I bought this washer-dryer as a relpacement for my previous one. I was so impressed with the quality and efficiency of my original Zanussi that I wanted to replace it witht he same model but it had been discontinued and replaced with this one. The primary reason for choosing a washer-dryer is lack of space. I don't have room for two separate appliances but as a mother of two young boys in a small house I need to be able to dry clothes quickly. The fast spin speed is also a draw as this vastly reduces drying time. I have to say that I have been less impressed by this model than I was with my previous machine, bought 5 years earlier. Although the washer washes ...  Read the complete review