I currently live at home and have loved the samsung eco bubble that my mum has, unfortunately it’s an older range and can no longer get it.
I liked that it had a cycle called “daily wash” in my laziness I could just throw random towels, clothes and whatever else in and it wasn’t weight limited. if I had little amount or bigger amount (I know not to overload the drum etc) but this was ideal as think some new washing machines only allow cycle if its at certain weight etc. I also liked that it only took an hour and 2 mins I’m sure, definitely not more than that 1hr 10 mark. I could also put it to 40, or 60. I know these seem like high temps but due to health stuff I like that these temps kill the bacteria (hopefully) this is probably where I find that it is weight limited but been no harm the last few years!
Now with a newborn, there is sometimes clothes with sick or if poop explosions and also have partner who works on construction site.
Looking for: Good energy rated, can wash that won’t take over 1hr30 mins at higher temps, can do mixed/daily cycle (clothes and towels) (40,60) but doesn’t matter if I’m putting different amounts each time.
also does anyone have the newer samsung eco bubble as pictured or any other recommendations that would do what I’m after, - (I also am looking into heat pump dryer but unsure if best)
thank you
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