John Lewis washing machines

[user1471546359]

Hi, has anyone had a John Lewis branded washing machine - if so what do you think? Not sure about the idea of not buying a known ‘brand’ for something like that

[EnidNextDoor]

The one I looked at on the which website had terrible reviews.

[GeorgeTheHamster]

Mine has been good. They are big machines though, it is a bit deeper than my ancient dryer.

[BarbarianMum]

Mine's 9 years old now. It's needed repairing once in that time and has done a lot of washing. Is showing its age now though. When it goes we'll go back to Bosch/Siemens/Miele I think.

[MorrisZapp]

I absolutely love mine. The drum is so big it's like having an industrial machine!

However, if you ever find out how to KILL THE FUCKING BEEPS do let me know.

[MorrisZapp]

I'm in Edinburgh so nice water. I only ever use the 20 minute cycle.

[schmalex]

They're made by Electrolux, I believe. Mine has just died after about 10 years. I was pretty happy with it.

[user1471546359]

Oh no my mum’s machine constantly beeps until you go and pay it attention- not sure I could handle that!!

[GeorgeTheHamster]

I have killed the beeps. I probably googled how to.

[JT05]

Our is fitted in, doing well but it’s only 18 months old.
It replaced an old AEG one and appears to be more or less identical.

[ScrubbyGarden]

I have a JL washer dryer- which Best Buy. Clearly made by AEG! It's had an engineer out twice in 3 years, but JL have been really easy to deal with and no charges.
(I git the extended warranty because which told me to for a washer dryer- a washer should be less likely to break down)

[PickAChew]

They're AEG. We have a JL dryer. Longer warranties as standard made it a no brainer.

[Fleurchamp]

We are going into year 8 of our JL washer/drier and it is still going strong - no issues so far and we have really hard water.

But yes, the beeps....

[peglady]

I have one. About 6 or 7 years old. It’s fine, wasn’t expensive and came with a long warranty. Disadvantage is that it’s deeper than previous machine and sticks out a bit. Programmes are long but can almost all be reduced by 50% with the “quick” button.

[birchandrowan]

My John Lewis machine is less deep than most. That's why I bought it - it has to be in a corner and if it stuck out I wouldn't be able to open the cupboard.
I've had it seven years so far and it's been fine.

[PickAChew]

Actually you've done well there, fleur. Totally stung by AEG washer drier.

[user1471546359]

Thanks everyone- good to know it’s a known brand ‘underneath’

[Trethew]

Love my JL washing machine. Washes really well, especially heavily soiled outdoor wear (think farming). 20 min wash also v useful.

Negatives: The beeps. Wool/silk cycle doesn't work very well, don't think it uses enough water. Use the delicates program instead for wool and it's fine

[AllToadsLeadToHome]

Find out who makes the one you are interested in because they vary a lot.
I would never buy a re-badged Indesit or Electrolux for example because I have found they are rubbish, especially the Indesit which only lasted 3 years.

[DameDiazepamTheDramaQueen]

My mum has one, loves it except for the beeps.

[BananaSandwichesEveryDay]

I can't respond about JL branded easing machine, but I do have to defend Indesit. My last washer dryer was Indesit and it was 11/12 years old when it died earlier this year. It did at least one load every day and was a cracking machine. My only regret was that my insurance company replaced it with a different brand (though, tbf, this one's also doing a grand job).

[buckeejit]

Ours is 8 years old pretty much exactly - 2 weeks until ds due day and I burst into tears while heavily pregnant in JL with our old machine having broke - it was so hot, I was massive and there was nowhere to sit!!

No bother with it and I know it will die soon and I don't want to go through all the research for another washing machine!

[wheresmycat]

We bought their cheapest one when we moved in together about 6 years ago. It's still going very strong. We have good water here and I always use the quick version of the normal cycle. Baby on the way so I guess it'll get some more hammer over the next few years.

[MiraiDevant]

Mine is 10 years old and has never had a problem. (Been moved once). I like it as it is simple. The beeps don't bother me but they drive my DS mad -- so he always switches the machine off!

Generally JL stuff is ok and made by the major manufacturers.

[dontcallmelen]

I have JL washer/dryer it’s so much better than my previous neff one has a short wash programme, you can add in extra rinses has a really large capacity & dries much more efficiently than the old one.
Was just over five hundred pounds & came with five year guarantee would throughly recommend.