Compare the 10 Best Washer DryersSeptember 2017
Every week we analyse the technical specs, reviews and prices of every washer dryer on the market in the UK to determine our top 10 list. In total we compared over 880 washer dryers, 487 reviews and 2,560 prices. Last updated 22 September 2017.
AEG L77695NWD
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96
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Excellent |
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94
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Fully-Featured |
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80
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2 Years Old |
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95
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£332 / 10 Years |
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90
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Excellent |
Hotpoint RD 1076 JD
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95
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Excellent |
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95
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Fully-Featured |
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79
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2 Years Old |
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94
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£363 / 10 Years |
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89
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Excellent |
| eBay | £449.00 |
| Appliances Direct | £529.97 |
| Boots Kitchen Appliances | £535.00 |
Zanussi ZWD91683NW
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91
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Excellent |
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94
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Fully-Featured |
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77
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2 Years Old |
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95
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£332 / 10 Years |
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87
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Excellent |
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£329.98
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Hotpoint RD966JD
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95
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Excellent |
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88
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Fully-Featured |
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76
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2 Years Old |
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92
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£370 / 10 Years |
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86
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Excellent |
| Power Direct | £440.28 |
| Appliances Direct | £526.97 |
| Next Domestic Appliances | £544.00 |
Hotpoint RD 966 JGD
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95
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Excellent |
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88
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Fully-Featured |
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76
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2 Years Old |
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93
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£370 / 10 Years |
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85
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Excellent |
| eBay | £425.00 |
| Power Direct | £446.54 |
| Amazon UK | £499.00 |
AEG L7WEE965
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89
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Excellent |
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93
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Fully-Featured |
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80
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2 Years Old |
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86
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£577 / 10 Years |
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85
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Excellent |
| eBay | £549.99 |
| Appliances Direct | £779.97 |
| Appliance City | £799.99 |
Hoover WDXOC 686AC
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96
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Excellent |
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89
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Fully-Featured |
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81
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2 Years Old |
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71
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£708 / 10 Years |
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84
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Excellent |
Hotpoint RD 966 JKD
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92
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Excellent |
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87
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Fully-Featured |
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75
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2 Years Old |
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92
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£370 / 10 Years |
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84
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Excellent |
| Appliances Direct | £458.98 |
| Debenhams Plus | £484.00 |
| Amazon UK | £498.00 |
Siemens iQ500
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94
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Excellent |
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91
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Fully-Featured |
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68
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3 Years Old |
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76
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£653 / 10 Years |
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84
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Excellent |
Indesit XWDE 861480X
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93
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Excellent |
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80
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Fully-Featured |
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80
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2 Years Old |
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95
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£329 / 10 Years |
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83
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Excellent |
| Domex Limited | £389.00 |
| Currys | £499.99 |
| Littlewoods | £579.99 |
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Washer Dryer Brands
Find out how washer dryer brands compare. The average rating for each brand is based on the rating of all of their washer dryers. Click on a link to compare all washer dryers made by your favourite brand.
| Logo | Brand | Number of Washer Dryers | Price Range | Average Rating |
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Indesit Washer Dryers | 27 | £200 - £549 | 55% |
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Hotpoint Washer Dryers | 21 | £280 - £1,000 | 64% |
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Other Washer Dryer Brands | 115 | £67 - £1,800 |
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Washer Dryer Buying Guide
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. While this provides a significantly nicer and more coherent design for your kitchen, integrated machines are substantially more expensive than the freestanding alternatives.
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.
Energy Efficiency
Finally, all our washer dryers are graded on their energy efficiency. The higher the grade, the less energy will be used per cycle, and the cheaper the appliance will be to run. Look for a machine graded A+ or above or the best efficiency in daily use.
Washer Dryer Retailers, Prices and Features
Washer Dryer Prices
In total we found 162 washer dryers ranging from £66 to £1,800. A new washer dryer costs on average £540 and 80% of washer dryers are priced between £300 and £850. The Fagor FS3612IT is the cheapest washer dryer at only £67, and Miele WTH120 is the most expensive at £1,800.
