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are washer/dryers rubbish?

38 replies

nasa · 12/02/2005 11:00

we have a space issue and might have to ditch the dryer in favour of one of these but does anyone have one? I've heard they're not so good?

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nasa · 12/02/2005 21:46

hmm, sounds like the miele is the one to go for but not sure we can find £1000 or thereabouts. What a pain it is.
here is dilemna:
we moved into new house in dec which has washing machine in kitchen but the dryer is in the garage. We are going to knock down garage as is vile thing and also getting rid will add to our garden. so options are:
a) put dryer in shed (but DP wants to move shed to bottom of garden which would make putting it in there impossible)
b) get rid of downstairs, understairs toilet and put dryer in there (but toilet useful, esp for DS)
c) put dryer in bathroom (but will take up lots of space and not in keeping with plans for sleek new bathroom a la Living etc...yeah right)
d) stop wingeing as if that is all I have to worry about then I don't really have a problem (or come to think of it a life). and use washing line to dry clothes....

well done if you've been arsed to read this far

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Demented · 12/02/2005 22:39

I don't have a dryer at all now. My washer/dryer was the only experience of tumble dryer I've had so figured they were useless and now dry all my washing outside (if it's dry enough), on radiators and on drying racks.

Potty1 · 12/02/2005 22:43

I have a Hoover washer/dryer - the dryer element has gone 3 times in 5 years (and it's not used that much). It takes ages to dry anything. I also have a Bendix vented tumble dryer, in the garage, which is 20 years old this year. It's bit squeaky but drys in double quick time.

I certainly won't be bothering with a washer dryer next time.

Gwenick · 12/02/2005 22:45

Meant also to say that my reliable washer/dryer does about 10-15 loads of drying a week........and has done for 4yrs

nightowl · 12/02/2005 23:28

i dont have much space, my dryer is in a cupboard on top of my freezer (prob not safe or something) but id be lost without it. got rid of my washer/dryer years ago as i'd got far too much washing for it to be of any use. it was pretty rubbish.

charleypops · 12/02/2005 23:39

No, at least don't get the one I've got, I've been fighting with mine for weeks now. It won't do a wash at all - just keeps clicking round rinsing and wastes the washing powder. It used to work after about 3 attempts, but I've tried 6 times today to get it to work but to no avail. It's only 2.5 years old too. A chrome coloured Ariston Margherita 2000. got to buy separate washer and dryer now. Waste of money [.

Bloody Hell Joash - 34 times!!

Cristina7 · 13/02/2005 00:29

Nasa - ours is a Miele Novotronic WT 945. We bought it nearly 6 years ago and it was reduced slightly but still over £1000. Well worth it though. We have a rather large kitchen but didn't have the space for two separate ones as we have a double-size cooker! Also squeezed in a slimline dishwasher. Good luck with your decision. From your options I'd certainly not fancy the one where you keep it in the bathroom or in the shed.

Casmie · 13/02/2005 14:25

We have an AEG washer/dryer and I'm quite pleased with it. Occasionally has to be unblocked due to a rogue shredded sock but otherwise reliable! Does around 10-11 loads a week.

crazy · 13/02/2005 14:50

charleypops, I have the same one as you, and frequently have to deal with the same problem. Have you tried cleaning out the filter, bit tedious but does the trick, its often caused by a hair grip or something.

Although you have probably done this!

Hulababy · 13/02/2005 14:53

WE have a relatively expensive Beaumatic washer/dryer. And as a dryer it is rubbish! It takes ages and ages for things to dry in it - much longer than with a separate dryer. When we move we are desperate to have enough room for separates again.

My mum, my aunt and my brother also have washer/dryers - all different makes, And all feel the same.

stitch · 13/02/2005 19:57

we got one when moved into tiny two bed flat, with no room for anything. and didnt fancy having washing drying all over the flat. however still had some washing on radiators all the time as the drier only takes half the load the washing machine part takes.
after five years, the drier part no longer works. and even when it did, was not particularly useful.if you have enough space to put an airer/clothes horse type thing, then spend twenty quid on that as will be better.

charleypops · 13/02/2005 20:27

oo crazy - I'll try that thanks - I've never actually looked at the filter and not sure where it is (didn't even know it had one!). I have unscrewed and emptied the thing right at the bottom which collects stray coins etc however....

charleypops · 14/02/2005 14:19

Crazy - Don't suppose you could tell me where/how to find the filter could you? it's not in the instruction manual anywhere... I think it's supposed to be one of those self-cleaning jobbies...

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