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Washing machine is ancient and making horrible noises.
So, what washing machines don't burn your house down and do the job of cleaning mucky bike kit on a regular basis? (about the main use I have for a machine).
Regular freestanding, nothing fancy, but reputable and reliable.
Guessing something like a Bosch.
Miele.
Ours lasted 15 year and ran 10 times a week. In fact I could have received it as it was only drum bearings.
Cheap machines are a false economy.
Bosch here for same reason, you can find them at reasonable prices if you hunt about .
My AEG has just had its first repair at 15 years old, which cost £66. That includes both kids using cloth nappies.
If you're near Abingdon go to the Miele outlet store. You can check their stock list online, but it's buyer beware, you must be there in person. They will deliver.
We got ours there a few months ago, new old stock, £236. It's amazing(ly cheap).
As family of 5 we had an LG for over a decade, it wore through the main bearings through the amount of use it had (I replaced myself for £20 new bearing). When it went a second time I cross threaded the main nut....So when it wore out last year again, it was end of machine.
It's been replaced with new LG. I've found they have fewer parts, and are easy to take apart. We found a cheapo one as it was touch screen not twiddly dial, but same machine underneath.
I spent a very long time researching washing machines a couple of years ago. Bought a BEKO, incredibly silent, more so than our high-end LG, feels very well made, 10 year warranty on the motor.
And.... Massively cheaper than most others.
All too late, but thanks 😀 . I went with a Bosch with decent reviews and what seems reasonable price and spec.
I could have opened up the old one and probably a simple fix, but it's had a good run, and a new one may be more efficient, plus they have quick wash options and stuff. Though looks like a lot or most now only feed off the cold water. Argument is that's better than from the hot water and having to cool it down. Will see how that goes.
Beko! - aren't they one of the exploding brands?
Look up the which reports in your library.
Bosch, Miele, Zanussi most reliable iirc.
Though looks like a lot or most now only feed off the cold water. Argument is that’s better than from the hot water and having to cool it down.
its annoying not to have the option - whether its 'better' depends on the circumstances where the machine is installed - my hot water is effectively free (well its unmetered so I pay the same regardless of how much or how little I use and because its a district system the hot water is always there whether its used or not) so it would always be more economical to use that than have the machine heat cold water.
Beko! – aren’t they one of the exploding brands?
They are the Harold Shipman of white goods:
Uncomplicated Bosch (Serie 2). Make sure you get one the right size for your family - typically available in 6, 7, 8, 9kg versions.
Sommat like this - https://www.johnlewis.com/bosch-waq284s0gb-freestanding-washing-machine-8kg-load-a-energy-rating-1400rpm-spin-white/p1603110
Beko if you are not too much of a brand snob
>Beko if you are not too much of a brand snob
And don't care if it burns down your house...
Our Beko hasn't burnt the house down and it's only needed <£20 worth of repairs in 5 years (motor brushes and a broken handle after someone got impatient and tried to force the door before the safety lock had disengaged). With a young family + dog it is usually on twice a day too.