Washer Dyer Combo Good or Bad?

ste2012990 · 28 Mar 2013 at 16:15

Hi.

I'm not sure if this has been asked before, but I really need some feedback from current/previous owners. I live in a 1 bedroom apartment with a really small kitchen, so I can't fit both, a washing machine and dryer in the limited space I have.

I already own a Hoover washing machine that is starting to get a little inefficient and slow. I can't use a washing line to dry my clothes as there's no backyard or garden where I live. So, would I be wise to purchase a washer dyer combo? Or should I just buy another washing machine with a lower failure rate?

If anyone can recommend a good washer dyer combo please leave a reply. to make thing a lot easier, my budget is £500 to £700.

ste2012990 · 28 Mar 2013 at 17:33

phil-k said:
The combi ones don't dry as well as a dedicated dryer

I was looking at the LG washer dryers. They are quite expensive but customer reviews seem positive. However, the reviews was on the sellers own website, so, could be biased?

Here's a link to the washer dryer combo;

http://www.appliancesonline.co.uk/product/F1480RD-LG-Washer-Dryer-White-23731.aspx

ste2012990 · 28 Mar 2013 at 17:42

Grimley said:
This. A Washer Dryer is probably the least reliable of all domestic appliances. Get a small tumble dryer if needs must. White knight preferably.

From what I've been reading, it seems to be a bit of a mixed bag. I'm thinking the cheaper brands have a higher failure rate? I'd only buy from Bosch, LG or Siemens. Are these brands even bad?

ste2012990 · 28 Mar 2013 at 17:43

Jono said:
In your case, I would probably go for it - I've never had one myself, but some friends have and they seemed to get on ok with it.

I wonder if you can get combi condenser units... I'm assuming you'd not be able to vent it outside, and those little boxes you fill with water are utterly useless.

If you can't get a condenser combi (dryer part is a condenser one) then I'd probably not bother... and just leave a window open a bit and freeze my bits off drying things near radiators on a rack.

If you can't get a condenser combi (dryer part is a condenser one) then I'd probably not bother... and just leave a window open a bit and freeze my bits off drying things near radiators on a rack.[/QUOTE]

I think all LG washer dryers are condenser! Not sure about other brands though.