[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

[ephemera.livejournal.com]

IME washer dryers are a complete pain - doing neither job as well, and gobbling electricity. If you've got room anywear in the flat for a single airer, then I'd say get a decent washer, with a good spin cycle nd go with that.

http://www.whitebox.co.uk were really usefull both for tracking down / comparing machine options [yes - you can filter by colour - I did!] and for the actual purchase - they were quicker and cheaper than my neigbourhood shop by a long way.

[d-floorlandmine.livejournal.com]

Ooh, thanks for that sweetie!

[redcountess]

love your icon, and oh so true (Top Dollar *swoon*) ;-)