A combination of a washing machine and a dryer is what some consumers are looking for. This kind of machine is very helpful in places where loads of laundry to wash isn't as easy as it can be and where room for space is a constriction. With this sort of washer-machine, washing clothes will be as efficient as it combines both washing and drying functions. For this type of washer, each time the water comes out; it is either exited out or collected with the hoses' help.



There are a number of things to consider if you are planning to buy a washer dryer.

Washer Load Capacity

What you should always keep in mind is the capacity and the size of the washing machine. It depends on where you want to place the washing machine. Other important consideration will include the number of person living inside the house as this will determine the amount of laundry loads to be washed. Generally speaking, between 3.5 to 5 liters is the capacity, or sometimes more. Although, it is always better to opt for a bigger capacity than what you need, as, take note however that if you are drying the clothes as well, you will need more space than what's required.

Speed Range

The level of effective cleaning is handled by the speed of the spinner. For efficient cleaning, the spinning speed is necessary. 800rpm to 1600rpm are the speed range of the washing machine. Also, it is helpful to have washing machines with adjustable speed so that you can change the speed of the spinner for delicate clothes.

Performance Rating

The washing machines performance rating is given on their performance. Starting with A, A up to G with A being the most efficient in cleaning, Although most washing machines nowadays come with A to C ratings, water capacity that is used in washing machine is also an important factor that you should take note of. Water capacity is calculated in liters and is normally labeled in the cartons of the washing machine.

Energy Consumption

You should also consider the use of energy for the washing machine. The washing machine would be more powerful if it used more watts. Although, this increases the consumption of electricity, but the machine would perform better.

You should also know the time taken in washing the given clothes capacity. Depending on the dirt level in your laundry, the time could range from 30 minutes to 2 hours. The washing machine's noise level is uttered in decibels. Normally, if the washing machine is more silent, it is more expensive.

Useful Features

In addition, there are a lot of other washing machine features that show to be helpful for the machine. These include a, child-proof facility, half-load button, delayed start timer, hand washing facility (for clothes that are delicate), anti leak detector (detects the washing machine for any leaking) and crease guard option. All of these functions was proved to be very helpful and makes the work easy. Also, you can still use them in the future.