Talk to me about Washer Dryers?

Liquid_Entity · 17 May 2015 at 07:47

Hi

We are hoping to complete on our new flat next weekend. We need to buy a bunch of white goods and my parents are going to buy us a washing machine. We have a baby due in September so we were all thinking of a washer dryer (condensor) as it's a flat so probably can't put a vent to outside world.

Anyone recommend a good one under £350?

bloodiedathame · 17 May 2015 at 08:00

As with anything, you get what you pay for. We had a washer dryer at our old place that was a couple of hundred quid, think it was a hotpoint. It washed well enough, didn't dry brilliantly and was very loud! When we moved to our new place we bought a Bosch washer dryer (£750) and it's really excellent. Much quieter, actually gets things dry, and from a brand that means it should last 15-25 years rather than 3-5 for the cheaper stuff.

Liquid_Entity · 17 May 2015 at 08:14

I totally understand that and know buy big or buy twice however all our spare cash has been taken up by paying for solicitor fees etc. We're grateful my parents are paying for a washing machine at all.

bloodiedathame · 17 May 2015 at 08:46

In that case just check reviews from AOL and other vendors. Do your research and then shop around to find something that works for you. There are bargains to be had with b-stock and for old clearance models but as with anything just be wary.

Guessing you don't have space for separates?

Liquid_Entity · 17 May 2015 at 08:54

Need to go back to measure up. Might ask to go down this week to do some measuring. It's a bit of an odd layout from previous owners and we'll no doubt in the future be making changes to the layout. There is a spare space in the opposite corner to where their current washing machine is.

uchuff · 17 May 2015 at 10:53

Thread from last year when I asked the same. We ended up with an LG which has been great for washing and decent for the small amount of drying we've done, separates would be quicker for drying but we just purchased for occasional use.

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

£500 though, on AO at least.

We also considered a Samsung for a little bit more, but it wouldn't have fit due to depth. A Which? sub is a good buy for a couple of months if you've got white goods to buy. Might even get away with the free/£1 first month.

George Hincapie · 17 May 2015 at 11:40

I know this wasn't the question OP, so apologies. But, in my experience, it's always better to buy a separate washer and dryer. The combined units are never as good.

Liquid_Entity · 17 May 2015 at 14:18

Cheers will check out if anyone i know has a Which? Account

Liquid_Entity · 21 May 2015 at 20:23

I think I've decided on this washer. Don't think we needca dryer at moment and if did I think I'd get separate one.

Looking at this Bosch... Any good, read loads of reviews and can get 10% cashback through quidco too?

http://ao.com/product/WAQ283S1GB-Bosch-Serie-6-Washing-Machine-White-29606.aspx

funkyphantom · 21 May 2015 at 20:40

We have the same washer, as far as washing machines go it hasn't missed a beat. But to be fair have only had it about 6 months. If you can get seperate washer/dryer. Purely because you can't dry while you wash. Its amazing how much washing a child produces!

Liquid_Entity · 21 May 2015 at 21:13

This is the layout of the kitchen currently. Pick up the keys tomorrow for measuring up. We still have 3 weeks left of rent in our current flat so we're moving in gradually. There is space for dryer but not sure how the plumbing/water works.

funkyphantom · 21 May 2015 at 21:15

Condenser dryer doesn't need plumbing. Just plug and go

Liquid_Entity · 21 May 2015 at 21:30

I understand but budget dictates I can't afford a decent washer/dryer condenser.

Danthus · 21 May 2015 at 21:43

Liquid_Entity said:
I think I've decided on this washer. Don't think we needca dryer at moment and if did I think I'd get separate one.

Looking at this Bosch... Any good, read loads of reviews and can get 10% cashback through quidco too?

http://ao.com/product/WAQ283S1GB-Bosch-Serie-6-Washing-Machine-White-29606.aspx

Buy this.

http://ao.com/product/F12A8TDA-LG-8Kg-Direct-Drive-Washing-Machine-White-28134.aspx

You can thank me later.

Liquid_Entity · 21 May 2015 at 21:55

wow that looks great and direct drive. We have a winner

Kuros · 22 May 2015 at 08:58

Not that it makes a difference now, but I've got a hotpoint washer dryer and I'll swear by it. Never skipped a beat in the past two years with about 4-5 loads of washing a week. I can put it to start in the morning and I've got dry clothes by the evening.

Although, because me and my misses work full time both, we don't have time to flaff about with hanging stuff up or moving clothes around, so it works great for us.

Shoza · 22 May 2015 at 09:41

Samsung Ecobubble or LG Direct Drive - no other competition except the very expensive Miele's.

Have bought the Samsung and extremely pleased with it.

the_r_sole · 22 May 2015 at 09:56

have had a few and never found one in that kind of price range that didn't just end up with warm, wet clothes! and only drying half a washing load at a time is a bit annoying!
We have a baby and a pulley - no need for a dryer tbh

Liquid_Entity · 22 May 2015 at 21:47

OldCoals said:
Buy this.

http://ao.com/product/F12A8TDA-LG-8Kg-Direct-Drive-Washing-Machine-White-28134.aspx

You can thank me later.

mehh this was in stock earlier today. Went and got the keys to flat, measured up tonight and went to buy again at AO and it was sold out. No other suppliers I trust to buy online.

So went with a Samsung Eco Bubble machine instead.

Daftbrown · 23 May 2015 at 14:46

Thanks for this thread and the info within, great timing as I'm looking for a washer dryer with around the same budget. I've been browsing the LGs and Samsungs... A bit more expensive than others, as stated, but there seems to be less of a sacrifice made on the dryer side of things with them.