What washer-dryer to choose - tips and advice on choosing

Washing designs with drying function save us from unnecessary problems.

If you have a small apartment, in which there is no possibility to dry laundry in the usual way, you can use a machine with this function, which is much more convenient than to keep and occupy free space with two rather large devices (meaning washing machine and dryer).

Let's imagine that you have washed some thing that you really like, and which you would like to wear tonight.

What to do when you urgently need a clean and dry thing?

Things just washed, which means they are still wet, and time, as always, is short. What to do?

You can turn to a dryer, which will quickly dry your laundry in just a couple of minutes.

The only and main disadvantage of washing machines with drying function is rather small volume of dried clothes compared to the washed ones. Many people have such cases when they have to dry the laundry two or even more times. It takes twice as much time, as well as electricity, because you wash in a washing machine, and dry in a dryer, and thus the energy is twice as much.

As a rule, when buying any design of home appliances, you need to know its basic characteristics and evaluate the benefits, which will help you make the right choice. If you've weighed the pros and cons, you can welcome the five best washer-dryer units.

Washing machines with dryer

Samsung Yukon

The Samsung Yukon model, or as it is called "the girl in red."

This washer-dryer model with drying function is quite roomy and expensive, perfect for large families.

As many say, it is delightful, because buyers direct their attention to the executed design of this design.

The unit is painted in bright red, which matches beautifully enough with the elements made in chrome-plated silver shade. Elegant shape directly beckons buyers to it. It is also called "Beauty Queen" among the majority of washing machines with a dryer.

Working and functional model Samsung WD1142XVR with highly advanced technology have inverter motor, which is energy efficient.

Technologies used

Thanks to the Koreans' patented VRT (Vibration Reduction Technology) the washer operates quite quietly during washing and even drying, as well as in a reduced level of vibration.

The point of this model is that it has sensor and sensor technology that monitors the washing process and performs "intelligent balancing" of loads, which leads the design to reduce noise and vibration levels. If the design will not "balance", it will be the opposite (the result will be the same if you install your unit, say, on a surface that is in an uneven condition).

Technology from the same company, Eco Bubble forms in the process of washing a fairly high amount of foam and bubbles (air), there is an air-bubble generator, which dissolves the means of washing and spreads the bubbles around the drum. The resulting "washing foam" (which appears when the detergent comes into contact with the foam) during the washing process spreads throughout the drum and pierces the clothes through, thereby qualitatively cleans the dirty areas.

This washer-dryer has Diamond DrumThis washer-dryer has 36% fewer holes than conventional washing machines (quote from manufacturer's article). This fact reduces to almost zero the chance of damaging things during the washing process.

There is a special system of washing drum cleaning, which allows you to do without any chemicals. There is one button, when pressed, the water is heated to 70 degrees Celsius and in correlation with the maximum spin speed of the drum removes any residual detergent or detergent, various kinds of bacteria and contaminants inside and on the walls of the drum.

The company has tried very hard to create this beauty, which washes the laundry to the credit, even with its large amount (the amount of laundry that can be loaded into the machine is quite large).

Programs

There are thirteen different programs and washing modes in the design. In addition to the standard programs, there are also additional programs with different temperatures (five basic settings). There are other special programs for washing cotton and synthetics, as well as a program for washing woolen items, children's clothes, and sports suits.

There is a system of clothes disinfection. There is a special program for washing the bedclothes. Cycles for clothes which are almost clean or very dirty. There is a cycle with reduced water usage, i.e. economical washing.

There is an extra rinse option: this option has no water-saving function, but the user can be sure of one hundred percent that his clothes will be completely free of laundry detergents (detergent, conditioner or detergent, etc.). This mode will help especially owners with allergies, or with regard to children's clothes.

There is a possibility of adding more laundry during the washing process, until the water has not reached the so-called "point of no return.

Basic characteristics of the Samsung WD1142XVR

Dimensions:

• Height - 0.98 m;
• Width - 0.68 m;
• Depth - 0.82 m.

Laundry capacity when:

• washing - up to 14 kg;
• drying - to 7 kg.

Other information:

• Washing class "A";
• Spin class "B";
• Energy efficiency class "C".
• Spin cycle 1200 rpm.
• Full leak-proof.
• Price to $62 0 and up.

LG Steam Vortex.

Model LG F1480RDS is called "steam vortex".

Modes and functions

The steam vortex takes place inside the washer with a drying function. There are Steam mode (True Steam).. Steam is necessary in case there are various kinds of allergens in your clothes.

If you turn on the True Steam mode, the temperature in the washing drum will fluctuate from 50 to 60 degrees Celsius, which will eradicate allergens from your clothes by penetrating steam into the thing and splitting there the allergen, and after, cleaning the laundry under the action of centrifugal force. Steam treatment can also eradicate unpleasant odors from your clothes, as well as give things a new look and remove creases.

The True Steam function can be combined with different washing programs, or you can simply activate a single steam treatment (all actions are performed on the control panel).

