WTB: Single bloke needs 1st washing machine/dryer!

ChemicalBrother_2

Title says it all really. I need a washing machine (and a dryer either built in or seperate) and have no idea what's appropriate. It's just me so it/they doesn't/don't need to be a workhorse/s!

It goes without saying that I want something relatively cheap - but I don't want to have to replace it anytime soon!

What are considered good, reliable makes?

shammyjack

Cheap, good and reliable fora single man !

Bath, Feet, Brute strength and an old fahioned clothes horse in front of the gas fire !

shammy

skintchick

I have a hotpoint and it's done over seven years' good service.

Do you really need a dryer though? I hardly use mine and only have it cos my brother gave me the machine. I think it costs quite a bit more to have a dryer, and it costs a lot to run one too. You really don;t need one - I dry all my stuff on airers inside or on the rads if I need it quick!

You can get a dryer for £170 from Argos, but the cheapest washer dryer is £280. That's a big difference.

elaine373

I have been through a fair few washing machine and dryers and also a twin tub. I would recommend to any-one to have a separate washer and dryer, as the people i know who have had them have had lots of problems. some shops do a washing machine and tumble dryer package that usually works out cheaper.Comet do a package for 269 pounds.

http://www.comet.co.uk/comet/html/cache/322.html

Good luck.

jennifernil

Bosch are a good reliable make. Not cheap but reasonable for the quality. Comet do them, but there are also good prices on-line and at John Lewis. I would get a tumble drier too if you have space and can afford it, a separate one. Drying stuff on radiators will lead to condensation on windows and other undesirable areas and is really not a good idea.

Sofa_Sogood

ChemicalBrother wrote:

Title says it all really. I need a washing machine (and a dryer either built in or seperate) and have no idea what's appropriate.

I'd recommend a seperate dryer, whatever it is. From experience I'd say a combined washer/dryer's a total waste of money. They might wash ok ... but they don't dry things very well, imho.

dazco

I agree. If you look at a drum on a tumble dryer it is a lot bigger than a washing machine drum. This allows the clothes to dry much quicker

ChemicalBrother_2

Cheers for the advice, people! Definately know now that a combi is out of the question.

I might just go for a washer now and get a dryer later on. My bath has one of those extending clothes-line-type things over it and the bathroom has an extractor fan - so maybe worth trying that out for a while!