The automatic washing machine has long ceased to be a luxury and is one of the most popular household appliances. Housewives are gaining more and more popularity with products equipped with a drying function, which significantly increases their usability. Now there’s no need to hang clothes. This is especially true in the cramped conditions of modern city apartments.
In our review article, we bring to your attention several ratings of washing machines with dryer. In order for the comparison and evaluation of the models to be the most correct, all devices are divided into several groups (2-3 models in each) depending on the installation method (built-in or separate), overall dimensions (narrow or full-size) and prices (budget, mid-range and premium).
Features of the technological device
Compared to standard automatic washing machines, devices with a drying function are additionally equipped with:
- electrical elements for heating air;
- sensors for determining the degree of humidity and drying of linen;
- a special fan and duct for supplying warm air to the drum with linen.
After the end of the specified washing program, the laundry in the rotating drum (speed and direction are constantly changing for more uniform drying) is treated with a stream of warm air. Depending on the functional equipment of a particular model, drying is carried out either by changing the readings of the humidity sensor, or within a predetermined period of time. Devices equipped with 3-4 programs and a built-in timer allow you to adjust the degree of drying of the laundry: from a little wet (the so-called “under the iron” condition) to completely dry (“on the hanger and in the closet”).
And although such devices with a drying function are more expensive than standard analogs, thanks to the growing popularity and constant updating and expansion of the model range, they are increasingly taking the leading places in the ratings of the best washing machines. The choice of such products is very wide and varied both by manufacturers and by price.
Leading manufacturers
Among the manufacturers whose units regularly occupy the top lines of the ratings of the best reliable washing machine with dryer, undoubtedly, it should be noted:
- German firms Bosch, Siemens, Miele, Korting, AEG, Neff and Kuppersbusch;
- Italian Candy, Indesit, Smeg and Hotpoint-Ariston;
- Swedish Electrolux;
- South Korean Samsung and LG;
- Danish Vestfrost;
- French Brandt;
- American Hoover;
- Turkish Beko.
Specifications
Washing machines equipped with a drying function are characterized by the following main technical indicators:
- maximum load of laundry during washing / drying: from 6/3 to 10.5 / 7 kg;
- maximum drum rotation speed (in spin mode): from 1200 to 1600 rpm;
- the number of washing programs: an average of 10-16 (for elite models up to 20-22);
- drying modes: by humidity or time (total amount from 2 to 5-6);
- the washing and spin class, which in almost all modern models are not lower than A and B, respectively;
- maximum power consumption: from 1500 to 2500 W;
- energy class: from A to D;
- noise level during washing / drying / spinning;
- laundry loading method: frontal or vertical;
- additional functionalities (control via a smartphone, additional loading of laundry during washing, self-diagnosis, delayed start, built-in determinant of the weight of loaded laundry, water flow optimizer, power supply voltage stabilizer, leakage protection systems and so on).
Narrow freestanding washers
In the rating of narrow washing machines with dryer, we included three models from Candy, Samsung and LG. This category includes devices with frontal loading of linen and overall dimensions (height / width / depth) 85/60 / 44-45 cm. Such products save space for their installation, so they are very popular among owners of small kitchens. They also fit easily in bathrooms.
Users confidently gave the top line to the Italian Candy CSW4 washing machine. At a very affordable cost (about 25,000 rubles), the product has 16 washing programs and 3 drying modes (with a maximum load of laundry in the washing / drying mode - 6/5 kg). Of the shortcomings, only the standard (brush) drum drive motor can be noted. But the undoubted advantages include the following options:
- The mode of checking the weight (Kg Detector), in which during the first few minutes of the cycle the device weighs the laundry and accurately calculates the duration of the cycle and water consumption, which, in turn, can significantly save energy.
- The ability to control modes of operation from a smartphone (Smart Touch). To activate this function, you need to install on your gadget a special mobile application Candy Simply-Fi, which can be downloaded for free on the manufacturer’s website.
- The increased diameter of the front loading hatch (35 cm) in comparison with the “Koreans” (30-31 cm).
The second line of our rating is occupied by the Samsung WD806U2GA washing machine with a maximum load of linen in the washing / drying mode - 8/5 kg. Of the three participants, this is not only the most expensive (about 45,000 rubles), but also the most powerful model (2,400 watts). For competitors (Candy and LG), the value of this indicator is 1550 and 1700 watts, respectively. Of the technological features, it is necessary to note the inverter drive motor and the electronic way of controlling operation modes. The digital display shows the stages of the selected program and the time until it ends.
The dryer and washing LG F1296CD3 (costing about 30,000 rubles) closes the review of machines in this category. In third place, despite the sufficient functionality, it fell due to the very low (today) energy class - D (for the two competitors described above - B) and the smallest permissible load (for washing / drying - 6/3 kg) . Among the undeniable advantages of the model, users noted the drum rotation system with direct drive (Inverter Direct Drive), which provides the unit not only high reliability and minimal vibration, but also the lowest noise level (in washing / spin modes - 45/69 dB, respectively). At Samsung WD806U2GA this figure is 58/72 dB. Undoubtedly, the model from LG can be recommended only for a small family. After all, if you use the device not too often, then the excessive consumption of electricity will not be so critical.
