Best washing machine under £250?

the_mixer

I need a washing machine for my flat as I currently don't have one. I am working within a budget so have to keep it around £250 or less. As a single guy I will just be doing light loads of underwear and clothes. Also, anyone doing special offers like free flights etc lol.

sarah1972

the_mixer wrote: »

I need a washing machine for my flat as I currently don't have one. I am working within a budget so have to keep it around £250 or less. As a single guy I will just be doing light loads of underwear and clothes. Also, anyone doing special offers like free flights etc lol.

http://www.tesco.com/direct/hotpoint-wmaqf621p-aquarius-freestanding-washing-machine-6kg-wash-load-1200-rpm-spin-a-energy-rating-white/135-6626.prd?pageLevel=&skuId=135-6626

Cisco001

Good brand?

Bosch Maxx WAE24063GB
http://ao.com/product/WAE24063GB-Bosch-Maxx-Washing-Machine-White-29345.aspx

Snozzle

Our Bosch has lasted over 13 years without any faults so would definately recommend the above poster's suggestion.

bambibear

I've had a Bosch for the last 7 years so would also recommend. WE use Which for all our research (and did so when we bought ours). The Bosch range is still coming up as a "Best Buy".
Wouldn't buy a Hotpoint as they merged with Candy some years back and subsequently are using more budget materials.

Edit: forgot to mention that I'd also recommend AO online as in Cisco001's post. I've bought a couple of things from them and they're good with deliveries etc.

Hasbeen

Hotpoint clearance sale 30% off with MSE code


£295 for £207


Linky

lurkylurky

When my 4 year old Bosch Excel broke down in December I decided to replace rather than repair as I'd never been overly happy with it. I went for this Whirlpool machine:

http://ao.com/product/WWDC9440-Whirlpool-6th-Sense-Washing-Machine-White-29767.aspx

It has a 9kg drum and so far I'm loving it.

I ordered from AO.com and had one small niggle. It comes with free delivery, but I was charged £10. When I phoned to query it I was told that as I'd ordered after 8 pm I was charged £10. I would have preferred to wait until the following day and have free delivery but this wasn't an option.

jenniewb

I have a Bosch, it's now 10 years old and seems to still be working fine. My mother had a Bosch, it needed to be replaced 20 years later and she replaced it with a Hotpoint. The Hotpoint was so noisy and vibrated so much the TV a good 15 feet away in another room could not be heard even right next to it because the washing machine was so noisy! It lasted about 3-4 years. She's now gone back to get another Bosch and I doubt will ever buy anything from Hotpoint again- cheap but for a reason!


If you can get to a library you can look back through old Which? guides which will point out good and bad brands/machines to keep an eye out for. I used the guides to choose my washing machine, fridge and iron. All are still going strong (touch wood!) and if I need to purchase something else I wont hesitate to look through the guides again.

turtleneck

I am also looking for a washing machine for one person for under £250. I want a spin speed of at least 1200 but the load capacity doesn't matter.

Also I am rarely in until 3pm onwards so I would like a delivery after this time. Can anyone recommend a shop which will deliver at this time onwards?

turtleneck

how about this one?

http://www.argos.co.uk/static/Product/partNumber/3570829.htm