The best cheap washer-dryers of 2023
Would you like to buy a washer-dryer combo because a washer and dryer in 1 is exactly what you need, but don’t want to pay too much? Then there are plenty of brands that have a cheap model in their range. Below you will find an overview of the best cheap washer-dryer combinations of 2023:
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Best cheap washer dryer combo
If you are looking for a washer dryer combo for your summer home, apartment or other places with limited space, the Magic Chef MCSCWD27S5 is a great solution. This ventless unit has a 2.7 cu. ft. capacity that can handle up to 26.4 lbs. of clothes for washing and up to 17.6 lbs. for drying. It weighs just 160 lbs., and measures 23.4 inches deep, 33.5 inches high and 23.4 inches wide. Enjoy some energy savings because this unit only uses an estimated 90 kWh annually. The maximum spin speed is clocked at 1300 RPM, assisting in giving you dryer clothes at the end of every cycle, as well as extra cleaning power. The left swing, glass door lets your see the washing and drying action.
This versatile washer dryer combo has a total of 16 wash cycles including Active Wear, Bulky Items, and Delicates. Run the special Tub Clean cycle, designed to help keep your washer fresh while removing residue from your detergent and other laundry chemicals. The De-wrinkle option relaxes the fabrics near the end of the cycle, to help your clothes come out wrinkle-free. Choose from 3 soil levels, depending on how dirty each load is. Some soils clean better in cold temperature settings, some in warmer temperature settings. This unit lets you choose among 5 temperature levels to best suit the type of dirt. When you can't run your laundry right way, Delay Start can be configured to start from one to 24 hours later. This machine is fitted with electronic controls with LED display for intuitive use and operation. Child Lock ensures that the door stays closed when it should. Know exactly when the cycle is finished with the end-of-cycle signal. With the advanced vibration control, your washer dryer runs more quietly than others.
The Magic Chef MCSCWD27S5 comes with hoses and a power cord.
If you are looking for a replacement for your old washer and dryer, or you just simply need to make more space in your home, the Whirlpool WFC8090GX is one you should consider. This washer dryer combo will not only save you some space, but because it is ventless, you can install it virtually anywhere. With a maximum capacity of 2.8 cu. ft., this appliance has the largest capacity of washer dryer combos currently available in the market. It weighs 209 lbs. and measures 24 inches deep, 33.25 inches high and 24 inches wide, a compact dimension that will fit even in the tightest laundry spaces. This appliance uses just 209 kWh of power per year. With a maximum spin speed of 1400 RPM, your clothes come out drier at the end of the cycle. The intuitive, touchscreen controls allow the machine to guide you in choosing the perfect combination of settings for the right type of fabric care. The window-type glass door lets you to peer inside to watch the washing and drying action.
With a total of 28 wash programs and 7 dry cycles, there is a perfect setting for every time of challenge you throw at it. The Wrinkle Shield option helps prevent wrinkles and creases from setting in by tumbling clothes for up to 12 hours after the cycle finishes. The TumbleFresh option does the same, but after the wash cycle, in situations when you can’t run the dry cycle right away. The Sanitize Cycle is designed to eliminate up to 99.9% of known household bacteria by using high temperature levels. When you are in a hurry, the Quick Wash cycle gets your clothes ready in a shorter time. Use the Cold Wash cycle on clothes with vibrant colors to ensure the hues stay bright. The Presoak option lets you skip soaking outside of the washer by adding extra time before the cycle starts. This
Whirlpool washer dryer combo is smart home ready and can be connected to your smartphone or tablet so you can control it remotely.
The Whirlpool WFC8090GX comes with hoses and a power cord.
