Havard Posted December 14, 2007 Share Posted December 14, 2007 Last night our 12 year old Hotpoint gave up the ghost!! Thought I would ask the masses, which washing machines have you all got and which ones should I avoid. Been reading the reviews of some on t'internet and they all get slated.... Our Hotpoint has been great but a lot of the reviews have said that the customer service is shite now!! We Vicki just wants something quiet with quite a big load capacity. Initial cost isn't overly important but quality is!! H. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Konrad Posted December 14, 2007 Share Posted December 14, 2007 I have Siemens washing machine, beautifull piece of technology, very quiet and balanced and pretty easy to use it. You can also take a look around for Bosch washing machines, they are almost the same like Siemens. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ivan Posted December 14, 2007 Share Posted December 14, 2007 What's a washing machine? Is that where the dirty clothes fairies take all the stuff that I throw in the laundry basket? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tooquicktostop Posted December 14, 2007 Share Posted December 14, 2007 Miele appliances are amazing quality, they come with an 8 year warrenty as well, the are super quiet and very efficient, not the cheapest but one of the best, built to last for a change Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Havard Posted December 14, 2007 Author Share Posted December 14, 2007 What's a washing machine? Is that where the dirty clothes fairies take all the stuff that I throw in the laundry basket? I think so!! Our last machine was really good as it ironed them and put them back in the wardrobe too!! Miele appliances are amazing quality, they come with an 8 year warrenty as well, the are super quiet and very efficient, not the cheapest but one of the best, built to last for a change 8 years...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyT Posted December 14, 2007 Share Posted December 14, 2007 Fridge freezer now the washing m/c. Feel for you H especially this time of year. Had a Tricity Bendix for 5 years no probs. But the Miele are fantastic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Posted December 14, 2007 Share Posted December 14, 2007 How did you manage to break your wife? And don't you think its a bit sexist calling her a washing machine? Scott =op Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michael Posted December 14, 2007 Share Posted December 14, 2007 Just avoid any makers that have been swallowed up by Marconi - my experience with them is that they share cheap electronics and don't last at all. Brands subject to this are Hoover, Ariston, Indesit and a few others that I can't remember. Sadly your older Hoover will have been one of the decent ones before they got made disposable. Personally I went for a Bosch when my Indesit went pop, it's been great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adam bell Posted December 14, 2007 Share Posted December 14, 2007 my washing machine talks as well as washes clothes. hang on thats my wife Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ECK Posted December 14, 2007 Share Posted December 14, 2007 we have a dyson the drum is huge on it and it aint too noisey either;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevie_b Posted December 14, 2007 Share Posted December 14, 2007 WIFE - Washing Ironing F*cking Etc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neil tt Posted December 14, 2007 Share Posted December 14, 2007 We have a bosch, that was recommended by which. we have now had it 9 years, never had a problem, and we have 3 kids, so its on at least once a day:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackie Posted December 14, 2007 Share Posted December 14, 2007 Last night our 12 year old Hotpoint gave up the ghost!! H. i am so sorry to hear of your loss, if you and Mrs H need any help through this time of trouble just ask, we are all here for you Paul Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Havard Posted December 14, 2007 Author Share Posted December 14, 2007 Fridge freezer now the washing m/c. Feel for you H especially this time of year. Had a Tricity Bendix for 5 years no probs. But the Miele are fantastic. The fridge is still going but leaking occasionally!! WIFE - Washing Ironing F*cking Etc Besides Michael (thanks), has anyone got any sensible advice then? I saw an Ariston today but I'll leave it alone based on that advice!! H. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Posted December 14, 2007 Share Posted December 14, 2007 Bosch here also, not missed a beat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Posted December 14, 2007 Share Posted December 14, 2007 We have a hoover, had it 3 years. Not had any issues. Scott =op Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevie_b Posted December 15, 2007 Share Posted December 15, 2007 Sensible cap on now. Bosch and Miele are both very good, not cheap to buy but you said that wasn't a problem. If it were me I'd consider a Bosch: possibly not as expensive as a Miele but still very good quality, built to last. Most other makes IMO are much of a muchness. We've got a Samsung, had it for a year, quite cheap to buy, but so far so good. I'm surprised by how good Candy are for the money. I thought they'd be cheap rubbish (based on their price) that gives up after a short time, but been pleasantly surprised. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
400BHP Posted December 15, 2007 Share Posted December 15, 2007 I have an AEG machine, it is excellent. Its worth noting that Bosch, Siemens and Gaggenau are all the same machine with a different casing. If you want to have a look at different machines at excellent prices, go to http://www.biasco.com I know the owner. If you want something from there let me know and I'll put in a good word for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Posted December 15, 2007 Share Posted December 15, 2007 (Puts on lady costume) Check the Good Housekeeing website, as their tests are pretty authoritive. (leaves lady costume on for weekend, admires shape of own calf in heels) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jefferson Posted December 15, 2007 Share Posted December 15, 2007 H we have got an LG - massive drum size and excellent features including child lock on the buttons;) had it so far for 4 years and never missed a beat - no doubt that means it will break down tonight used every day also Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dangerous brain Posted December 15, 2007 Share Posted December 15, 2007 What's a washing machine? Is that where the dirty clothes fairies take all the stuff that I throw in the laundry basket? Laundry basket WTF is one of them??? I chuck my socks on the coffee table, my trousers somewhere between the toilet and the hallway (toilets just off the hall) my t-shirt usually in the bathroom and my kecks wherever i choose to take them off Somehow they end up back in my closet I started to thin out on socks as apparently leaving them on the coffee table is unacceptable. Seriously though things to look out for are good name brands, decent warranty, spin speed is very important (pay a bit more for a 1600 speed and you'll spend 50% less time drying your kit than a 1000 speed). I've had hotpoints for years and really rate them. The german stuff is supposed to be very good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian R Posted December 15, 2007 Share Posted December 15, 2007 Meile as said is top notch Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michael Posted December 15, 2007 Share Posted December 15, 2007 They last longer with Calgon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Posted December 15, 2007 Share Posted December 15, 2007 Wishy washy wishy washy Get that dirty shirty clean Wishy washy wishy washy Make those cuffs and collars gleam. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hiten55 Posted December 15, 2007 Share Posted December 15, 2007 i know hotpoint probably isnt as high on the list as the others but i got this one - http://www.hotpoint.co.uk/macro/product.d2w/report?typeref=21&prnbr=WT965 - a few months back and cant fault it at all. childlock, timer (water and electric rates are cheaper at night), large load capacity, 1600 spin, and the best bit - silent as a mouse!!! havent had any issues with it whatsoever. really cant rate it highly enough. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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