Who is a washer-dryer suitable for?

A 2-in-1 appliance is particularly useful when space is limited, provided its drying capacity and access to the appliance suit your home.

People living in a studio or small flat

If you don't have room for two separate machines, combining washing and drying can help. Also measure the available depth, the space needed to open the door and the delivery route.

People who want to wash and dry in one go

A combined cycle is suitable for a load that does not exceed the drying capacity. For a larger wash load, you will need to remove some of the laundry before drying the rest.

People who often dry delicate fabrics

A heat pump model may be worth considering if its programmes are suitable for the fabrics you need to dry. Check the manufacturer's guidance for the specific model, as well as its capacity and dimensions. Don't assume it will necessarily be gentler on your laundry.

What should you check before choosing?

Start with the load you want to dry without having to intervene, then check that the cycles and dimensions suit your everyday needs.

Criteria What to check My needs
Drying capacity Check the washing and drying capacities separately, in kg. For a combined cycle, base the load size on the drying capacity: UFC-Que Choisir points out that it is lower than the washing capacity. I want my laundry to come out dry without having to remove some of an oversized wash load.
Cycle time and consumption Check the time, water and electricity used by the wash-and-dry cycle for the programme and load you have in mind. UFC-Que Choisir's testing protocol assesses these figures per weight of laundry processed, so compare data measured on the same basis. If I dry laundry regularly, I want to know how long a complete cycle takes and what resources it uses.
Dimensions Check the width, height and depth of the exact model, then make sure the door can open and the appliance can be carried to its intended spot. Samsung lists dimensions of 600 × 850 × 600 mm for the WD90DG6B85BKU3; these measurements do not apply to other models. In a narrow kitchen or bathroom, I need to be able to get the machine in and open its door.
Drying technology Check whether the specific model has a heat pump, which programmes it offers and what load it can dry. Then compare its cycle data with another model under equivalent conditions; don't assume it has an advantage based on a manufacturer's claim alone. I dry laundry often or sort delicate fabrics, so the programmes need to suit my laundry, just as the machine needs to fit the room.

What mistakes should you avoid?

  • Filling the drum to its washing capacity

    This is not the same as the amount of laundry that can be dried in a combined cycle. UFC-Que Choisir lists the two figures separately, so a full wash load may mean you have to remove some damp laundry.

    If you want to wash and dry without having to intervene, use the model's stated drying capacity in kg as your guide.

  • Measuring only the width of the alcove

    A machine may fit in the space but leave too little room to open the door. It also needs to get through doorways and corridors during delivery.

    Measure the space, the clearance needed to open the door and the access route, then compare these measurements with the diagram for the exact model and, where listed, its packaging dimensions.

  • Assuming a 2-in-1 appliance dries as well as a separate machine

    UFC-Que Choisir reports that drying takes longer than with a conventional tumble dryer and recommends checking energy and water consumption. This trade-off matters more if you often dry large loads.

    Compare the cycle times and consumption for equivalent cycles and loads, taking into account the drying capacity you can actually use.

  • Taking an efficiency claim as a guaranteed result

    A manufacturer’s stated cycle time or benefit applies to its model and to specific conditions of use; it does not, on its own, rank all drying technologies.

    Check the conditions for the advertised programme and the model's data. If you are comparing several appliances, look for tests carried out on an equivalent basis.

Which branded models should you compare?

These models provide specific capacities and technologies to compare. Their inclusion here does not mean they will fit your space or that they are available on Joybuy.

Electrolux

Electrolux France describes the PerfectCare 900 EW9W1166RA as a heat pump washer-dryer with a capacity of 10/6 kg.

  • The specifications list a 10 kg washing capacity and a 6 kg drying capacity, two useful figures when planning a combined cycle.
  • Check the dimensions and installation instructions for the EW9W1166RA before choosing it for a small room.

LG

LG France lists two heat pump washer-dryers: the F164HP2WST, with a capacity of 11/6 kg, and the LSWD100E, with a capacity of 12/7 kg.

  • These two product listings let you compare different drying capacities within the range.
  • LG states that the F164HP2WST can complete a full cycle in 150 minutes. Check the conditions for this claim before comparing it with another appliance's cycle time.

Samsung

Samsung France lists a capacity of 9/6 kg and dimensions of 600 × 850 × 600 mm for the WD90DG6B85BKU3 washer-dryer. The brand also features the 18/11 kg heat pump Laundry Combo WD18DB8995BZT2.

  • The published dimensions for the WD90DG6B85BKU3 give you precise measurements to compare with your available space.
  • Don't assume these dimensions apply to the Laundry Combo: check its size separately and make sure it can be carried through to the room.

A washer-dryer option on Joybuy

This all-in-one washer-dryer could suit a home where it is difficult to install two separate appliances. Its washing and drying capacities are different, so compare them with your usual loads and measure the space before choosing.

White Roborock Zeo Lite washer-dryer, 10/6 kg

Roborock Zeo Lite Zeo-Cycle 10/6 kg, white

This model combines washing and drying in one appliance, making it an option for a home where it is difficult to install two machines. The product information lists a 10 kg washing capacity and a 6 kg drying capacity. To run both stages without removing any laundry, keep within the drying limit. Check its dimensions and installation requirements, as well as the cycle time and consumption for your needs. The product listing states that it dries at a low temperature; don't take this as a guarantee of results for your fabrics.

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Frequently asked questions

Can you wash and then dry without removing any laundry?

Yes, as long as the load stays within the model's drying capacity. UFC-Que Choisir points out that this is lower than the washing capacity. A machine rated at 9 kg for washing and 6 kg for drying cannot dry a 9 kg wash load all at once.

What should you measure before ordering a machine for a studio flat?

Measure the available width, height and depth, the clearance needed to open the door, and the doorways, corridors and lifts along the delivery route. Samsung lists dimensions of 600 × 850 × 600 mm for its WD90DG6B85BKU3; always use the measurements for the model you plan to order.

Are heat pump washer-dryers available in France?

Yes. Electrolux France lists the 10/6 kg EW9W1166RA, while LG France lists the 11/6 kg F164HP2WST and 12/7 kg LSWD100E with this technology. Check the dimensions, installation requirements and availability of the specific model before deciding.

Which durability rating should you check when shopping in France?

For the relevant washing machines in France, the ministries responsible for ecology state that the durability rating has been gradually replacing the repairability rating since 8 April 2025. Check the rating that applies to the exact model: the score out of 10 takes into account factors including repairability, reliability, spare parts and maintenance.