Are they any good? Have you had one? Do you have one? Any brands to go for or others to particularly avoid? Are they suitable for family use?
Any experiences on washer/dryers greatly appreciated.
2006-10-16 00:31:55 · 15 answers · asked by Part Time Cynic 7 in Home & Garden ➔ Cleaning & Laundry
If you have a washer and a dryer and one breaks down, you still have the other. If you have a washer/dryer and one bit of it conks out, you've effectively lost both. I had one (Hotpoint) it took forever to dry, it never really worked properly and the power it used to do it was astronomic. It had a small drum so you couldn't get much in, if it had a regular size drum it would take a day to dry it all. Also with two separate machines you don't have to wait for a load to dry before starting the next wash. It really doesn't save any time at all. (I have no garden so can't dry washing outside)
2006-10-17 03:57:52 · answer #1 · answered by The witches cat ! 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
From the experience of both my parents and myself, I would never buy a combined washer/dryer again, they do two jobs badly rather than one job well. Always get a seaparate washer and a dryer, and if you don't have the room, just get the washer and dry your clothes on a radiator/outside etc after spinning them well in the washing machine.
If you are going to get one, I'd suggest taking a look at Zanussi, as I have their separate washer/dryers and have not had a problem in 3 years of continuous use and abuse by a family of four.
2006-10-16 00:41:18 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
No doubt a lot of silly answers will be,"they wash and dry" which is quite correct but you knew that anyway. Benefits are that you only need the space for one machine whereas with a washing machine and tumble dryer you need two thus reducing your kitchen space. Downside to them are that if one part of them breaks down, either the dryer or the washer you are left with a fairly expensive piece of junk. A good buy for me would be either a hoover or zanussi machine as they are very reliable with hoover just getting the vote.
2006-10-16 00:43:06 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
My Mum had one for years & it was only ever used the dryer if we threw up on the douvets. She had an outside rotary dryer & a line up in the kitchen. She also has 7 children, a dog, & a husband.
They drink electricity & are thougt to harm the environment. Baisically, get a washer & a rotary, (or an indoor airier).
2006-10-16 00:52:08 · answer #4 · answered by Bubbly Blonde 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have reached an age and experience that reminds me that the more complicated the machine, the more expensive parts it takes to run it and the more parts can become defective and need to be replaaced. These washer-dryers must have completely customized parts to make it work, they are probably more expensive to replace and harder to access. In a nutshell, probably like owning a custom-made car with parts that are hard to find and even harder to know how to replace. Convenience only lasts as long as the product works.
2016-05-22 06:01:41 · answer #5 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Avoid them like the plague. We've got a Hoover one and so glad we took out the extended warranty. It cost £469.00 new (not including the warranty) and we've had the engineer out 13 times in just over 2 and a half years. They keep blaming the hard water in our area, but the simple fact is the internal condenser in the dryer keeps blowing.
2006-10-16 01:12:07 · answer #6 · answered by mpr7274 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
don't but one, buy seperate ones. The mechanic from the insurance told me he would never buy one, as there is not enough room inside as there is so much equipment and mine kept breaking dowm - and so did my mums' Hotpoint are the worst. You can get tiny dryers now that don't take up much energy or room - and they dry better. Washer-dryers 'condense' dry stuff, itis not the same and takes longer
2006-10-16 00:34:43 · answer #7 · answered by rose_merrick 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I think theyre really good, my hotpoint has been going strong for years. As long as you dont overload them your clothes come out without creases so no more ironing. Would suggest the way to choose one is to look for the biggest load capacity you can get ie 6 or 7 kg.
2006-10-16 00:38:14 · answer #8 · answered by John S 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well their better than beating your clothes on a rock in the river
Maytag would have to be one of the best brands
they work great and as long as you keep small children from climbing in them and trust me this can happen their perfectly safe
2006-10-16 00:35:10 · answer #9 · answered by crystal 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Do not go with a washer dryer...
2006-10-16 02:01:08 · answer #10 · answered by Chianti Man 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