Haier / HWD80-B14979S / Freestanding Washer Dryer / 8KG/5KG Load/Direct Motion Motor/i-Refresh/ABT Antibacterial Technology/Graphite

First, I'd like to state that I've read a lot of reviews before buying this machine and one of the most common complaints was that smart wash and dry never seems to dry clothes. I find this to be false. I've tried multiple different loads in the machine now, and what I find is if you wash sheets or towels or big think jumpers, the clothes don't dry correctly because they don't have the space to rotate freely and it all clumps together into a soggy ball. This is true just using the washing cycle too. If you put too many sheets in, it doesn't spin them properly. You have separate these items out, but then the rest of your laundry will dry correctly. Overall, the machine is very silent. The only noise I've experience is if you load 2-5kg into it, the water sloshing around can be noisy as there is not enough clothing to break or silence the fall of the water. I had to get up at 1am because it sounded like I'd left something in there that shouldn't have been in there. The inbuilt light allowed me to see what was taking place and I could see it was the water making the noise. A+ for features there. My kids also love activating the light and watching what is happening inside. Quality is amazing, the door opens and closes lightly, I don't have to slam it to get it to shut and I can open it with 1 finger. It also comes with a handy guide that tells you how much electricity each cycle uses on average, the water it uses and also things like how much soap to use depending on wash size, as well as what kind of detergent (tablet, pod, liquid etc) is best for certain types of loads. Another great feature is the Auto weighing. I can use most of the cycles and the time is always different because the machine figures out how long is needed. One slight down side is the booklet doesn't explain the modes very well. It describes "Cotton 20" as a cycle, which there is a mode for that but then it says "Cotton 40-60" and on the machine, there isn't a mode for that. You have to select just "Cotton" not "Cotton 20" which.. I don't understand why have those separate... But select "Cotton" and from there adjust the temperature. The booklet also doesn't explain the smart wash and dry. Useful. Not going to down vote the machine for the booklet though, the machine itself has been a game changer for us. Weve all but binned our laundry basket. Stuff gets thrown into the machine, and in the morning.. fresh dry clothes!

Bought this to replace my old Bosch VWF2401 that I had for over twenty odd years. Glad I purchased the 8kg 'HWD80' Model, as any thicker would've been a problem to get through the narrow doors I have. Definitely a tad deeper than the 46cm stated in the product dimensions by at least 4cm. All in all extremely impressed with this Washer-Dryer. Drum Noise is almost silent until its doing a heavy spin. Most of the noise appears to be from vibration in where it's situated, so may even be a bit quieter once I use the sticky muffling pads provided. Speaking of the drum, the size is huge compared to my old one, more than enough to accommodate the weekly wash of a small family, let alone me on my own! Dryer also dries the capacity as it should, I half loaded the drum and it had no problems on the Smart Wash/Dry getting my bedding dried. The dryer itself isn't too loud either, can barely hear it from the next room. The interior light for the drum is also very helpful in loading and unloading, especially in low light conditions. The Cycles are all of variable lengths, and all settings like Temperature, Spin and Dry Time can be changed. It is also possible to completely customise a cycle to whatever you are washing so you can really get what you want out of a cycle. My only complaint; the touch screen buttons. It can be a bit temperamental and fidgety. Might be my big sausage fingers but it always seems to lack any responsiveness without pressing hard on it. Would've been nice also to have had some functionality to connect it to WiFi and run cycles from an app like some other brands have, but that's not a feature I'm overtly worried about. All in all quite happy with buying!

