Compare the Best Washer DryersJune 2018

Washer Dryers, as the name suggest, combine both washing machine and tumble dryers into a single appliance. They tend to be smaller and be less effective than individual washers and dryers, but the saving in space is a massive advantage if you have limited space for large appliances.

Washer dryers can be used individually for either washing or drying clothes, or a single mode can do the entire cycle, moving seamlessly from washing to drying. This can be a timesaver if you only run a single load of clothing at once, since you won’t have to swap between several machines.

We have both freestanding and integrated washer dryers on our website. An integrated washer dryer is one that can be installed into it’s own section in your kitchen, often hidden behind a door so that it blends in with the rest of the cupboards.

Programs

Most models of washer dryers will have some form of automatic drying program, which will use sensors to determine when the clothes have been sufficiently dried. This can help save money by keeping cycle times no longer than they need to be. More advanced models may also have an additional ‘iron-dry’ program, which leaves clothes damp enough to make ironing easier.

An 'anti-crease’ function is a typical mode of washer dryers - this periodically rotates the clothes in the drum once they have finished drying, in order to minimise creasing.

Lastly, models may also have specialist washing/drying programs for delicate clothes and fabrics - using these can help prevent damage or undue wear to your clothes. This also extends to the spin speed - most models of washer dryer will have variable spin speeds, dictating how fast the drum rotates. Certain delicate fabrics may have a maximum speed they can be spun at to prevent accidental damage. On the other hand, extremely soiled clothes may need far faster spin speeds to properly remove all the dirt from them.

Capacity

The capacity of the drum in a washer dryer will determine how many clothes can be cleaned in a single cycle. We measure drum capacity in kilograms (Kg), with a single Kg being roughly equivalent to a single outfit. Bigger washer dryers have larger capacities, which may be necessary for families - single people and couples may find it far cheaper and more energy efficient to buy a smaller appliance.

Please note that as a rule washer dryers have a smaller maximum capacity for drying clothes than they do for drying them. This is because drying clothes requires a larger airflow through the drum to dry effectively, meaning less space for clothes.

Noise Level

Noise levels for our appliances are measured in Db - most washer dryers fall between 60-70db, which is generally slightly quieter than the noise of a vacuum cleaner running. While washer dryers generally don’t cause enough noise to be troublesome, if you live in a thin-walled apartment or tend to run washing overnight, it may be worth investing in an extra-quiet machine.

Washer Dryer Prices

Washer dryers range in price from £150 to £1,817 and in total we found prices for 251 washer dryers. The average price of a new washer dryer is £537 and 80% of washer dryers are priced between £300 and £840. The Hotpoint BHWD129 is the cheapest washer dryer at only £150, and LG F94J8FH2W is the most expensive at £1,817.

Washer Dryer Brands - Price Range

The average price of Miele washer dryers is £1,567 which is the highest average price of all washer dryer brands. Miele washer dryers start at £1,200 and their most expensive washer dryer costs £1,800.

The second highest average washer dryer price out of all brands is AEG washer dryers with an average price of £748. AEG washer dryers start at £379 and their most expensive washer dryer costs £1,259.

The third highest average washer dryer price out of all brands is Smeg washer dryers with an average price of £730. Smeg washer dryers range in price from £550 to £907.

Washer Dryer Brands - Average Ratings

We have checked 14 expert reviews and 4,443 user reviews for washer dryers available online and used these reviews to determine the average rating for each brand of washer dryer. Hoover is the top rated washer dryer brand with an average rating of 89%. Samsung is the second best brand with 87% and Siemens is the third best brand with 83%.

Biggest Washer Dryer Retailers

The biggest washer dryer retailer by number of products currently for sale is eBay. We found 151 current washer dryer offers from eBay. The second biggest retailer is Amazon UK with 106 offers. That means eBay is significantly bigger than Amazon UK when it comes to washer dryers. ao is the third biggest retailer with 71 current offers.

When Are Most New Washer Dryers Released?

