I need to buy a new washing machine but have been thinking about a washer/dryer combined. I've heard that these aren't as good and tend to be less reliable. Anyone have any idea..?

I only have space for 1 unit in my new kitchen (other space will be a dishwasher) so a combined machine would be ideal.

Am I better off just getting a straight forward washing machine and using the old washing-line in the garden for drying..?

"If you see a family having a nice picnic in a field, with a pond, you plough the family into the field, fill in the pond, you blow up the tree and use the leaves to make a dress for your wife who's also your brother." - Alan Partridge

Dont get a cheap model if you are going to get a washer dryer. I have a Bosh and had no trouble with it. I used to install white goods and found that cheaper brands often had problems

^^ sort of Agree....though for example a lot of Indesit appliances are Hotpoint just badged differently...

John Lewis do a 5 year warrenty which is worth looking at...

I have one in my house that I rent and found it to be very reliable - although since I've moved and have room for a washer and a dryer separately, I have a condenser version which needs no outside vents. It sits under my stairs taking up little room, plus I worked two bizarrely workout cheaper to run than a single unit.

Also I found if it was a wash to dry run cycle, you can only load the drum half full or it will not dry completely. Just a few things I have found.

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hotpoint - indi****

candy - hoover

all the same just badged differently.

bosh, ,LG, miele all good makes

my experience of them is they aren't good as driers, barely better than when a normal washer spins the clothes


as has been said John Lewis do good warranties



are you in Liverpool?

Can't speak for combi's as I have only ever had separates.

If you're flush, my choice would be miele. I've always had bosch and been happy.