Grumble Tumble

Advantages: easy to use controls, attractive silver finish
Disadvantages: unreliable

...special settings for silks and woolen items, and the drum size is quite generous. Also, with no bulky fume pipe to trail outside I found the installation to be fairly easy. However, reliabilty should be a key factor when buying appliances, of course nothing lasts forever but i feel that this product hasnt really given me good value for money. If you have the room then i would definitely recommend opting for a seperate washing machine and tumble dryer. If not then consider all the options before buying this machine. I would be interested to hear if other people have experienced similar sorts of trouble with Hotpoint products...

gregowen 30.10.2007 (12.03.2008) · Read review
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Review of Hotpoint WDM73 Ultima Spin Washer Dryer (Aluminium)

My New Tumble Dryer Balls

Advantages: Cut down on drying time
Disadvantages: None

...the need to use a softener during washing. Dryer Balls tumble around with your clothing as it is drying, they lift and separate the clothes as they dry thus reduce the static build up and the little nodules on the balls massage the fibres of your clothing making them softer and fluffier. My Findings When I first opened the Dyer Balls and took them from the packet I was really quite surprised at how hard and solid they felt, I had imagined them to be soft, this made me very nervous at the thought of putting them in the dryer with my washing, I thought I might be opening up the dryer to find my washing all ripped up! Nevertheless I was intrigued to find out what these balls could do for my washing, so the first time I used them I decided to put them in with 3 pairs of jeans. Denim jeans I thought would stand up better to the dryer...

lel1969 26.02.2008 · Read review
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Review of Dryer balls

FANCY A QUICK TUMBLE...

Advantages: No need for a vent. Dries laundry well and has a sensor.
Disadvantages: Generates a lot of heat. Not the most compact model in the world.

...? Alun looked on the Which web-site and then checked the internet for a suitable (and reasonably priced) dryer. We settled on a Creda T632CW Condenser Dryer, which we got from unbeatable.com. It cost us £214 plus £29.95 delivery ~ even though this was quite a lot for delivery it still worked out as a good deal because the dryer was considerably cheaper than elsewhere. We decided on a condenser dryer because we weren?t sure where we going to place it and our wall space for an external vent in the kitchen was limited. ~~How big is it? It?s quite large (bigger than our washing machine) so bear this in mind when buying it ~ it?s not slimline by any stretch of the imagination! Its vital statistics are 850mm (H) x 595mm (W) x 600mm (D) and it holds 6kg (13lb) of washing in its drum. In real terms this means I can fit in either a whole...

tange 05.02.2003 · Read review
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Review of Creda T632CW Condenser Tumble 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

Cleans, freshens and maintains your washer

Advantages: Easy to use, very effective
Disadvantages: Takes around 2 ½ hours. Stainless steel drums only.

..."Dr. Beckmann Service-it" is a liquid washing machine cleaner that claims to "clean, freshen and maintain against breakdowns and malfunctions". The makers recommend that it be used every 3 months (or 40 washes) in order to rid your washing machine drum, pipes, seals, etc. of any build-up of detergent residue and grime. Also, by cleaning, to dispel any odours, and maintain efficiency by eliminating any build-up of limescale on the heating elements. The product is to be found in the 'laundry aides' section in many supermarkets, and can be purchased direct from the manufacturer's online shop at www.acdomart.co.uk. ~ My reason for using ~ I am keen to reduce my carbon footprint and have switched most of my wash loads to 30 or 40 degrees. However, when I recently used a 60 degree cycle (with high spin speed) I was surprised...

lml888v 21.08.2008 · Read review
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Review of Dr. Beckmann Service-it Washing Machine Cleaner

