Can a washer-dryer go straight in where a washing machine used to be?

Rockaway_BabyDoll

Merry Christmas!

I spent my first night in my new flat yesterday, after completing four days ago. It was lovely to wake up in my new home on Christmas day...but the next few days will be the time to stock up on bits and pieces and appliances.

In the kitchen is a nice big gap where the seller's washing machine once stood. I'm considering getting a washer-dryer, as space to dry clothes is nearly non-existent. Would I able to put it straight in the place where the old washing machine was (with the existing plumping) or is it a little more complicated, with extra things to connect, when a dryer's involved?

Many thanks if anyone can help with some guidance

kremmen

The washer dryer would have to have a condenser to take care of the expelled moisture to work through the existing plumbing . Otherwise you will need a large air outlet for the dryer.

Paul

mikeandrach_2

sorry, the above advice is wrong.

it will go where an exisiting washing mahcine was as all mositure leaves through the normal waste outlet, no condenser etc is required.

i would though suggest avoiding a washer dryer unless 100% essential. they dont last as long as washing machines, cost more to buy and use as they generally only dry half what they wash.

Old_Git

how did the previous owner dry their clothes .

kremmen

mikeandrach wrote: »

sorry, the above advice is wrong.

it will go where an exisiting washing mahcine was as all mositure leaves through the normal waste outlet, no condenser etc is required.

i would though suggest avoiding a washer dryer unless 100% essential. they dont last as long as washing machines, cost more to buy and use as they generally only dry half what they wash.

Sorry for giving incorrect advice but I gave advice based on the washer drier that I have that has a built in condener ( so the instructions Say )

However I concur with the advice about not bothering about buying one as they're not great ..... as above plus if you leave dried stuff in they become damp.

Paul

mikeandrach_2

all washer dryers have a condenser built in, it condenses the warm water form the heated drying into water to flow out of the waste pipe.


you can buy seperate condensers for vented tumble dryers so you dont have to have a vent externally, but this is not relevant to any washer dryer.

seriouslly, if you do buy a washer dryer start the savings fund for repairs/replacement now

carbbit

I have a washer dryer that I put in the space where a washing machine previously lived. I bought it 10 and a half years ago when I lived in a tiny flat with nowhere to dry clothes. Although it only dries half the load it washes, it has served me well and hasn't needed any repairs (yet!). The inner rubber door seal was replaces about 4 years ago, but that's it

AlwaysSomething

I had a washer/dryer for 10+ years when I moved in. Then it died, so I bought another washer/dryer. That was 5 years ago, and it's been trouble free. My father had one too. That was 5 years trouble free - lasted longer than he did.
Yes, it will go in the slot that was previously occupied by the washer. All the vapour from the dryer will be condensed into water, and drained out of the same waste pipe as the washing water.

pinkteapot

Old_Git wrote: »

how did the previous owner dry their clothes .

I used to live in a flat and only had a washing machine - I just dried clothes on clothes airers.

OP - if you're buying a large appliance, it's worth paying £1 for a trial subscription to the Which website, as you can read all their reviews. Just remember to cancel before the trial is up.

breadlinebetty

mikeandrach wrote: »

all washer dryers have a condenser built in, it condenses the warm water form the heated drying into water to flow out of the waste pipe.


you can buy seperate condensers for vented tumble dryers so you dont have to have a vent externally, but this is not relevant to any washer dryer.

seriouslly, if you do buy a washer dryer start the savings fund for repairs/replacement now

Hey, is that correct?:) I didn't know you could buy separate condensers for vented tumble dryers? Would that apply to integrated dtumble dryers too??

roddydogs

pinkteapot wrote: »

I used to live in a flat and only had a washing machine - I just dried clothes on clothes airers.

OP - if you're buying a large appliance, it's worth paying £1 for a trial subscription to the Which website, as you can read all their reviews. Just remember to cancel before the trial is up.

Or just read it for free in the Library....mind you its a bit of a waste of time as they recommend Miele & Bosch... 2 most expensive.