*~*~*~*~* Washer Dryer users please recommend. *~*~*~*~*~*?

Question

Hi,

My washer dryer has broken and we have been quoted repair costs of £170 - £230. As it is 4 years old this is not cost effective.

We are going to buy a new one and wanted some opinions of good makes and models and what to avoid in your experience.

We do not have the space to have a seperate washer and dryer.

We have a budget of up to £370. We are a family of four and I run a wash everyday sometimes 2 or 3 times a day. Drying is less frequent as I like to dry outside whenever possible.

Energy efficiency and water consumption are important and I would also like wool wash, hand wash and quick wash features.

What would you recommend and why.

Thank you in advance for your answers.

Answer 1

ijust purchased a candy one from comet for 350 it is really great low noise,really good spin and really yhe best one ive had so far this is my 3rd and i use mine the same as you.

Answer 2

I recommend Maytag and ONLY Magtag. Others need repairs much sooner. Maybe since you don't use the dryer much just get a washer for now. Oh, and make sure you buy the Magtag from a dealer, because Magtags which are sold in places like
Home Depot, Lowe's or wholesale outlets don't have all Magtag parts and will fail; they just have the outside and a few parts that are Magtag. Don't be fooled, okay? My Mother in law had a washer for 25 years before it needed repair. My husband bought washer and dryer in 1986 and the washer was fine until recently. The dryer needed a belt and has been going fine since 1986. The Magtag guy told me the info about Lowe's etc not sells the whole deal Magtags. He also told me the motors are stronger on the full deal Magtag and can push the water out easier if the washer is located in the basement like mine is. Have you ever heard the Magtag commercials about the Magtag repairman never being needed? It is true! Magtag's have really nice large capacity drums which hold very large loads so you don't have to wash as often, too.

Answer 3

I would recommend you get just a washing machine and forget about the dryer bit. You can then afford a better washer with a higher spin speed (1600rpm is good). This way a lot of your clothes come out practically dry and just need airing.
It will be much cheaper to run and you will be able to get more washes done more quickly without having to wait for the drying cycle to finish..
Invest in a couple of clothes airers (http://www.johnlewis.com has several) and you will be fine.

Answer 4

Get a seperate Bosch 1000 spin washing machine and Zanussi Dual Temperature Dryer.

Washer: A rating
Dryer: C rating.

Answer 5

i have a fantastic washer drier - which ive had absolutely no worries with and ive had it now for over a year - right now is the best time to buy too because there all in the sale right now and everyone wants your money now christmas is over with
My washer/drier is a LG 7.0 3.5 kg WD-12124RD
it has a larger drum which means it holds alot more clothes ideal for those larger families
it washes from cotton eco down to a 30 min quick wash
the spin is from a 1200 down to no spin
it also has a 95 degree wash right down to cold
it has a time save and time delay facility
it has a computer timer on it which tells you how long to end of wash - it beeps when its finished its wash
well cant you just tell i love my washer?
i hope this is of help

Answer 6

I recommend any Whirlpool appliance. They are the best, and have the least trouble out of any of the other brands. They have a proven track record of making high quality and EXTREMELY long lasting low cost appliances. The front load washers are very nice and reduce drying time, but are also pricier than top loaders. Whichever you choose from Whirlpool will last a long time and perform flawlessly.
Good Luck and hope this helps!

Answer 7

Bosch......... we've had ours since about 1997/98 after it got high test ratings from WHICH? magazine 2yrs running.......... only time we had to call out a service engineer was when it started making funny noises, which turned out to be an escaped wire from my sister's bra that got caught up somewhere (apparently that's the only problem that goes wrong with them).

More detail user reviews + price comparisons available @
http://www.ciao.co.uk/Washer_Dryers_5266426_3-bosch

Answer 8

I would reccommend Hotpoint. I have never ever had any problems with mine. Actually I am selling a Hotpoint Washer / Dryer 18 months old.

Answer 9

Zanussi is the best.

One's to miss indesit, hotpoint

Answer 10

I recomend whilrpool. Any type would be fine.