My recent purchase of Indesit WIDL126 Washer/dryer

Advantages: Delayed timer, varied dryer options ....many more
Disadvantages: Makes a strange ticking noise from time to time

...I recently became a homeowner so I have had to spend lots of money on furnishing my house. As I am a first time buyer I had to start from scratch. My kitchen is a good size which is possibly the reason why we bought the house, although saying this we didnt want to buy both a washing machine AND a dryer. For this reason we decided to go for the washer/dryer combination. Before we bought the appliance I heard many contrasting things about buying a washer/dryer. Some people said that they are worth the buy as it takes up less space in the house and works out cheaper as you are not buying two appliances. On the other hand I heard peope say that washer/dryer combinations can be more tempermental and if one of the options (washer or dryer) breaks down then you lose both of them. Anyway, after all this we did decide to buy...

cloudberry 20.04.2005 · Read review
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Review of Indesit WIDL 126 S

Indesit WIDL 126 S washer/dryer

Advantages: Cheap, looks good, combined washer/dryer
Disadvantages: VERY noisy when spinning

...This is the second machine I have bought, the other we left in our old house for our tenants. We bought it because A: we wanted a silver machine B: we wanted a washer dryer and C: it was cheap. The machine looks good and is very functional. It has special sports/shoe washes etc but I have never used them. There is a short everyday wash but I use the standard cotton wash at 40 degrees which takes about an hour. The dryer takes a long time but I have nothing to compare it too but it does the job when necessary. Now the big downside is that when is spins is sounds like it is about to take off and is very noisy so not ideal if you have guests or are trying to watch tv unless you have a utility room miles away. For the price I think it is a great product and so far so good....

cjmumto2 25.08.2007 · Read review
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Review of Indesit WIDL 126 S

Good, Cheap Washer/Dryer for General Use

Advantages: Good Value, Modern Looks, Plenty of washing and drying options, Delay Function, Efficient
Disadvantages: A little noisy on spin and dry functions

...I've read a number of reviews on Indesit washer/dryers recently that have described reliability problems as a major downfall. However, I must say I've never experienced any problems at all. Our last washer/dryer was Indesit and lasted around 5 1/2 years before the drum decided it wouldn't turn anymore. That's not a bad lifespan really. Having just bought a new WIDL126S model, in Silver, we're only a couple of weeks in but again, no problems. Perhaps some people have just been unlucky (or maybe I've been lucky?). I guess those who experience problems are more likely to write reviews? Anyway, the main reason for purchasing was the good, modern looks of this appliance to fit in with our kitchen scheme, the standard sizing (it's not too deep and doesn't stick out inches from the worktop like some), and it's great value...

davec321 08.02.2007 · Read review
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Review of Indesit WIDL 126 S

Indesit WD12 Washer/dryer - Great machine!

Advantages: Easy to use and maintain.
Disadvantages: None

...When I moved into my house about 3 years ago, I inherited a manky old Hoover washing machine. It was truly horrible but it did it's job and I couldn't affford to buy a new one. I got about a years worth of use out of it and was pleased when it decided to stop working, even though it meant me forking out for a new machine! Now, because my house is tiny I thought it would be a good idea to invest in a washer/dryer; I was fed up with clothes hanging around on airers around the house. People warned me against buying one mainly because of problems they had had with theirs. Anyway, my mind was made up and I'm very glad about it. Now, about the machine: Dimensions - Width: 595mm Height: 850mm Depth: 535mm Capacity - For the washer: from 1 - 5.5kgs For the dryer: from 1...

PrincessLeb 12.10.2005 (16.10.2005) · Read review
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Review of Indesit WD 12 X

  Try not to WIDL yourself.

Advantages: Clean clothes
Disadvantages: Buttons everywhere, no digital display

...about washing machines while cleaning the floor all at the same time. Needless to say it got me out of doing my own washing till I was about 17. Then I moved out. Bugger. Now I'm a lot kinder to the machines, mainly due to the fact I have to pay if I Eff it up. The wittily named Indesit Widl 126 s (get it? No, me neither) other than sounding like a manoeuvre used in potty training, is apparently quite cheap coming in at around £250- £300. Having never bought one, I wouldn't know. My landlord threw this one at me after the ancient device he had lumbered us with previously packed in. After I kicked it a few times. Oops. He does, however, guarantee me it was the best deal on the market. He proceeded to talk to me about it for weeks as if it were his darling child or a crowning achievement. Since I'm now writing a review of it, I...

ryanando 03.06.2008 (06.06.2008) · Read review
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Review of Indesit WIDL 126 S

Indesit Dryer

Advantages: Large Capacity, Quiet
Disadvantages: Energy rating C.

