Washer dryer

[TheFaQQer]

We have a washer-dryer and the drying performance (despite the good ratings etc) was awful.

So now we have a washer-dryer and a separate dryer as well which works fine.

(And if you're buying from Currys / PCWorld and you're an IPSE member, don't forget your 7% discount via IPSE Advantages!)

[VectraMan]

Service wash, dry and iron everytime!

Do they still exist? I haven't been to one in about 25 years.

[original PM]

Indeed

Service Washes at LaundryPlus, Timperley, Altrincham, Cheshire

Give the laundrette lady 1 big load every 2 weeks will cost about

£300 per year....

[barrydidit]

Undies dry quickly so why use a dryer?

Cause the skiddies haven't come out and you don't want the neighbours to see them on the line?

[d000hg]

Personally I've found combos take forever to dry washing. All the ones I've used you have had to empty half the load out if you want your stuff to dry in a reasonable time*.

If there is no space for a separate dryer, then I prefer a washing machine with a high spin speed then I use a clothes horse with a dehumidifier in winter.

*Drying towels and bedding. Undies dry quickly so why use a dryer?

Well they typically have a smaller capacity for washing and drying e.g. ours is 9kg wash 6kg dry. If you're washing a full load then yes, you'll need to split it for drying. But you don't have to do a full load.

[BoredBloke]

If it's for a flat you are renting out then who cares how efficient and useable it is. They will be paying for the leccy

[scooterscot]

Ouch. £1400 for the appropriately named Miele WTF1300 from Currys, or £289 for an Indesit...

Wasn't it a hotpoint / indesit fridge freezer that started the fire in tower block? - you get way you pay for.

Spent £900 on a washer dryer for our rental recently, Siemens model. JL fitted and removed the old one without worries. Uses a condenser instead of heat for drying, very energy efficient.

I'd pick peace of mind over price every time.

[WTFH]

Wasn't it a hotpoint / indesit fridge freezer that started the fire in tower block?

Yes, and their tumble dryers have also had issues...
http://www.itv.com/news/2016-04-18/h...-are-affected/

[northernladyuk]

Yes, and their tumble dryers have also had issues...
Hotpoint dryer fire risk: Which models are affected? - ITV News

At least your clothes end up dry.

Edit: there does seem to be a fairly cheap and quick fix if you invest in some green stickers.

[SueEllen]

Do they still exist? I haven't been to one in about 25 years.

Yep they do.

However finding a laundrette is like looking for hen's teeth.

When you do find one you find most make their money now by concentrating on washing and ironing men's shirts.