Top 5 Best Washing Machines with Dryer and Steam

Washing machines with dryer and steam functions are becoming increasingly popular these days. These units become indispensable helpers in any home as soon as they appear. No homeowner would refuse such a device, but it's important to remember that a machine only brings joy when it works efficiently and without interruption. Below is a review of the best washing machines with dryer and steam functions, compiled based on numerous reviews from real people.

Electrolux EW7WR468W

So, the model that opens our review is the brainchild of the Swedish home appliance manufacturer Electrolux. This manufacturer's appliances aren't exactly the cheapest on the Russian market—the average price of the EW7WR468W model is just under $540. The machine is freestanding (it can't be built-in or installed under a sink).

The unit has intelligent control. The machine is equipped with a digital (symbolic) display with a touch control system. The motor is inverter (brushless), with direct drive, which means the absence of many of the usual elements of the drive mechanism (the engine is connected directly to the drum).

Main characteristics of the model.

• The maximum load capacity for washing is 8 kg.
• The maximum loading volume for drying is 6 kg.
• Spin speed up to 1600 rpm with speed selection.
• The machine is equipped with 14 programs, including special programs for both washing and drying (Dual Care, Steam Care (which is the steam function), SensiCare, Wash&Dry (washing and drying) and many others).

The machine is equipped with an advanced safety system: child protection, leak protection, drum balance control, and foam control during the washing process.

Additional features include a delayed start timer of up to 20 hours, an end-of-program signal, and a choice of spin speed and washing temperature.

The machine is great because it's highly automated: it can adjust the cycle according to the type and weight of fabric, restore clothes using steam treatment, automatically select the cycle length depending on the load weight, and effectively wash and dry small loads in just an hour.

Samsung WD70T4047CE/LP

A more budget-friendly option in our ranking is a model from the Korean company Samsung, quite popular among Russian users. The model is the Samsung WD70T4047CE/LP. Its average price is $400, representing excellent value for money. It features an inverter motor (without graphite brushes) and a direct drive, meaning there are no drive train components (the motor is connected directly to the drum). This model is freestanding and front-loading.

The unit features electronic controls and a digital display with backlighting. The washing machine boasts a very stylish design—a white body with a black door and program selector. Here are the model's main features.

• The maximum wash load is 7 kg.
• The maximum loading volume for drying is 5 kg.
• Spin speed up to 1400 rpm with speed selection.
• The machine offers a wide range of features and programs, including various washing and drying modes, and a steam function. This allows for comprehensive care and long-lasting preservation of your laundry's lifespan and appearance.

The machine is equipped with an advanced safety system: child protection, leak protection, drum balance control, and foam control during the washing process.

Please note: This unit's special features include a delayed start timer and bubble wash technology.

LG F2T5HG2S

The next washing machine with a drying and steam function in our TOP 5 is again represented by the South Korean brand LG. The model name is the LG F2T5HG2S. It's priced roughly in the same range as Samsung machines—they are roughly equal in quality and are sourced from the same country. This model costs $440. This freestanding, front-loading machine is a standalone model.

The unit's controls are intelligent (or, in other words, touch-sensitive), and the machine is equipped with a digital (symbolic) display. The machine looks very stylish—a silver body with a black display and control panel, although white and brown are also available. Here are the machine's main features.

• The maximum load capacity of the washing drum is 7 kg.
• The maximum amount that can be dried is 4 kg.
• The machine can spin at a speed of up to 1200 rpm with the ability to select the speed and a spin cancel button.
• The unit offers a wide range of functions, including 14 drying/washing programs and steam treatment. It even has a convenient reloading feature, which allows you to add laundry through the main door.

The machine is equipped with an advanced safety system: child protection, leak protection, drum balance control, and foam control during the washing process.

A special feature of the model is the ability to control the unit from a smartphone; the communication protocol is a Wi-Fi module. In addition, the machine is equipped with an advanced Smart Diagnosis self-diagnosis system.

Weissgauff WMD 6150 DC Inverter Steam

Weisgauff appliances earned a spot in our ranking. One of them, the WMD 6150 DC Inverter Steam, which even includes a steam function in its name, costs around $460 in Russia.

The machine is equipped with the most modern components and assemblies, including a direct-drive motor and a steam generator. This model is freestanding and has a horizontal loading system.

The machine has a beautiful, stylish, and informative display. It is controlled using touch-sensitive buttons. The body is made of white plastic. The machine boasts impressive features.

• It can wash a maximum of 10 kg of items.
• The machine can dry up to 7 kg.
• It can accelerate the drum during the spin cycle up to 1500 rpm. You can select the spin speed.
• The unit features a wide range of functions, including 14 drying/washing algorithms and steam treatment. Steam treatment easily eliminates unpleasant odors, smoothes fabrics, and tackles light soiling while preserving the fabric's structure. In addition, there is even a function for adding laundry through the main hatch, which significantly increases the ease of operation of the machine!

The machine is equipped with an advanced safety system: it has a child lock, full leak protection, drum balance control, and foam control during the wash cycle.

As for drying, there is the option to dry laundry by time (where the user sets the duration of the cycle) and by residual moisture, that is, the machine itself determines how long to dry the laundry.

Haier HWD80-BP14959A

The HWD80-BP14959A from the Chinese brand Haier rounds out the rankings. The price for Russian users is approximately $490. This freestanding, front-loading model features a modern, high-performance processor, a touchscreen display, and advanced software. The model has a very modern appearance, featuring a white body with a black door, drum, and black control panel. Basic machine specifications:

• You can load no more than 8 kg of laundry for washing;
• for drying, load the drum with no more than 5 kg;
• drum acceleration during spinning 1400 rpm;
• The washing machine's functionality includes 12 programs, including several drying modes and a steam function. Another useful option is adding laundry to the drum through the main hatch.

Important! Drying is based on residual moisture, meaning the machine automatically adjusts the cycle to dry the laundry.

The user may also find the delayed start function (up to 24 hours) and the end-of-program signal useful. The unit's safety system includes imbalance monitoring and a child safety lock. This model does not have water leak protection.

   

1 reader comment

1. December 23, 2022 at 1:25 AM

   Ilya:

   We also opted for a washer-dryer combination—it's a sure bet. We chose the Midea for its quality and low price.

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