Standard tumble dryers
Products with overall dimensions of 80 x 60 x 60 cm (height / width / depth) are the most popular among units with front loading. They fit organically into the kitchen interior.
The rating of the best reliable washing machines with drying among full-size products is confidently headed by the Samsung WD80K5410 model, costing 64,500-65,000 rubles (with a maximum load during washing / drying - 8/6 kg, spin speed - up to 1400 rpm and an economical energy class A). Naturally, the South Korean manufacturer equipped our "leader" with all the necessary modes - from quick washing (in 15 minutes) to intensive removal of stubborn stains (Bubble Soak). Of the technological features, one cannot fail to mention the built-in voltage regulator (Volt Control) and ceramic heaters with a special coating that prevents the formation of scale. The design of the front loading hatch (with a small hinged door located in its upper part) allows you to add laundry (AddWash) to the drum during an already running program. The manufacturer provides a 10-year warranty on the inverter drive motor.
German Bosch WVG30461OE washer-dryer with maximum load for washing / drying 8/5 kg, spin speed up to 1500 rpm, energy class A, which currently costs 66,500-67,000 rubles, is confidently in the second line of the rating . The unit is equipped with a rather large and very informative LED display, which reflects the stages of the running program, the selected temperature, spin speed, recommendations for optimal loading. Due to the unique shape of the glass surface of the hatch and the drop-shaped shape of the drum (VarioSoft) with asymmetric grips during washing and drying, uniform movement of linen occurs in three planes. Control in the drying mode is carried out either by humidity (Auto Dry) or by time.
Vestfrost VFWD1260W confidently settled in 3rd place in the rating of the best washing machines with dryer. This situation in the “standings” can be explained first of all by the insufficient “promotion” of the Danish brand in the Russian market. The cost of the product today is about 49,000 rubles, which is noticeably cheaper than the above competitors. The two-year warranty provided by the manufacturer clearly indicates the quality of the device. Naturally, the basic technical indicators of the “Danes” are somewhat lower: the maximum load during washing / drying is 7/5 kg, the spin speed is up to 1200 rpm. But in terms of functional equipment, the unit is not inferior to either “Korean” or “German”: 15 washing programs and 3 drying modes with the ability to manually set the time (30/60/120 minutes). The special Boomerang housing design can significantly reduce the vibration of the washing machine during operation.
For lovers of premium products, the German manufacturer AEG offers a washing machine with the drying function L99695HWD for 120,000-130,000 rubles (with a maximum load for washing / drying - 9/6 kg, the maximum rotation speed of the drum during the spin up to 1600 rpm., the most highly energy-efficient class of energy consumption - 40% more economical than A). The washing optimization function can significantly reduce the time for a full cycle due to the automatic selection of water and detergent consumption modes, in strict accordance with the amount of laundry loaded in the drum.
Built-in washing and drying machines costing up to 50,000 rubles
Built-in appliances are becoming increasingly popular. And washing machines are no exception. The use of such devices allows the most harmonious "fit" them into the overall interior design of the kitchen. We will begin a comparative review of the model range with a rating of built-in washing machines with drying for up to 50,000 rubles.
The first place among devices of this price category is occupied by the Italian model Candy CBWD8514TH, worth about 42,000 rubles with a maximum load during washing / drying - 8/5 kg, spin speed - up to 1400 rpm. and energy class A. Functionality: 15 washing programs and 5 drying modes. Technological features: inverter motor with direct drive.
In the second line of the rating of embedded washing machines with dryer, users in their reviews put the Italian Hotpoint-Ariston CAWD129 (35 000 rubles) and the Swedish Electrolux EWX147410W (41 000-43 000 rubles). And although the price difference is very noticeable, the technical characteristics and functional equipment of these units are very similar. The energy class of both rivals is B. The load of laundry during washing / drying is 7/5 and 7/4 kg, respectively. The maximum spin speed during the spin cycle at Electrolux (1400 rpm) is slightly higher than that of Hotpoint-Ariston (1200 rpm). The number and purpose of programs is approximately the same.
Turkish Beko WDI85143 costing about 30,000 rubles with the same as that of the “leader” from Candy, the maximum load during washing / drying (8/5 kg) and the spin speed (up to 1400 rpm) got to the closing line of the rating of the built-in washing machines with drying only because of the very low energy class (C). Since the full cycle of washing plus drying of linen takes a rather large amount of time, this indicator may not satisfy many potential buyers due to the natural increase in the cost of paying for electricity. The rest of the unit is quite good. The number of programs is even greater than that of the above rivals - 16. Of the technological features, it is worth noting the possibility of installing a decorative external door on both the right and left sides. It is very convenient and practical.
Built-in clothes washers up to 100,000 rubles
Most likely, users made the rating of the best built-in washing machines with dryer in this price category not by the functionality and technical characteristics of the products, but by their commitment and trust in well-known and reliable brands.
