Buying a Washing Machine

[greencreeper]

A top 10 washing machine manufacturers list would be handy. Not seen any of them Miele ones yet, though I think I spotted a very pricey vac made by them.

[greencreeper]

I've bought a new washer:

http://www.clearance-comet.co.uk/cgi...aunbr=58457887

It came yesterday. £261 plus £30 delivery. Comes with 5 year parts guarantee. Had to connect it myself - my mate helped but it nearly killed me. Damn heavy things. Taps had seized open too, so fair bit of water

[iadom]

'PROJECT X' is coming .

[littld]

I was advised by a repair guy to avoid machines which spin above 1200 as they wear out more quickly.

Just replaced our Zanussi which packed in after 4 years. It was a 1400 spin. Got a new one at 1200. Also, avoided computerised controls as had nothing but trouble with them.

[handyman]

Originally Posted by littld

I was advised by a repair guy to avoid machines which spin above 1200 as they wear out more quickly.

Just replaced our Zanussi which packed in after 4 years. It was a 1400 spin. Got a new one at 1200. Also, avoided computerised controls as had nothing but trouble with them.

Avoid 1200 rpm machines? Thats dubious advice to say the least.

We have a 10 year old miele 1600 rpm that begs to differ.

[iadom]

Virtually impossible to avoid computerised controls. Even if the machine has a rotating control knob, it will in 95% of cases be almost completely computer controlled under the skin. Now Project X is different in that, and many other aspects.

[etccarmageddon]

Originally Posted by iadom

'PROJECT X' is coming .

what are you talking about? project x? it's a bloody washing machine!!!

A lad who I know has one of them Dyson washing machines, he's had it 5 years and it's never failed him, it's got 2 drums that turn the opposite way to each other creating a better wash, it's the dogs dangley bits. He got a 5 year warranty with it with the option to extend it for another 5 years for the sum of £150.

[Angua]

My Mum had one of the first front loading automatics (had to have a special concrete base put in) it was a Bendix and lasted donkeys years.

Having said that one of our local repair shops which also sells new and reconditioned machines would not touch either Hoover or Hotpoint with a barge pole. Sold us a reconditioned Servis which lasted five years. I am now on a second hand Bosch (a model not available in the uk) that I got for free so, whatever happens I am quids in.

BTW Got a manufacturers warranty on Nef Oven, hob and hood for £89 for 5 years (the way I go through ovens I need the peace of mind).

[iadom]

Originally Posted by Nidge

A lad who I know has one of them Dyson washing machines, he's had it 5 years and it's never failed him, it's got 2 drums that turn the opposite way to each other creating a better wash, it's the dogs dangley bits. He got a 5 year warranty with it with the option to extend it for another 5 years for the sum of £150.

He will soon be running into difficulties, Dyson have ceased production of a very overated, overpriced, oversized, evil looking machine. Independent tests have shown that the dual drum had only a miniscule effect on performance when measured against other manufacturers AAA rated machines available at £300 to £400 less than the Dyson.

[etccarmageddon]

my new bosch which we've had for 6 months is amazing (based on the advice here I purchased one made in germany) - we chuck in dog sheets and all such crap and it never fails.

[lippy]

Does anyone know what Beko washing machines are like?

My last machine was a Hoover and the safety lock on the door burnt out, fixed it myself but now it's leaking from the drum.

[Angua]

Originally Posted by lippy

Does anyone know what Beko washing machines are like?

My last machine was a Hoover and the safety lock on the door burnt out, fixed it myself but now it's leaking from the drum.

Neighbour has just bought one and so far seems very happy with it!

[iadom]

Beko = Turkish made low end of the market goods, along with the Korean made LG, they suffer from a very long supply line when parts are required. One of these days people will wake up to the fact that, 'YOU ONLY GET WHAT YOU PAY FOR'. Although it has been put back the WEEE waste directive is due to come into force very soon, then all the makers of cheap tat ( 50% of the market ) will find themselves having to include the cost of recycling their rubbish machines in the list price. Will that make them produce a better machine, time will tell but we only have ourselves to blame. If washing machines had increased in price in line with say cars, then a decent basic washer would now be costing you around £750 to £800.

[Chimaera]

Thanks for that iadom!

So now I'm thinking of a new dishwasher, my Hoover is on it's last legs, so I'm on the lookout for a new one. Anything to go for or avoid like the plague? I've only ever had a Hoover so any comments on any other brands would be appreciated.