New Zanussi washer bought but having second thoughts !!URGENT RESPONSES PLEASE!!

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Help people. Have bought a new Zanussi machine being delivered at the week end - having second thoughts - WASH CYCLES TAKE FOR EVER!! 95 degree wash takes about 3 hours!! Cold fill machine, haven't had one before my machine at the moment is hot and cold fill. Has got some good/bad reports but I'm not sure. I was going to buy a BEKO machine but opted for this one a 7kg drum and 1600 spin speed. Anyone out there got something similar and how do you feel about it - need answers PDQ - do I cancel the order and go for the BEKO instead - 7kg drum and 1600 spin too. About the same price!! HELP HELP!!

Blimey Zanussi have come down in price then, I thought they were the dear ones & Beko the cheap end? (ie mine!)

Well no complaints here about my BEKO- I use it on the quick wash cycle for all but the dirtiest clothes & its great! I do longer hot washes at night.

Why on earth would you want a 95 deg wash? 60 works just as well, it's heating it up to high temps that takes the time.

Think this Zanussi was on offer!! No idea how long a wash takes on this thing at 60 degrees - what about the BEKO?

hmm well are the beko cycles much shorter?
will you ever need to do a 95 degree wash?

Does it have a quick was button? My machine does it a john Lewis one. halves the time of a load.

How often would you do a 95degree wash though? I've never done one in 20 years! Find out how long hte 40degree wash takes.

Thanks people!! Much appreciated.

My BEKO takes about 90 minutes I think, on quick wash never timed it just know it's quicker than on full cycle & gets the job done!

I've got a Zanussi and it takes about 2 hours for the 40 degree ordinary wash - it was a shock after having a hot&cold fill one before, it just takes so much longer for the machine to heat the water up for you as it goes.

It also has a 45 minute quick-wash at 40.

If its a mega-issue for you, and your machine is on so much of the time that the length of the cycle has to come down, then I guess maybe thinking about a hot&cold fill one might make sense, but there seem to be far fewer of those around these days.

I would cancel the Zanussi, I got a brand new machine last week, after the less than 3yr old Zanussi died (heater busted but once that was replaced turns out the control board was gone too). It took forever to wash and the clothes weren't actually all that clean. The repair man said steer clear of Zanussi.

I have had 2 zanussis, loved them both.

You dont need 95 degree washes! These days machines are so good, and detergent so efficient that 60 degrees is enough.

Zanussi is owned and made by AEG these days...

they don't make em like the used to. My Zanussi was 20 years and 5 months old when the bearings went and I still miss it with its 800 spin speed. Best machine ever.

My Mum has a Zanussi (second one after long service original) that is about 17 years old. Fabulous machines imo.

And I only ever use 40 degree washes btw.

What model number is it?

If you tell us that we can look it up on "Which."

AEG and Zanussi are both brand names owned by Electrolux.

[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Electrolux#Brands see here]

AEG went bust in 1982 and the company ceased to exist in 1996

Ah, thanks PigletJohn, I knew there was something! But clearly my memory of such events just failed me.

piglet, really?

I have 4 year old AEG washer.

......weird, how does that work

Its a Zanussi ZWH 6160P and I would have no idea how to find it on Which so any info would be most appreciated!!

I honestly would not touch these machines. They are not well-engineered - I believe they do not have a completely stainless steel drum, but use a concrete weight to give the effect of one around a comparatively thin drum, which means they rapidly fail in many cases. Can you spend a bit more and get an entry level Miele? They last 20 years and are very reliable, plus quick as well.

I'm very happy with my Zanussi. The Jetsystem wash takes 2.26 on 60 or 2.11 on 40 but only if it's completely full - anything under a full load and it adjusts accordingly (by anything up to an hour). As someone else mentioned there is a 40 min quick wash programme too.

Of course I'd buy a Miele if I could afford one - wouldn't we all? But I'm not sure I'd trust Beko after the burning fridges episode.

I have a zanussi, the 95 cotton wash on mine does take 3 hours, but there is a quick cottons which takes 1hour 30 mins on 60, or 1 hour 45mins on 95.

I tend to wash most things on the 40 colour wash which takes 1 hour, the quick wash is even faster.

I had a beko before it, hated it, the standard 40 wash used to take 2 hours & 30mins

hello chandon
"piglet, really?
I have 4 year old AEG washer.
......weird, how does that work"

it works because Electrolux bought the brand name. The also own the Zanussi brand name, Frigidaire, Kelvinator, Parkinson-Cowan and many others. This enables them to sell their products to people who like those brands. They can stick a name badge of their choice on a machine of their choice

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The Zanussi ZWH6160P does not seem to be on "Which"

About Zanussi washing machines, it says
^"Most Zanussi washing machines score well for water use and annual running cost in our washing machine reviews, however it's worth reading our expert Zanussi washing machine reviews before you buy as we've discovered some Zanussi models that score quite poorly.

