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Old 17-10-2005, 11:39   #101
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Re: Buying a Washing Machine

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Originally Posted by andygrif
And yes, on the basis that buying a 200 quid washer means that it will break down every two year
When I repaired washers we saw many many indesit cheapo £200 washers break down and be un ecomonical to repair after 14 months. So not only do you have the poor wash performance of them they are going to need replacing all the time.

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Originally Posted by andygrif
about the same as a Miele, which are tested to last 10 years too.
Miele washing machines are designed and tested for 5,000 wash cycles - that's a life of 15 to 20 years at an average of 5 washes a week.

just look at the other features...

direct enamel casing that won't chip, flake, scratch, yellow or corrode
drum axle which is as strong as that found on a prestige motor car
unbreakable cast iron cradle that stabilises the machine and will never crumble as a concrete block can
chrome porthole door and metal door catch that is designed to be opened and shut 60,000 times

How many door catch's and door buttons and door rims have you been out to iadom? I dropped a bottle of beer on one the other day and it bounced off the rim not even scratching it, that would have smashed a hotpoint one.
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