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

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

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

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

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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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

Our pink dryer

Advantages: It dries hair
Disadvantages: Not the fastest but fast enough

...Hairdryer With Little Miss liking all things pink (and lilac) it was only a matter of time before a pink hairdryer entered the house. PRODUCT AND PACKAGING Thankfully I get into the pink (naturally!) box easily and even better is the fact that once inside, I didn't have to do anything- hairdryer was all set up and just required plugging in. The hairdryer itself is a kind of pearlescent pink colour which is attractive in that it's not overly gharish. The removable styling nozzle, which can be used to direct the air onto a small area of hair is black as is the trim around the back of the hair dryer and down the sides. The air inlet at the back and also (as I expected) the cord is black as are the switches. On the front of the handle there are 2 switches. The cool button can be pressed down for cooler air, and this is popular...

danielalong 02.02.2009 · Read review
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Review of Prolectrix 1800w Hair Dryer

hotpoint aquarius washer dryer wd440

Advantages: none
Disadvantages: many too many to mention

...I have had this washer dryer for three years...In my opinion three years too long. In fact the first one i had lasted one month before it broke down, the retailer immediately replaced it with a new one...This should have warned me of things to come! Since then i have had the engineers out well over 6 times luckily i purchased insurance...The faults I have had are as follows :- leaking, no heat ( twice) very noisy knocking noise, not spinning and blocking up...there is no access point for the filter so you have to get the engineer in to take the machine apart and unblock it!! Not only have i had these faults in my opinion the machine is extremely noisy...And finally, what prompted me to write this review It has just taken the dryer 3 hours to dry three towels that were barely damp...I know that washer dryers cant be compared to dryers...

lizsielou 15.11.2009 · Read review
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Review of Hotpoint WD440G