Studies show that washer dryer combos are the least reliable laundry appliance and 22% of owners experienced a major problem with their machine. Owners of these types of machines also had significantly lower owner satisfaction than front loader and top loader owners.

Here are additional tips for drying clothes indoors:

1. Hang clothes from a rod or lay them flat on a drying rack when air-drying garments inside the home.
2. Keep garments separated to allow air circulation and faster drying.
3. Place clothes near a fan or a heat vent to air-dry more quickly.

A washer dryer is a washing machine with an inbuilt tumble dryer, so if you need to dry clothes quickly, it’s a good option as it both washes and dries your clothes in the same cycle – so all you need to do is remove the clothes from the machine and they’re ready to wear.

Follow these steps to use the Drying feature:

1. Add clothes inside the washing machine and close the door.
2. Press the Power button followed by Drying button. Please note:
3. Press the Drying button and choose drying type based on the programs below: ●
4. Press Start/Pause button.

Washer dryer combos use the same washing action as an equivalent front loader so their cleaning capability is comparable, however their drying often leaves a lot to be desired. This long, lacklustre and thirsty drying performance means that heavy dryer users will be better off with a dedicated stand-alone appliance.

The best washer and dryer combos on the market

• Best Overall, Front Loading: LG Electronics WM4000HWA & DLEX4000W at Home Depot.
• Best Overall, Top Loading: Samsung WA54R7200AV & DVE54R7200V at Lowe’s.
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• Best Smart:
• Best Energy Efficient:
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• Best Large Capacity: