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washer/dryer advice plse

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unicorn · 06/07/2004 18:56

Looks like our Zanussi has had enough, and given up the ghost.
Any advice on a biggish Washer dryer that's not too expensive?
Plus any good websites that sell good priced washer/dryers?
tia!

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Tinker · 06/07/2004 19:17

er, my advice would be just do without the dryer and go for a good washer.

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unicorn · 06/07/2004 19:55

Why Tinker? - < thinks ...can I really do without the dryer bit?>

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twiglett · 06/07/2004 19:57

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Tinker · 06/07/2004 22:39

Just had a bad experience with mine unicorn. The dryer bit was always breaking down. Plus, when it does work, you can only dry half a load at a a time and you can't wash any more clothes until it's done so either piles of dirty clothes waiting to be done or piles of damp clothes waiting to be dried.

But other people like them

codswallop · 06/07/2004 22:39

Oh get a seprate dryer and bung it in your garage

Hayls · 06/07/2004 23:44

I've got an Indesit one (cheap!) and have had no real problems with it. Ok I had one problem and we called out the engineer only to find a kirby grip in the filter so it wasn't actually a fault. Like Tinker said it can be a bit of a pain waiting to wash clothes but if I'm in a rush to get them washed I put the wet clothes over the radiators, on an airer or outside. I've just had to get into more of a routine and am quite happy with it. I did have a separate tumble dryer but we knocked part of the kitchen through and lost the space. Don't honestly miss it that much tbh- but only the 3 of us!

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unicorn · 07/07/2004 01:02

coddy.. garages are few and far between in the cramped terraces round here!!
Tinker- very true about the piles of washing left everywhere..maybe it would be better just getting a washer.. it may even make me a bit more disciplined re domestic drugery.
Hayls - fancy taking in my washing? you sound very together!!

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ChicPea · 07/07/2004 01:17

If you buy a washer/dryer the washing machine capacity won't be as generous as a normal washing machine. Also, if you buy them as separate items, while you dry the first load, you can wash the second load!!!! Saves time.

Poppy1978 · 07/07/2004 02:47

Hi,
I know they say u shud only dry half loads with a washer/dryer, but I tend to line dry expensive stuff, and just put full loads of cheap stuff in my washer/dryer, and it has been great!
Mine was a hotpoint and it was a great washer dryer but the only thing was that recently (3 yr old) it loved a good munch on clothes. After it ate my dress (£65 worn once) it just had to go!!

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unicorn · 07/07/2004 11:09

not got enough space for sep washer and dryer chicpea..
so have to make a decision pdq...can't survive long without a washer. (imagine hand washing everything? I guess it would make you more efficient with clothing etc.. and more eco friendly... anybody ONLY handwash?)

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ChicPea · 08/07/2004 00:40

I only use dryer for sheets, towels, baby bibs/sheets. Use airing cupboard for all clothes but do a smoothing programme once dry to soften everything.

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unicorn · 15/07/2004 18:53

anyone got a Hotpoint WF645 Aquarius 1400? thinking of getting one and just wondering if it's any good!!

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