The most common period for new washer dryers to be released in is between September and October. For the latest washer dryer technology you may be best waiting until September 2018. Alternatively you might be able to buy one of the current washer dryers cheaper in September once the latest models have been released. In October 2017 24 new washer dryers were released making it the biggest month that year for new washer dryer releases. September was the biggest month in 2016 for new washer dryers, with 71 new washer dryers released that month. The biggest month in 2015 for new washer dryer releases was July, with 32 new washer dryers released that month.

How Fast Do Washer Dryer Prices Drop After Release?

New washer dryers drop in price by an average of 1% in the first 6 months after they wer first released. That means a saving of £5 on a typical £537 new washer dryer if you wait 6 months before buying.

Washing Capacities

The amount of clothes that the washer dryer drum can hold during its washing cycle.

Across the range of washer dryers, the washing capacities range from 2.27kg to 52kg. The washing capacities of most washer dryers range from 7kg to 8.5kg. The Hotpoint Bhwd149, which can be purchased for £364.97, has the largest washing capacity and is a 52kg capacity washer dryer. The Hotpoint BHWD149/1, which is on sale for £383.92, has the smallest washing capacity and is a 5kg capacity washer dryer.

Drying Capacities

The total amount of clothes that can be put in the tumble dryer or washer/dryer in a single dry.

Across the range of washer dryers, the drying capacities range from 1.4kg to 20kg. The drying capacities of the majority of washer dryers range from 4.5kg to 5.5kg. The washer dryer with the largest drying capacity is the Whirlpool AZB 9780, which is a 9kg drying capacity washer dryer and sells for £449.00. The Siemens IQ300, which is available at £799.00, has the smallest drying capacity and is a 2.5kg drying capacity washer dryer.

Wash Noise Levels

This denotes how much noise the washer dryer makes when it's in use, measures in decibels (dB).

Comparing all washer dryers, the wash noise levels range from 41dB to 83dB. The wash noise levels of the majority of washer dryers range from 56dB to 59dB. The Candy Gvsw496Dcab, which is priced at £609.99, has the highest wash noise level and is an 80dB wash noise level washer dryer. The washer dryer with the lowest wash noise level is the De Dietrich DLZ693BU, which is a 46dB wash noise level washer dryer and is on sale for £269.72.

Spin Noise Levels

This denotes how much noise the washer dryer makes when it's running a spin cycle, measures in decibels (dB).

Across the range of washer dryers, the spin noise levels range from 56dB to 85dB. The spin noise levels of the majority of washer dryers range from 73dB to 75dB. The Hotpoint WDAL8640, which is priced at £230.00, has the highest spin noise level and is an 85dB spin noise level washer dryer. The washer dryer with the lowest spin noise level is the Electrolux EWX127410W, which is a 56dB spin noise level washer dryer and sells for £679.00.

Energy Efficiency of Washer Dryers

The Energy Efficiency Class of a washer dryer shows how well it uses energy, and how much is unnecessarily wasted. Products are ranked from G to A++ in terms of how little energy they use compared to the norm.

A is the most common energy efficiency rating amongst new washer dryers. We found 325 washer dryers that have an energy efficiency rating of A. B is the second most popular energy efficiency rating amongst new washer dryers. We found 231 washer dryers that have an energy efficiency rating of B.

Which Are the Cheapest Retailers for Washer Dryers?

The chart below helps you decide which retailer is normally cheapest for buying washer dryers. For each retailer it shows the total number of washer dryers where they currently have a market leading price. The chart below helps you decide which retailer is normally cheapest for buying washer dryers. For each retailer we took all of their prices and looked at what proportion of those prices where the cheapest on the market. The cheapest retailer that we found was eBay. 102 of their washer dryer prices were the cheapest that could be found anywhere.

Proportion of Washer Dryers for Which Each Retailer is Cheapest?

Assessing how cheap each retailer is for washer dryers by counting the number of cheapest prices for that retailer, makes the retailers that offer the greatest number of washer dryer prices more likely to offer the greatest number of cheapest prices. The chart below considers the proportion of each retailer's washer dryer prices that are the cheapest compared to other retailers. The cheapest retailer that we found using this approach was eBay. 67.5% of their washer dryer prices were the cheapest that could be found anywhere.