Tips for replacing all white goods

Hannimal

I'm looking to buy a new washing machine / dryer to replace the dryer and the washing machine and I would like to also get a new dishwasher. I'd like to put the new washing machine dryer where the (intergrated) dishwasher is and make it not integrated while getting a slim line dishwasher and pop it where the washing machine is now and use the extra space for my bins.

With this, does it make sense to get the plumbing etc done by the company that supplies the machines or should I get a plumber? The dishwasher installation costs quite a lot while the washing machine isn't too bad. Any recommendations are more than welcome, I've never bought any of these before as a first time home owner. I also need them to dispose of existing white goods for me. 

AskAsk

retailers don't offer pipe install, just like for like swap of install.  if you are moving things around and changing from integrated to free standing, it will be better to pay a plumber to come round and connect them up.

you can get the retailer to take away the old appliances when they deliver, but the old machines will need to be disconnected before they arrive if you are not paying the install fee to them.

DiddyDavies

If you have enough space and the budget permits, I would suggest sticking to a separate washer and tumble dryer. I know this will take up more room and will be more expensive but a separate dryer will be far more efficient than a combined unit and from what I've read on here, probably far more reliable as well.

Emmia

DiddyDavies said:

If you have enough space and the budget permits, I would suggest sticking to a separate washer and tumble dryer. I know this will take up more room and will be more expensive but a separate dryer will be far more efficient than a combined unit and from what I've read on here, probably far more reliable as well.

I think this really depends on your living arrangements, we have a washer/dryer (John Lewis branded) and we really only use the dryer for bedding and towels - there is only 2 of us though - the stuff is dry when it comes out.

We swapped from a standard to a slimline dishwasher (for more cupboard space) when we had the kitchen redone, but i wouldn't replace the dishwasher with a dryer, and I wouldn't sacrifice a cupboard for a dryer. 

I can see though that if you are a larger family with babies or children, then the ability to be able to wash and dry simultaneously may switch your needs more towards separate washers and dryers.

RelievedSheff

In hindsight we would have gone for separate washer and dryer when we moved house but we didn't we opted for a washer dryer and a dishwasher. The dishwasher rarely gets used and the washer dryer is very temperamental, more often than not it doesn't dry!

Hannimal

AskAsk said:

retailers don't offer pipe install, just like for like swap of install.  if you are moving things around and changing from integrated to free standing, it will be better to pay a plumber to come round and connect them up.

you can get the retailer to take away the old appliances when they deliver, but the old machines will need to be disconnected before they arrive if you are not paying the install fee to them.

Thank you - that is useful to know. So I'd need to get the plumber around twice  

ic

I see the whole thing of separates on here vs washer dryer all the time.  We have a washer dryer, and only use the dryer for drying bed sheets.  It isn't great, but does the job.  When we move, once we have a utility room we may actually invest in a second washer dryer(!).  The machine we have now is an excellent washing machine - and if anything we'd like to be able to set off two loads at the same time, with the option of them drying afterwards too - without intervention (i.e. no need to move the load from one machine to another).  Barmy eh?

Hannimal

DiddyDavies said:

If you have enough space and the budget permits, I would suggest sticking to a separate washer and tumble dryer. I know this will take up more room and will be more expensive but a separate dryer will be far more efficient than a combined unit and from what I've read on here, probably far more reliable as well.

I'm just one person though and it's a huge waste of space. I'd rather have just a washing machine and no dryer than both. 

Hannimal

My other option is to just wait it out until I get the kitchen done which might not be for a few years. In that case I might just get them exchanged like for like until then (except getting rid of the drier). The dish washer is so expensive to install though..

AskAsk

Hannimal said:

AskAsk said:

retailers don't offer pipe install, just like for like swap of install.  if you are moving things around and changing from integrated to free standing, it will be better to pay a plumber to come round and connect them up.

you can get the retailer to take away the old appliances when they deliver, but the old machines will need to be disconnected before they arrive if you are not paying the install fee to them.

Thank you - that is useful to know. So I'd need to get the plumber around twice  

it may not be worth paying for the plumber twice if you don't know how to disconnect the appliances yourselves.  you can get a waste disposal guy to come and collect the appliances once the new ones have been connected if the cost of the plumber is expensive.  or you can give the appliances away on gumtree for free once the new machines are in.

RelievedSheff

Hannimal said:

My other option is to just wait it out until I get the kitchen done which might not be for a few years. In that case I might just get them exchanged like for like until then (except getting rid of the drier). The dish washer is so expensive to install though..

If you are getting the kitchen replaced in a few years anyway I would just stick with what you have for now if you will be replacing appliances then anyway.