How to choose a washing machine or tumble dryer
When choosing an appliance like a tumble dryer or washing machine, you want to make sure you're getting a product that makes your life easier. As big appliances are quite an investment too, you need to know you're spending your money on something that will be durable and high quality.
It's worth thinking about the following features so you can narrow your search:
Cost
Drum capacity
Type of tumble dryer you're after
Energy efficiency and cost to run
Any additional features you want, including WiFi connectivity
We also have in-depth guides to the best washing machines and best tumble dryers so you can research our top picks, as recommended by Mumsnet users, before making your selection.
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About the author
Laura Cooke started writing Swears By articles for Mumsnet in 2021 and has recently taken over responsibility for laundry content. She writes buyers' guides, cleaning articles and tests products to help Mumsnetters make informed choices when it comes to parting with their pennies.
Laura is also a freelance journalist and has written articles for publications including the Daily Mirror, the i, Metro, Stylist and Happiful magazine.