recommendations for washing machine please

[hermykne]

just home from hols and the thing is making lots of load noises, on the way out, so pls any recommendatinos appreciated.
not into those computerised ones thou.

Budget ?

I have just got a Miele, after three cheapo machines in three years. It was not cheap, over £500, but it is faberoony, has got a digital display, but is very easy to use, and uses dials and buttons, not a keypad. Can't rate it enough.

\link{http://www.washerhelp.co.uk/reviews/miele-w864-review.html\This is ours, it has never given us any trouble.}

Very disappointed with my Bosch large-capacity during 3 years since I bought it-no way to tell how long to end of cycle on my model, and it smells despite following the directions on cleaning. Cheapo died after 3-4 years before this one, but I just wish this one would snuff it ASAP so I could replace it!

It's a Miele and was about £500

Miele. Mother of all machines. Mum's still going strong after 20 years.

I have two mieles - love them. One is eleven years old (used cloth nappies) and the other is about five years old.

Ours is similar to Lady Sherlocks - only the W8645 model - now 4 years old - still looks brand new and we have had no problems with it (touch wood)- think the cheapest place I found it was 24/7 electrical on the net - not sure though - long time ago

Just bought a Miele 520 (Which? Magazine Best Buy). Seems pretty good so far. Cost £500.

Miele, every time. Get the basic model, unless you want to pay extra for the Christmas tree lights effect. Keep it happy by using water softener if you live in a hard water area, and clean the filter every so often. Then forget about it for the next 20 years.

Seriously, it's worth paying the extra £100 or so over a Hoover or Hotpoint. Other machines have an expected lifespan of 7 years, which is pretty much spot on IME. Mieles are expected to last 25 years. My mum's one is 30 and still going strong.

wow, miele seems to be amazing.
mine is zanussi and 5yrs old.
dont mind the budget ladysherlock as long as i know its worht it!!