New washing machine?
22 February 2010, 05:27 PM
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New washing machine?
What to do? My old Ariston sounds like it's giving up the ghost yet again. we DID have it on extended repair guarantee, but decided we wouldn't renew this year. It's been breaking down 2-3 times a year, and regularly has a new drum with bearings
Several years ago, a visiting dishwasher repairman told me to buy the cheapest branded washer that would do the jobs I wanted it to do, from Comet, Currys etc, then purchase their 3/5 year warranty, and the first time it broke down OUTSIDE that time, junk it and start again.
Is this still the best idea?
Or is there a brand of washer that's worth buying? I can't see the point in an £800 al singing, all dancing machine: see below.
We are three adults since my lad came back from Holland, he has a mucky job, (when he's in work), and four adults when the youngest is home from uni.
We mainly use wash cycle 2 and 4, the others and all the trick programmes are rarely, if ever, used.
Any advice gladly received.
Several years ago, a visiting dishwasher repairman told me to buy the cheapest branded washer that would do the jobs I wanted it to do, from Comet, Currys etc, then purchase their 3/5 year warranty, and the first time it broke down OUTSIDE that time, junk it and start again.
Is this still the best idea?
Or is there a brand of washer that's worth buying? I can't see the point in an £800 al singing, all dancing machine: see below.
We are three adults since my lad came back from Holland, he has a mucky job, (when he's in work
), and four adults when the youngest is home from uni.We mainly use wash cycle 2 and 4, the others and all the trick programmes are rarely, if ever, used.
Any advice gladly received.
22 February 2010, 05:34 PM
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Miele - Built like tanks and some of their higher end models come with free 10 year warranties. Doubt they'd offer them if they thought the machine would break down every few years.
Failing that, as mentioned spend a few hundred on one, Zanussi have a good rep at the cheaper end, purchase the 5yr warranty if is seems good value, and junk it if it breaks after that
Failing that, as mentioned spend a few hundred on one, Zanussi have a good rep at the cheaper end, purchase the 5yr warranty if is seems good value, and junk it if it breaks after that
22 February 2010, 06:06 PM
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You blown that up too ? 
Sorry !
dunx
P.S. Modern machines heat their own water, adding to your electricity bill, older ones had a hot water feed, may be worth a repair ? ? ?
Sorry !
dunx
P.S. Modern machines heat their own water, adding to your electricity bill, older ones had a hot water feed, may be worth a repair ? ? ?
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22 February 2010, 07:23 PM
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Washing machines are too complicated, the one we got has got more flashing lights and buttons than the space shuttle. All we want to do is wash a few clothes not fly to the moon.
There should be two buttons, on and off.
There should be two buttons, on and off.
22 February 2010, 07:27 PM
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Mate the best kept secret is washing machine hire, You get a top brand for a couple of quid a week and if it breaks its not your problem.
I can afford to buy a top machine but hiring one removes the warranty problems.
For what its worth hire one, its the best result.
I can afford to buy a top machine but hiring one removes the warranty problems.
For what its worth hire one, its the best result.
23 February 2010, 11:56 AM
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Actually, modern washing machines that heat their own water are more energy efficient, as they are only heating water when it is necessary, and only to the required temp. This means you can take advantage of cool 'eco' washes and save money.
I understand the theory behind buying a cheap machine with an extended warrantly, but that seems like a lot of hassle when you could just buy a machine with good build quality.
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23 February 2010, 02:03 PM
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Don't buy Candy , ours breaks down every month
.Last callout cost them £360 to fix it and that was 3 weeks ago we have called them out again today as it is broke again. Overall they must of spent over £1500 in new parts for it over the last !8 month .God knows what they'll find wrong with it this time
.Last callout cost them £360 to fix it and that was 3 weeks ago we have called them out again today as it is broke again. Overall they must of spent over £1500 in new parts for it over the last !8 month .God knows what they'll find wrong with it this time
23 February 2010, 02:13 PM
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23 February 2010, 02:46 PM
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Whatever you buy, make sure it's from a German manafacturer. Miele being the best, followed by Siemens then Bosch. Electrolux as mentioned above are the same as Zanussi and share quite a few parts with AEG (with them all being the same company)
23 February 2010, 03:14 PM
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23 February 2010, 04:00 PM
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Look up your local Euronics agent, Euronics - Independent Electrical Retailers
They should be able to sort you out a deal that'll beat all the multi nationals and deliver install and take your old one away. Stick with a Miele if the budget will allow. You should be able to get a Miele W3204 delivered installed and disposal for c£699 if you push. Or summin allong the lines of a Siemens WM12S383 for £499 or a WM14S494 for £550.
All the above come with a free 5 year warranty. So no need to be payin **** loads out on a warranty
23 February 2010, 11:08 PM
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I'm pretty old now, with many washing machines under my belt.
Tried the usual Candy, Indesit, Hotpoint, Hoover ... in the vain hope that they would do the job yet be cheap ... WRONG!!
7 years ago bought a Bosch - absolutely perfect ... quiet and smooth, no hint that it may falter.
So, all things considered, BOSCH is the best bet.
Tried the usual Candy, Indesit, Hotpoint, Hoover ... in the vain hope that they would do the job yet be cheap ... WRONG!!
7 years ago bought a Bosch - absolutely perfect ... quiet and smooth, no hint that it may falter.
So, all things considered, BOSCH is the best bet.
24 February 2010, 10:59 AM
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Miele, its the only one. As our white goods are failing we are changing over to Miele, might be a bit more expensive in the beginning but long term they have to be the best option.
25 February 2010, 01:31 AM
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Buy a 2nd hand machine that is at least 10 years old and does not have more programs than the BBC, one that is less complicated means there is less to go wrong. We have a Philips Whirlpool which is now 17 years old and only ever used on 2 wash cycles, it has never broken down, and when it does it will be fixed as they are dead simple to work on.
All new electrical items nowadays seem designed to last for between 7-10 years.
All new electrical items nowadays seem designed to last for between 7-10 years.
25 February 2010, 01:34 AM
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