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Tell me about your Washing Machine

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TribalArts · 26/07/2017 16:24

Ours has just broken down. It's a Samsung, 6 yrs old Shock.
It looks like the bearing has gone and drum broken and will cost almost same as new one to fix. Our previous WM was a Hotpoint and lasted 12yrs.

Would you recommend your model? I'm looking to spend about £300 no more. Anyone used a Zanussi before?

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EskiVodkaCranberry · 27/07/2017 14:51

Sorry.. after a year it started falling apart.
The filter is underneath it so a pain to get to
It won't spin as part of the wash but will spin if you do a separate spin
It won't consider any washes other than a cotton wash at 40 degrees
Nobody can fix it
I've become quite attached to it because it's quite a stubborn little character
It's driven me to insanity

StatueInTheSky · 27/07/2017 14:58

I have given up on brand loyalty...I just get online, have a search and then narrow it down from there.

And since discovering AO I tend to go right there, put in requirements and see what comes up

Last machine was a Hisense....never heard of that brand, but am very impressed. I put in load/spin speed and it came up as cheapest option as it was reduced by a fair whack. It is shoved out in the wash house and has been there six months and still looks pristine, it is really quiet too! It is on at least once a day, if not more!

rabbit123 · 27/07/2017 15:14

joannegrady90 so your Hotpoint is better than your Indesit?

That's funny because under the lid, they're exactly the same machine. Same parts, same drums, same programming.

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TribalArts · 27/07/2017 15:47

The John Lewis one sounds interesting. They usually make quality products and the price is within budget.

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joannegrady90 · 27/07/2017 15:51

It's from currys currently on special offer. 1600 spin.

I used to not belive in insurance either but have had rotten luck in the past few years so thought I better invest 😂

BarbaraofSeville · 27/07/2017 15:51

All those linked in the last few posts take four hours or more to do a 60C wash, and presumably nearly that amount of time to do a 40C cotton wash, which is what I usually use.

I am put off the quicker washes because I assume (perhaps wrongly) that they don't clean as well? I know that sometimes you can't put a full load in so doesn't seem to save much time really if it takes the same amount of time to do two small quick loads as it does for one big one but I can see how that would be attractive to those who separate kitchen and bathroom towels and wash them after one use so they aren't actually dirty.

joannegrady90 · 27/07/2017 15:52

Well rabbit in a word, yes. I am aware they are manufactured by the same company I just find hotpoint better and easier to use it suppose.

Doublechocolatetiffin · 27/07/2017 16:00

I really do recommend you avoid Miele, whilst I think they used to be good their new stuff just doesn't seem very reliable.

Sadly it seems to be a company that has built its brand and price based on a good reputation then let it all go. We spent £3k on a washing machine and dryer and they just aren't very good at all.

Plus the microwave caught fire and they still haven't investigated why or issued a product recall so I have massive concerns about their safety record.

TheFlyingFauxPas · 27/07/2017 16:00

I have a Zanussi and what ever setting I use I swear my stuff isn't as soft as it used to be with my trusty old Hotpoint. Especially socks but that may be I now have to put them in a washing bag as machine has a bad rep for eating socks.

SaltLiquorice · 27/07/2017 16:25

The ones that I have linked certainly don't take four hours. That's ridiculous. I'd never buy a machine that didn't have a quick wash function. I use that all the time. (60 mins)

rabbit123 · 27/07/2017 16:33

My Miele takes 1:49 for a cottons 60 wash, which is kind of perfect tbh. Long enough so that everything gets a good wash, not so long I need to shave my legs again by the time it's finished

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TribalArts · 27/07/2017 16:38

Well 24hrs later later and still not any closer to deciding what to buy. Confused. Was thinking about Beko but the shaking/wobbling during spinning cycle mentioned by another poster has put me off, but still reading all your comments.

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SaltLiquorice · 27/07/2017 16:40

I suspect the person who said the BEKO was wobbly probably hasn't managed to level it correctly. I don't imagine that would be a real issue.

Missingsleepandthecat · 27/07/2017 16:48

DD2's Beko is on an old, very uneven stone floor and it doesnt shake or wobble at all during the spin if thats of any reassurance

LondonHuffyPuffy · 27/07/2017 17:00

My Hotpoint takes about an hour to do a 40 degree wash and about 2 hours to do a 60 degree wash. I think. I rarely wash anything over 40 degrees.

rabbit123 · 27/07/2017 18:06

I use 60 more than I do 40! Bedding, towels, cloths, kitchen linens all go on 60. Only the clothes go on 40.

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TribalArts · 27/07/2017 19:20

How does one find out length of time it takes to do a normal wash? the ones i'm looking at on a0.com don't really mention this, except the quick wash feature.

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SaltLiquorice · 27/07/2017 20:57

@TribalArts, don't know. Maybe you need to download their instructions. I know I was confused by our last purchase at John Lewis but had to get them to confirm to me that a quick wash meant half the time of the regular wash ie 60 mins. Who ever has time (or inclination) to put in a load of washing for 2 hours.

I think it has all to do with energy saving but it's completely over the top.

SaltLiquorice · 27/07/2017 21:00

The Bosch I have (it might be the one on special at JL...not sure) does that "quick wash" at whatever temperature you want...30, 40, 60 , 90.

I usually use 40 or 60. 90 for a service wash.

It also has a quick wash which is great. 15 minutes at all different temps for gym stuff or to quickly refresh stuff.

Lots of other programmes too but lots I don't need.

BroccoliOnTheFloor · 27/07/2017 21:12

Have a Zanussi washer /dryer. I will never again buy Zanussi or a combination washer / dryer again. It was good the first year, then it started having temper tantrums - I suppose it reached toddlerhood. It now refuses to dry anything - runs the dryer cycle but stuff cones out after 4h wetter than it went in.

OnARainbow · 27/07/2017 21:32

I have a Miele 7kg washer.
1hr 49 for a 60 degree wash
1hr 55 for a 40 degree wash
It also has an express 40 degree wash which takes 32 minutes.
Have had it about 7/8 years, can't remember exactly the price but I think around the 600/700 mark.

If this one broke once out of the 10yr guarantee I would buy another. Good solid machine.

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TribalArts · 27/07/2017 21:34

Salt What is the model you have pls?

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SaltLiquorice · 28/07/2017 08:27

I've just checked. It is indeed the one I linked to, the Exxel varioperfect 8 from John Lewis www.johnlewis.com/bosch-waq283s1gb-freestanding-washing-machine-8kg-load-a-energy-rating-1400rpm-spin-white/p1451070

However previously to buying this one we were in rentals and in both places we had the cheapest Bosch. They were both excellent and I would certainly buy a basic one. They have all had quick washes (60 mins) and hand wash which I use a lot too.

I actually think that the cheaper machine spun our clothes more efficiently as this one I have is an 8kg machine and we rarely fill it and I think they don't spin out so much water if they are not filled. (Still love it)

VeryPunny · 28/07/2017 08:34

We have a £500 Bosch. It's shit, would replace with a much cheaper one.

RatRolyPoly · 28/07/2017 09:38

It was me with the wobbly Below! Believe me, it's properly leveled and all the transit bolts. are out. I have a thread about it in DIY under a different username and the agreement is that yes, cheaper machines with cheaper parts mean poorer counterbalancing - especially noticeable on bouncy Victorian floorboards.

I was at the point of listing my 6 month old machine for sale and buying a better brand, but it turns out the gap I'm putting it in in our new kitchen is so narrow and the units so sturdy it restrains the wobble fairly well!

Like I say, it's great apart from that, really good. On my thread though they recommend a few non wobbly machines. Hang on, I'll find a link...