What sets these machines apart
A built-in washer dryer is fully integrated by design. What separates one from another is capacity, plus a few extras that vary by model:
- Sensor drying: the machine monitors moisture and temperature and stops once your clothes reach the dryness you picked.
- Steam care: steam settings that freshen clothes and reduce creasing, as on AEG's ProSteam models.
- Anti-crease tumbling: some machines keep turning the dry load gently after the cycle ends, so it doesn't crease if you can't unload straight away.
Is a built-in washer dryer right for you?
An integrated washer dryer puts washing and drying into one kitchen housing, hidden behind a matching door. If you lack a utility room and can't fit a separate dryer, it's the neatest answer.
It works best if you dry some loads at home but not all of them. Tumble dry nearly everything and two separate machines will keep up better. Hardly dry indoors at all? A built-in washing machine may be all you need. You'll find freestanding versions in our washer dryers range.
Which load size suits you?
| Wash load | Suits | Worth checking |
| 7kg | One or two people, and smaller kitchens. | The drying load is a few kilos lower, so drying happens in smaller batches. |
| 8kg | Most families, and a popular size for integrated machines. | Drying loads differ between models, so put them side by side. |
| 9kg | Larger households washing most days. | Whether your housing is deep enough for the bigger drum. |
Making the choice
Wash and dry capacity
Drying capacity on integrated machines is fairly modest, so a big wash usually dries in two batches. Compare both figures on the product page.
Programmes
Useful ones include steam refresh, a wool cycle and programmes that wash and dry without stopping.
Spin speed
A faster final spin removes more water, leaving less work for the drying stage.
Noise
A wash and dry runs for hours in the room where you cook and eat. Look at the decibel figures on each product page, particularly in an open-plan space.
Door hinge
Some models hinge on the left. Make sure the door can open past the neighbouring units.
Before you order
- Measure the housing and compare it with the installation sizes on the product page.
- Check your kitchen door. Its size and weight must suit the machine's hinges and fixings.
- Water, waste and power. Plan for a cold feed, a drain and a socket you can get to. No vent is required.
- Allow plenty of time. A complete wash and dry lasts several hours.
- Line things up. Next to an integrated dishwasher, make sure the plinth and door heights match.
The brands we sell
Our built-in washer dryers come from Hotpoint, Blomberg and Indesit. Ranges include AEG's 7000 ProSteam, and Siemens machines with autoDry sensors; the product page lists each model's drying features. Filter by brand to compare.
Buying a built-in washer dryer from KDH Electrical
Every machine comes with the full UK manufacturer's guarantee. We deliver free on orders over £600, normally within 3–7 working days. An integrated machine is fitted by your kitchen fitter, who hangs the cabinet door on it too. If you're within our installation area, we can recycle the old appliance, priced in your basket.
Seen the same machine for less at another UK retailer? Our price match means we'll do our best to match it. Call 01622 541312 for advice, or visit our showroom in Rochester. Ring first to check what's on display.