Integrated washing machine and dishwasher

[Beano78]

We're currently in the middle of a renovation and extension and will now have a large open plan kitchen diner with snug area/play area, plus an additional lounge. At the moment we have freestanding appliances bit are thinking about getting integrated dishwasher and washing machine so that we can hide them away. What is everyone's experience with integrated as I'm hearing very mixed reviews!

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It is very likely that you do have your rainwater running into your greywater drainage system, because most companies won't bother fitting to separate systems and if it was built before 1970, it definitely is connected to the foul water system.
Easy enough for you to find out if so. You can locate a drain cover on the edge of your property and flush your toilet, to see that it runs through there. Then pour water down your drain, to see if it also runs through the same area. It is best to do it with two people, or get someone else to investigate for you

Honestly I wouldn't worry we have but double doors from our kitchen to our living area, we never shut them becauss the washing machine is on, it's quieter than a normal machine because of the extra door.

Of course I'd prefer to have a seperate utility room, not because of the noise but the freeing of space in the kitchen, but the house is perfect in everything else.