Washing machine advice

adonis10

Got through 34 years without buying one but the time is now. No idea what is good so looking for advice.

We use 30 and 40 degrees, the short ‘refresh wash’, sport shoes wash generally and don’t need a drier. Needs to be integrated and under £300. All advice on machines and suppliers welcomed.

Mr_Singleton

adonis10 wrote: »

Got through 34 years without buying one but the time is now.

The mind boggles!

adonis10

Mr_Singleton wrote: »

The mind boggles!

.........?

jenniewb

Congratulations on either managing to survive hand washing for 34 years (or having a machine which worked that long- my machine was a 14 year old cheaper Bosch model before I was offered a hand-me-down which washed more and did more than my last machine which now has a new home).


When I was buying the original machine, I did my research in a few places, it was back in 2004 so online reviews and stories were not as vast as they are now. I'd suggest whatever short list you make, use online reviews to whittle things down further.


I looked through a load of Which guides. These are free to read in your local library. They may not have all issues to read- always ask though incase they have them but they're just not displayed. Also check other branches even if they are not within your own local authority as they may have missing issues you need. The magazine will tell you what is appearing in the next issue/few issues so you can work out what you need fairly easily.


It would also be worth looking at reviews on a few sites, not just Amazon and AO but also general forum sites such as mumsnet and spaces people discuss rather than just review. It can also help you understand any teething problems people initially have.


Also try to make a list of things you need and include sizes (so the space you have, including how far forward you are willing for it to stick out from the rest of your kitchen/wherever it lives). Any colour preferences, any things you really don't need- anything to help you whittle down a list further.


You can then begin to get a short list and from that short list depending on how desperately you need a new machine, either stalk specific machines until they end up in a sale or closing down store for example. Or just scour Ebay and Gumtree if you are really strapped for cash and don't mind missing out on a few months or years of a warranty depending on the brand. I say this as I was able to get a second hand desk top freezer on Ebay for 35% of the cost which the couple selling it only used for 6 months to store baby food and I had the rest of a 2 year warranty as it was purchased from John Lewis. It can be worth getting second hand if you are prepared to do your research first.


Hope this helps, it's really something you need to research, I can recommend brands but there are always going to be machines that buck the trend within that and what you need/can afford will really make the difference.


But bare in mind, 34 years is good going for a machine- don't expect that much for the next machine, things today are not built to last IMHO!

Cisco001

there is not many choice for integrated at £300.
How about Beko?
https://www.johnlewis.com/beko-wmi81341-integrated-washing-machine-8kg-load-a-energy-rating-1300rpm-spin/p2107192

adonis10

jenniewb wrote: »

Congratulations on either managing to survive hand washing for 34 years (or having a machine which worked that long- my machine was a 14 year old cheaper Bosch model before I was offered a hand-me-down which washed more and did more than my last machine which now has a new home).


When I was buying the original machine, I did my research in a few places, it was back in 2004 so online reviews and stories were not as vast as they are now. I'd suggest whatever short list you make, use online reviews to whittle things down further.


I looked through a load of Which guides. These are free to read in your local library. They may not have all issues to read- always ask though incase they have them but they're just not displayed. Also check other branches even if they are not within your own local authority as they may have missing issues you need. The magazine will tell you what is appearing in the next issue/few issues so you can work out what you need fairly easily.


It would also be worth looking at reviews on a few sites, not just Amazon and AO but also general forum sites such as mumsnet and spaces people discuss rather than just review. It can also help you understand any teething problems people initially have.


Also try to make a list of things you need and include sizes (so the space you have, including how far forward you are willing for it to stick out from the rest of your kitchen/wherever it lives). Any colour preferences, any things you really don't need- anything to help you whittle down a list further.


You can then begin to get a short list and from that short list depending on how desperately you need a new machine, either stalk specific machines until they end up in a sale or closing down store for example. Or just scour Ebay and Gumtree if you are really strapped for cash and don't mind missing out on a few months or years of a warranty depending on the brand. I say this as I was able to get a second hand desk top freezer on Ebay for 35% of the cost which the couple selling it only used for 6 months to store baby food and I had the rest of a 2 year warranty as it was purchased from John Lewis. It can be worth getting second hand if you are prepared to do your research first.


Hope this helps, it's really something you need to research, I can recommend brands but there are always going to be machines that buck the trend within that and what you need/can afford will really make the difference.


But bare in mind, 34 years is good going for a machine- don't expect that much for the next machine, things today are not built to last IMHO!

That's great, thanks.


The 34 years comment refers to my age and never having had to buy one!


Living at home - bought by parents
Student and rented accommodation - provided by landlord
First flat I bought - almost new machine included
First house I bought - included but has now kicked the bucket!