TOP 10 best washer-dryers according to customer reviews

The washing machine has long and firmly entered our daily life. It is she who helps to save a lot of time and effort for modern housewives who work or are on maternity leave. But nothing stands still and more and more washing machines appear on sale - with a large number of additional washing modes and wide functionality. And today we want to tell you how to choose a washer-dryer so that this purchase is really effective and useful. In addition, we offer you a rating overview of the best-selling washer-dryer models of 2019.

What is a washer-dryer?

A washing machine with a drying function is a familiar device with an increased number of cycles. In addition to washing, rinsing and spinning, such a machine is supplemented with the ability to dry the laundry.

In addition to heating elements that increase the temperature of the water, additional heating elements are built into such a machine, which heat the air. With the help of a small fan, streams of heated air circulate inside and pass through the wash, drying the products. In this case, the drum rotates in different directions at low speed, so that drying is more uniform.

But there is a small nuance - with a washing machine's loading capacity of 7 kg, you can dry only 3-4 kg of laundry at a time. If the tank is overloaded, the device may be damaged.

Let's look at what criteria can be used to carry out a kind of casting or selection of the optimal model of a washing machine with a drying function. In parallel, we will consider the positions of our ranking of the most popular washers for 2019.

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Washing machines with a drying function have been present on the Russian market for a long time. There are both simple, capable of drying laundry in time, and more technically complex units that dry to a certain degree of humidity and do not wrinkle the laundry. Neither one nor the other is very popular in our country. But a washing machine with a dryer saves time (it dries clothes in just a few hours), eliminates dampness in the bathroom, or interfering ropes on the balcony, and also saves money - an excellent alternative to a separate dryer. In general, if you are imbued with these advantages, then the information below is for you. In one rating, I collected the best models of different price categories, evaluated their advantages and disadvantages, so that you could make the right choice.

TOP 7 washer-dryer

Candy CSW4 365D / 2

One of the most budget dryers. Produced since 2017. Refers to narrow washing machines - dimensions 850x600x440. Modern looking, white plastic case with 35 cm door and control panel with display. Control - touch buttons + rotary lever.Also, the machine can be controlled from a smartphone using NFC technology. The maximum load of laundry is 6 kg for washing and 5 kg for drying. Class of washing A, spinning B, energy consumption B. The latter is not encouraging, but to justify the model I will say that this is a problem of many “washer-dryers”. Installed 15 programs, 4 of them are directly related to drying. Dries laundry based on residual moisture in three modes: "Very dry", "Hand iron", "Dry on a hanger. In practice, housewives note that after drying "Hand iron" the moisture content of the laundry remains too high. The following functions are implemented: delayed start, anti-folds, door lock, overflow protection and foam control. The current price is 23,500 rubles.

pros

• Price;
• dimensions;
• design;
• Ease of Management;
• a large number of automatic programs;
• Several drying modes;
• NFC module;

minuses

• energy class B;
• high level of noise and vibration during operation;
• short warranty period;
• simultaneously opening the door and pulling out the tray for washing powder is unrealistic;
• The “Quick wash + dry 59 minutes” program is ineffective;
• the smell of plastic during drying;
• inaccurate forecast of drying time;
• the maximum temperature of water heating is 75 degrees.

Candy is one of the pioneers in drying machines. And this model is good in everything - from price to volume, but more expensive cars are equipped with a non-drive motor, which increases their reliability (LG FH-2G6NDG2, Indesit XWDA 751680X W).

LG FH-2G6NDG2

Compared to Candy CSW4 365D / 2, this model can dry only half of the laundry, under the condition of the maximum load. Washing volume - 6kg, drying - 3kg. It has 9 wash programs with fine adjustment and 4 drying programs. Drying is carried out by residual moisture. The price of the machine is 31,000 rubles. There is an answer to the logical question why it is more expensive than Candy CSW4 365D / 2, if it does not offer anything fundamentally new, and it is hidden “under the hood”. The drum of the machine has a direct drive. This, firstly, makes it more reliable, and secondly, it significantly reduces the level of noise and vibration. In addition, the hostesses note the excellent quality of washing and the possibility of disinfecting the linen. The maximum washing water temperature reaches 95 degrees, and the drum of the machine rotates differently in different modes, ensuring impeccable cleanliness of the laundry.

pros

• Dimensions;
• design;
• Ease of Management;
• direct drive;
• low noise level;
• Self-diagnosis function;
• Washing quality;
• Motor warranty for 10 years.

minuses

• Energy class D;
• Spin class B;
• Loud set of water;
• short drain hose;
• little information about drying modes.

