Which Washing machine

mahoney

Here's my washing machine history:
Had a beko for about 10years - very good, only replaced it as I thought it was time for a new one.
Then, as I'd been happy with the beko, got another beko, but this time a washer dryer - wasn't happy, moved too much, and don't like the washer/drier combo functionality.  Was noisy.  Generally didn't like it.  Only kept it for about a year, and now got a fairly basic Bosch which I'm happy with.

I think, but only speculation, that beko may have been better some years ago, not sure now.

Anyway, just go for the features which are important to you and price bracket.

koalakoala

I’ve had many makes over the years, Hotpoint being the worst. My new Samsung is the best ever, well so far anyway lol

EssexExile

Miele don't do 10 year guarantees any more, there's no point paying that money if you only get a 2 year guarantee. If your last machine lasted 20 years just buy whatever you fancy, it'll probably last a long time too. If you want peace of mind there were some out there with 7 year guarantees last time I looked.

d0nkeyk0ng

I bought Bosch last time. Midrange. £400 or so. It was fantastic when we first bought it. I had to keep checking it was actually switched on as you couldn’t hear a thing when it ran the spin cycle. Sadly after four years it started rattling and being noisy during spin cycle. To repair is £250 minimum if it’s the drum. Labour is extra. I think hardly any manufacturers allow you to replace the bearings without replacing the drum (sealed unit). It’s still cleaning clothes so I’ll keep it for a bit longer. 

As I gather it’s all about in built obsolescence so you are encouraged to chuck away your old one and replace it frequently. 

scrummy-mummy

Samsung. Last one lasted 10 years. Just replaced. Paid about £400 for each one. Do about 4 washloads a week.

neilmcl

My current machine is a Bosch which is over 20 years old and still working fine. The only thing I've had to do was replace the brushes on the motor about 8 years ago.

RomfordNavy

Sound like I should avoid those with a sealed unit drum and therefore built-in obsolesence.  How can I establish which manufacturers do that?

d0nkeyk0ng

RomfordNavy said:

Sound like I should avoid those with a sealed unit drum and therefore built-in obsolesence.  How can I establish which manufacturers do that?

https://www.ukwhitegoods.co.uk/help/176-stains-a-marks/washing-machine-stains/2974-%20washing-machine-washing-machine-sealed-tubs-a-why-you-should-care

The above website was an eye opener when considering washing machines. 

chrisw

RomfordNavy said:

Sound like I should avoid those with a sealed unit drum and therefore built-in obsolesence.  How can I establish which manufacturers do that?

Realistically washing machines are now disposable items. 

Unless you can diy, the labour plus parts is a long way towards the cost of a new machine which will at least be clean, warranted and hopefully more efficient. I tried to repair the door catch on mine but just ended up with bleeding knuckles.

EssexExile

RomfordNavy said:

Sound like I should avoid those with a sealed unit drum and therefore built-in obsolesence.  How can I establish which manufacturers do that?

Does your noisy Hotpoint have the motor on top of the drum or hanging below it? If the motor is at the top then the bearings can be replaced, if below they can't. However even if they can be replaced and you can find someone willing and able to do it, it may not be worth it on an old machine.

Of modern machines Ebac bearings are replaceable, Miele are not, I don't know about others.