The modern looking exterior of the LG Signature LUWM101HWA Washer/Dryer combo paired with its feature-packed resume make it a very attractive appliance. With a capacity of up to 2.8 cu. ft., it can hold up to 4-7 full sized bath towels. You can pair it with the LG Sidekick™ Pedestal Washer (model #LUWD1CW) and wash even more laundry at once. Of course, it is also Energy Star Rated (Tier I) and uses just 120 kWh of power per year so you can expect some savings on your electricity bill. The maximum spin speed is clocked at 1600 RPM ensuring your clothes come out drier. The drum is illuminated so you can peer into the glass, window door (which swings to the left) and watch the washing or drying action. The NeveRust™ Stainless Steel Drum is designed to last years and years of use as it resists rusting and corrosion. This machine is compactly sized to fit in smaller laundry spaces at 26.5 inches deep, 33.5 inches high and 23.63 inches wide. It weighs around 208 lbs.
Now let’s talk technology. This premiere machine has a trove of great features! With the modern Quick Circle Interface, you can conveniently and easily control two washers (including the SideKick™) at once thanks to its unique circle LCD display in the main washer. It monitors usage trends and displays the cycles you use most frequently. LG’s Auto Dosing System automatically determines the appropriate amount of detergent or fabric softener depending on the type of soil or amount of laundry and delivers it at just the right time for the optimal clean. This machine comes with 17 wash programs including TurboWash®, Prewash, Hygienic Rinse, and FreshCare™ options. With the TurboWash® 2.0 Technology, you can expect to wash loads up to 20 minutes faster without sacrificing the cleaning performance. The FreshCare feature™ will tumble finished loads of wet laundry for up to 19 hours to keep it fresh and prevent wrinkles from setting in. This washer/dryer combo is also smart home ready, equipped with the LG Smart ThinQ® technology, so you can enjoy features like SmartDiagnosis™ using your smart device.
The LG Signature LUWM101HWA comes with hoses.
Discover the Super Combo Washer-Dryer EZ 4400 N/W's space and time saving convenience. This ultra-compact combination, which has a load capacity of 13 pounds (1.57 cu ft), is just 33.5 x 23.5 x 22 inches (HxWxD), weighs only 161 lbs., and is a popular among families who live in apartments, condos, or other confined areas. You can continue to work in the same area while doing your clothes with little disruption because it operates quietly at 60 dBA, which is even quieter than a typical conversation. With just 96 kWh of power used annually, the EZ 4400 N/W satisfies the strictest energy regulations, saving you time, money, and aggravation. The stainless-steel drum is designed to last for a very long time and is very simple to clean and maintain. For simple loading and unloading, the door has a left swing and a 180-degree pivot.
With features like Auto Water Level and Sensor Dry to make washing less of a hassle and a 1200 RPM motor that dries your clothes more quickly than ever, this all-in-one compact washer and dryer is packed with convenience. With Sensor Dry, you can avoid over drying and wrinkles, and the Auto Water Level function will stop water wastage. With Winterize, you can get the machine ready for the cold weather in as little as 2 minutes; all you need to do is add the antifreeze, choose Winterize, and press a button. The Super Combo is the only washer-dryer in the world that allows you to select between venting or condensing mode, giving you the most amount of freedom to do your laundry wherever you need to. You can choose to wash, dry, or do both with its 7 wash cycles and 11 dry programs, which help protect your garments. In addition, using it is incredibly simple. This appliance is easy to use because of the user-friendly control panel and color-coded LCD display. The progress bar lets you know how much longer the cycle will last, and Child Lock helps to protect your kids. Delay Start lets you to schedule a delay of 1 to 24 hours, allowing you to wash your laundry whenever it's most convenient for you.
The Deco EZ 4400 N/W comes with hoses and a power cord.
For households with a smaller laundry space, the Deco DC 4400 CV is a great option. This washer/dryer all-in-one combo takes care of your laundry in one machine. With a 1.6 cu. ft. capacity, it can handle up to 13 lbs. of laundry at once, making it perfect for smaller families. It weighs just 161 lbs. and measures 22 inches deep, 33.5 inches high and 23.5 inches wide, it has a left-swing glass door. Enjoy some savings on your electricity bill because it only uses 96 kWh of power per year. The 1200 RPM maximum spin speed ensures your clothes come out drier at the end of the cycle. The color-coded LED display makes operation intuitive.