In terms of the washing quality, this machine surpasses the Candy CSW4 365D / 2, but the energy class D, the ability to dry only half of the maximum washed volume and the cost, in my opinion, practically negate the main advantage, although for some housewives the washing quality is above all. To overpay or not is up to you, personally I would not. It is better to purchase an economical Indesit XWDA 751680X W, it has more volume and it consumes less electricity.

Indesit XWDA 751680X W

One of the few economical machines with a drying function. Besides energy class A, it boasts low water consumption. The wash cycle consumes 83 liters. The competitors presented above do not invest in 100 liters. Add to this the increased drum volume. Maximum load of Indesit XWDA 751680X W for washing - 7 kg for drying - 5 kg. Drying is carried out in four modes for residual moisture. The number of washing programs is 16. The machine is quiet, with a direct drive. The dimensions correspond to the maximum load and are accordingly increased compared to the Candy CSW4 365D / 2 and LG FH-2G6NDG2 (85x60x54) - not the best option for limited space. On the other hand, you can hardly find a more compact “7 kilogram” typewriter, so here you should choose whether to sacrifice space or volume of the car. Among the interesting functions in the model are the "Odor Removal" Cycle and the "Auto Cleaning" Cycle. Current price 39,000 rubles

pros

• High energy efficiency;
• Large volume;
• direct drive;
• low noise level;
• "Autocleaning Cycle";
• Cycle “Odor removal;
• 10 year engine warranty;
• Washing quality;
• Drying quality.

minuses

• Dimensions;
• There is no delay start;
• Not very convenient control;
• Short drain hose;
• the time until the end of work is not displayed;
• Small range of spin power adjustment;
• there is no possibility to turn off the spinning (washing without spinning is provided only for the “Delicate wash” program).

Indesit XWDA 751680X W is an excellent choice for large families with children, it can handle a lot of laundry in less time. If you have a small household - a family of three, or limited space for installing a washing machine, it would be advisable to pay attention to the 5-6 models Candy CSW4 365D / 2 and LG FH-2G6NDG2 or overpay for Hotpoint-Ariston FDD 9640 B ...

Hotpoint-Ariston FDD 9640 B

Hotpoint-Ariston FDD 9640 B is designed for 9 kg washing and 7 kg drying. At the same time, it has dimensions comparable to Indesit XWDA 751680X W (85x59x54). Inverter motor - minimum noise level. The number of washing programs - 15, including “stain removal” and intensive wash ”Drying modes 3, but it is possible to adjust the time from 30 to 180 minutes. Management - mechanical buttons. The current price is 46,000 rubles.

pros

• Large volume;
• Dimensions;
• Energy efficiency;
• direct drive;
• low noise level;
• The ability to adjust the drying time.

minuses

• Not very convenient control;
• Some buttons require some effort;
• The quality of rinsing the laundry deteriorates over time.

Hotpoint-Ariston FDD 9640 is the dream of any mother with many children. At one time it can wash up to 9 kg of linen and dry up to 7, at which it does it with high quality, and the space takes exactly the same as 7 - kilogram Indesit XWDA 751680X W. Of course, you need to get used to drying, but with experience of use, an ease of choice will come. correct regimen and optimal time. If this machine is too big for you, pay attention to the compact 5-6 kg Candy CSW4 365D / 2 and LG FH-2G6NDG2.

Samsung WD80K5410OW

The machine is distinguished by its design and the ability to add laundry to the drum, right during the wash. Usually, such an opportunity is available in expensive premium models, for example, Bosch WDU 28590. For a car worth 60,000 rubles, this is a big plus.

