[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

[hsb.livejournal.com]

you want a decent energy rating and a fast spin, which will probbably dry your clothes faster than a washer dryer. Also useful to look for a cold fill machine if you have limited hot water and a front filter so you can actually clear it when it gets blocked.

H

[childeric.livejournal.com]

WSS! I think that most machines are cold fill nowadays, though, aren't they?

If money and space are no object, go for something with a nice high spin speed (1200), and that'll get your clothes pretty dry without any need for a dryer.

[hsb.livejournal.com]

Not all washer dryers seem to be cold fill. I looked into it at one point.

H

[d-floorlandmine.livejournal.com]

Ooh, thanks! I'm not sure about the hot water thing - I've got one of those "demand" boilers, so cold fill might be best.