Just spoke with the misses and she believes we won't be using the dryer option that frequently and hence wants to opt for washer dryer, so on the odd occasion we have the choice without using up more space...
Personally im not sure what route to turn however how much of a compromise can a 2in1 be, maybe the results wont be as near as two separate units but they cant really be that bad, can they?
Some people don't have any issue with them, but you will probably find more than most will try to steer you away from a combined unit, I always found it took twice, sometimes three times as long to dry clothes, and from the few people I know that had breakdowns, the perception was the expense was greater, plus more chance and more frequently likely to break.
My personal opinion is you will only regret it later on, because that's exactly what I did and went back to separates.
At the end of the day it's yours and you wife's choice and what is best for you in terms of placement, space and convenience.
Looking objectively, you could spend £600 on a combined unit, or £500 on a really good washer, and £100 on a basic rear vented dryer, which if it breaks isn't the end of the world.
Last edited: