Washer Dryers > Zanussi Washer Dryers > Freestanding > 1400

Advantages: Various washing cycles for needs and can wash and dry loads in one go.
Disadvantages: Spliting load for drying.

I bought the silver model, which is the same apart from the finish, which was to suit my kitchen. I got a very good online offer and saved more than £50, buying from Sainsburys Electrical. It was a bit tricky to fit in my small and rather cramped kitchen, since the outlet pipe could not be changed easily for a longer one, due to having a particular filter fitting. I expect that the Calgon is needed more because of this lack of filter on our extended ...
...see it as a problem and perhaps paying for an instalation would have meant a longer pipe could have had the filter, but would have cost a fair bit to get someon out to do it. The machine is wonderfully efficient, although as one reviewer already mentioned, it can leave bobbly bits on the wash. I find this is best avoided by shaking out the clothes before the wash and using liquid detergents instead of powders. A quick wash takes just over an hour ... Read review

Advantages: A large family washer dryer, with fast spin
Disadvantages: Ben repaired twice since June

Having been without a washing machine, I was over the moon when this was delivered. Within ten minutes the plastic covering was ripped off it, bolts were out (Read the instrucions carefully n this as it ain't the easiest), and we got it balanced. And off it went, trying to sort the huge backlogue of washing that we had acquired. By the end of the wekend, it was having problems. And the jet stystem stopped working. So out the repair man came, and ...
...daughter of a TV engineer, I know it is impossible to carry every part around for every machine that they repair. So another 4 days without a washing machine. Then it was repaired and working fine. Then two weeks later, yet another problem. It started showing fault codes for no water supply. And started filling up with water even when it was switched off. So out they came again. After an hour, he started to get a little frustrated. And who came blame ... Read review

Advantages: Others seem to like it (we don't)
Disadvantages: Will not do a cold water wash; default temperature is 60 degrees

We bought the JLWD 1609, manufactured by Electrolux, at the PJ sale recently. It is terrible: it destroyed our lingerie, could not be made to do a cold wash, and took 2 hours for a 30-degree wash. The default was a 60-degree boil wash. What's more, PJ is demanding a 20% restocking charge or claiming in the alternative that sale goods are non-returnable. In my opinion, given our discussion with the salesperson at the time of purchase, the 1609 is ...
..."be fit for the purpose. This means that you must be able to use them for the purposes that you would normally expect from this type of product, or any purpose that you have told the seller you want to use them for." I realise this product, or at least ones similar to it, are well rated by other buyers. I can only describe our dissatisfaction and note that we are getting rid of the machine (whether to PJ to to the borough rubbish tip) and buying ... Read review

Advantages: dries very well and has a nice build quality
Disadvantages: none

The tumble dryer is very effective, this is our second washer/dryer and this seems to dry things very quickly. There is a very handy 60 minute 'flash clean' which we use all the time and seems to clean very well. This machine has a good build quality, the dials feel nice and solid as you turn them and the door has a satisfying locking close when you shut it. There is also a feature to do an extra rinse which uses extra water at the end of the cycle ... Read review

Advantages: Fast spin, easy to use, great when working
Disadvantages: unreliable, poor design for use with small pieces or clothing

Poor build quality. Had this machine for 3 years and had to use callout on warranty four times. Don't use colour catchers in this machine as they get trapped and cause the machine to flood (had this happen 4 times). Dryer has given out after 3 years (no heat) and we're looking at a replacement now. Certainly wouldn't say that Ariston goes "on and on" - for those that remember their old advert! Machine is easy to use with a 30 degree cycle as well ... Read review