Someone with a fixed end date
You know when you’ll be leaving and want to compare the length of the commitment, the terms for ending it and whether you can keep the appliance afterwards.
Who is this choice for?
Tenant with limited space
You’ll need to check the access route, available space, door clearance and installation requirements before choosing a freestanding or combined appliance.
Someone who wants to leave the logistics to others
Delivery, installation, repair support and collection may all affect your decision, provided they’re included in the offer you choose.
What to check before choosing
Buy a tumble dryer
Consider this if: you plan to keep or move the appliance after your stay.
Bear in mind: you’ll need to arrange its installation and removal from the property.
Rent a tumble dryer
Consider this if: the rental period matches your stay and the offer includes the services you want.
Check: the arrangements for delivery, breakdowns, early returns and collection.
Choose a washer-dryer
Consider this if: you need to wash and dry clothes but can’t fit two appliances.
Check: the washing and drying capacities separately, as well as the installation requirements.
| What matters | What to check | Who is most concerned about it |
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| Duration and commitment | Compare the length of the commitment with your stay dates and check the terms for ending it early. | I know when I’m leaving and want to avoid a commitment that runs on beyond that date. Consumers who prioritise duration and commitment are estimated to make up around 36% of the groups concerned. |
| Space and installation | Measure the delivery route and the space available, including with the door open. Check the connections and ventilation requirements in the instruction manual. | When space and access are limited, I want to check the measurements before the appliance arrives. Consumers who prioritise installation are estimated to make up around 29% of the groups concerned. |
| Services and collection | Ask for clear details about delivery, installation, maintenance, breakdowns, damage and collection. | If I can’t arrange delivery, a repair or collection myself, I check which services are included. Consumers who prioritise logistics are estimated to make up around 21% of the groups concerned. |
| Load size and use | For a combined appliance, compare the washing and drying capacities and the stated energy consumption on a like-for-like basis. | I want to know whether the appliance can dry the loads I wash without me having to split the laundry. Consumers who prioritise capacity and how the appliance is used are estimated to make up around 14% of the groups concerned. |
Mistakes to avoid
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Choosing based only on the advertised rental period
The terms for ending the agreement may not match your stay dates, making it harder to leave.
Before committing, check the minimum rental period, whether you can return the appliance early and the terms at the end of the agreement.
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Assuming all rental agreements include the same services
Delivery, after-sales support and collection included in one offer aren’t automatically included in another.
Ask for written confirmation of the arrangements for delivery, installation, maintenance, breakdowns, damage and returning the appliance under the offer you choose.
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Choosing a washer-dryer based only on its washing capacity
For the EWW8416DB, Electrolux states a washing capacity of 8 kg and a drying capacity of 4 kg. You may therefore need to split a washed load before drying it.
Check both capacities for the model you’re considering and compare them with the loads you expect to wash and dry.
Brands to consider when comparing options
Bosch
Heat-pump tumble dryers. The WTH8520BFR is also worth considering when comparing the options for buying or renting.
- Bosch states that the WTH8520BFR has a maximum capacity of 8 kg.
- Bosch specifies that this model doesn’t have a self-cleaning condenser. Check the dimensions and whether a stacking kit is compatible with the model in question.
LG
The brand’s heat-pump tumble dryers can be compared by capacity, dimensions and how they handle water.
- For the RH9V72IXN, LG states a capacity of 9 kg, a self-cleaning condenser and a water tank emptying alert.
- LG states that this model is 1 115 mm deep with the door open, so check that you have enough space. These features don’t apply to every LG model.
Electrolux
The brand’s washer-dryers are worth considering if you need a single appliance to wash and dry your clothes.
- Electrolux states that the EWW8416DB has a washing capacity of 8 kg.
- The stated drying capacity for the same model is 4 kg. Check the capacities of the model you choose rather than assuming these figures apply across the whole range.
Joybuy products for these needs
This selection includes washer-dryers and freestanding tumble dryers to consider based on the space available, the loads you expect to wash and the installation requirements.
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Samsung WD11DG6B85BEU3 washer-dryer
Worth considering if you want a single appliance to wash and dry your clothes.
Stated capacity: 11 kg for washing and 6 kg for drying. The description specifies a water supply, suitable drainage and enough space around the appliance. Check that these requirements can be met in your accommodation.
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Samsung WD10HG6U34BEU3 washer-dryer
Worth considering if you need a single appliance in your accommodation for washing and drying.
Stated capacity: 10 kg for washing and 6 kg for drying. The description mentions professional installation and water supply and drainage connections. Have the required set-up checked before you choose it.
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Silver-grey tumble dryer
Worth considering if you’re looking for a separate tumble dryer and the required air vent is compatible with your accommodation.
The product name describes an appliance that can be freestanding or wall-mounted. Check that the installation meets the instructions and suits the actual layout of your accommodation.
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Compact 4 kg tumble dryer, five modes
Worth considering for drying loads suited to a 4 kg capacity, if the required air vent can be installed.
The product name specifies five modes and a timer. Check the installation requirements and available space before deciding where to put it.
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LG RT10X8B heat-pump tumble dryer
Worth considering if you’re looking for a separate tumble dryer with a stated capacity that suits the loads you expect to dry.
The product name states a capacity of 10 kg. Check the dimensions and depth with the door open in the description before confirming where it will go.
Frequently asked questions
Could renting work for a one-month stay?
It depends on the minimum rental period and the terms of the offer. Check the start date, whether you can return the appliance early and what happens if your stay ends before the commitment does.
What should I check about delivery, breakdowns and collection?
Read the terms of the offer in question. Cover for delivery, installation, breakdowns, damage and collection depends on the arrangements included. Ask for clear details before you commit.
How can I tell whether the appliance will fit in my accommodation?
Compare its dimensions with the delivery route and the space available, allowing for the door to open. Then follow the instructions for connections, drainage and ventilation. If you plan to stack appliances, check that both models and the stacking kit are compatible.
What rights differ between buying and renting in France?
For a purchase from a professional seller, the DGCCRF states in a fact sheet published on 3 October 2023 that claims under the legal guarantee of conformity are subject to a two-year limitation period from the date the goods are delivered. For a rental, check the contract terms covering breakdowns, damage and collection. These arrangements don’t replace the rights that apply to a purchase.