more expensive than other brands?
We might not offer the lowest prices because our focus is on Original Design Manufacturing (ODM). This means we meticulously select components and maintain strict quality control over our laundry systems. This approach differs significantly from Original Equipment Manufacturing (OEM), which often leaves little room for quality oversight and requires less development effort. Unlike brands that rely on Original Equipment Manufacturing (OEM) which limits quality control and thought in design.
178smartcare ALS vs. Other Brands: What's the Difference?
178smartcare ALS: What Sets Us Apart
At 178smartcare, we know you're looking for the best automated laundry system for your home. We're proud to offer innovative features designed to make laundry day easier and more efficient:
Faster Drying: Our advanced drying technology gets your clothes dry quickly, saving you valuable time.
Gentler Care: We use lower drying temperatures to help minimize wear and tear, keeping your clothes looking their best.
Quiet Operation: Our systems feature whisper-quiet motors, ensuring laundry is a peaceful, less disruptive chore.
Enhanced Features: 178smartcare models also come with thoughtful additions like customizable height adjustment (allowing you to stop the rack at any desired height) and odor-neutralizing technology for truly fresh laundry.
Choosing Your Ideal System
When you're deciding on an automated laundry system, think about what matters most to you. Do you prioritize the fastest drying times, quiet operation, or space-saving solutions? Consider the features that will best fit your lifestyle and home.
We invite you to visit the 178smartcare showroom or our website to dive deeper into our specific features and benefits. You can also find helpful information and reviews online to help you make an informed choice.
What Defines Each Model's Features?
All our automated laundry systems come equipped with an AC/DC motor for quiet operation, a remote control for easy use, LED lighting for better visibility, and obstacle detection for safety.
For enhanced features, the X9 Elite and X8 Pro Series also include mobile app compatibility, an Ioniser and dust-mite killing function, plus an auto-off timer for the fan and heater.
You'll find that heating and fan speed vary by model, as do the lengths of the four extendable poles. Two of these poles can be lowered to conveniently hang larger items like blankets and bedsheets.
Finally, you can choose between horizontal crossbar or vertical pole designs, depending on what best suits your lifestyle and preference.
Understanding Our Models' Features
Every one of our automated laundry systems is built with core features like a quiet AC/DC motor, a handy remote control, bright LED lighting, and obstacle detection for your peace of mind.
For those seeking more advanced capabilities, our X9 Elite and X8 Pro Series add mobile app control, an Ioniser, dust-mite and Uv light killing function, and an automatic timer for the fan and heater.
Please note that heating and fan speeds differ across models, as do the lengths of the four extendable poles. A convenient design allows you to lower two of these poles specifically for hanging large items like blankets.
To best suit your needs, select a model with either a horizontal crossbar or vertical pole design.
Have an existing manual system?
Let us do the heavy lifting! We'll dismantle your old clothes rack system and patch up ceiling holes all without any additional charges.
Wondering if you can push automated laundry system out of the window?
The Answer is no, it is for indoor system. Our automated laundry system have been meticulously engineered to surpass the efficiency of conventional manual systems. Here's how they outshine the traditional methods.
Any maintenance require?
Our automated laundry rack requires zero maintenance, making laundry a breeze. However, you can use a vacuum cleaner suction to keep the ventilator clean.
Can Climate Vouchers Be Used for Laundry Racks?
You're absolutely right to point out that a laundry rack is energy-saving! Drying clothes on a rack uses less electricity, unlike a tumble dryer, which consumes a significant amount of energy.
However, the key distinction for Climate Vouchers in Singapore is that they are specifically for energy- and water-efficient appliances and fittings that have a specific tick rating from the National Environment Agency (NEA) or PUB's Mandatory Water Efficiency Labelling Scheme (MWELS).
A laundry rack, while a great energy-saving practice and tool, is not considered an "appliance" or "fitting" that undergoes this formal energy or water efficiency rating process by the government agencies. Therefore, it's not on the list of eligible items for the Climate Vouchers.
The vouchers are designed to encourage households to invest in more expensive, energy-intensive items that, over their lifespan, will lead to significant reductions in energy and water consumption. Examples include:
Refrigerators (3-tick and above)
Air-conditioners (5-tick)
Direct current (DC) fans
LED lights (2-tick and above)
Heat pump water heaters
Washing machines (4-tick)
Water closets (3-tick)
Various types of taps and mixers (3-tick)
So, while a laundry rack is indeed a smart, energy-saving choice, it doesn't fall under the specific categories for which the Climate Vouchers are issued.