Model LG F1480RDS cannot flaunt just one steam function. It contains a huge number of curious programs. There is a system ("Six movements of care") or as it is also called 6 Motion. This program has six different cycles (algorithms) of drum rotation, which makes it possible to wash very well the dirty laundry and fabrics of different kinds, as well as the type of delicate fabrics.

There is a durable inverter motor with direct drive function (drum without a belt), the manufacturer gives us a ten-year warranty for this unit. A variety of automatic programs will help you wash any items, and cope with any dirt, welcome wool fabric, blankets (down), as well as tracksuits.

There is a washing cycle "Hypoallergenic", the rapid mode (up to 30 minutes), able to freshen things, that especially applies to washing children's clothes.

Let us take a closer look at the drying system of this washing machine. The owner of the unit has the opportunity to choose from two modes of drying the first, which goes on time (up to 30,60,90 minutes) and the second to the level of humidity (set by the user).

Also it can dry things and to a certain percentage of humidity, for example, if you need after washing to hang the thing immediately in the closet, you need to put it to 3%, and if you want after washing immediately iron them, from 3% or higher. Also in this unit there is a system "Eco-drying", which is equipped with an energy-saving mode, with its help it is quite possible to dry fabrics of delicate and synthetic clothes in conditions of low temperature.

This design is equipped with a special system Smart Diagnosis. This system detects problems in your washing machine with the help of your smartphone. At any failure you need to attach your phone to a special (designed for this) place and just a couple of seconds, you can find out the cause of your washing machine, while calling a special center.

Information about the breakdown comes to a specialist service center (a total of 78 breakdowns decrypted), and you will be told what the problem is and how to fix it.

LG F1480RDS Basic Specifications

Dimensions:

• Height - 0.85 m;
• Width - 0,6 m;
• Depth - 0.6 m.

Capacity of laundry when:

• washing - up to 9 kg;
• drying - to 6 kg.

Other information:

• Washing class "A";
• Spin class "A";
• Energy efficiency class "A++".
• Spin - 1400 rpm.
• Full protection against leaks.
• Price up to $ 400 and above.

Siemens "German with High IQ".

The design of this German washing machine with drying function Siemens WD14H540OE IQ700 is quite simple, but not without charm. One of the representatives of the design department of ZOOM.CNews BSH Bosch und Siemens Hausgerte GmbH once said at one of the European home appliance design exhibitions that it will always be like this, just look at this machine and see if it is made for you or not.

Programs and Technology

There is no doubt that this washer-dryer is quite good at what it does.

A considerable number of different washing programs, among which there are not only standard programs for washing cotton, colored fabrics and synthetics, but also a mode of impregnating things (for sports suits and frequently used things), special programs for washing things made of wool and very thin linen (delicate linen or sheets). There is a very fast mode of washing (up to 15 minutes), which is able to wash and freshen up in this time is not strongly soiled things. It is even possible to throw in the drum laundry of different colors and shades of different fabric materials and include a mode of "mixed laundry".

Stain removal program is able to rid your delicate fabrics of various types of stains (up to 6 types). There are such modes as an extra rinse, prewash.

There is 3D-AQUATRONC technology. With this technology, water is fed from three sides, is responsible for quickly soaking the laundry and feeding it with various washing products. You can even dose the amount of water, depending on the type of clothes in the drum and the type of its material. As they say, "Germans know a lot about machines", so you should not worry about your dirty things, because this unit will quickly and efficiently get rid of dirt.

In this German hides vario Perfect systemWith which it is possible to choose on what to save. You can save time, that is, using the program to force the machine to quick washing, while the quality of washed laundry does not differ from the usual (the system speed Perfect). There is also an opportunity to save energy: you can also use the program to force the machine to wash a little / a lot slower, but it will happen at low temperature conditions (system eco Perfect). The model can adjust to a certain living condition. This German is very convenient and efficient to use.

No water will be used in the drying process, which makes this machine very comfortable and convenient to use. This German contains three drying modes.

Mode Auto Dry.: The drying process time depends on the amount of laundry in the drum, determined automatically. This mode is designed to achieve a better quality washing. If you want to wash clothes and send them immediately to the dryer, you should use the Auto Dry program, and it is better to prepare in advance the maximum (if necessary) weight of laundry for dry mode.

There is an "Intensive drying" mode, which is more suitable for washing white or colored linen made of cotton, linen, of course, if you consider what result you want to achieve and what quantity of linen you have: completely dried linen (0% humidity), to hang up or put things in the closet immediately (up to 3% humidity), for ironing (from 3% humidity).

The choice of drying time is up to the owner. And the "Gentle Drying" mode, which is most suitable for synthetics, mixed fabrics, sports suits, fine linens, and shirts. All questions on setting the time can be found in the instructions for use of this washing machine.

Siemens WD14H540OE IQ700 Basic Specifications

Dimensions:

• Height - 0.84 m;
• Width - 0,6 m;
• Depth - 0,62 m.

Capacity of laundry when:

• washing - up to 7 kg;
• drying - 4 kg.

