Washing machine selection troubles
03 January 2007, 12:27 PM
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Washing machine selection troubles
You don't get to test drive the things!. The most important feature is how quiet it will be - but how do you find out?.
The G/F has requirements for wash cycles, spin speeds, buttons and looks.
So how quiet is quiet? No stats seem to be available.
Anyone have info on a washer drier by Hoover - Nextra 6
And before it kicks off - she won't let me help cos I always do it wrong
The G/F has requirements for wash cycles, spin speeds, buttons and looks.
So how quiet is quiet? No stats seem to be available.
Anyone have info on a washer drier by Hoover - Nextra 6
And before it kicks off - she won't let me help cos I always do it wrong
03 January 2007, 02:54 PM
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Most important thing is to set it up perfectly level with all 4 legs touching the floor. If it rocks just slightly then it will make hell of a racket when it spins. Also think about sticking it onto a solid floor and not raised. Off-balance load (not a lot you can do about this one!) will also make a racket on spinning.
IMHO they are all fairly quiet these days (major makes tha is - get a Bosche!!!) - it's the installation/operation that causes most problems.
Dave - with his machine in the utility room where the door can be shut as well!
IMHO they are all fairly quiet these days (major makes tha is - get a Bosche!!!) - it's the installation/operation that causes most problems.
Dave - with his machine in the utility room where the door can be shut as well!
03 January 2007, 03:04 PM
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We bought an Ariston 1600 spin wide drum etc..
it had a reported 75db operating noise...
when it first started to spin, it was like a turbine spooling up... and we thought it was a bit noisy
but thought it would settle after a few spins...
now we dont even notice it
Mart
it had a reported 75db operating noise...
when it first started to spin, it was like a turbine spooling up... and we thought it was a bit noisy
but thought it would settle after a few spins...now we dont even notice it
Mart
03 January 2007, 03:05 PM
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Originally Posted by hutton_d
Most important thing is to set it up perfectly level with all 4 legs touching the floor. If it rocks just slightly then it will make hell of a racket when it spins. Also think about sticking it onto a solid floor and not raised. Off-balance load (not a lot you can do about this one!) will also make a racket on spinning.
IMHO they are all fairly quiet these days (major makes tha is - get a Bosche!!!) - it's the installation/operation that causes most problems.
Dave - with his machine in the utility room where the door can be shut as well!
IMHO they are all fairly quiet these days (major makes tha is - get a Bosche!!!) - it's the installation/operation that causes most problems.
Dave - with his machine in the utility room where the door can be shut as well!
Mart
03 January 2007, 03:09 PM
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I had a Hoover washer/drier once and it was a total unmitigated disaster. Won't bore you with the long version but it never managed more than 3 months between repairs. IMHO washer/driers are too complicated for their own good.
I now have a Miele washer (£600) which is bomb proof, and a separate condenser drier from hotpoint which isn't.
I now have a Miele washer (£600) which is bomb proof, and a separate condenser drier from hotpoint which isn't.
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04 January 2007, 01:11 PM
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The Meile machines are quiet and don't vibrate much on spin, not bombproof though, but they are still good. And better than likes of hoover and hotpoint et al.
04 January 2007, 03:10 PM
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Miele are doing a free 10 year parts and labour guarentee at the moment.
Miele | Free 10 Year Cover
Some good info here: Miele washing machines
Cheers
Miele | Free 10 Year Cover
Some good info here: Miele washing machines
Cheers
06 January 2007, 01:54 PM
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You don't get to test drive the things!. The most important feature is how quiet it will be - but how do you find out?.
The G/F has requirements for wash cycles, spin speeds, buttons and looks.
So how quiet is quiet? No stats seem to be available.
Anyone have info on a washer drier by Hoover - Nextra 6
And before it kicks off - she won't let me help cos I always do it wrong
The G/F has requirements for wash cycles, spin speeds, buttons and looks.
So how quiet is quiet? No stats seem to be available.
Anyone have info on a washer drier by Hoover - Nextra 6
And before it kicks off - she won't let me help cos I always do it wrong
and most of the time don't even notice it's on 
my first one lasted 7 years and I have got 4 kids so was on all the time.They're a little more expensive, but well worth the extra money IMHO
Phill
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