smeg integrated washing machine - average

Advantages: does what it's supposed to
Disadvantages: very long cycle times, can be shortened but only slightly

...When I moved house I left my old washing machine behind and I knew I was going to get a new kitchen so bought this integrated appliance for the future. I must admit though I did not do enough research on this product. This was mainly due to the need for a washing machine and also my friend has a SMEG washing machine. This appliance does everything you need for a washing machine. You can vary the spin speed from 1600 down to 600 depending on the type of fabric so is quite flexible. Across the top of the appliance you have the soap/conditioner drawer which is divided into prewash and was soap and a separate compartment for fabric conditioner. Next you have the buttons which control the start/stop, fast-forward, easy-iron, half-load and spin speed options within a program. Finally on the right is a dial which you use to select...

jupiter28 25.05.2008 · Read review
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Review of Smeg WMI16AAA

The ease of a washer/dryer

Advantages: wash and dry in one go! Easy to set, wide ranging choice of programmes
Disadvantages: slow boil wash

...I have recently purchased this machine and am a first time user of the washer/dryer style machine! I find that although it takes a while to boil wash, overall the machine is efficient and easy to operate, although i find the dryer a little slower than my old traditional seperate dryer, the ease of programming the machine to wash then dry means if im out, when i return home, its all done, no loading and unloading two machines......as machines go this one is very fairly priced and a good buy! I invested in a product repair/replacement plan also, just in case, so i am not worried about breakdown, but as of yet, the machine is serving me very well! I am a happy customer and would recommend this machine to anyone with a busy lifestyle!...

Kitana77 12.01.2009 · Read review
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Review of Hotpoint WDL540G

Am I tempting fate?

Advantages: Reliable, quiet, flexible machine, has served well so far
Disadvantages: plinth-level access required for maintenance, can't handle as much laundry as separate dryer would allow

...Is it tempting fate to write about a washing machine that has been in active service for over five years? I hope not. I'd like to tell you how calmly and collectedly I assessed the merits of the various different washing machines and washer-dryers available on the market; how I determined the criteria of importance to me; and how I selected the Bosch WET 2820 as best suited to my requirements. I'd like to ?. But it wasn't quite like that. You see, the pipes behind its predecessor developed a leak which went undetected for a considerable length of time. The floorboards and joists absorbed as much water as they could before allowing the excess to drip down into the empty cellar below. By the time I discovered what was happening I needed the services of a local builder and the support of my house insurers to resolve...

Discerna 05.06.2005 · Read review
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Review of Bosch WET2820 Washer-Dryer

Samsung washer dryer

Advantages: Easy to use, mega quiet,great looking, superb wash results.
Disadvantages: the only tiny minor thing is to pull the fluff out of the bottom of the rubber lip drain holes .

...I bought this machine two weeks ago, from Dixons online at a very good price including delivery ( and they delivered on a sunday !). The machine was a replacement for a Zanussi washer, which i know to be reliable and good quality. (I used to sell white goods for two big electrical retailers and know exactly what to look for,what you get for your money and what to steer well clear of.) So, it was a total change for me to get a Samsung,not what you would initially think of when someone says "washer dryer". The machine appealed to me in two ways, Looks- is it possible to have a sexy washer dryer? YES it is now! and secondly washing and drying performance A/B ( it cant get any better than that. The large door is great for loading and unloading,especially bedding, no more fraught pulling against the rubber seal. The machine IS...

DrNIck 26.09.2009 · Read review
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Review of Samsung WD8704RJA

A Very Useful Washer/Dryer

Advantages: High efficiency ratings. Relatively quiet.
Disadvantages: Some programs take a long time.

...Well just a couple of months ago I moved into a new house with my girlfriend and so the first task was to equip the kitchen with some new appliances. Firstly and most importantly to us was a washing machine and so due to a lack of available space we decided to buy a washer dryer. The Hotpoint WD420 Aquarius model is the one we went for. As you all know Hotpoint are one of the most recognisable names in the field of washing machines, however they do receive their fair share of negative press. However, due to the size matching our requirements and the price being within budget we decided to go for this model. The hotpoint WD420 comes in various forms either silver or white (which ours is) and there are other similar models WD420G and WD420P to name a couple. Our particular one is the WD420 Aquarius which has a 1200 rpm spin rating...

pumfster 11.02.2006 · Read review
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Review of Hotpoint WD420

You need a degree in difficult sums

Advantages: A fully-integrated washer which washes and dries very effectively and efficiently.
Disadvantages: Complicated to use.