...We were looking for a stand alone tumble drier as our combined washer/drier did not dry clothes very well and as we live in a flat with no outdoors drying space we need to be able to dry our clothes without them hanging round the spare room, making it look like a launderette. We stumbles accross the Indesit IS70CS in B&Q. We were mooching around looking for paint. At the time they were offering 20% off the ticket price. We went home and checked out the prices on various price comparson web sites (incl this one) and we found the B&Q price very cheap. So we headed straight back to shop and bought it. We have never had a seperate dryer all we knew is that we would need a condenser machine. We were impressed by the large quantity of dry clothes that the machine holds (7kg) The machine also has a large door opening making it easy...

ged1967 04.06.2007 · Read review
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Review of Indesit IS70C

Is It A Washing Machine Or Is It A Helicopter?

Advantages: Easy to use, with very good washing results.
Disadvantages: Two machines supplied and both with faults.

...Let me start by saying that I've had Indesit washing machines for some time, and have been very happy with them. When my previous machine started going wrong after several years of faithful service, I had no hesitation in buying another Indesit, and this time we chose the WIXL126. It arrived from Argos and looked good, and the manual was clear and easy to follow. However, after I'd spent time installing the machine, the wife was just about to do the first wash and noticed a tear in the rubber seal around the door (aren't these things supposed to be quality checked?). Argos were very good about it, and within two days a replacement arrived. This time, the seal and everything else looked perfect, so we started to wash the backlog of dirty clothes. It started off well on the wash cycle, but then it moved on to rinse, followed by spin...

saxbadger 30.09.2007 · Read review
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Review of Indesit WIXL126 White

Indesit washing machine

Advantages: Good spin speed
Disadvantages: Boil wash too long

...I bought an Indesit washing machine over 8 years ago. I thought it was an excellent product. I used it 2 sometimes 3 times a day almost every day and never ever had any problems with it at all. It had a very good spin speed on it, which spun the clothes to almost dry. Unfortunately, about 6 weeks ago it just died on me. AAArrgggh! The engineer was called and came out very promptly, but to get it fixed was going to cost too much. So off I go in search of a new washing machine. I arrived at my local electrical store and low and behold there was an Indesit washing machine, on the Managers special offer! I paid £185 for my new Indesit, which I think is a very good price. The Indesit WG1432 has 16 programs, it has a half load button if you only have a few items to wash. You can reduce the spin speed from 1400rpm to just 600rpm. This...

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The Indesit SIXL145S: Once in a Blue Moon

Advantages: Great machine!
Disadvantages: If used improperly may leave you're kitchen floor covered in detergent

...When the old family washing machine finally packed up after a good 9 year run (R.I.P) it was time to time to turn our attention towards getting a new machine to live up to the old one's speeds, reliability and general performance. It was quite a few months ago now that we were flicking through an old Argos catalogue looking for a new machine. The criteria that had to be met were: 1) High speeds for those stubborn stains 2) A good energy rating, so I feel like i'm doing my bit. 3) A good price We finally decided on the Indesit SIXL 145S because it pretty much met all the above criteria though we did have to get over the opaque door which although seeming very small it was a weird notion not to be able to see the washing at all until the cycle finished. As previously stated we bought it from the Argos catalogue which is...

coco_pixie 24.08.2009 · Read review
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IS70C Indesit Tumble Dryer

Advantages: Excellent value for money, huge drum, easy to empty water drawer
Disadvantages: Sometimes can be a litlle noisy

...IS70C Indesit Tumble Dryer I bought this tumble dryer 2 months ago and it has been brilliant so far. It is very efficient and I am completely amazed at the amount of fluff and water that it collects! Luckily the fluff filter is a good size and water drawer holds several kilos of water. If you are not very good at remembering to empty the water drawer don't worry there is a 'drawer full indicator light' to remind you. The door opens and closes well and the timer is easily set. The drum is huge and will accommodate several bath towels or king-size bedding easily. As it is a reverse action drum clothes won't get tangled in one another, which helps to save time when you are folding and putting away dried washing. I had originally bought the Hoover HNC175 tumble dryer to go into my new kitchen but when I unpacked it I...

zoe_uk302 19.12.2006 · Read review
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