Compare the Best Washer DryersAugust 2019

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

The price range of washer dryers is from £186 to £1,699 and in total we found prices for 238 washer dryers. The average price of a new washer dryer is £481 and 80% of washer dryers are priced between £280 and £739. The most expensive washer dryer that we found is the Haier HWD120B1558U at £1,699, and the cheapest is the Indesit IWDC6125 at only £186.

Washer Dryer Brands - Price Range

The highest average washer dryer price out of all brands is Haier washer dryers with an average price of £1,699. Haier washer dryers start at £1,699 and their most expensive washer dryer costs £1,699.

Miele washer dryers range in price from £1,350 to £1,650, and the average price of Miele washer dryers is £1,500 which is the second highest average price of all washer dryer brands.

Fisher & Paykel washer dryers start at £849 and their most expensive washer dryer costs £849. The average price of Fisher & Paykel washer dryers is £849 which is the third highest average price of all washer dryer brands.

Washer Dryer Brands - Average Ratings

We have checked 23 expert reviews and 6,010 user reviews for washer dryers and used this data to evaluate the average rating for each brand of washer dryer. The top three washer dryer brands are Hoover, Samsung and Siemens. Hoover has an average rating of 87%, Samsung has an average rating of 85% and Siemens has an average rating of 84%.

Biggest Washer Dryer Retailers

The biggest washer dryer retailer by number of products currently for sale is eBay. We found 198 current washer dryer offers from eBay. The second biggest retailer is Marks Electrical with 102 offers. That means eBay is much bigger than Marks Electrical when it comes to washer dryers. AO is the third biggest retailer with 92 current offers.

When Are Most New Washer Dryers Released?

Over the last 3 years we couldn't see any evident pattern in the release month for new washer dryers. 16 new washer dryers were released in March 2018 making it the biggest month that year for new washer dryer releases. The biggest month in 2017 for new washer dryer releases was October, with 27 new washer dryers released that month. September was the biggest month in 2016 for new washer dryers, with 64 new washer dryers released that month.

How Fast Do Washer Dryer Prices Drop After Release?

On average, in the first 6 months after release, washer dryers drop in price by 4%.

If you are prepared to wait then you could save an average of £20 on a typical £481 new washer dryer by waiting 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 18kg. The washing capacities of most washer dryers range from 8kg to 9kg. The Hoover AWDPD4138LH1, which currently retails for £550.00, has the largest washing capacity and is a 13kg capacity washer dryer. The Siemens IQ300, which currently retails for £349.00, 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.

Comparing all washer dryers, the drying capacities range from 1.4kg to 20kg. The drying capacities of the majority of washer dryers range from 5.5kg to 6.5kg. The washer dryer with the largest drying capacity is the LG FH6G1BCH2N, which is an 8kg drying capacity washer dryer and is on sale for £1,099.00. The washer dryer with the smallest drying capacity is the Siemens IQ300, which is a 2.5kg drying capacity washer dryer and is available at £349.00.

Wash Noise Levels

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

The wash noise levels of washer dryers range from 41dB to 83dB. The wash noise levels of the majority of washer dryers range from 56dB to 59dB. The Candy GVSW496DCAB, which sells for £549.99, has the highest wash noise level and is an 80dB wash noise level washer dryer. The De Dietrich DLZ693BU, which is on sale for £249.99, has the lowest wash noise level and is a 46dB wash noise level washer dryer.

Spin Noise Levels

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

Comparing all washer dryers, the spin noise levels range from 53dB to 89dB. The spin noise levels of the majority of washer dryers range from 75dB to 78dB. The washer dryer with the highest spin noise level is the Indesit XWDE75140XW, which is an 89dB spin noise level washer dryer and can be purchased for £369.99. The Electrolux EWX127410W, which is available at £739.00, has the lowest spin noise level and is a 56dB spin noise level washer dryer.

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.

We found 440 washer dryers that have an energy efficiency rating of A, which makes this the most popular energy efficiency rating amongst new washer dryers. The second most common energy efficiency rating amongst new washer dryers is B. We found 251 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. 144 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. 72.7% of their washer dryer prices were the cheapest that could be found anywhere.