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Washer dryer - 9kg/5kg wtf what do I do?

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ExtraJalapenos · 14/01/2023 10:20

Sorry in Aibu for traffic.

Washer dryer arriving today. I love a separate tumble usually but no space.

So its 9kg wash and 5kg dry. Does this mean I must remove a significant amount of laundry post wash, if put in a full load in before drying?

Yabu - you're and idiot for not getting a dryer instead of a dishwasher

Yanbu - its fine but u should really do research before mumsnetting the day your appliance arrives

OP posts:
Burnamer · 14/01/2023 10:21

I love my tumble dryer.
Beyond that I have nothing, other than good luck!

greenacrylicpaint · 14/01/2023 10:23

indeed the dryer capacity is lower than the washing capacity.
think about it - there needs to be space between the items to allow for air to circulate.

so yes, you have to run 2 drying cycles per wash load or only dry really critical items.

Isanyholeagoal · 14/01/2023 10:24

I had a washer dryer, it was the most useless thing I ever bought, clothes took hours and smelt horrible, like a dirty damp smell. I got rid and got a normal washing machine. I hope you have a better experience

EyesOnThePies · 14/01/2023 10:25

You did the right thing getting a dishwasher.

But yes, either split a full load for drying, or reduce your wash load.

Come Spring you can dry things outside again so it won’t be such a pain, but your dishes will need washing all year.

Thriwit · 14/01/2023 10:25

I always took it to mean remove some from a full load before drying.
If I try and dry too much it doesn’t really dry properly.
It’s not usually too much of a problem, as I find that most of our loads have a good amount that can’t be tumbled anyway. Towels and bedding cause the biggest issues - a full load of towels definitely won’t dry properly and the machine will wobble and make a racket!

Isanyholeagoal · 14/01/2023 10:25

And yes, if you want to dry a whole load you’d have to split it in two to dry, but be warned it takes ages for each drying cycle and mine never came out totally dry

MeinKraft · 14/01/2023 10:27

I think the manufacturers must presume you'll hang most of your washing out and only dry some stuff when needed? Dishwasher is definitely a priority over a tumble dryer in my book!

Andsoforth · 14/01/2023 10:28

Just do a 5kg wash, except when you have items that you want to drip dry (like jeans and jumpers)

The part that mystifies me is how you’re supposed to know how much a wash weighs?

ChristmasCakeAndStilton · 14/01/2023 10:33

Well, given we have a dishwasher and a washing machine, no tumble drier, you've done the right thing.

I guess the other way to deal with the drying bit could be do half a load of things that are easy to dry, hand the up, then do half a load of towels, jeans etc, and dry those in the tumbler.

Got a second load about to go in the machine, and will be hanging it outside.

strawberryandcreams · 14/01/2023 10:35

I hate tumble dryers- well washer dryers. We don't do any of that. Just clothes on the clothes horse to dry.

Excited101 · 14/01/2023 10:36

If you’re used to a separate dryer, I’m afraid you’re going to be very disappointed. I had one, tried drying with it once and never again- and I was only ever used to rack drying but it was an improvement on that travesty that was the washer dryer.

I’ve just got my first ever tumble dryer and I love it but it’s the first time I’ve had the need (enough people’s washing) and the space for one. What about a heated airer (and keep the dishwasher!!)

zingally · 14/01/2023 10:38

I had a combined washer-dryer in-situ when I moved into my current home. Really it was a waste of time. It never got things completely dry. It was good for taking the worst of the damp off heavier items like winter jumpers and larger towels. But 9 times out of 10 I didn't bother with the dryer function.
Nowadays I just have a washer and no dryer. For things that are still feeling really wet, I just run them through a 12 minute spin cycle and that speeds the drying time.

Jurassiclover · 14/01/2023 10:39

We have a washer dryer and yes you typically have to reduce the load, however as a PP said we don't find this an issue as we always have a mix of things that can/can't be tumble dried so every time we wash a load we naturally reduce it before drying because we have to take out the things that can't be tumble dried.

Also be warned the timings are way off, our longest dry states its 3 hours 30 but I've seen it take 7+ hours before BUT ours does dry everything bone dry thankfully

Bubblebubblebah · 14/01/2023 10:42

Yes. I have one.
Tbh i just dry clothes hanging anyway but it's handy for towels and sheets. You can prtially dry clothes for a bit and than hang. Dries fast

Dishwasher is ABSOLUTELY a priority 😁

Pootle40 · 14/01/2023 10:44

We used to have a zanussi washer / dryer - I liked it but then I had never owned a tumble drier. I have a separate tumble drier now and my main observation would be that the washer drier takes much longer to dry which is a big consideration with today's prices. I would only use it on a few items like towels, sheets and jeans and spin them dry as much as poss first.

Pootle40 · 14/01/2023 10:48

Plus you can't get on with another wash while it's drying

ittakes2 · 14/01/2023 11:02

Sorry I am going against the grain. We live in a rental and they bought us a 10 kilo washer and we had a 5 kilo dryer - I didn’t even notice the discrepancy until I decided to buy a heat pump dryer and so have been putting 10 kilos into 5 kilos for years without issue.
also I don’t think they sell 9/10kilo dryers - my conclusion was the 9/10 kilo washer limit was referring to wet clothes but maybe I am wrong

1hyuny · 14/01/2023 11:03

Washing machine.
Dishwasher
Separate condenser Tumble dryer elsewhere in the house.

ittakes2 · 14/01/2023 11:03

Some people buy those heater dryer racks

kingtamponthefurred · 14/01/2023 11:07

I doubt that anyone, anywhere has ever regretted getting a dishwasher.

FrangipaniBlue · 14/01/2023 11:10

You'll find that naturally there are items in each load that are "do not tumble dry".

Once you've removed these what's left will be fine to go through the dry cycle.

FrangipaniBlue · 14/01/2023 11:12

I only know this because I currently have a washer + dryer but no dishwasher...... the next time one of these needs replaced I fully intend to buy a washer/dryer + dishwasher 😂

blankittyblank · 14/01/2023 11:12

I had a washer/dryer when we lived in a flat. Sorry to say, but they're pretty rubbish. I would use it if needed one large item dries quickly - like a towel or pair of jeans. Maybe it would be ok for a load of underwear or something. Also, I find those dryers leave the clothes with a weird smell.

We ended up just using an airer in the end.

SausageInCider · 14/01/2023 11:13

I hated my old washer dryer (only did eco washes that took 6 hours) but I love my current one, it’s much faster. If I go to take stuff out and it’s still damp I’ll either put it on to dry to finish it off or take it out and hang it up. 9kg is a LOT of washing too (mine weighs the load) so its unlikely to be that much of a problem.

Seeline · 14/01/2023 11:14

Andsoforth · 14/01/2023 10:28

Just do a 5kg wash, except when you have items that you want to drip dry (like jeans and jumpers)

The part that mystifies me is how you’re supposed to know how much a wash weighs?

Years ago - back in the 70s - when my DMum got her first automatic washing machine, she used to get the bathroom scales down and literally weigh the washing before putting it in, swapping shirts and sock in and out until she got it right 😁
I think she quite missed her twin tub for a while where she just liked everything in.

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