combination washer/dryers

Tefal · 9 Sep 2016 at 19:41

so will be looking for a washing machine/dryer soon.

trying to work out are the combination ones any good, some people say they used to be terrible but others say theyre great these days.

most do seem to have much lower dryer weight limits than wash limits though.

Danthus · 9 Sep 2016 at 20:12

As long as you are aware of their limitations they are fine.

As you say, they can't dry as much as they wash.

HungryHippos · 9 Sep 2016 at 22:31

I'd avoid personally. They are prone to breaking down more often than separate units, better to get them both if you have the space.

M1k3H · 9 Sep 2016 at 23:16

Bought a Samsung washer dryer. The washing is top class 10/10. The drying is pretty good for a washer dryer, I'd say 7/10, with 10 being a very good standalone dryer.

Danthus · 9 Sep 2016 at 23:50

HungryHippos said:
I'd avoid personally. They are prone to breaking down more often than separate units, better to get them both if you have the space.

That isn't true at all.

Tefal · 10 Sep 2016 at 02:19

HungryHippos said:
I'd avoid personally. They are prone to breaking down more often than separate units, better to get them both if you have the space.

OldCoals said:
That isn't true at all.

Hah this is what im talking about.

Hippos is that based on current ones or older ones?

M1k3H said:
Bought a Samsung washer dryer. The washing is top class 10/10. The drying is pretty good for a washer dryer, I'd say 7/10, with 10 being a very good standalone dryer.

I've been looking at samsung ones (i tend to like samsung as a compang always found thier products very solid).

Utility room does have soace for both a dryer and washer but i was thinking a second freezer could do in instead of a dryer which would come in handy (making meals in bulk and freezing).

I'm really going to show my ignorance to doing hosehold chores here but

Would a washer dryer take the full load of a kingsize bead change? (Pillow cases, sheets, dovet cover) for both the wash and dry cycle or would it be a case of ok for the wash but need to take stuff out for the dry?

Buffman · 10 Sep 2016 at 08:24

Yeah it would probably take the latter (might need to separate the sheets say pending the size of it). I used to have an old Indesit in my flat which was fine.

The only problem of a washer dryer is the added complexity (ie breaking), so Id say buy a good warranty etc from John Lewis. If you're a single guy, I wouldn't be too concerned about the load capacity.

Grimley · 10 Sep 2016 at 08:53

OldCoals said:
That isn't true at all.

The reliability must've improved since my time selling 'em (15-20 years ago) then.

M1k3H · 10 Sep 2016 at 09:15

Tefal said:
Would a washer dryer take the full load of a kingsize bead change? (Pillow cases, sheets, dovet cover) for both the wash and dry cycle or would it be a case of ok for the wash but need to take stuff out for the dry?

I have a superking. My washer dryer is a 9kg wash 6kg dry.

It will take two sheets, duvet cover and pillow cases, but they might not come out competely dry afterwards. Thats due to the sheets getting tangled and having areas that are completely dry and then patches that are slightly damp where they were tangled.

You just need to make sure that you either untangle them in the middle of the cycle or take some stuff out to allow everything to rotate freely.

famas · 10 Sep 2016 at 18:52

I'm in need of a washer dryer too, new house and just 2 of us living there so don't need a massive load capacity

Have no space for two stand alone units so a washer dryer is the only option.

Budget is very limited though, can any one recommend one around the £350 mark.

Buffman · 10 Sep 2016 at 19:43

^ I believe you can get indesit washer dryers from John lewis for not too far off £350. As per above post I had one and was pretty impressed (its going 3+ years strong)

http://www.johnlewis.com/indesit-iw...b-energy-rating-1200rpm-spin-white/p230926765

There is 6kg/5kg indesit for cheaper also. Just double check reviews prior to buying.

uchuff · 10 Sep 2016 at 19:52

I posted a similar thread a couple of years ago, the LG washer dryer we bought off the back of it is still going strong. I'd echo the above 10/10 for washing, 7/10 for drying. That said I've never had a dryer prior to this.

http://forums.overclockers.co.uk/showthread.php?t=18585843

famas · 10 Sep 2016 at 19:56

ah forgot to mention it has to be an integrated one.

Seen this one on JL which fits the budget and after a very quick search seems to get positive reviews?

http://www.johnlewis.com/indesit-iwde126-integrated-washer-dryer/p230972495

We where very fortunate to get practically brand new Bosch appliances with the house, every thing apart from a washing machine and dryer. Mainly because the kitchen is tiny, the previous owners had put a washing machine under the stairs but that and its plumbing have now been removed. Unfortunately a Bosch washer dryer is way out of budget.

Buffman · 10 Sep 2016 at 20:14

Sure, just check the reviews and see if they're ok. Looks alright from a 2 second look, however integrated appliances will get noisy if they ever vibrate enough to touch other bits of the kitchen space (worktop/adjacent wall) etc.

Also it says sound level 78dB which is higher than the ~73dB ones I previously was looking at (however I was looking in the ~400 category for washers alone). I'm not sure if your budget somewhat limits the noise, or its a case of the small form factor increasing the noise.

roadie · 12 Sep 2016 at 11:45

Which? seem fans of Zanussi at the lower end of the market if that helps.

I've my eye on an LG.

Maundie · 12 Sep 2016 at 13:17

We had a LG one in the flat and it was fine, we were only in the flat 6 months and it was brand new so cannot comment on the longevity of said washer/dryer but it washed well and when actually used as a dryer (just for underwear) it was fine.

Things aren't quite as bad as they used to be, dishwashers for example are a lot more robust than history would have you believe.

Em3bbs · 12 Sep 2016 at 13:57

I've had a few of these over the past 21 years, Creda, Zanussi and then recently a Smeg. None have failed, I moved to Germany and sold the Creda, the Zanussi I sold after we got a built in kitchen with the Smeg and then we moved house and left that behind.

They aren't as good as separate appliances obviously but they are no where near as bad as people make out. As mentioned the only limitation is how much you can dry at once, now I have kids I really appreciated having a dedicated dryer in our new house with the amount of washing we do.

But if I could only fit one appliance I would always go for a washer dryer.