we have the option to buy a washer and dryer in one machine. are such creatures worth the money and are they efficient? i don´t mean one of these models where the washer is on the bottom and the dryer is seperate on top. it´s a front load washer/dryer in one. it´s only slightly more expensive than a washing machine alone.
any info?

Of course, I have never been fond of front loading washing machines. They tend to start leaking around the door and while the use less water then a top loader, I feel that this is a disadvantage, especially on the rinse cycle. WoW needs good rinsing as any soap residue bothers my skin.

The "Over-Under" is a great machine where you do not have room for a side by side, but if I have the room, I would opt for the side be side.

WoW

There are plenty of sites advertising washer/dryer combos - but that doesn't tell if there are downsides I guess.

This site tells about options and at the bottom links to a questionnaire which may help you decide what fits your needs:

http://www5.activebuyersguide.com/abg/nav/StartPageHandler.cfm?PID=0X5X106X41368X32a23&option=Basics&CatID=32&RefID=0&check=0

Good luck!

The concept doesn't make much sense to me.....unless you are extremely limited on space. You can only do one load (and one thing) at a time - you're either washing OR drying - can't do both. The other downside - - what happens when one goes? they both go - then you have to replace the whole thing and not just one unit or the other.

One word: STAYAWAY !!!!

One word: STAYAWAY !!!!

They are a repairmens nighmare and your pocketbook Waterloo....
I cannot believe they are still making them...Years ago I had a couple Appliance stores, and we would refuse anything to do with them....

I have a top loader washer with dryer on top. It is great on space since I don't have an actual laundry room or basement. It is in my utility room and fits perfectly. I can have a load washing and a load drying at the same time. I have been lucky and haven't had any problems.