With 12 washing programs and 4 drying modes, the leader of the rating - the German Bosch WKD28541 - is unlikely to surprise anyone, especially those who have already read the material described above. But the price (88 500-89 000 rubles) can make you think. Of course, the brand’s many years of presence on the Russian market and its reputation (in terms of build quality and product reliability) provide the leader with a sufficient number of customers. And everything else is standard: the maximum load of laundry in the washing / drying mode is 7/4 kg, the spin speed is up to 1400 rpm; energy class - V.
On the second line of the reliability rating, washing machines with drying (whoever doubts) users placed another “German” - Siemens WK14D541OE (76,500-77,000 rubles). What caused such a significant difference in price is not clear. All the technical indicators of these “twins” completely coincide, up to the noise level during washing / spin - 57/74 dB.
Closes the top three Italian built-in washing machine Smeg LSTA127 (81 000-83 000 rubles), although it surpasses the German competitors both in the number of programs - 15, and in the class of energy consumption - A. In addition, “Italians” have a noise level during washing / drying / spin is much less than that of "Germans": 56/58/70 dB. Smeg yields only at the maximum spin speed - 1200 rpm. Given a 2-year manufacturer’s warranty, the Smeg model deserves at least second place in the ranking of the best washing machines (Top-3 products in this price category). However, the users and professionals who compiled this rating know better.
Premium Built-in Drying and Washing Devices
Most likely, the rating of the built-in washing machines with dryer in this price category was made by users for whom the brand “prestige” is much more important than technical characteristics and functional capabilities. The locations were as follows:
- Kuppersbusch IWT 1466.0 W (180 000-190 000 rubles).
- Neff V 6540 X1 OE (120 000-130 000 rubles).
It makes no sense to describe the functionality of these devices. You can be sure that both products from German manufacturers of premium household appliances both wash and dry very well. We only note that the maximum load during washing / drying is 6/3 and 7/4 kg, respectively. The energy consumption class of both models is A (although for that kind of money one could expect A +, or even A ++). The standard 12-month warranty from the manufacturer is also surprising. Although even for much cheaper models, some manufacturers (for example, Turkish Beko or Italian Smeg) increased this period to 24 months.
Top-loading tumble dryers
Do not try to find the rating of washing machines by washing quality or functionality among devices with vertical loading equipped with the drying option. Unfortunately, and perhaps fortunately, only the French company Brandt produces such products today.
The most simple washing machine with drying function Brandt WTD6384K costs 68 500-74 000 rubles. Since this product is available to the Russian consumer in free sale, let us dwell on the description of only this one model. Overall dimensions are 900 x 450 x 600 mm (height / width / depth). The maximum load of clothes during washing / drying is 6/4 kg, the spin speed is up to 1300 rpm, the energy class is B. There are only two drying modes: Drying High and Drying Low. Three small digital screens display the temperature of the water in the tank, the time until the end of the program and the preset spin speed. The set of programs is quite standard and has no features (except with the exception of a special regime that prevents tissue crushing). Acquiring such a device, having read the above ratings of washing machines with a drying function, it is economically feasible only to “principled adherents” of vertical loading. Another consolation for them will be that Brandt only manufactures its products in France.
Advantages and disadvantages of combined devices
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What to look for when choosing
We hope that the information on the rating of the best washing machines with dryer, described above, will help you in choosing a universal appliance. I would just like to draw your attention to several main aspects:
- First of all, you need to clearly clarify for yourself whether you are ready to overpay for the drying mode, and whether you really need it. And if the convenience, comfort and functionality, as well as saving time on the production of the entire “washing-drying” process, overcame the logical “thirst” for saving money in some cases, then we continue to choose.
- Next, you need to select the maximum amount of loaded laundry. A large family is better off staying on a model with a value of 8 or even 10 kg. Although for some even very expensive full-size models it does not exceed 6 kg, as evidenced by the numerous ratings of washing machines with dryer. Probably, manufacturers of such devices believe that excessive drum overload adversely affects the quality of washing and spinning.
- The overall dimensions of the proposed purchase directly depend on the free space in the room where you plan to install it. You will mainly have to choose the depth of the machine - from 44 to 72 cm with standard heights (about 85 cm) and width (about 60 cm).
- Next, we select a manufacturer checked by time, determine the amount (the larger it is, the wider the functional equipment of the machine) that you are ready to spend on the purchase, and go to the store.
Naturally, the ratings of washing machines with dryer published by us are for guidance only. Consulting a qualified professional from a highly specialized store or service center for repair and warranty (and post-warranty) maintenance of combined washing devices of various manufacturers will help you make the final decision and make the choice of a specific model.
Finally
In our article, we tried to introduce readers a little to the drying and washing units of different price categories from well-known manufacturers. The final choice, as always, is yours, and you must make it based on your own preferences and financial capabilities. Before acquiring a specific model, carefully read the manufacturer's instructions, technical specifications and functionality of the unit. Do not overpay for those modes of operation that you do not need (for example, control using a smartphone). Remember that any expansion of the functionality of the device leads to its appreciation. And most importantly: the choice of quite expensive large household appliances, which include washing machines, from a proven and well-established manufacturer is the guarantee that the purchased product will last you uninterruptedly for a long time.