Available in two colors - white and silver. In both cases, the blue sunroof looks creative and innovative. However, not only looks. It has a built-in door through which you can add a forgotten item during washing, after pressing the pause. It is convenient if you need to dry a thing that has been washed by hand. A special grooved drum surface and Samsung's proprietary ecobubble technology are responsible for the quality of washing. The machine has a direct drive and is therefore practically silent. The number of washing programs - 15, including “antibacterial wash”. Drying programs - 2. Loading volume for washing - 8 kg, for drying - 6 kg. Control - rotating lever + touch buttons. The display is there. The long service life of the device is guaranteed by the manufacturer. The warranty for the motor is 10 years, for the machine itself - 3 years. By the way, the Eco Drum Clean program is provided to extend the life of the product and improve the quality of washing.

pros

• Large volume;
• design;
• additional hatch door;
• low noise level;
• Samsung ecobubble technology;
• Manufacturer's warranty 3 years;
• Energy class A;
• Ceramic heater.

minuses

• dimensions;
• Most washing programs are too long;
• When washing and drying, you cannot reduce the spin power.

In my opinion, the cost of this model is a bit overpriced. It's up to you to pay for the brand or not, but the same Indesit offers the XWDA 751680X W model at a more affordable price of 39,000 rubles, and I can't say that Samsung WD80K5410OW is something fundamentally better, well, except for the idea of ​​adding laundry right during the wash ...

AEG L 9WBC61 B

A premium washing machine that allows you to wash almost on an industrial scale. Maximum load for washing - 10 kg, for drying - 6. Number of programs - 10, including washing with steam. Rotary knob control + touch buttons. There is protection from children, protection from leaks. Introduced innovative developments SensiDry, ProSense, ProSteam, DualSense.In theory, they are designed to select individual indicators of temperature, wash time, spin power, and even drum movements for specific types of fabrics. How it works in practice is hard to say. One thing is for sure, you won't be able to whip up something in this machine. All programs are designed for 2 or more hours, and together with drying, they can take up to 6 hours. I am glad that the energy consumption class A. The design of the machine is beyond praise. The white color of the hull is in harmony with the black hatch. In the upper corner there is a tray for powder, made to look like metal, and on the right, on a black background, there is a touch control panel and a display. Inverter motor with direct drive. The heater is made of stainless steel. The current price is 85 900 rubles.

pros

• Large volume;
• design;
• reliability;
• low noise level;
• Motor warranty - 10 years;
• Energy class A;
• removable HP-filter.

minuses

• price;
• dimensions;
• no quick wash option;
• Works noisily in the “drying” mode;
• Non-Russified.

Undoubtedly, AEG is one of the leaders in the production of washing machines. There is no doubt about the quality and reliability of this German technology. But in management it is not easy, and it is expensive. I would recommend paying attention to cheaper models of well-known brands, for example Hotpoint-Ariston FDD 9640 B or Samsung WD80K5410OW.

Bosch WDU 28590

The premium class machine is perfect in everything. It erases not only well, but also beautifully - there is an LED drum light. The inverter motor makes it virtually silent. The maximum load is 10 kg for washing and 6 kg for drying. It is possible to bring in the laundry after the start of the program. There are no programs as such, there are preset settings for certain types of fabrics and clothes and “quick wash 15 minutes”, and the user chooses the temperature, spin power, and washing time himself. In principle, this is convenient, although it is difficult to figure it out. The drying technology differs from all previous rating models in a finer setting - it is possible to select the residual moisture percentage yourself. Bosch WDU 28590 implements innovative technologies VarioPerfect, AutoDry, AquaStop, ActiveWater. They are designed to make quality and energy efficient washing. With this machine, you can forget about powder residues on your clothes. It is capable of automatically detecting foam in the water and initiating an additional rinse. You will have to pay 90,000 rubles for a smart and beautiful wash.

pros

• Large volume;
• design;
• reliability;
• low noise level;
• Energy class A;
• Drying at a given percentage of residual moisture;
• Drum lighting;
• Fine adjustment, due to which you can wash very quickly.

minuses

• price;
• dimensions;
• Difficulty in management.

