Is an all-in-one washer and dryer or a traditional washing machine better? What are the advantages of each?

There are only two types of tumble dryers on the market, one with a drying function "washing and drying machine" and one without a drying function "ordinary tumble dryer".

Compared with the ordinary drum washing machine, washing and drying machine more drying function, seemingly more practical, but the price is also much more expensive. Drum washing machine purchase, in the end is to buy washing and drying all-in-one drum washing machine is good, or buy ordinary drum washing machine is better? Today, let's talk about these issues.

As mentioned above, the washing and drying machine, compared with the ordinary drum washing machine, it is only one more drying function, so the washing and drying machine has the washing function of the drum washing machine, also because of this, the internal structure of the washing and drying machine is more complex, more parts.

There is no other classification of drum washing machine, dryer according to the different ways of drying clothes, can be divided into direct, condensing and heat pump type three. The more mainstream washing and drying machine on the market, drying method is basically condensing type (relatively cheap) and heat pump type (expensive).

Because of the different working principles of the washing machine and washing and drying machine, so in the actual use of the process, their respective performance and characteristics are also different:

One, the price

Simply comparing the price of the washing and drying machine than the ordinary washing machine is more expensive, about 1,000 to 2,000 yuan more expensive.

But we can not ignore the point that, although the washing and drying machine is more expensive, but if we buy a normal drum washing machine, and then buy an additional dryer, the two together than a washing and drying machine is more expensive. So, buying an all-in-one washer and dryer, although more expensive, is also more cost-effective.

Second, the use of experience

Washing and drying machine and drum washing machine in the use of experience comparison, it is clear that the washing and drying machine is better, after all, washing and drying machine with a drying function, to meet the needs of our dry clothes. If you don't have a place to dry your clothes, or if you're experiencing rainy, humid weather, a washer-dryer can solve these problems.

Of course, we can also buy an additional dryer after purchasing a regular washing machine, but this brings another problem: after washing the clothes, we have to take them to the dryer for drying, which is particularly troublesome.

Three, time-consuming

Washing and drying machine because of more drying program, so washing and drying machine than the ordinary washing machine work longer. However, the good thing is that the drying function of the washing and drying machine is not mandatory, simply washing, the two time is about the same, and even if the drying time is longer, it is shorter than the natural drying time.

Four, the use of cost

In the use of cost, the main performance of power consumption and water consumption. If used purely for washing, the power consumption and water consumption of washing and drying machine and drum washing machine are not much different. However, if the drying function is used, the washing and drying machine will definitely generate additional power consumption, and if it is a condensing washing and drying machine, it will also use additional water.

So, in terms of cost of use, the washing and drying machine is higher than the ordinary drum washing machine.

Fifth, maintenance costs

In principle, the market washing machine products, generally able to use 8 to 10 years, but the service life of the integrated washing and drying machine is not so long.

The above said, washing and drying machine internal structure is more complex than the ordinary drum washing machine, more parts, drying function with the washing function is not the same program, so washing and drying machine failure rate is higher, parts aging, in the maintenance and repair costs are much higher than the ordinary drum washing machine.

Six, capacity size

Washing machine has a capacity size, such as 8KG, 10KG, 12KG, this parameter represents how many kilograms of clothing can be washed in a washing machine. The capacity of a washing and drying machine, however, is only the washing capacity, and the drying capacity is often only 70% of the washing capacity.

In other words, if you want to dry 7KG of clothes, when you buy a washing and drying machine, at least choose 10KG. If you choose too small a capacity, the drying effect of the washer-dryer will be reduced.

See, ordinary washing machine and washing and drying machine, both have their own advantages and disadvantages, then we in the end to buy ordinary washing machine or washing and drying machine? Personally, I think it should be considered in the context of the actual situation of the family.

The budget is general, there is a need to dry clothes, there is no place to dry clothes of small families, buy washing and drying all-in-one machine will be better, after all, the needs of the priority. Besides, the number of permanent residents in small households is not large, then there is no need to worry about the lack of drying capacity of the washer-dryer.

If the budget is sufficient, the home area is relatively large, there is a higher pursuit of life, regardless of whether the home has the condition of drying clothes, you can consider buying a separate tumble dryer, and then buy an additional dryer, after all, at the same time have a washing machine and dryer balcony looks more luxurious and high-end.

The budget is relatively low, the home has the conditions for drying clothes, no drying needs of the family, you can just choose a normal drum washing machine.