Washing machine

[The Central Scrutinizer]

We moved house about three years ago and inherited a lovely kitchen with integrated appliances.Only downside is if anything has to be replaced there is no choice and it cost a lot more than a normal freestanding model.
Found that out recently when the tumble dryer went kaput.

 

[derrick]

Waiting for a pair of shock absorbers to be delivered for our hotpoint, 5 years old, hope to get a few more years out of it.

 

[Bonefish Blues]

If you want to go premium, check out the Miele WED125 WCS 8kg listed on the Miele Outlet stock list at the moment. £449's a very good price, and from experience even the lowest grade of kit in the Outlet is very very good condition indeed, and fully guaranteed.

http://application.miele.co.uk/resources/pdf/MieleOutletPricelist.pdf

 

[MontyVeda]

Can't seem to get hold of the part needed for my 20 year old freebie... so with much regret, I think I'm looking at buying a new one.

Has anyone any advice on combined washer/dryers? Reading the reviews, the dryer seems to let them down... but for all I know, they could be trying to dry a full load all at once, hence it coming out damp.

 

[Sharky]

Had a combo once. Just that the washing cycle is quite long. If you have separate washer/driers, you can parallel process and have two lots going.

If going for a separate condenser drier, look for where the water collection tray is. Some are at base level. Ideal if you are going to stack them, but if side by side you want the collection tray at the top.

The other downside is that if you get a fault, then both washer and drier are out of action.

 

[MontyVeda]

Had a combo once. Just that the washing cycle is quite long. If you have separate washer/driers, you can parallel process and have two lots going.

If going for a separate condenser drier, look for where the water collection tray is. Some are at base level. Ideal if you are going to stack them, but if side by side you want the collection tray at the top.

The other downside is that if you get a fault, then both washer and drier are out of action.

All good points... and i don't really need a dryer as I've been coping with hanging stuff over the radiators for the last 18 years. I don't have the space for a separate washer and dryer, so it's either a washer, or combo

 

[Gunk]

The problem with washer/dryers is they don’t do either particularly well, unless you have no alternative I would always have a washing machine and separate tumble dryer

 

[Electric_Andy]

Have you got a spare room, or at least somewhere you can use as a drying room? I do all my indoor drying in the spare room with a dehumidifier. Cheaper to buy than a tumble and cheaper to run, although it takes up to 6 hours to dry. They are quiet enough that you can leave it on overnight.

 

[MontyVeda]

Have you got a spare room, or at least somewhere you can use as a drying room? I do all my indoor drying in the spare room with a dehumidifier. Cheaper to buy than a tumble and cheaper to run, although it takes up to 6 hours to dry. They are quiet enough that you can leave it on overnight.

nah... small first floor flat so one sitting room, bedroom, kitchen and shared loo. The bulk of the drying happens in the sitting room. Fortunately it's just me so not a lot of washing to dry... one load a week, if that.

 

[Electric_Andy]

not a lot of washing to dry... one load a week, if that.

then I'd stick to what you are doing. It'll be cheaper and greener to not buy a tumble or combo. Unless you can no longer tolerate hanging washing around the house. Every washer/drier I've used doesn't do bad at washing but is inefficient at drying. And I'm always seeing free washing machines going on FB when someone wants to upgrade to a £600 one with wi-fi. You could get one free I'm sure

 

[MontyVeda]

then I'd stick to what you are doing. It'll be cheaper and greener to not buy a tumble or combo. Unless you can no longer tolerate hanging washing around the house. Every washer/drier I've used doesn't do bad at washing but is inefficient at drying. And I'm always seeing free washing machines going on FB when someone wants to upgrade to a £600 one with wi-fi. You could get one free I'm sure

Very true... this is my second washing machine and I've never bought one

 

[Tenkaykev]

I’d go for a washing machine with a fast spin speed. That should reduce the amount of drying required. I’d also recommend checking the noise level and choosing the quietest one in your price range.

 

[Deleted member 26715]

We had one many many years ago and was not impressed with it. Went back to separates ever since

 

[MontyVeda]

I see washing machines even have bluetooth these days... will I need compatible headphones?

 

[MontyVeda]

Well i've gone and bought one... choice was very limited due to needing one no-more than 55cm deep, otherwise I wouldn't be able to open the under sink cupboard properly. I only hope their dimensions are accurate, because if it's 56cm deep, i won't be able to open the under sink cupboard properly And it's got bluetooth, so if it's not loud enough, i can turn the volume up on my headphones