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Cheap, reliable washing machine

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borednotboring · 07/01/2013 20:13

I need to buy a cheap, reliable washing machine, what makes should I be looking at? Where is the best place to buy, just looking at John Lewis website now, but don't know what I'm looking for

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Indith · 07/01/2013 20:16

John Lewis own brand are very good. They are made by AEG.

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ValiumQueen · 07/01/2013 20:16

Me too. Mine pissing water everywhere. Watching with interest. I had an indesit which was cheap and lasted 8 years.

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DewDr0p · 07/01/2013 20:19

My washing machine man says Bosch are very good - he would recommend an entry level model.

They are also easily repaired - he fixed my 13 yo washing machine for £50 and it's as good as new.

In contrast the AEG tumble dryer broke down after 8 years and cost £££ to fix.

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bureni · 07/01/2013 20:23

Buy anything except Beko and be vary of rebranded Beko rubbish.

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PigletJohn · 09/01/2013 02:36

Bosch are certainly a very reliable brand

If you buy from John Lewis they give a two-year guarantee.

Learn how to empty the pump filter before you lose the instruction book.

I also recommend putting the powder into the drum rather than the drawer, and doing periodic hot hot hot service washes with a cup of washing soda and no powder.