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Do you love your washing machine?

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napkin · 27/01/2013 19:24

Need some help in finding a good washing machine after many bad machines. Any recommendations please?Smile

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Floralnomad · 27/01/2013 19:25

LG Direct Drive , its completely brilliant!

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MinnesotaNice · 27/01/2013 19:34

Yes, I love my gigantic American washing machine, but it is in storage Sad and I'm guessing you want something a little more local. Grin I'm not overly familiar with the brands over here, but our rental house has a Bosch that needed one of the paddles replaced and the repairman said if it had been a Hotpoint he could have fixed on the spot as he carries the parts. Just something to consider as readily available parts can make future repairs much quicker.

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goodtoesnaughtytoes · 27/01/2013 19:43

No I have had to get a washer dryer due to space issues and I HATE it. Creases everything up really badly. GrrrrrConfused

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Bearandcub · 27/01/2013 19:44

LG 9kg drum direct drive - awesome. Has got us through a minimum of a load a day for the past 3 years. Washed duvets, silks, woollens, sportswear, heavily stained baby clothes.

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bootsycollins · 27/01/2013 19:47

Miele, absolutely love it, not sure what the maximum load is, 7kg or 8kg. The cycles are fantastic and speedy too.

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chickenyummychicken · 27/01/2013 19:51

another miele lover
bought ours second hand as could not have afforded otherwise
had it for 14 years!
still awesome and going reliable and strong!

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napkin · 28/01/2013 12:38

Has anyone bought their machine in the last year? What's the model number of your Lg machine Floralnomad?

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amazonianwoman · 28/01/2013 13:38

Yes, it's an ISE with a 10 year warranty. Got fed up of Hotpoints etc only lasting a couple of years. The retailer I bought it from said I wouldn't see him again (i.e. they don't break down), as did the electrical repair guy I used for previous machines/dishwasher etc. He rated it much more highly than Miele even.

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nannyl · 28/01/2013 14:17

I LOVE my John Lewis washing machine.....

so much that i bought another (when i moved in with OH I let my house so kept my old JL washing machine with that house..... when his washing machine (it was awful i hated it) died i replaced it with the next model JL washing machine up... its brilliant... and doesnt take forever to do a full 6kg wash either

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noddyholder · 28/01/2013 14:18

LG direct drive 8kg Even sings a song at the end to let you know its done

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valiumredhead · 28/01/2013 14:21

Meile - been going strong for 12 years and never broken down. Fantastic machine.

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napkin · 28/01/2013 19:44

What model is your John Lewis machine nannyl? Anyone with a new machine which uses a decent amount of water when washing?

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napkin · 28/01/2013 19:47

t model number is your ISE amazonianwoman?

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notMarlene · 28/01/2013 19:48

i love mine too. It;s a miele and has a 'extra water' button.

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napkin · 28/01/2013 19:48

Sorry was meant to say what's the model number of your machine?

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napkin · 28/01/2013 19:52

Do you know how much the cheaper Miele's go for?

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Iggly · 28/01/2013 19:54

Miele which cost around £500 4 years ago. Love it!

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notMarlene · 28/01/2013 19:55

I don't I'm afraid, I'm not in the UK either. Second had ones are well worth looking at.

MInes 6 now and as good as new, never had the tiniest problem ,toutches wood>. MIll replaced hers when it was 15, not because there was anything wrong with it, just 'cause she's a snob.

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hopethesnowgoessoon · 28/01/2013 19:56

Lg direct drive here also and its great. So quiet compared to most so great if it is on the kitchen like mine rather than a utility

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napkin · 28/01/2013 20:32

Is any of your Lg direct drives 6kg. Want a smallish drum as find it hard to fill a large one.Smile

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napkin · 28/01/2013 20:34

Has anyone got any model numbers for me to have a look at?Thanks

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Floralnomad · 28/01/2013 20:35

Mine is a 7kg ,and I don't think they make the exact model anymore ( just looked online) . I know they do 6kg ones ,and I agree they are very quiet.

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napkin · 28/01/2013 20:36

Thanks for having a look for me Floralnomad.

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DoItToJulia · 28/01/2013 20:42

My Bosch machine beeps at the end of the cycle. It is SO ANNOYING. Check whether any machine you plan to buy does this, I wish I had. Other than that great machine.

Also, key features for me are being able to have any programme run at any temperature. I had a machine once that had a separate temperature setting and I loved it.

I think that hotpoints aren't great, and candy is the same machine essentially.

Subscribe to which? For one month (it's free and you can cancel before charges kick in) to see what they recommend?

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napkin · 28/01/2013 21:03

I looked at which but rather know what people think and their personal opinion but thanks for the advice.

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