☼Who needs a Washing Line?☼

Advantages: Fresh, clean, soft and amazing smelling clothes
Disadvantages: none

...tumble dryer and washing of course) do all the hard work. Simply take you wet washing out of your washing machine and place in your tumble dryer, add 1 sheet to your tumble dryer and switch on. Hey presto your work here is done. I found that after about 5 minutes of my washing drying I could smell the aroma of the fabric sheets all around my home. It was then that I realised I had not made a mistake. The packet states that each and every sheet WILL condition, Freshen and soften each load you do. It is recommended that you use 1 sheet per load, but for larger loads use 2 sheets. Although I find that even with the larger loads 1 sheet is plenty. The Price As I have said above I have only ever brought these from my local 99p store located in Dartford Town Centre in Kent in which case I have only ever paid 99p. But if...

me_and_my_teddybear 18.04.2006 · Read review
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Review of Fabric Magic Tumble Dryer Sheets

Happy washer

Advantages: clean clothes
Disadvantages: none so far

...After the door broke on my washing machine and had to be forced open so that I could get my washing out. I decided it was time to go and buy a new washing machine. I like to shop around for a good deal before I spend my hard earned cash on expensive items, as most washing machines cost from £200 upwards depending on where you buy and which size washing machine you go for. So after checking out the main stores, Currys, Argos and Comet I spotted a Zanussi 12070W 1200 spin on offer at Comet for £230 if you bought it and took it away the same day. Now, I'm a bit dubious when it comes to the larger stores sales as most of the time you find the item you want go to get it only to be told it's not in stock and that a similar product is usually a little more expensive, which is what happened when I went to get my washing machine. The next...

Sunnysmiles 03.08.2008 · Read review
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Review of Zanussi ZWF 12070

A washing machine I'm allowed to ram stuff in!

Advantages: Inexpensive, realistic, entertaining, neutral colours
Disadvantages: Door can come off, difficult to close, power button

...The title is of course a suggestion from my 18 month old :o) I recently went for some three weeks without a washing machine and had to make countless trips to the local laundrette with my lad in tow. Much to the laundrette lady's disgust I could hardly strap my son in his pushchair for hours at a time so he took great pleasure in examining the washing machines up close and deciding what it is they do; he even got to wash his cookie monster. He has since taken a great interest in the washing machine at home and was seizing every available opportunity to "wash" his things (be they his cookie monster, dirty socks or half full cup of milk). So when I had to go to Toys R Us recently to purchase a second stair gate (he's figured out how to open his bedroom door - at 5am), I decided to look for a little washing machine all of his own...

Lizamabug 25.03.2007 · Read review
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Review of Just Like Home Washing Machine

High pressure washer

Advantages: Handy, cleans well, high power, easy to use
Disadvantages: Maybe length of hose, can get cheaper versions

...If your Like me and don’t like paying £6 to get you car gleaming and clean, then this product is a good idea. The Karcher K090 Pressure Washer helps me easily get my car in the sparkling condition I like it easily and cheaply. Fare enough you have to put the extra time in cleaning but if you do it your self then you know what standard it will be done to and take pride in the finished article. I have an issue with the mechanical brush drive through washers I don’t believe they can do your paint work any good at all, have you seen the bristles on the spinner brushes, they are nylon and spin at a far rate, I am sure this can ware down your paint after a while. Plus I don’t feel comfortable at the end when the blower starts it always looks like it won’t move out of the way will brake the screen come...

dingoo 17.11.2005 · Read review
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Review of Karcher K090 Pressure Washer

Pretending to wash dolly's clothes

Advantages: Good for promoting pretend play
Disadvantages: none

...Little Children are fascinated by washing machines. I have known many babies pacified by watching the washing go round and round. However this washing machine is not for really washing it is a toy, no need to panic when your little ones touch the buttons on it. You can buy this toy washing machine for your Childs house play from the E L C it costs £12.50. Your two year old should be happy playing with this. My grandson had a similar one when he was two. . I have seen this toy washing machines in house corners in an educational /play setting. A child up to eight year old will probably still enjoy playing with it This washing machine is a blue plastic .It has a clear circular door that is trimmed with red. The buttons on the front for switching it on, changing programmers are red too. There is a little soap dispenser draw that...

mumsymary 11.11.2008 · Read review
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Review of ELC Washing Machine