This is a very cool looking washer dryer with a nice digital display and plenty of washing options. Most of the progammes take a long time to run if you dry as well, although there is an Express and Fast programe. It does seem to wash very thoroughly. The manual contains no real description of all the programmes, especially the ones specific top this machine. I had to ask customer services who said: "Smart Wash & Dry: Smart wash and dry is the program that it can automatically match temp and time as well as rinse etc. based on the fabrics". "There is no duration of the programmes due to it taking lots of factors before giving an estimated time.". "The Express 15 and Fast appear to be quick wash programs for lighter loads" The manual also discusses a sanitizer tray but not what it was for. I asked and they replied: "The sanitizer tray is just a universal parts: for some products that we sell in other markets, it has this function. But for UK all Haier products we do not have this function." I also asked if it could be connected to an app via wifi. They said: "Unfortunately not, only the series 5 washer dryer can be connected to the hOn app." So for the price, it seems to be missing a number of features that you get on cheaper models. Haier is part of of Hoover/Candy so you may find one of their models is as good, or cheaper, with more features.

I have just upgraded to this from a standard washing machine. Having never owned a washer/dryer before I feel like I'm now living a life of luxury and am wondering why I didn't make this step years ago! It's literally a game changer and time saver! I'm loving not having to put the washing out or swap machines! I'm loving how energy efficient this is, it makes me want to use it over and over again and it doesn't make me feel guilty using the dryer over putting the washing out! The large capacity of 12kg is amazing, I can fit so much in the drum it saves me having to do as many washes a week plus it's perfect for duvets and larger items too. There are lots of settings so it's great for many materials and on a couple of them you can manually change the spins, rinses, temperatures etc. There are 3 different drying options which I'm still playing around with-so far i'm enjoying the options and seeing the different results. The machine is so quiet, it's a godsend! My washing machine was quite noisy but I often don't even know this is really on because it is just a soft background noise. It looks modern and the lights are actually one of my favourite features as is the steam function, I'm looking forward to testing that out on stains! The LED lights are so snazzy and the light inside the drum makes loading and unloading so much easier, especially when I have to find something to take it out etc. I would recommend this to anyone and everyone, not just large households. Just remember to take the transportations bolts out of the back before using it like I didn't!!!! You won't be disappointed-i'm showing my age here but it's my best purchase so far this year!!!

UPDATED Oct 2024: A year later since I updated my review in 2023, I cannot recommend this machine. The dryer has developed a fault again, similar to before but this time the auto dry reduces the time so it doesn’t get things dry enough. Plus the unit doesn’t dry like it did, takes ages to finish off small loads. Rather than pay to get it fixed I’m going to just cut my losses and get another brand, probably go back to Hotpoint, cheaper more basic but I never had problems with my old one which lasted for 9 years. Update Oct 2023 now had this machine for 2 years. About three months ago the auto dryer function started acting weirdly, adding a lot of extra time to dry just a small load; stuff was dry but the machine thought it had to keep going, often for hours so could only use the fixed drying time option. Had engineers out three times, they replaced various circuit boards but nothing worked. Finally it was fixed by replacing the whole dryer heater unit. It turned out it was blocked with fluff and this was throwing off the sensors hence it not being able to tell if stuff was dry or not. The unit is completely sealed so cannot be opened to clear it of fluff. Fortunately it was under warranty so the fix was free but now I know what to expect in two years time. It's a fault in the design - my old Hotpoint never had that issue after 9 years - but I will keep the machine as I do really like it otherwise and my review below still stands though I have knocked off a star. My first Haier product which replaced a 9 year old Hotpoint WD. Easyish to install - tho machine is very heavy so needs a couple of people to manoeuvre, plus there are lots of bolts and bars to remove when you unpack it. Had a fault when delivered but fixed by the Haier within a week so all fine now. Machine is very good for both washing and drying functions: Likes: Very quiet, even on spin Light in drum - who knew this would be so handy Programmes - good range and easy to set; most can be customised with spin speed and temperature, including the super quick Express Wash which is very handy (my old Hotpoint didn’t allow this) I-Refresh is incredibly handy for cushion covers, coats, jackets etc - basically anything you can’t wash, it’s a bit like having your own dry cleaning facility Drying - way better than my old machine, dries a full load of cottons in less than an hour using auto function Big drum - means fewer washes; also means that quick washes are more effective as clothes have more room to move Slim - fits easily under the counter Looks - very sleek and modern Watch out for: Cant interrupt programmes halfway through not even drying which has to complete before you can unlock the drum Eco wash takes ages - washes at 60’ and lasts over 2.5 hours; seems to use just as much water and way more movement than a standard wash, so not really getting how this saves money Instructions - no information on what the programmes actually do! Trial and error and some videos on YouTube. Also note the manual is wrong on the different drying levels - the T-shirt is ready to wear not cupboard dry (which is the hanger) Drum - the front door is plastic and a fingerprint and dust magnet, you’ll be cleaning it frequently! Overall a very impressive machine!