Other information:

• Washing class "A";
• Spin class "A";
• Energy efficiency class "A".
• Spin - 1400 rpm.
• Full protection against leaks.
• Price up to $600 and above.

Candy "Italian Hello".

Looking at this unit, it's immediately clear that it's the work of an Italian manufacturer.

Candy GO4 W264 Is executed in an "outdoor" style. Initially it is caustic to the eye, but over time you can get used to it, some may even like it. This model is quite inexpensive compared to the previous models discussed above. But the price will not particularly affect the capabilities of the unit, it will also be able to provide high-quality washing and drying.

Programs and technologies

There are a considerable number of washing programs. They include a delicate mode, hand wash, washing system for woolen items, shirts. There is a prewash and wash in cold water.

There is also Mix&Wash technologywhich carries with it the washing of things of different colors, from different materials, for this there is a special mode of washing, it is quite long (up to 2 hours) in water at 40 degrees.

Present and rapid mode of washing (up to 35 minutes). There is the same quick mode only with drying function, but it takes a little longer (up to 60 minutes). There is a simple quick drying mode. Before starting the washing process, you can select certain modes, which have the degree of contamination of things. The washing machine according to your choices will create the necessary algorithm of work.

There is also mode Acqua+which enables the owner to wash things with large amounts of water, which is convenient for allergy sufferers. There is a system of getting rid of various kinds of stains by injecting directly into the drum of washing agents (powder or detergent), so that the agent quickly reaches and penetrates the things, thereby clearing them of various impurities. The "light ironing" function allows you to immediately prepare the wet clothes for the operation on the ironing board, but this function is not recommended to use with the "cotton" programs. With the previous function, the laundry is smoothed during the washing.

More details about the drying function in this unit. It also has the ability to dry the washed laundry to a certain (set by you) value of the percentage of humidity. Drying by time, a good mode in which there are periods of drying (30 minutes, 60 minutes, 90 minutes, 120 minutes). The owner should select the desired drying mode: "On the shelf", "Extra drying", "Under the iron". In the instructions for use of this washer-dryer with drying function there is everything about what material, to which program is attached. Also, after selecting a particular program you have set, the machine itself can set the required time period and percentage of humidity, taking into account the type of laundry and the program you have selected.

Basic characteristics of the Candy GO4 W264:

Dimensions:

• Height - 0.85 m;
• Width - 0,6 m;
• Depth - 0,44 m.

Capacity of laundry when:

• washing - up to 6 kg;
• drying - up to 4 kg.

Other information:

• Washing class "A";
• Spin class "B";
• Energy efficiency class "B".
• Spin - 1200 rpm.
• Partial leakage protection.
• Price up to $200 and above.

Model Brandt WTD6284SF.

In the top five best machines as there is a washing machine with a vertical load with a steam function. Such automatic washing machines with drying system in Russia are manufactured only by one company, and that is Brandt.

Let's have a closer look at model Brandt WTD6284SF. The advantages of this machine are amazing expectations of many customers.

Modes and technologies

In this machine in addition to the standard, there are several additional modes of washing. Washing of cotton clothes, synthetic material, mixed type clothing, wool products, there is a pre-wash for dirty items, wash mode in cold water, which are present its own advantages.

Technology OptiA technology will help you to wash clothes that you actively use every day for only forty-five minutes in water up to 40 degrees.

X'PRESS Shirts Mode (Chemises X'Press), which will give you the ability to wash, dry and relatively well iron shirts of 3 to 4 pieces in 100 to 110 minutes.

The algorithm of this mode can be performed in automatic mode. You may be wondering, "So how will a washing machine be able to iron shirts?" In any case, this model will try well, with the help of a special algorithm of drum spinning and steam treatment, which is introduced in the process of drying.

Drying, as in many washing machines, can be turned on separately from the washing process or automatically after the end of this process. Steam drying operates automatically, to give you an example: if you dry things in the machine for the next operation on the ironing board.

Also, steam drying can automatically join the following drying processes: "Hot drying" (cotton, white and colored fabrics are used), "Moderate drying" (delicate fabrics and synthetics). The machine has a heating part, which generates heat, and a fan distributes steam throughout the fabric in the drum.

Already, as a rule, for washing machines with a vertical load of laundry, the "auto-parking of the drum" function is built in. That is, after the end of the washing process (or drying), the owner will not manually rotate the drum to the flaps, this will do a certain function.

Brandt WTD6284SF basic features

Dimensions:

• Height - 0.85 m;
• Width - 0,45 m;
• Depth - 0,6 m.

Capacity of laundry when:

• washing - up to 6 kg;
• drying - up to 4 kg.

Other information:

• Washing class "A";
• Spin class "B";
• Energy efficiency class "B".
• Spin - 1200 rpm.
• Partial leak protection.
• Price from $300 and above.

In this article we have told about five leaders of washing machines with drying function in our opinion. We drew conclusions on the practice of using these designs, tested in all their existing modes. This catalog describes the basic characteristics of the units, consumer reviews of various products, as well as be able to leave a comment, compare prices and choose a suitable option.