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

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

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

Washer-dryer with a lot of mileage on it! *UPDATE*

Advantages: A lot of features for the money, energy efficient
Disadvantages: Very few, see the op

...the best washing machine we've ever owned. One of the things that attracted us was that it has an "A" wash option, making it one of the most energy-efficient machines on the market. The "A" wash does seem to take forever though. I've never timed it, but it's at least a couple of hours. The overall rating for washing and drying is "B". It also has a very effective 30-minute wash. Another plus is its capacity. It is the only machine that I have found that can wash and dry 4kgs in one operation. Most washer-dryers will dry only a half-load - you can wash 5kgs but have to dry them in two operations. The wash capacity is 5kg, so you do lose a kilo if you want to wash and dry. It comes with a Woolmark approved "handwash" option. It has a timer, great if you have low-rate electricity at night. The timer has 3-hour intervals up to 12 hours in...

Quakerman 07.12.2003 (14.12.2004) · Read review
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Review of Ariston Margherita 2000 AWD 12 Advanatge

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

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

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 washer-dryer

Advantages: Looks great and cheap
Disadvantages: You will lose any savings in electric used

...On buying my first home in march this year I decided due to limited space in my new kitchen to buy a washer-dryer. As I had just payed out for the deposit on my new home and several other things that come with homeownership I was on a very tight budget. I went round several eletrical shops and eventually settled on an Indesit model. It looks lovely in my new kitchen and it washes clothes brilliantly. My problem with this product is the dryer. I expected it to be as good as having a seperate dryer, maybe all washer dryers are not as good as having seperates. However after delivery and installation of my new washer dryer I excitedly put my first load of washing in from my now very large pile. After the washing cycle had finished I checked the load and yes everything was going great. I put it on to dry for 60 minutes on a high setting...

JessicaBean 12.07.2001 · Read review
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Review of AEG Oko Lavamat 1370

Hoover HNWL7166 washer/dryer/cheese grater

Advantages: Reliable repair people
Disadvantages: You might need them sooner than you think

...Sorry Mr Hoover but I have really nothing good to say about this washer/dryer. We bought ours in December because it sounded like it could handle large loads and we thought our tumble dryer would be the next appliance to go so it seemed sensible to get a washer/dryer at the time. Other half was not impressed by the drying function which she said creased the clothes too much so we went back to using our old condenser dryer instead. About three weeks ago there was a repeating loud clanking sound and we had to turn it off at the socket. Inside our load of towels were covered in small bits of plastic but we couldn't see where they came from. There was also a large inward facing dent in the drum. Well we called out a repair bod and to be honest it was quite quick as we called on the tuesday and he arrived on the friday. However...

cport80 15.07.2008 · Read review
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Review of Hoover HNWL7166