Zanussi washing machines tend to score quite well for the quality of their quick easy care wash, but scores for the standard cotton wash range from quite poor to excellent"^

I can't find the reliability page today.

Our Zanussi is over 20 years old ! Always been cold fill only and only had the man out once . How often do you need a 95o wash ? The one I use most at 50o takes about 45 minutes

Zanussi-Electrolux

Italian brand Zanussi offers a range of washing machines, including a compact washing machine with a load capacity of just 3kg.

Zanussi is now part of the Sweden-based Electrolux company, which also owns the AEG-Electrolux brand.

We?ve run extensive tests on 16 Zanussi washing machines in our test lab ? to find out how each model scored, visit the Which? washing machine reviews.

Zanussi washing machines typically cost between £200 and £500. Use the price range feature on our compare washing machines tool to find a Zanussi washing machine that suits your budget.
Zanussi washing machine reviews

Most Zanussi washing machines score well for water use and annual running cost in our washing machine reviews, however it's worth reading our expert Zanussi washing machine reviews before you buy as we've discovered some Zanussi models that score quite poorly.

Zanussi washing machines tend to score quite well for the quality of their quick easy care wash, but scores for the standard cotton wash range from quite poor to excellent.

As well as testing washing machines in our lab, we also survey thousands of washing machine owners on the reliability of the machine they have. Find out Zanussi?s reliability track record by visiting our washing machine reliability page.

All the Zanussi washing machines we?ve tested offer a delayed start, and most have hand wash and easy iron functions.

If you're looking for a fast washing machine, it's worth noting that standard wash times for Zanussi washing machines vary quite significantly depending on the model, from 1h 16min to 2h 30min. Meanwhile ?easy care? wash times vary from 1h 3mins to 1h 33mins.

The Zanussi washing machines we?ve tested all have load capacities of between 5.5kg (smaller than average) and 8kg (slightly above average), except one compact model which has a capacity of 3kg. Use our compare washing machines tool to find a Zanussi washing machine that offers the load capacity you need.
Zanussi washing machines ? The Which? verdict
Zanussi washing machines - Brand data
Number tested 16
Range of test scores 55-74%
Average test score 65%
Number of Best Buys 4
Number of Don't Buys 0
Brand reliability 86%
Pros

Most models score well for water use and have a great rinse

Cons

The spin on some models is quite noisy
Some models only get average scores for energy use

eko washing machines
Beko washing machines

One of the newer names on the market
Beko

Turkish manufacturer Beko offers a range of washing machines with various claims. It states that the Beko Xpress is the world?s quickest washing machine at full load, and that the WMB81445L uses 50% less energy than a standard A-rated machine.

We?ve run extensive tests on 28 Beko washing machines in our test lab ? visit the our expert washing machine reviews to find out how each model scored.

Beko washing machines occupy the cheaper end of the market, with most models costing between £150 and £300. Use the price range feature on our compare washing machines tool to find a Beko washing machine that suits your budget.
Beko washing machine reviews

Beko washing machines generally score well for their performance on cotton and ?easy care? washes in our washing machine reviews. However, scores for rinsing vary between individual models.

If you?re thinking about buying a particular Beko appliance, check our washing machine test results to see how it scores for a wide range of criteria - including how each washing machine copes with tough stains such as olive oil, grease, ink and cosmetics.

As well as testing washing machines in our lab, we also survey thousands of owners on the reliability of the machine they have. Find out Beko?s reliability track record by visiting our washing machine reliability page.

We've tested the Beko Xpress and the Beko WMB81445L to see whether the machines live up to the hype. To find out how they fared in our lab - and how they compare with other models - have a look at the full test results in our washing machine review.

The Beko washing machines we?ve tested come with load capacities of 5-9kg. Most Beko machines are silver or white, but at least one model comes in black. Use our compare washing machines tool to find a Beko washing machine that suits your needs.
Beko washing machines ? the Which? verdict
Beko washing machines - Brand data
Number tested 28
Range of test scores 61-71%
Average test score 67%
Number of Best Buys 3
Number of Don't Buys 0
Brand reliability 78%
Pros

They're cheap
They score well on cotton washes and 'easy care' washes

Cons

Some models score below average for rinsing
Some models are quite noisy

Washing machine Which? reliability index
Brand Rating Score
Miele excellent 94%
Bosch good 90%
John Lewis good 87%
Zanussi/Zanussi-Electrolux good 86%
LG good 85%
Siemens good 85%
AEG/AEG-Electrolux good 83%
Indesit satisfactory 80%
Beko satisfactory 78%
Whirlpool satisfactory 78%
Hotpoint satisfactory 77%
Hoover satisfactory 76%
Table notes

Sample sizes: Miele (508), Bosch (1652), John Lewis (167), Zanussi/Zanussi-Electrolux (568), LG (125), Siemens (172), AEG/AEG-Electrolux (203), Indesit (175), Beko (144), Whirlpool (141), Hotpoint (602), Hoover (163). The total sample size was 4620.