Need to buy a new Washer-Dryer…Help I’m clueless!!!

[mrdogcat]

Hi I need to buy a new washer-dryer (would buy washer and dryer as separates but I’ve not got the space) and haven’t got a clue as to which is the best one to go for within my budget.

I’ve £900 to spend but some of this needs to go towards a new fridge-freezer (thread located below)

http://www.ukwhitegoods.co.uk/modules.p … 594#181594

Which? recommend the AEG-Electrolux L16830 and the John Lewis JLWD1408 but I don’t know if you guys would know otherwise or know of a better one.

Thanks for your help. 🙂

[Kate XXXXXX]

Re: Need to buy a new Washer-Dryer…Help I’m clueless!!!

My mum likes her Bosch one. It was the top of the range when she got it 5 years ago, and does very well. She too lacks the space for separate items, and is also an inveterate hanger out of clothes so they freeze stiff in the winter! 😀 She doesn’t use the dryer part all that often, but says it works well. The washer part is very good, she thinks. Having used it myself when staying with her, I think she’s right, but I also think I prefer my new ISE! 😉

[Penguin45]

Re: Need to buy a new Washer-Dryer…Help I’m clueless!!!

Bosch is a reasonable choice, the JL and AEG machines are both Zanussis in a dress, so choose from comparable models to save a few bob.

Penguin45.

[karv]

Re: Need to buy a new Washer-Dryer…Help I’m clueless!!!

asked so many times this question
are u buying to impress or functional ?
2 options 1 option got to shop any name and buy either cheapest machines u can find and u have enough money for least 1 more machine for the furture+ get the 5 year warrenty if they do it cheaply allways say no on the first offer on warrenty if it sounds like alot
option 2 buy name but u just paying for the name maybe abit lower {e5d1b7155a01ef1f3b9c9968eaba33524ee81600d00d4be2b4d93ac2e58cec2d} that it will go wrong less , but alot of the times its all pot luck and customer useage
as a caution i found many people that go from free standing tumble dryer to wd are not impressed with the quality of wd on drying if u allready have a wd and like it try to keep to same.
only real diffrence on any wm/d is size of drum and spin speed rest makes no diffrence or direct drive if u really going upmarket
ff realy only diffrence is size
i,ve seen unknow cheap models last for ages and highr end models to be crap and the reverse as well

[don]

Re: Need to buy a new Washer-Dryer…Help I’m clueless!!!

There is a good article all about washer dryers here it my help 😉

Don

[mrdogcat]

Re: Need to buy a new Washer-Dryer…Help I’m clueless!!!

Hi and thanks for your quick replies. I’ve a few quick questions.

Penguin45 wrote:Bosch is a reasonable choice, the JL and AEG machines are both Zanussis in a dress, so choose from comparable models to save a few bob.

What Bosch model would you recommend in particular?

Also what Zanussis models are the comparable ones? Just the ones with the same specs?

Kate XXXXXX wrote:My mum likes her Bosch one

Which model is this?

karv wrote:get the 5 year warrenty if they do it cheaply allways say no on the first offer on warrenty if it sounds like alot

Can I haggle on the warranty? If so are most places accommodating to haggling?

Thanks again for your help

[karv]

Re: Need to buy a new Washer-Dryer…Help I’m clueless!!!

long time ago some expert on the tv reckon if u never got warrenty and stuff all ya money in a jar u have enough to buy a new items when needed.
but u have to take the luck factor and useage a 12month standard +4 warrenty can save u aload of hazzle.
companys do make alot of money on there warrentys and some will come back with a second offer ie i spoken to my manger and he said i can do blar blar and some won,t come back with another offer.
end of the day is what u think sounds right.
if i bought a machine that was alot of money say 400 pounds
and they offered me warrenty for say 180 i would say no if the offer was near 100 or less i would say probaly say yesbut it all boils down to what u think is good value.

[Kate XXXXXX]

Re: Need to buy a new Washer-Dryer…Help I’m clueless!!!

I don’t know which model: it’s 5 years old, and they are are all different now anyway…

I do know that it’s one of the German built ones and was about £700 when she bought it.

[iadom]

Re: Need to buy a new Washer-Dryer…Help I’m clueless!!!

karv wrote:long time ago some expert on the tv .

And we all know just how much garbage they spout most of the time. 😉

Jim.

[gegsy]

Re: Need to buy a new Washer-Dryer…Help I’m clueless!!!

cough……….watchdog 😆

Greg

[mrdogcat]

Thanks for your help everyone. I’ve decided to go for the John Lewis JLWD1408 model.

However is there a integrated (can have a kitchen cupboard covering it) version of this model or one similar that has good reviews?

Thanks for your help

[don]

Re: Need to buy a new Washer-Dryer…Help I’m clueless!!!

Hi

There is this integrated version of the WD1408. It does has a reduced capacity of 5kg though to allow the machine to recess further so the timber door will then end up flush with the existing run.

HTH

Don

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