We've just been looking at the same thing, but the majority of feedback from friends who have them was that they love their combined washer/dryers & def to get one if the alternative is only line/radiator dry (the Lakeland heated airer was well recommended too though). That it's not as good as separate dryer (I didn't find anyone with issue with the washer function), but the main thing to the dryer working well was not to overload - it only takes just over 1/2 a full washing load (as wet clothes weigh more). Anyway, we decided to go for it & our arrives on Sunday (our previous washer was old & useless so I'm expecting an improvement regardless). We've gone for a Hoover WDNY855D which is lower budget & was bargain offer (we cross-referenced reviews on ao.com, reevoo & Argos. Negatives in the reviews were mostly that it's a bit noisy, but ours will be shut away from kitchen/living area, so less of a concern) i'd recommend looking at & considering ordering from ao.com (was 'appliances online') site previously recommended to us & we had good experience with our kitchen appliances from them - reliable/easy/well organised delivery & best prices etc). Their site is really good for reading reviews & watching video demonstrations. From my research & ?500ish budget I'd be tempted by the Samsung one that has ?50 cashback (that model's also a John Lewis fave) with a 5 year guarantee. But note that reviews say it's actually deeper than dimensions given (more like 64cm than 60cm) so if interested take care to measure up 1st... (The one we've ordered is about 54cm deep) Will let you know how we get on with ours when it arrives, Polly...