Advice on purchase of a washer/dryer

Sparkleybutterfly

Hi


I need to buy a washer/dryer and would welcome recommendations. My budget is around £300 - £400. I am particularly interested in one that offers a quick wash cycle. I won't be using the tumble dryer much as it will really only be used in emergencies.


PS - Is there another thread I could/should post this on?


Thanks in anticipation.

motorguy

Sparkleybutterfly wrote: »

Hi


I need to buy a washer/dryer and would welcome recommendations. My budget is around £300 - £400. I am particularly interested in one that offers a quick wash cycle. I won't be using the tumble dryer much as it will really only be used in emergencies.


PS - Is there another thread I could/should post this on?


Thanks in anticipation.

Generally speaking - washer dryers tend to be pigs of things. We've had a couple and both have had pretty much the full internals replaced a couple of times over.

A friend of mine had one and had the same experience

If you really must, pay for a comprehensive warranty, but personally i'd opt for a good washing machine and a clothes horse.

Sparkleybutterfly

Thanks Motorguy. I'll look into the cost of the policy. I did have one years ago (about 30) and it was grand except expensive on electric, I'm hoping they are slightly more economical nowadays.

Cherryscone

motorguy wrote: »

Generally speaking - washer dryers tend to be pigs of things. We've had a couple and both have had pretty much the full internals replaced a couple of times over.

A friend of mine had one and had the same experience

If you really must, pay for a comprehensive warranty, but personally i'd opt for a good washing machine and a clothes horse.

Totally agree I have had 2 and never again I have just a washer and a small dryer which I never used as above a good clothes horse will save you money energy ways .

saverbuyer

Yep washer dryers are a bit crap. You can't dry the same amount as you wash. A full load wet won't dry. I had one about 10 years ago and never again.

Like the others say, get a decent washer and a clothes horse or better still a pulley maid if you have the space.

My machine has a good 10 minute quick wash cycle. More expensive than 400 but you'll get a decent siemens with a 5 year warranty for 400.

Look at donaghy bros. They price match the Internet.

Sparkleybutterfly

Okay dokey folks. Decision made. Washing machine only and I like the idea of a pulley maid.


Thankyou

Cherryscone

Whats a Pulley maid ? Is it one off them line type things (a maid sounds good) :-)

motorguy

Sparkleybutterfly wrote: »

Okay dokey folks. Decision made. Washing machine only and I like the idea of a pulley maid.


Thankyou

A good decision :T

We've just saved you from 5 years of heart ache, expense and pain.

saverbuyer

Cherryscone wrote: »

Whats a Pulley maid ? Is it one off them line type things (a maid sounds good) :-)

Basically a drying rack that hangs from the utility ceiling. Great jobs. I wouldn't be without one now.

motorguy

I'm more of a fan of a clothes horse / airer ....

saverbuyer

My problem is I can never be bothered putting the clothes horse away.