HELP ! Which washing machine ?

Silvertabby

Again, biased, but I really rate my Miele.  It isn't one of the most expensive options, but it still has the cast iron counterweight instead of the usual concrete blocks (which can break up and damage the drum over time).  It's really quiet, even on top spin, and doesn't shudder or try to tap dance across the utility room floor.

Mine is 8kg, which is ample for us.  It also has a weight sensor, so a light load will take less time than the programme selected.

Bigphil1474

We've had a few over the years, and tbh they've been pretty much of a muchness. My favourite was an LG but it was totally unsuitable for our suspended wooden floor in the old house. Our newer house has a concrete floor and it would have been great here. That was all singing and dancing. We currently have a Smeg integrated machine which was left by the previous owners. It's okay. We've had Hoover before that, and I can't white remember the one before that.

The last machine we had at the old house was a Bosch Series 4 - if I was gonna get a new free standing machine, I would probably start looking at Bosch first.

ic

My 11kg LG can take a 10.5tog Superking duvet - the 9kg model it replaced couldn't.  Its standard wash time at 30 or 40 degrees is 60 mins, and at 60 degrees is 90 mins.  I've never run it at 90 degrees to know how long that takes.  Its turbowash cycle is 14 mins.  Its much quieter than the model it replaced.  It came with a 5 year manufacturer warranty.  I also like the auto-dose feature - throw in the clothes and hit go, it then automatically adds the amount of detergent and softener as required to suit the size of the load.

Something to note, fast washes are meant for small loads.  If you're using it for full basket loads, you're unlikely getting anything really clean.  New machines use so little water as its cheaper to heat a small amount then be very through with it - a quick wash just tosses the clothes around in a puddle, rinse and spin.  They'll also come out wetter as the spin cycle is shorter - meaning if you use a dryer, they'll take longer to dry (and the dryer costs more to run).

Cisco001

LG or Samsung usually has 5 years warranty.
Midrange usual pick would be Bosch or AEG

P.S. I saw someone post a LG 9kg for £260 on hukd

And just to remind you quick programme may only suitable for half load.
For example, my 8kg Bosch could do full load 8kg in cotton or Eco which takes 3hr +.
Shorter programme like mixed fabric or dark wash only do 4kg, which takes 1 hr - 1.25 hr.