[Domesticity] Dishwashers and Washing Machines ...

[dancefloorlandmine]

In a sudden mood of domesticity, I have now re-ordered my dishwasher from the handy little electrical goods shop around the corner - it will cost about £30 more than Currys had quoted, but should be with me in a fortnight. Currys took two months to tell me nothing, so I cancelled the order with them.

Now I just need to get a washing machine and the kitchen will be complete. Do any of you domestic gods and goddesses out there have any advice regarding washing machines? Are washer/dryers more trouble than they're worth? What should I be looking out for? What should I avoid? Are any of you subscribers to Which? [grin] All I know is that I'd like something in silver, to match the other appliances ...

Comments

[valkyriekaren.livejournal.com]

I've never had a washer-dryer, but I'm told they break down a lot, and don't dry particularly effectively. You have a garden, anyway, so (British weather allowing) can hang stuff out there.

[d-floorlandmine.livejournal.com]

It's that "weather allowing" thing which is the problem - I don't really have enough space in the flat to have loads of washing hanging around all winter.