What Schönhaus makes
| Appliance | What's in the range | Worth checking |
|---|
| Washing machines | Freestanding 8kg, 9kg and 10kg machines spinning at up to 1400rpm, white or graphite. | The drum size your household needs. |
| Washer dryer | Washes 10kg and dries 6kg. | Whether one machine suits you better than two. |
| Tumble dryers | 8kg heat pump models, white or graphite. | Only a socket is needed; there's no vent hose. |
| Dishwashers | Freestanding models, plus integrated versions. | Place settings, and a door panel for integrated models. |
Features worth knowing
- Eco Inverter motor: the motor speed adapts to the load, so the washer runs more quietly.
- Auto Weight: it senses a smaller load and cuts time, water and energy to suit.
- Heat pump drying: warm air is recycled, making it far cheaper to run than a condenser dryer.
- Place settings: a high figure means a big family's dishes in an ordinary 60cm width.
- 1400rpm spin: clothes come out drier, so they need less time in the dryer or on the line.
Making the choice
What size drum?
For most couples and smaller families, 8kg is plenty. A bigger household, or one that washes duvets and bedding at home, will get more from 9kg or 10kg. A larger drum also lets you run fewer, fuller loads each week, which saves time as well as water and energy.
Washer dryer or a separate pair?
A washer dryer handles both jobs in the space of one machine. It dries less than it washes, though, so a full wash needs splitting before drying. If you have room, a separate washer and heat pump dryer let you wash one load while the last one dries, and matching finishes make the pair look like a set.
Why heat pump?
A heat pump dryer reuses the warm air rather than heating fresh air for every cycle, so it uses much less electricity than a condenser model. The water collects in a tank, so there's no vent to route through a wall, and the dryer can go anywhere with a socket and space around it.
Freestanding or integrated dishwasher?
A freestanding dishwasher has its own finished door and can go wherever there's a 60cm gap with plumbing. An integrated model sits behind a door that matches your kitchen units, so it disappears into the run of cupboards. Compare place settings on the product page.
Before you buy
- Measure the gap. Allow space behind for hoses and the plug.
- Check the plumbing. Both the washer and a dishwasher need a drain and a cold water supply nearby.
- Stacking? Putting the dryer on top of the washer needs the approved stacking kit, fitted as the instructions describe.
- Integrated door. Order the furniture door for the integrated dishwasher from your kitchen supplier.
See Schönhaus in Rochester
Graphite and white can look different under showroom lights than on a screen. Ring 01622 541312 before you travel and we'll check what's on display at our showroom.
Buying Schönhaus from KDH Electrical
Schönhaus appliances come with the full UK manufacturer's guarantee. Delivery is free on orders over £600, normally within 3–7 working days. Inside our installation area, we can plumb in a freestanding machine and recycle the old one, with both priced in the basket. An integrated dishwasher is fitted by your kitchen fitter, though we can still recycle the old one.
Found it for less at another UK retailer? Ask about our price match, or call 01622 541312.
Schonhaus: your questions answered
Which drum size should I choose?
8kg suits most couples and small families. Go for 9kg or 10kg if your household is bigger or you wash bedding at home.
Will I need a vent for the heat pump dryer?
No. The water collects in a tank, so all it needs is a socket and some space around it.
How much does the washer dryer hold?
It washes up to 10kg and dries up to 6kg, so larger washes are dried in two batches.
How many place settings do the dishwashers take?
Fifteen, in a standard 60cm width, which is enough for a large family.
What colours are available?
White or graphite for the washers, dryers and freestanding dishwashers, so a washer and dryer can match.
Do you install Schönhaus appliances?
Freestanding ones, yes, within our installation area, with recycling of the old machine; both appear in the basket with their prices. An integrated dishwasher goes in with your kitchen fitter.
