If you mainly dry your laundry indoors, start by comparing the spin efficiency class and a capacity that suits your loads, rather than relying on revolutions per minute alone. Also check the dimensions, access and noise levels. If you’re considering a washer-dryer, take its washing and drying capacities into account separately.
You’re looking for a capacity that suits your loads and an effective spin before hanging laundry to dry at home. ADEME recommends prioritising a spin efficiency class A if your laundry needs to dry quickly indoors or in a tumble dryer.
You’ll need to check the actual dimensions, the clearance required to open the door and access to the connections. Que Choisir Ensemble covers size and installation constraints; installation requirements also depend on the model and the service you choose.
You want to wash and dry in the same appliance and can organise your loads around two different capacities. The specifications published by LG France for the LG F964R71WRST illustrate the difference between washing and drying capacity.
For drying laundry indoors, ADEME recommends checking spin efficiency, but this shouldn’t be treated as a universal requirement. Then compare load capacities, space requirements and usage information that reflects how you do your laundry.
| Criteria | What to check before buying | Who should consider it? |
|---|---|---|
| Spin efficiency | The spin efficiency class, the speeds available on the programmes you use and the load conditions set out in the manual. | When I dry laundry indoors, I want it to come out less damp before I hang it up. Around 29% of consumers prioritise spin efficiency. |
| Load and drying capacity | The rated capacity, the loads allowed for each programme and, for a washer-dryer, its separate drying capacity. | I want the capacity to suit my laundry loads and drying routine. Around 23% of consumers prioritise load capacity that meets their needs. |
| Space and connections | The appliance dimensions, delivery access, clearance for opening and access to the connections. | If space is tight, I need to know whether the appliance can be delivered, opened and connected without getting in the way. Around 18% of consumers prioritise a size that will fit in their home. |
| Noise and stability | Noise emissions during spinning, as well as the stability and levelling requirements given for the model. | If the washing machine is near living areas, I want to compare noise levels and minimise vibrations. Around 18% of consumers prioritise quiet operation and stability. |
| Consumption and cycle duration | kWh per 100 cycles, litres per cycle and the duration of the reference programme. For a washer-dryer, distinguish between washing and a complete wash-and-dry cycle. | To plan my cycles and compare how they’ll be used, I look at figures based on the same programme. Around 12% of consumers prioritise energy and water consumption and cycle duration. |
These are separate pieces of information: the energy rating alone doesn’t tell you how well a machine spins.
Check the spin efficiency class separately on the label or in the model’s product information.
Drying capacity may be lower than washing capacity. The LG F964R71WRST has a stated capacity of 9 kg for washing and 6 kg for drying.
Organise your loads according to the function you’re using and check the limits for your chosen programme.
Splitting a load may mean reorganising your cycles.
Depth, height, door opening and access to connections matter too. A top-loading model may be narrow without being shallow.
Check all three dimensions, access routes and clearances. The Electrolux installation services we reviewed don’t include plumbing, electrical or carpentry work.
The stated speed is a maximum and may be reduced depending on the balance of the load or the programme selected.
Check the spin settings on the programmes you use most often and the load conditions in the manual. Revolutions per minute don’t guarantee a particular drying time.
The front-loading WGG244F1FR is listed with a 9 kg capacity and a maximum speed of 1 400 tr/min.
The top-loading EW8T3653BA is listed at 6 kg and 1 500 tr/min. Its published dimensions are 890 × 400 × 600 mm.
The top-loading TDLR7251FR washing machine is listed at 7 kg and 1 200 tr/min.
The F964R71WRST washer-dryer has a stated capacity of 9 kg for washing and 6 kg for drying, as well as two drying modes.
This selection includes washer-dryers with separate washing and drying capacities, as well as front-loading models to compare by stated capacity and spin speed.
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Worth considering if you want to wash and dry in one appliance, bearing in mind the difference between the stated capacities.
Washing capacity: 10 kg. Drying capacity: 6 kg. Energy rating given in the product name: D.
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Worth considering if you’re looking for a front-loading model and want to compare its capacity and stated maximum spin speed.
Capacity: 9 kg. Stated maximum speed: 1 600 tr/min.
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Worth considering if you want to combine washing and drying in one appliance and can adapt your loads to its drying capacity.
Washing capacity: 10 kg. Drying capacity: 6 kg. The product name lists 27 washing programmes.
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Worth considering if you want to wash and dry in one appliance and can organise loads around its two capacities.
Washing capacity: 10 kg. Drying capacity: 7 kg. Width given in the product name: 60 cm.
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Worth considering if you’re looking for a front-loading model and want to compare a 9 kg capacity with a stated spin speed.
Capacity: 9 kg. Stated maximum speed: 1 400 tr/min.
No, these speeds aren’t a universal rule. Compare the spin efficiency class and the programmes you use; the maximum speed may be reduced if the load is unbalanced.
Check the washing and drying capacities separately, then organise your loads according to the capacity for the function you’re using. For example, the LG F964R71WRST has a stated capacity of 9 kg for washing and 6 kg for drying.
Measure the appliance and access routes, then check the clearance needed to open it and access the connections, following the manual. The Electrolux installation services we reviewed don’t include plumbing, electrical or carpentry work.
Yes, stability is one of the installation requirements to follow. Electrolux recommends a hard, stable floor and proper levelling; a very small load can also cause an imbalance.
Compare figures based on the same programme and distinguish between washing information and information for the complete cycle. Washing figures alone aren’t enough to calculate the consumption of a cycle that also includes drying.