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John Lewis washing machines

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user1471546359 · 13/10/2017 13:56

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

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EnidNextDoor · 13/10/2017 13:57

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

GeorgeTheHamster · 13/10/2017 14:00

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

BarbarianMum · 13/10/2017 14:40

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 · 13/10/2017 14:41

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 · 13/10/2017 14:42

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

schmalex · 13/10/2017 14:44

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

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user1471546359 · 13/10/2017 15:41

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

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GeorgeTheHamster · 13/10/2017 15:51

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

JT05 · 13/10/2017 16:16

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 · 13/10/2017 18:58

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 · 13/10/2017 19:05

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

Fleurchamp · 13/10/2017 19:10

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 · 13/10/2017 20:35

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 · 13/10/2017 22:55

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 · 14/10/2017 00:29

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

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user1471546359 · 15/10/2017 06:20

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

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Trethew · 15/10/2017 08:10

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 · 17/10/2017 18:10

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 · 17/10/2017 18:12

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

BananaSandwichesEveryDay · 17/10/2017 19:23

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 · 17/10/2017 21:23

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 · 18/10/2017 08:58

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 · 18/10/2017 17:13

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! Grin

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

dontcallmelen · 18/10/2017 18:00

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.

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