...of all the dirt and dust that the builders produced) and did it. The kitchen was a long time in the making, mainly because of all the planning permission hoops that had to be jumped through, so when my old washer-dryer went to that great laundry in the sky last September I got my new washer-dryer in advance of the kitchen. ?It won?t look elegant? said the kitchen maestro. I thought this a little unnecessary as the central heating boiler had already been moved and the kitchen looked like one of those pictures that you see on television to illustrate inner city poverty. ?No matter? I said and the machine was installed. It didn?t just look odd; it looked as though we?d economised and bought most, but not quite all, of a machine. In my innocence I?d always thought that these kitchens where you?re spared the disturbing sight of anything...

SueMagee 12.09.2002 (23.09.2002) · Read review
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Review of Bosch WET2820 Washer-Dryer

Vinyl Dryer Balls Make Me Itch

Advantages: Supposed to reduce drying time
Disadvantages: Gave an allergic reaction to the vinyl

...I bought myself two dryer balls after my daughter recommended them to me. They are supposed to soften fabrics and shorten drying time in the tumbler dryer and the two I bought were pink and blue and cost £1.99 from Amazon. These are hard, spiky balls that make an awful racket as they go round inside the tumbler dryer. The spikes are supposed to ?agitate? the fabric and soften it. To be honest I noticed very little difference between drying with these in the drum and leaving them out. I still prefer to use dryer sheets which give everything a softness and have a nice smell as well. Anyway, since I had bought the dryer balls, I decided to persevere and see if I could get used to them. I woke up one morning covered in a read prickly rash which itched like mad, but had no idea what had caused it. Eventually it faded and I was...

jan007 13.12.2009 · Read review
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Review of Dryer balls

Move over Smeg, Fagor has arrived! - Fagor Washer Dryer

Advantages: Excellent features. Ease of use. Quiet. Reliable. Excellent warranty!
Disadvantages: Expensive outlay, unfamiliar brand but this is NOT a problem!

...One day when I was having lunch at Yo Sushi I got a rather frantic phone call from my partner. The washer dryer had decided to spark, smoke and set itself alight during the drying process. Once the electric was isolated the fire went out, however I was far from impressed. I didn't want to even chance getting this fixed so off I went on a search for a new washer dryer. It can be a bit of a minefield out there in kitchen appliance land with many stores offering deals on 100's of machines! Eventually I discovered a local electrical warehouse and called them direct, they soon presented a number of machines that would be suitable and at a good budget. I went straight down to have a look and came back with my new Fagor! Unpacking and Setup Rather than await delivery and take time off work for the white van man to take his time to show up...

atlantis140 15.11.2009 · Read review
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Review of Fagor FUS 6116 IT

Kinky Massage Balls are Dryer Balls.

Advantages: Less drying time, less creases, less lint.
Disadvantages: Noisy, husband complains even more.

...My drying balls were a result of wanting to treat myself. I had some Tesco club card vouchers which is the perfect excuse for a reason to buy something for yourself that you don`t really need. Whilst perusing the store, some strange looking balls caught my eye. I was wondering whether they were a pair of kinky massage balls. On closer inspection, I discovered that they were tumble dryer balls! I hadn`t seen anything like the balls before so I was compelled to have a look. There were 2 balls, one in pale blue and one in lilac, covered in little nobbly bits. They were partially covered with cardboard packaging. I needed to find out more, I really wanted to feel the entire ball in my hand. I was puzzled with regards to their use in drying clothes so I read the cardboard packaging. Claims. ****** There were several claims...

spottydog2 08.12.2008 · Read review
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Review of Dryer balls

My New Tumble Dryer Balls

Advantages: Cut down on drying time
Disadvantages: None

...A couple of weeks ago I decided to treat myself to a couple of Dryer Balls. I've seen them many times before and have read about them, but always wondered whether or not they would work. I was in my local Poundland and I saw them for...would you believe!....£1, well as I like a bargain, I couldn't resist. A Bit About Dryer Balls Dryer balls are made from PVC plastic, which is able to withstand extremely hot temperatures and will not melt. You get 2 balls in the packet. They are approximately 3" in diameter and are covered in little nodules. You simply put the balls into the dryer with the clothes and start the drying cycle. The balls are believed to reduce static build up during the drying process, help to reduce the drying time, make your clothes softer and also reduce the amount of ironing needed. Dryer balls claim to replace...

lel1969 26.02.2008 · Read review
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