Compare the Best Washer DryersSeptember 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

We currently list 240 washer dryers ranging from £118 to £2,199. The average price of a new washer dryer is £522 and 80% of washer dryers are priced between £299 and £795. The most expensive washer dryer that we found is the Miele WTZH130 WPM at £2,199, and the cheapest is the Candy GOW 475 at only £118.

Washer Dryer Brands - Price Range

Miele washer dryers range in price from £1,494 to £2,199, and the highest average washer dryer price out of all brands is Miele washer dryers with an average price of £1,897.

The average price of Smeg washer dryers is £877 which is the second highest average price of all washer dryer brands. Smeg washer dryers start at £550 and their most expensive washer dryer costs £1,682.

Siemens washer dryers start at £500 and their most expensive washer dryer costs £1,075. The average price of Siemens washer dryers is £730 which is the third highest average price of all washer dryer brands.

Washer Dryer Brands - Average Ratings

We have evaluated 18 expert reviews and 6,140 user reviews for washer dryers written online and used these reviews to determine the average rating for each brand of washer dryer. The top rated washer dryer brand is Samsung with an average rating of 88%. The second best brand is Hoover with 87% and the third best brand is Beko with 84%.

Biggest Washer Dryer Retailers

We found 174 current offers for washer dryers from eBay making it the biggest washer dryer retailer. That is much bigger than the second biggest retailer, Amazon UK for whom we found 111 current offers for washer dryers. The third biggest retailer is ao with 82 current washer dryer offers.

When Are Most New Washer Dryers Released?

Most new washer dryers tend to be released between September and October. That means that most of the latest washer dryer technology was released in within the last 3 months, and now is good time to buy. In October 2017 24 new washer dryers were released making it the biggest month that year for new washer dryer releases. In 2016 most new washer dryers were released in September, with 70 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?

On average, in the first 6 months after release, washer dryers drop in price by 4%. That means that on a typical washer dryer costing £522 you could save on average £23 by waiting 6 months before buying.

Washing Capacities

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

Comparing all washer dryers, the washing capacities range from 2.27kg to 52kg. The washing capacities of the majority of washer dryers range from 7kg to 8.5kg. The washer dryer with the largest washing capacity is the Hotpoint Bhwd149, which is a 52kg capacity washer dryer and is priced at £349.99. The washer dryer with the smallest washing capacity is the Hotpoint BHWD149/1, which is a 5kg capacity washer dryer and is available at £330.00.

Drying Capacities

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

The drying capacities of washer dryers range from 1.4kg to 20kg. The drying capacities of most washer dryers range from 5.5kg to 6.5kg. The Samsung WD12F9C9U4W, which currently retails for £849.00, has the largest drying capacity and is an 8kg drying capacity washer dryer. The washer dryer with the smallest drying capacity is the Siemens IQ300, which is a 2.5kg drying capacity washer dryer and sells for £959.99.

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 Hoover Wdxoa485C, which is available at £279.99, has the highest wash noise level and is a 79dB 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 £444.99.

Spin Noise Levels

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 53dB to 85dB. The spin noise levels of most washer dryers range from 74dB to 76dB. The washer dryer with the highest spin noise level is the Hotpoint WDUD9640, which is an 85dB spin noise level washer dryer and sells for £374.99. The washer dryer with the lowest spin noise level is the Electrolux EWX127410W, which is a 56dB spin noise level washer dryer and currently retails for £739.00.

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.

We found 363 washer dryers that have an energy efficiency rating of A, which makes this the most frequently found energy efficiency rating amongst new washer dryers. B is the second most common energy efficiency rating amongst new washer dryers. We found 241 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. 114 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. 65.5% of their washer dryer prices were the cheapest that could be found anywhere.