For years I have had a tiny 3kg washing machine that was so noisy it had to go on at night as my son wouldn't tolerate it otherwise. We finally decided that enough was enough and after some kitchen cabinet cutting we bought a 'normal' sized washer and dryer, seeing as my dryer from the late 70's had started to make a knocking sound too. I did my research and decided on this one. I am not disappointed! This is a mid priced machine and is well worth the money. Firstly, it is so quiet that I can have the machine on in the day with my son around and he doesn't immediately try to leave the house, it was worth the price for that alone. Secondly, it's really easy to use and I love that it adjusts the washing time depending on the weight of the load. It looks good, the light is a nice touch. If it has any flaws they are the following but they in no means take away from it's brilliance. 1. It would be nice if you could turn the light on if you wanted as it only goes on at the start and end of a wash (if the machine is still on) and because it has a dark door you can't see what's going on inside without the light, no bigge really. 2. The front, especially the door, is quite static'y so attracts dust super easy, meh. 3. If you don't take the clothes out of the machine as soon as it finishes drying they can be super creased, *shrug*. So, in conclusion, if you wanted a new washer/dryer you will not be disappointed if you buy this - the novelty hasn't worn off yet and I've had it about a month now!

I bought this machine after searching “Best Washer Dryer” on the Internet. I found out the smaller machine is better and to only put half a load in. I’ve washed a lot of things in it since I bought it. It replaces a very expensive high capacity machine that has WiFi and a dryer that’s supposed to be eco friendly. This is a better washing machine at 1/3 of the price. The only thing I miss about the machine it replaces is that it chose the amount of soap based on the weight of the washing so with this one I have to remember to put soap in it. I like the simplicity of SMART WASH AND DRY which works for most things. I like that the washing comes out smelling nice. The other machine (probably through lack of soap or just soap going off because it’s in an open container inside the machine and probably has parasitic voodoo living in it) makes all my clothes smell like I haven’t washed for a month. Clothes come out of this machine dry (unlike the old dryer which cost £900 and somehow makes my clothes wetter than when it started 3 hours and 45 minutes earlier). My wife insisted on the WiFi washing machine (although it never connected to our WiFi and the LG App was useless) and the eco dryer (saving the planet and all that) .. unfortunately my wife died from colon cancer in May (no fault of the machines) so I get to choose how I wash my clothes now .. this machine? bloody brilliant .. didn’t give the purchase any thought at all .. arrived on time .. fitted it myself .. it does the job perfectly and exceptionally well .. nuff said .. buy one!

After spending some time with the Haier HWD100 B14979S washer dryer, I’d say it sits firmly in the, decent but not perfect category. The 10kg wash capacity is genuinely useful and makes laundry days a bit easier, but the 6kg drying limit means you still have to split loads if you want everything dried in one go, which can get slightly inconvenient. The Direct Motion motor is quieter than older machines I’ve owned, but it’s not completely silent. During higher spin speeds you can still hear it working, though it’s not disruptive. The LED display is clear, and once you get the hang of the settings it’s simple enough, but the interface isn’t the most intuitive at first. Washing performance is generally good. Clothes come out clean without any issues, but the drying can be hit and miss depending on the fabric. Heavier items sometimes need a second go, which adds extra time to the whole process. It’s not a deal breaker, but it’s something to keep in mind if you rely on the dryer a lot.