Washer Dryer Brands - Price Range
The %8highest average washer dryer price out of all brands is Miele washer dryers with an average price of £1,466. Miele washer dryers start at £1,200 and the most expensive Miele washer dryer costs £1,800.
Samsung washer dryers start at £530 and the most expensive Samsung washer dryer costs £1,497. The average price of Samsung washer dryers is £824 which is the second highest average price of all washer dryer brands.
Bosch washer dryers start at £518 and the most expensive Bosch washer dryer costs £1,070. The third highest average washer dryer price out of all brands is Bosch washer dryers with an average price of £708.
Washer Dryer Brands - Average Ratings
We have analysed 8 expert reviews and 346 user reviews for washer dryers available online and used this information to evaluate the average rating for each brand of washer dryer. The top rated washer dryer brand is Whirlpool with an average rating of 88%. The second best brand is Candy with 85% and the third best brand is Samsung with 80%.
Biggest Washer Dryer Retailers
The biggest washer dryer retailer by number of products currently for sale is eBay. We found 102 current washer dryer offers from eBay. The second biggest washer dryer retailer is Currys with 70 offers. That means eBay is significantly bigger than Currys when it comes to washer dryers. Amazon UK is the third biggest retailer with 56 current offers.
When Are Most New Washer Dryers Released?
We looked at the release dates for new washer dryers over the last 3 years, but couldn't see any obvious trend. The biggest month in 2016 for new washer dryer releases was January, with 17 new washer dryers released that month. 50 new washer dryers were released in July 2015 making it the biggest month that year for new washer dryer releases. June was the biggest month in 2014 for new washer dryers, with 34 new washer dryers released that month.
How Fast Do Washer Dryer Prices Drop After Release?
In the first 6 months after release, washer dryers drop in price by 3% on average. On a typical new washer dryer costing £540, by waiting 6 months before buying you could save on average £14.
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 3.5kg to 17kg. The washing capacities of the majority of washer dryers range from 7.7kg to 8.5kg. The SamsungWF431ABP has the largest washing capacity. This washer dryer is a 17kg capacity washer dryer and currently retails for £1,497.00. The SamsungWF431ABP, which is on sale for £96.31, has the smallest washing capacity and is a 3.5kg capacity washer dryer.
A bigger drum capacity means that the washing machine can hold more clothes at once.
Drying Capacities
The total amount of clothes that can be put in the tumble dryer or washer/dryer in a single dry.
Comparing all washer dryers, the drying capacities range from 2kg to 17kg. The drying capacities of the majority of washer dryers range from 5.8kg to 6.5kg. The SamsungWF431ABP, which currently retails for £1,497.00, has the largest drying capacity and is a 14kg drying capacity washer dryer. The SamsungWF431ABP has the smallest drying capacity. This washer dryer is a 2kg drying capacity washer dryer and is available at £96.31.
A bigger drum capacity means that the washing machine can hold more clothes at once.
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.
Amongst new washer dryers, the most popular energy efficiency rating is A+++. We found 394 washer dryers that have an energy efficiency rating of A+++. We found 169 washer dryers that have an energy efficiency rating of A, making A the second most frequently found energy efficiency rating amongst new washer dryers.
A washer dryer with a better energy efficiency rating will consume less energy whenever they are used, saving you money and making them better for the environment.
Biggest Washer Dryer Retailers
We found 102 current offers for washer dryers from eBay making it the biggest washer dryer retailer. That is significantly bigger than the second biggest retailer, Currys for whom we found 70 current offers for washer dryers. The third biggest retailer is Amazon UK with 56 current washer dryer offers.
Which Are the Cheapest Retailers for Washer Dryers?
The retailer that most frequently offered the cheapest price on washer dryers is eBay and offers the cheapest price on 66 washer dryers.
Proportion of Washer Dryers for Which Each Retailer is Cheapest?
With the cheapest price on 64.7% of its washer dryers, eBay is most frequently the cheapest washer dryer retailer.