Washing Machine Recommendation
06 May 2003, 01:09 PM
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Washer is busted!
need a new one- is it worth paying extra for anyone in particular or is a cheaper one as good- in otherwords what do i get for more money? flashy LCD and stuff or any proper benifits?
T
need a new one- is it worth paying extra for anyone in particular or is a cheaper one as good- in otherwords what do i get for more money? flashy LCD and stuff or any proper benifits?
T
06 May 2003, 01:22 PM
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Our old HotPoint is 12 years old and still going strong. Wouldn't buy anything other than HotPoint or Zanussi (sp?).
LG are doing an internet ready one though
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Ian
LG are doing an internet ready one though
Cheers
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06 May 2003, 01:27 PM
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Have been looking at these. Thoughts:
I only ever use 2 wash programmes, and perhaps a half load button.
Max spin speed about the most important factor.
Reliability probably quite important, they won't develop a revolutionary (groan!) washing machine in the next 10 yrs. Unlike a dishwasher perhaps, where my friend was told it would last 20 yrs and she replied "I'll probably want a new one before then" - fair comment!
I'd go for siemens or AEG also. Miele a bit OTT.
I only ever use 2 wash programmes, and perhaps a half load button.
Max spin speed about the most important factor.
Reliability probably quite important, they won't develop a revolutionary (groan!) washing machine in the next 10 yrs. Unlike a dishwasher perhaps, where my friend was told it would last 20 yrs and she replied "I'll probably want a new one before then" - fair comment!
I'd go for siemens or AEG also. Miele a bit OTT.
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06 May 2003, 02:17 PM
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Have an AEG washer and tumble dryer. The ECU on the dryer failed after 18 months. AEG replaced it for a nominal fee even though the guarantee was over. (No ECU reset or wrong fuel jokes please)
Otherwise it does the job looks good and has a nice 'time remaining' display.
Miele kit was too pricey IMHO.
Suresh
Otherwise it does the job looks good and has a nice 'time remaining' display.
Miele kit was too pricey IMHO.
Suresh
06 May 2003, 02:24 PM
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LMAO @ Dunk.
I'll be in the market for a washer soon and was looking in Apollo 2000.
A 5 year service plan on most washers is only £40/£50 less than the cost of the damn thing in the first place!
I'll be in the market for a washer soon and was looking in Apollo 2000.
A 5 year service plan on most washers is only £40/£50 less than the cost of the damn thing in the first place!
06 May 2003, 02:35 PM
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"Do what our local repairman says: buy a cheap one with a name, (Indesit etc), "
except our indesit has been crap from day 1 and flooded the floors in biblical fashion. i didnt need a warrenty.......i need a flippin ark.
T
except our indesit has been crap from day 1 and flooded the floors in biblical fashion. i didnt need a warrenty.......i need a flippin ark.
T
06 May 2003, 03:42 PM
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Get the simplest one you can find. No-one uses more than 4 different settings, and all the flashy lights and gizmos are just more stuff to go wrong.
When it dies in 5 years , repeat ..... Probably will have cost you £40/year . A posh one will have to last a long time to work out the same tco.
Steve
When it dies in 5 years , repeat ..... Probably will have cost you £40/year . A posh one will have to last a long time to work out the same tco.
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06 May 2003, 08:43 PM
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Miele is what my Hoover repair bought,so i bought one and never saw him again.
never seen a repair man since coming to think of it.£750 is a lot of money but it has a one button memory wash the wife set for me but i forgot which button it is
blkoody good washer she reckons though
never seen a repair man since coming to think of it.£750 is a lot of money but it has a one button memory wash the wife set for me but i forgot which button it is
blkoody good washer she reckons though
06 May 2003, 09:40 PM
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Got a Miele washer and drier, nearly silent in operation, spin gets clothes drier than my old drier and they are built like tanks. Had ours 6 years and never had a problem, not even a tiny one!! They are the Scooby of the JDPower White Product of the year survey!
06 May 2003, 10:58 PM
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Just replaced a knackered Bosch (4 years old) with an LG, it's got a direct drive motor, no belts, no brushes, very quite.
It also has a 7kg load, which means we use it less than the Bosch, so should save money.
I factored it to last 5 years which = about £70 PY. A Miele we looked at cost £800, assuming it lasts 10 years = £80 PY. I know Miele are supposed to last more than 10 years but it would probably start to look a bit worn and dated.
Allan
It also has a 7kg load, which means we use it less than the Bosch, so should save money.
I factored it to last 5 years which = about £70 PY. A Miele we looked at cost £800, assuming it lasts 10 years = £80 PY. I know Miele are supposed to last more than 10 years but it would probably start to look a bit worn and dated.
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06 May 2003, 11:54 PM
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Mielle - you not only get a machine that lasts, you get a machine thats great while it gets old too!!
Buy one when you are 25 and you will only ever have to buy 2 washing machines all your life!! =£1600
OR
Buy 10 at £249 each = £2495
Pete ................ who runs a Candy!!
Buy one when you are 25 and you will only ever have to buy 2 washing machines all your life!! =£1600
OR
Buy 10 at £249 each = £2495
Pete ................ who runs a Candy!!
07 May 2003, 09:07 AM
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BTW, who is going to listen to the advice of their washing machine repairman when it comes to picking a reliable machine?
"Buy that one mate, and I'll never need your business again. D'oh!"
Joolz
"Buy that one mate, and I'll never need your business again. D'oh!"
Joolz