Thread: Washing Machines
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17th Apr 2007, 1:37 PM #1
Washing Machines
Is anyone an expert on washing machines? Not using them, I mean about what's a good make, what's reliable and the like?
Our machine ground to a noisy halt yesterday when the drun decided to detatch itself (but we can't complain, we got it free with the house and we reckon it's over 20 years old), and so we need to buy a new one and I just wondered if anyone had any recommendations. I've heard Miele are good, but their very expensive, and that Bosch are also pretty reliable...
But maybe someone can help?
Si xx
I've just got my handcuffs and my truncheon and that's enough.
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17th Apr 2007, 1:42 PM #2
I've heard that Miele are good but very expensive. We have a Hotpoint Ultima Super Silent. About 300 I think it was inc. delivery & taking the old one away. The last one we had was an indesit that lasted about 10years or so.
This one is very easy to use & has programmes at the touch of a button & not one of those 'clicky dials' that usually go wrong.
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17th Apr 2007, 2:26 PM #3
I first bought ours five years ago, so that's a pretty good indicator of durability. I can check the make tonight if it will help.
Si.
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17th Apr 2007, 3:21 PM #4
We've got an Ultima machine, like Tim, which we bought... probably about six years ago. We got it from HBH Woolacotts, who do interest-free credit, and I think it was around 200-250 at the time. We haven't had much trouble - the motor went just before the free three-year warranty ran out, so that was replaced FOC; and the paddles inside tend to shear off, so we've had to replace a couple of those (they're easily picked up cheap from ebay) so...
Actually, I'm not really selling this am I - it's reliable, except for the motor breaking and the paddles falling off?!! I'll just get me coat...
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17th Apr 2007, 4:45 PM #5
Ours broke down after 12 years of good service. We went for an indesit washer dryer and are so far very pleased. We got it from comet online and it was 279.95 which was cheaper than the shop price.
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17th Apr 2007, 6:56 PM #6We've got an Ultima machine, like Tim
I hope the instructions aren't in ancient runic text. :sofaPity. I have no understanding of the word. It is not registered in my vocabulary bank. EXTERMINATE!
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17th Apr 2007, 7:59 PM #7
I've found Whirlpool/Ignis reliable and reasonably priced too
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17th Apr 2007, 10:16 PM #8WhiteCrow Guest
Usually when you buy a new piece of electrical goods, they offer to a 5 year warrenty at very expensive rates.
Normally you don't need one, but my dad recons it's better to get a cheaper machine machine with a warranty than a good one without one. Basically they use water and have lots of moving parts = lots to go wrong, and WILL go wrong!
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17th Apr 2007, 11:39 PM #9Wayne Guest
I bought a SERVIS 1500spin from Currys last summer for just 200, (down from 250). Good brand, very quiet, (well compared to the old one anyway) & no probs, so far.
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17th Apr 2007, 11:56 PM #10
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17th Apr 2007, 11:58 PM #11Pip Madeley Guest
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18th Apr 2007, 12:04 AM #12Wayne Guest
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18th Apr 2007, 7:43 AM #13
Our old one, which we reckoned to have done over 20 years was a Servis.
Si xx
I've just got my handcuffs and my truncheon and that's enough.
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18th Apr 2007, 9:13 AM #14Wayne Guest
Well, there you go then! That's 3 good recommendations for the longevity of Servis.
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18th Apr 2007, 9:45 AM #15
Do they get a Long Servis medal after ten years?
I'll get me coat.
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18th Apr 2007, 11:53 AM #16
@Andrew
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