TOP 3 budget washing machines with dryers

A washing machine with a drying function is just a dream for any housewife. There is no need to tinker with basins, hot water and a huge pile of clothes manually - the machine will do everything itself, there is no need to hang bulky wet clothes on clotheslines, dryers, you don’t even need to put them in a drying machine and look for a separate place for it in an already small apartment - one unit will do all the work for you. How much could such a pleasure cost? Let's see what inexpensive washing machines and dryers the market can offer us?

Which washer and dryer is considered inexpensive?

As soon as automatic drying machines were widely represented in Russian stores, it was possible to purchase a completely high-quality unit for 30-35 thousand. However, inflation is inexorable, and now you can’t buy a good quality unit for that kind of money, but a decent car in the budget segment costs about $400-450. At this price you should look for it.

Attention! In this price category you can find a high-quality washing machine with a drying function both from a famous manufacturer and from a little-known newcomer brand.

In general, a purchase for this amount will be very profitable, since a set of a good washer and dryer will cost, at best, 2 times more than the amount indicated above.

TOP 3 budget machines with drying function

A good budget washing machine with drying function is presented by the LG brand. The model is called LG F1296CDS0. The average cost of a car in retail stores is $379. The machine is free-standing (there is no possibility to build it in or install it under the sink).

The unit is controlled electronically; the machine is equipped with a digital (character) display. The engine is inverter (the most modern type), with direct drive, which means the absence of a drive belt and pulley (the engine is connected directly to the drum).

Main characteristics of the model.

• The maximum load volume for washing is 6 kg.
• The maximum load volume for drying is 3 kg.
• Spin speed up to 1200 rpm with selectable speed.
• The unit has 13 programs, including special programs (wool, silk, delicate fabrics, wrinkle prevention, washing children's clothes, washing program for mixed fabrics, quick wash, soaking, steam).

The machine is equipped with an advanced safety system: child protection, leak protection, drum balance control, foam level control.

Most users are very satisfied with this washer dryer. Based on 200 ratings, the average rating on Yandex.Market is 4.7. Among the advantages of the washing machine, users in reviews note:

• compactness;
• excellent washing and drying quality;
• quiet operation;
• capacity;
• nice design;
• convenient use;
• budget %
• low vibration level. Many housewives use the unit as a full-fledged nightstand in the bathroom or kitchen.

There are some drawbacks, however, according to users, they do not cover the above-described advantages.

• Inconvenient program selector.
• The laundry takes a very long time to cool down after drying.
• Long drying modes.

Important! To ensure high quality use of the washing machine, fill it halfway, breaking the washed clothes into several portions, if necessary.

Another washing machine with drying function in a given price range with an average cost of $400 is represented by the Weisgauff brand. Model name – Weissgauff WMD 6160 D. The machine is free-standing (it is not possible to build it in or install it under the sink).

The unit is controlled electronically, the machine is equipped with a digital (character) display. The engine is inverter (the most modern type), with direct drive, which means the absence of a drive belt and pulley (the engine is connected directly to the drum).

Main characteristics of the model.

• The maximum load volume for washing is 10 kg.
• The maximum load volume for drying is 7 kg.
• Spin speed up to 1500 rpm with selectable speed and ability to cancel spin.
• The unit has 14 programs, including special programs (washing delicate fabrics, economical wash, night mode, wrinkle prevention, washing children's clothes, washing jeans, washing sportswear, washing program for mixed fabrics, super rinse, quick wash, wash in large amount of water, soaking, pre-wash).
• There is a function to delay the start of washing up to a day.

The machine is equipped with an advanced safety system: there is protection against children, protection against leaks (partial, only in the body), control over the balance in the drum, control over the level of foam.

Most users are very satisfied with this washer dryer. Based on 245 responses, the average rating on Yandex.Market is 4.6. Among the advantages of the washing machine, users in reviews note:

• availability of short washing and drying programs;
• excellent washing and drying quality;
• quiet operation;
• capacity;
• high spin speed;
• convenient use;
• budget;
• low level of vibration, many users use the unit as a full-fledged bedside table in the bathroom or kitchen;
• Russian-language interface.

There are some drawbacks, however, according to users, they do not cover the above-described advantages:

• dries out;
• lack of such a description of the modes;
• bulkiness.

Attention! Thanks to its energy efficiency class and washing class A, this washer-dryer guarantees minimal energy costs.

The most budget option from the presented rating is a washing machine with drying function from Kandy CANDY CSW4 365D/2. The cost of the unit is more than affordable and amounts to $2350. The machine is free-standing (there is no possibility to build it in or install it under the sink).

The unit is controlled electronically, the machine is equipped with a digital (character) display. There is even support for remote control from a smartphone.

Main characteristics of the model.

• The maximum load volume for washing is 6 kg.
• The maximum drying load is 5 kg, which is almost as much as you can wash. This is a huge plus, as it eliminates the need to break the washed clothes into several portions before drying.
• Spin speed up to 1300 rpm with selectable speed.
• The unit has 16 programs, including special programs (washing delicate fabrics, preventing wrinkles, washing children's clothes, washing mixed fabrics, super-rinse, quick wash, pre-wash, stain removal program).
• There is a function to delay the start of washing up to a day.

The machine is equipped with an advanced safety system: there is protection against children, protection against leaks (partial, only in the body), control over the balance in the drum, control over the level of foam.

Although this washer-dryer has a slightly lower rating than previous ones - 4.3 based on 234 ratings on Yandex.Market - it offers reasonable value for money. Among the advantages in the reviews they note:

• availability of short programs;
• good quality of washing and drying;
• loading volume;
• spin quality;
• number of washing modes;
• unprecedented budget.

Almost all users who left low ratings complain that the machine is short-lived, and also that some of the declared functions, for example, control from a smartphone, do not work perfectly.

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