The Bosch WDU 28590 is the ideal large washing machine for those who hate the limitations of programs. Here, almost all parameters can be adjusted manually, including the moisture content of the laundry after drying. At first, it can be difficult to find the exact settings, but for experienced housewives this is not a problem. The problem for many is the price of this model. If it confuses you too, I recommend paying attention to the AEG L 9WBC61 B, it is not much, but cheaper. Well, or choose machines of a budget or medium price segment, they are definitely not inferior in quality of washing.

TOP 3 built-in washers with dryers

Hotpoint-Ariston CAWD 129

The top - 3 built-in washer-dryers are opened by the Italian model Hotpoint-Ariston CAWD 129 for 7 kg of laundry for washing and 5 kg for drying. Machine dimensions 880x650x600. Weight 55 kg. White colour. Management is mechanical. The number of washing programs is 16. There is a special Woolmark Platinum Care program for gentle washing of wool. There is also a program for drying wool. There are 4 drying modes in total. The machine is equipped with a conventional brushed motor. At the same time, it works quietly, thanks to an innovative hydraulic system and effective soundproofing and sound-absorbing panels. Of the features of the machine, it is possible to note: The system of non-residual use of detergent powder "OKO", adjustment of the spin power, foam control systems: "Antifoam", AntiOverFlow overflow protection, Antishock water temperature control when draining.The actual cost is 38,000 rubles.

pros

• low noise level;
• Programs for washing and drying wool;
• Delayed start.

minuses

• Energy efficiency class B;
• No display;
• Short drain hose;
• it is not convenient to take out the tray for powder and rinse aid to wash it;
• No protection from children;
• No shutdown signal;
• It gets very hot during drying and at first gives off an unpleasant odor of rubber and plastic.

Hotpoint-Ariston CAWD 129 is a simple, built-in washing machine without claims to be innovative. At the same time, there is a set of necessary programs, it copes with washing and drying. For a price of 38,000 rubles - an excellent unit. If you want something unusual, new, you will have to pay several times more for the Electrolux PerfectCare 700 EW7W3R68SI.

Electrolux PerfectCare 700 EW7W3R68SI

Fundamentally different from Hotpoint-Ariston CAWD 129 in price (91,000 rubles) and a set of options. The machine is designed for 8 kg washing and 4 kg drying. Unlike the previous one in the rating, it is equipped with a display, due to which control is simplified. There is a rotary lever for selecting the washing / drying mode and a touch panel for entering adjustable parameters. However, I don't think you will use them often. DualCare and SensiCare systems are able to determine the optimal washing parameters depending on the weight and type and load of laundry. Unlike most of the rating models, there is a quick wash. In just 1 hour, the machine is able to freshen up not very dirty things and dry them. Drying is possible both by time and by residual moisture. There is steam treatment. Inverter motor with direct drive, minimal noise. The price is 91,000 rubles.

pros

• Ease of Management;
• Protection from children;
• Energy efficiency class A;
• Displaying the weight of the laundry and calculating the time for washing this weight.

minuses

• Price;
• No rim illumination.

As you can see, this machine no longer has significant drawbacks. The identified shortcomings are rather subjective and do not affect the quality of washing and ease of use. Therefore, I can recommend this model for purchase, despite the high price.

Bosch WKD 28541

Italian machine with a load of up to 7 kg for washing and up to 4 kg for drying. Economical machine, intelligent system water use regulates the amount of water, depending on the amount of items loaded into the drum. On average, 94 liters are consumed per wash cycle. The number of washing programs - 15, including quick wash, drying - 4. Additionally, you can adjust the water temperature and spin power. Mechanical control - rotary levers and buttons. There is protection from children. The price is 128,000 rubles.

pros

• Ease of Management;
• Protection from children;
• Display showing the work program, remaining time, indication of additional options;
• Delayed start;
• Protection from children;
• reliability.

minuses

• Price
• Energy class B
• Sensitive to voltage surges (user feedback).

In my opinion, this machine is overrated, there is very little innovation in it. Electrolux PerfectCare 700 EW7W3R68SI costs 37,000 rubles cheaper and in terms of functionality it surpasses Bosch WKD 28541 by several times, rightfully called smart (DualCare and SensiCare systems).