having moved in to new house with only room in the kitchen for one appliance (apart from oven and fridge) i decided to look in to a combined washer/dryer to save me having to put a separate dryer in my bathroom. after looking around the price comparison sites i went for one from comet and also they were doing a free fit too which was ideal and it was delivered in less than a week. the advantages are that it takes up less room and has a selection of quick wash options as well as the usual 2 hour long more thorough washes. obviously the disadvantages are that i cant be washing one load whilst dryer another- vital when you have a baby. also the drying option takes ages. you are better just putting several small loads in rather than the same anount you have washed. the good thing is that it does have a timer option so i can set it to come on early morning when it is cheaper to use. given the choice i would rather have a separate washer and dryer but it isnt possible at the moment. ideal for maybe a single person or a couple but a washer/ dryer for a growing family isnt too good.