Is a washer/dryer worth having?

They are obviously more complex than a washer my GS has one because of that breakdown insurance is more needed, it has already broken down once. If you’re short off space a good alte4native

Yes Bathsheba but an AEG costs a LOT more than the average washer or washer/dryer?

No its a waste of time/money.i had one and as others have said- you cant dry all the wash at once plus if one breaks down you lose other as well! Much better to get a small table top dryer you can stack on top of washer if you're short of space.They really do dry well for the size and even they hold more than a washer/dryer combo.

I bought a WD - never again. Useless at drying clothes. I still have the machine but just use it for washing. I have a condenser drier and it's blinking brilliant.

I currently have a washer dryer - first time I've had one. Only just Two years old - when it broke down I was without either washer or dryer until it could be repaired. Now only use it once per week as w/d for underwear. Would never have one again. In winter take sheets and towels etc to laundrette to dry. I do have a heated drying rack for drying clothes which is really useful.

Contrary to some views posted here, they don't always have just one motor - mine (an AEG) has a separate motor for the drier, so if that packs up I can still use the washer.

I have a Siemens W/D, as I don’t need to use the dryer on a regular basis. I really only use the dryer to finish off towels when they are nearly dry. Washing is usually hung on an airer which is fine for me as I live alone.

If you have the space for separates, that would probably be best, as the W/D isn’t as effective as a separate dryer. If you DO buy a combined machine, do your research and expect to pay more for a good make.

I’ve been quite happy with mine, but as I say, I don’t need to use it all the time.

All the online, up to date info suggests that there has been a huge improvement in performance with washer/dryers.
A lot do mention the issues people here have pointed out, though.

I wouldn't choose to have one again, but I did work out a system of doing smaller loads at a time and that seemed ok.

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The Beko comes out well in reviews.

If you can find space go for a large capacity (8kg ish) condensing tumble dryer. Worth its weight of wet bath sheets! I have a Candy and it is simple to use (no programmes I just set a time and if stuff is not dry - add a bit). I've had combined washer dryers (no no no) and fancy tumblers - so frustrating to waste time over-drying because you can't figure out exactly which prog you should use etc.

I had one years ago, also would never have another.

I had one. It was awful.

I had a Zanussi WD and was glad to see the back of it. The drier function may be better now - it would need to be.

I am all for my washer/dryer. A load of washing hung overnight on airer is ready to go into the dryer in 2 batches next day. I don't use it all the time - Maybe once or twice a week so that DGCs can take clean dry laundry home with them.
My current one is a Beko and is the 3rd machine I have had in 40+ years.

I'm not planning on using the dryer all the time, but just for football kits and things like that, so I don't get overrun with wet washing everywhere.

I've had two washer/driers over the years and would never have another. It depends how much washing you have to do but I found it took forever to do one load. I have a condensing dryer which I find works pretty well although last week it didn't dry until I realised the tank underneath was full to the top! I'd been pulling the wrong drawer out and wondering where all the water was going

I have a Samsung washer drier and I love it! I’ve never got exited about a washer before but this one is brilliant. The drum is big so I’m not tempted to overload it but still does a decent amount of washing, has a fast spin and doesn’t crease the clothes. I don’t actually use the drier much, I hang the clothes on a clothes maiden in the spare bedroom but it’s there for emergencies or so I can send DGD home with clean dry clothes when she stays over.
It’s also got a 10 year guarantee!

Never heard of anyone who liked them. Apart from Doodledog!

My parents had one. Expensive model. Useless.

Thank you.
As you can tell, tech isn't my forte either.

No, there is no hose, and no special outside vent. I can't be any more technical than that, I'm afraid . As far as I know, it just slots in, (with the relevant plumbing to get the water supply to it, obviously).

Oh good! A positive view.
Do you have a hose thing, doodle, because that would rule it out for me.

No, well definitely not an Indesit one. Not the best for washing or drying and if one goes wrong both stop working.

I have one due to space issues,big mistake.

No I had one and the drier was c***p!

I have a drying rack and large-capacity dehumidifier in the shower room. It dries a large load of washing, even towels in 2 or 3 hours (completely bone dry).

My daughter had a washer/dryer and no, it didn't wash or dry very well.