Value for money Washing machine/dishwasher

shays_mum

My lovely AEG machine (think that's electrolux in disguise) is still going 13 yrs later never had a problem. Now if you ask me about my Bosch tumble dryer & fridge that's a different story .
Otherwise get what you can afford & get cover via Domestic & General?

ShandyAndy_2

Thanks for that,are samsung any good though? its only 1200 spin,our current washer is 1600 spin....

ShandyAndy_2

Theres a coupe of Haier on currys with 5 year warrantys,never heard of the make though!!

ShandyAndy_2

Panasonic one with 5 year warranty on currys but unsure how good they are?

jimi_man

ShandyAndy wrote: »

Theres a coupe of Haier on currys with 5 year warrantys,never heard of the make though!!

They are chinese, cheap and not very cheerful. They had a dreadful record of unreliability up until fairly recently. Personally I would avoid!

You tend to get what you pay for really. If you want one to last for a short time and then you think it will look dated and you'll want to replace it, then go for a Zanussi/Hotpoint/et al. For slightly better quality you can look at a Bosch/Siemans, and for a long lasting quality machine, that looks the same after 15 years, then go for a Miele. You can also pay even more and go for a 'boutique' washing machine, but my money is on a Miele. Over the long term I am of the opinion that they will offer the best value in terms of money and peace of mind. Also, having looked at the latest model that is roughly equivalent to mine, it is not vastly different in looks to mine. The white doesn't fade at all. The price is not massively different either to what I paid 13 years ago, £650-700.

I can't recommend them enough. The value of having something that just works every time, and that you don't have to worry about going wrong all the time, is considerable. Also having to do what the OP is doing, and replace it every few years would annoy me considerably.

sunshinetours

ShandyAndy wrote: »

Theres a coupe of Haier on currys with 5 year warrantys,never heard of the make though!!

Plenty of horror stories if you search for that make. As mentioned Chinese made cheap end appliances, I definitely wouldn't be paying £400+ for one

This Siemens one looks better value and comes with 5 year warrnaty and £75 cash back so would be around £490, possibly less if you search around

Arfa__

Regarding the whole Miele at £800 vs 2 or 3 cheaper washing machines: Well yes, it's a tough one.

Not everyone can afford to fork out that kind of money up front, and if you have to stick it on card and pay it off later, then it's going to work out even more expensive.

Someone mentioned inconvenience of replacing a cheap machine. Well, if its cheap, there's no hassle with repair companies, just go order another. Boots delivered our £350 LG in less than 18hrs after ordering... Beats organising warranty call out, diagnostics, waiting for parts etc. even if it is all covered.

Putting up with a cheap model isn't as bad as you expect. Our 'cheap' LG is whisper quiet, takes big 7Kg load, has fast 1600 spin and is A++ rated. Don't need much more. Don't get that on a £700 Miele... And when I replace it in 3-5 years, I'll expect even better efficiency on a newer model. As it happens, it has a 10yr warranty on drum/motor/bearings, so it may even last me a while, in which case - bonus!

Granted it's a total waste as far as environment goes. But then I refuse to pay 2-3 times as much to maintain the moral high ground.

Poppy9

Arfa__ wrote: »

Granted it's a total waste as far as environment goes. But then I refuse to pay 2-3 times as much to maintain the moral high ground.

I've always managed to give away my old machines bar my Bosch. My original Hoover which was swallowing baby socks had to go but a friend who wanted a machine to clean her OH dirty work wear had another few years out of it. Machines were built to last though 26 years ago. I paid £224 for it from the Co-op!!

My Zanussi went to someone in work who could fix machines himself and still has it. I think I paid just under £400 for it but I had
10 years use from it.

I couldn't give my Bosch away!!! I had to be honest when people asked what was wrong with it - it didn't clean clothes very well, had been fixed under warranty 3 times. A scrap dealer took it away in the end!

The main problem that "white goods" have is the high repair costs and it seems cheaper to replace if item is a few year old. Years ago people were more inclined to "have a go" fixing things themself but now call in the professionals.

A few years ago I went to a "parts" stall in the local market. I wanted a new seal for my oven. I was told it was £50 supply only!!!!! I got the seal on ebay for £9 and fitted it myself:j

Arfa__

Well it was the cost of spares for our 3 years old £650 AEG washer dryer that sent it packing. Needed replacement drum - £172, drum spider gone, made right racket and stank of burning metal as it dried to spin... And the Dryer PCB had blown - £149, which caused to run through a dry cycle without any actual heat. Plus the £60 call out diagnostics/labour. It only came with 2 year warranty.

Granted washer/dryers don't have a great rep for reliability. Our kitchen/house is just to small for two units. Just gone for plain, cheap LG washing machine now.

Having spent £720 (machine + diagnostics) on the AEG and only getting 3 years use, we felt seriously burnt.

jeremy2013

I would suggest you try the Danby DDW1899BLS Dishwasher. It's very affordable, small and it has up to 7 different washing cycles. It also has a detergent and rinse dispenser. I bought one for myself just a few days ago. And works great. I'd say it's one of the top dishwasher for the money available in the market. You can also check a few sites to compare prices and features such as squidoo.com/best-dishwasher-for-the-money.