Siemens or Bosch washing machine??

adandem

Hi,
Not unexpectedly, our latest Hotpoint washer is about to bite the dust. I am not bothering with a repiar as the machine has been a nightmare from day one.

We are on quite a tight budget (Christmas!)
We are looking at a Bosch Classixx 1400 - £289 with a 2 year warranty which we could extend.
or a Siemens WM14E141 with a 5 year for about £400.

We've looked at the Miele but a bit out of our league atm plus I'm not too keen on the big grey door:o

Anyone have have any opinions preferences on these washers please??

jemball

We have had Bosch Classixx SGS53C02 dishwasher for 3 years which has been very reliable and effective, although the quick wash is only for relatively unsoiled items. We have only replaced it because of a built-in kitchen update, and the new Whirlpool dishwasher has a most inconvenient lower compartment headroom which precludes large dinner plates and is not adjustable. (the Bosch had no such problem).

Incedentally, we are selling the Bosch for £60 so if you are interested in it and live anywhere near Surbiton, Surrey let us know.

Jem

adandem

Hi, I'm sure you'll get a taker for your dishwasher, sadly it's our washing machine that's broken.;)

jemball

Apologies for the misunderstanding, but maybe a Bosch washing machine is as reliable as a dishwasher?

Regs Jem

Hapless_2

Bosch, go for bosch.

smudger1964

Bosch make some of the most reliable products.Have had our Bosch fridge/freezer for 10 years Bosch washing machine for 5 years and Bosch dishwasher for 4 years never a fault with any of them.They always come near the top of all the "which" reliability surveys Go for BOSCH

DrFluffy

Seimens washing machines are fab. We have a washer-drier - 5 years in it's still going strong!

All of the "white goods" in our (then brand new) flat are Seimens - nothing but praise for all of them!

adandem

Cheers everyone, I have been told that Bosch and Siemens are the same company and if I get a Bosch, to go for the higher range (cheap Siemens is the same as high end Bosch), does anyone know if this is correct?

moonrakerz

Hapless wrote: »

Bosch, go for bosch.

Seconded !

loobylou2

I'd definitely go for the Bosch. They last longer. Paid 445 for mine in September as I wanted an 8kg loader ( I do a lot of washing as theres 5 of us and 3 are aged under 10!!!) and its really good, had a Hoover before that which was nothing but trouble and only lasted a couple of years but before that another Bosch which even though it only took a 5kg load lasted a good 7 years before it gave up on me.

tarajayne

Our Siemens washing machine has a 10 year guarantee, that surely speaks volumes in how they rate the reliability of their own products.