Which washing machine do I buy??

bootman

My washing machine that is 6 years old had just fused and tripped out the electric!!!:mad:
Its been leaking water from under the control pannel for a while so I guess its water mixing with electric.:eek:

I do not want to bother with repairs, I will buy a new one. My last 2 have been hotpoint and to be honest both only lasted 5 years, wash never been that good.

So my question is what do you have and do you rate it. I am not looking for the cheapest I just want a good machine that will wash well and perhaps last a bit longer than 5 years.:rolleyes:

Thanks

helen81_2

Hi,
We got our new washing machine about 6 weeks ago..very pleased with it, it has a huge drum (7.5kg) washes fantastic even at a 30 deg wash and is super silent! Oh and it looks fab too!

Helen x

bootman

Helen many thanks - Who did you find the cheapest for it?

My mind is all a boggle. So many websties to look at and so many different machines to choose from!

black-saturn

Someone told me you can buy them on the Boots website (it seems to be down at the moment so I can't check). Just think of all those lovely points.

smudger1964

my suggestion would be any machine made by BOSCH they are always near the top in reliability surveys and are not overpriced like some other german manufacturers.I and my family have had good service from my bosch appliances and would recommend them

nickyc_2

hi, I've had a Bosch for about 10 years and it hasn't died on me yet. Recently brought a new tumble dryer (Bosch again) and this is how found cheapest....

• checked Bosch website to work out which model I needed.http://www.boschappliances.co.uk/products-wm.aspx
• logged in Quidco, did a kelkoo search for prices. didn't go with cheapest option as it had poor customer reviews, next best was Sainsbury Kitchen applicances online (didn't know it existed before!).
• Logged onto SKA through quidco, brought tumble dryer and got nectar points (and cash back has come through as well)

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Really pleased with service I got, they phoned & texted to confirm delivery etc. They also took away my old dryer....at a cost, but most places seem to charge & they were similar to cost to others and it meant less agro for me.

emilyt

I bought a Bosch earlier this year. 1400 spin. Really pleased with it. Only point i would make is that it doesn't like washing tablets very much. Powder or liquid works fine in it though.
Our last one was a Hotpoint and it lasted 10 years.But apparently they have now been taken over by another company and thats the reason why the newer ones don't last as long.
Hope this helps.

snaffler

If you can reach the budget go for Miele they are the best and they last forever, my father in laws Miele has just been replaced it was 17 years old.

Heres some Price Runner Searches for you
http://www.pricerunner.co.uk/home-appliances/washingmachines/browse?search=Miele

Here is the website
http://www.miele.co.uk/

If not try Zanussia or Bosch they are good options

adr0ck

current which? best buys

Miele w3240 6kg £760 70%
electrolux EWF12108W 8kg £399 70%
Bosch WBB 24759 logix 9kg £900 70%
Bosch WFR2869 6kg £450 67%
Samsung J1453S 7kg £300 66%
AEG Electrolux L62810 6kg £349 65%
Miele Premier 520 5kg £500 65%
Siemens WXL 147A 6kg £500 65%
Zanussi Electrolux ZWF1451W 7kg £550 65%
LG WM-14311FD 8kg £500 64%
Bosch WFX 2868 6kg £450 63%

for some reason the electrolux EWF and the samsung aren't highlighted as best buys even though they scored highly....all the rest are highlighted as best buys

by the way your local library is great for which?....usually located behind the counter....just ask

also see

http://www.washerhelp.co.uk/

as you can see don't buy hotpoint!!!!!!!!!!!!!

jbatista

There are 6 in our family and I get through so many washing machines!!! I have had my Zannussi now for 4 years- a record for me and thats what I will buy again when ths 1 goes.

BobProperty

adr0ck wrote:

current which? best buys

.....for some reason the electrolux EWF and the samsung aren't highlighted as best buys even though they scored highly....all the rest are highlighted as best buys.....

Going by previous Which? reports they aren't anything like as reliable as Bosch / Miele, hence the downgrading.