[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 ...

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[moral-vacuum.livejournal.com]

Washer dryers - most of the bases have been covered here (unreliable etc - if you do get one an extended warranty is an absolute must). I would also add that they aren't energy-efficient - they're thirsty as hell, in fact. But needs must when the devil makes you live in a small flat. Where's Mrs Tiggywinkle when you need her...