"I have now had the washer dryer for under 2 and 1/2 years. The washing machine part of machine is excellent. However the dryer is not great. Within 18 months the dryer stopped working, it was fixed. Haier had now changed he part that clogged with one that supposedly clears before drying. Again the dryer has failed. Looks like I need the machine replaced this time. Thankfully it still washes and even more thankful I took out the insurance.
I very rarely dry from wet and in the better months I dry my laundry on a clothes line out the back. I don't over use dryer in any way.
I have always been skeptical about washer dryers. I don't have space for seperate dryer unfortunately and winters in Scotland are wet and go on for ever. "
9 of 9 people found this review helpful.
"great washer easy to use and the smart wash/dry program easy as put tings in press start done"
1 of 1 people found this review helpful.
"Very nice looking washer dryer and works perfectly "
1 of 1 people found this review helpful.
"I first of all purchased this Haier Washer/Dryer. I don't usually use a dryer to dry my clothes. I just like to put it in the dryer for approximately 10 to 15 minutes to soften it and get rid of creases. It's just good to make sure the items are completely dry, soft and free of creases. I was shocked when I put my virtually dry washing in the washer/dryer on the "Dry" cycle to hear and see water pouring in all over my dry laundry! I tried to stop the cycle but couldn't. It automatically went onto a 30 minute "Dry" mode. When it finished my laundry was wetter than when I put it in!
Fortunately, AO.com were extremely helpful and, although they charged me 10%, they very kindly let me exchange the machine for the washer only model.
I am sure the "Washer Only" version will be the same performance of the Washing cycle of this machine which I found to be very good. I was able to adjust both the spin speed and the temperature on many of the programmes. I found plenty of relatively short cycles with 1400 rpm with the full capacity of washing. One hour and 10 minutes for a 40 degree full 10kg load and 1400 rpm spin. Ideal for most of my washing. I think I set it on "Fast" cycle. I think it was also very similar on the "Cotton" cycle. A few minutes less if you leave it on the default settings of 1000 rpm. Obviously during the winter months I would make use of 1400 rpm. In the summer 1000 rpm will be adequate. There are many machines where these type of settings are only available if you put a much lower load. It always seems difficult to find Washers where you can make use of the full capacity load but still have a reasonably short wash.
I was relieved to get rid of this combination machine. I'm going to get a vented dryer as I've read so many bad reviews about condenser dryers and heat pump dryers I'm too concerned that I may make another bad choice. My research showed that the vented dryer is still the most economical one out of the 3 types of available dryers so that suits me!
If you can spare the space I would definitely go for separate machines. The combination machines seem to take hours to dry anything. If your like me and dry your washing outside or in your warm bathroom with the window on locked open in the winter then just use a dryer to soften your clothes and ensure it's cupboard dry this machine will not be suitable for you."
7 of 7 people found this review helpful.
"Fantastic machine! Extremely quiet even when spinning at 1400 RPM and the drying cycle is as effective as a separate dryer. Really can wholeheartedly recommend this washer/dryer."
2 of 2 people found this review helpful.
"Great washer dryer, looks really nice and modern. Has loads of features and options and the instruction manual is pretty useless in terms of working these out. Also has quite a strong “new” smell which it has unfortunately passed onto my first few loads of washing."
1 of 1 people found this review helpful.