Washer-dryers: Compare features & prices

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Cotton wash
The cleanliness of a standard cotton wash at 40 degrees.

Synthetics wash
How clean a synthetic and polyester wash were.

Rinse
How well the machine rinses away detergent on the 40degreeC cotton, short and delicates programs.

Noise
The lowest scorers for drying were fairly loud. The motor was audible, as was the movement of air and clothes in the drum.

Reliability
We research the reliability of washer-dryers and give them excellent, good, satisfactory, poor or very poor ratings.

Machine type
Freestanding is the most common type, built-in models can be hidden by a door, compacts are good for tight spaces

Maximum wash load
The maximum load of washing that the machine can take (generally varies between 5 and 10kg).

Maximum drying load
The maximum load of drying that the machine can take

Washing costs (£)
We've calculated annual energy costs assuming 4 washes a week. Our unit cost for electricity is 14.5p per kWh

Drying costs (£)
We've calculated annual energy costs assuming 3 loads are dried a week. Our unit cost for electricity is 14.5p per kWh

Price
Typical prices are the most common online price we found & are updated monthly. Retailers you see on the 'Compare Prices' links are from a 3rd party. We cannot guarantee stock availability at these retailers and don't endorse them in any way. We are not responsible for any loss or damage for 3rd party websites and have no control over their content.

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