Washer/Dryer Combo Buying Guide

Washer dryer combos are an all-in-one appliance for your laundry. Washing and drying your clothes in the one chamber, they offer maximum convenience - compact, economical and efficient home laundering.

These cutting edge laundry units, employing a host of superior technologies, help you to conserve energy, water and space.

Here's a little guide to help you decide if they are for you - and to navigate your way to the ideal model for your requirements.

What are the advantages of a Washer/Dryer Combo?

Let us count the ways...

First, it's a complete home laundry solution that only needs to be attached to a sink or other water source. Furthermore, since they use a condensation drying technique rather than the traditional hot air method, no ventilation is required.

Installation is therefore a cinch - plug 'em into a standard wall outlet, hook them up to water and you're ready to go.

They'll fit very easily into a home where space is at a premium.

Will they do as good a job as conventional washers and dryers?

Yes. Most units have great energy ratings and comparatively high standards of water efficiency.

Performance-wise, they are comparative to that of a conventional front-loader washing machine - offering deep, effective cleaning without being harsh on your clothes.

All our washer/dryer combos incorporate sensors and systems to automate much of the washing and drying - with capabilities for sensing the correct water and energy amounts to match specific loads and then provide the right amount of drying time.

Are they easy to use?

Yes. However, you need to factor in the fact your loads will be a little smaller - and that the average wash-and-dry cycles are in the region of 2 ½ to 3 hours long.

Since combos use much less water than standard machines, you'll want to use less detergent per load. This will be beneficial to people with sensitive skin or allergies.

The condensing drying systems, as a rule, will require longer time than standard vented models per load. NB - even though the running time is longer, they'll use approximately 2/3 less energy.

If combos are so great - why would I prefer a separate washer and dryer?

When it comes to this issue, consider the volume of washing generated by your household. If you have a large family and need to wash plenty of big loads then you may find you need something with greater capacity.

Combos work best with relatively small loads - especially as the drying capacities are often smaller than the cleaning capacities. For larger loads you may find you have to pull out some of the excess washing before continuing with the drying cycle. The higher end models will offer improved capacities (as well as efficiencies).

If you want laundry appliances with more heavy duty capabilities, then conventional separate washers and dryers would be more suitable. You will find cheap, effective options at Appliances Online.

However, the joy of these washer/dryer combos potentially is the way you can let them get on with the whole laundry process independently while you carry on with your busy lives - provided, as we have said, you can keep your washing volumes relatively small.

Please call our customer service team for any queries you have with purchasing a washer dryer combo. Contact us on 1300 000 500.