This machine is equipped with 8 wash cycles and 11 dry programs, 15 patents and is the only dryer in the world that lets you allow to choose between condensing and venting mode. Avoid water wastage and fill the tub with the perfect amount of water every single time with the Auto Water Level feature. The Refresh function freshens up clothes with a 12-minute hot dry cycle to get it ready in no time. Use Time Dry to set the drying time to 60 minutes or just let the Auto Dry Level decide for you when the laundry is dried at the optimal point. With the help of the built-in diagnostics, multiple sensors inside the machine keep track of all operations and detect faults by displaying 12 error codes that aid in component malfunction diagnosis. With Delay Start, you can program the wash or dry program to start later for up to 24 hours. Child Lock ensures the door stay locked during the wash and dry cycle, preventing any accidents. The Self Clean option is an 8-minute rinse cycle to clean the drum for next use. With an easy-to-open coin trap, you no longer need to call the plumber to remove coins. Automatic Wrinkle Guard ensures that clothes stay wrinkle free, even if you forget it, by tumbling the clothes every five minutes so wrinkles don’t set in.
The Deco DC 4400 CV is packed with so many great features! It comes with hoses and a power cord.
Wash and dry weight (kg fill weight)
Wash and dry weight (kg fill weight) is something you should always consider when buying a washer-dryer, as it differs for washing and drying. Most combined washer-driers will display the fill weight as 8kg/5kg or 9kg/6kg, with the former indicating washing and the latter drying.
If you have 8kg for washing and only 5kg for drying, that always means you’ll need to dry some of your laundry differently. If you’re looking to wash and dry all your laundry, it’s best to choose a large capacity washer-dryer, such as the Whirlpool fwdd 1071682 wsv eu n, which can wash 10kg and dry 7kg. If 7 kg is still just enough, you could also consider getting a separate washer and dryer.
Energy label
When you are looking for a cheap washer/dryer combination, you will naturally want to keep your energy costs down. A washer-dryer with a purchase price of between 500 and 800 will have energy class D or E. There are no energy class A washer-dryers available yet. The energy label provides all the information you need to calculate how much energy it will use annually and how much it will cost you.
Always do the math first, because in the long run it could be cheaper to buy a slightly more expensive, but more economical, washer-dryer. A washer-dryer with a brushless motor, for example, uses much less energy, but is more expensive to buy. For example, consider a load sensor that weighs how many kg of laundry is in the drum and adjusts the program length and water consumption accordingly. A 5kg drum will automatically run for less time than an 8kg load.
A clothes protector drum, such as the aeg l7wb86gw, can help keep your laundry looking good for longer, and the option to add laundry in between can help you wash that one forgotten sock.
There are lots of extra options that can make using a wash and dry combination easier. You will never find all of them on a cheap model, but you will certainly have plenty to choose from.
The RPM (rpm)
The RPM of a washer-dryer indicates how many times the drum spins per minute during the spin. The more spins, the drier your laundry will be. Most inexpensive washer-dryers run at 1400 rpm, and some even reach 1600 rpm.
Please note that this 1400 rpm figure only applies to the cotton programme. Shorter programs or more delicate programs often run much lower than 1400 rpm, because that is enough to get your laundry dry. The main benefit of a washer/dryer combination is that it is a washer/dryer in one. Some models also offer a non-stop function, whereby the washing and drying is done within the same cycle. This means that you don’t have to manually switch on a new drying program in between, which can save you a lot of time.
You can start the non-stop program on your washer-dryer in the morning before you go to work, and when you get home everything is clean and dry.
Please note that you may have a different build weight for washing and drying, so the non-stop programme only works for the build weight for drying, which is often only between 5kg and 7kg.
The Spin Noise Level
Most inexpensive washer-dryers have a noise level between 73 db and 77 db, which is considered to be between quiet and normal. With noise levels above 73 db you should always consider that the washer-dryer cannot be placed next to your bedroom and will be too noisy even in a small room.
The noise level of a washer-dryer is always measured at the time of spin. So during the washing and drying process the noise level can be much lower.
