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hi guys i am buying my first washing machine.i do not have a clue
what to buy i have been reading reviews on the ISE 2 ise 5 and the ISE10 ,are these better machines then bosch and other standard makes of washing machines, i am the only person in my flat and do not have a washing line.so i would have to hang the cloths in my flat, do i really need to spend 800 quid on the ise10 machine thanksD.Re: help please need advice on first washing machine purchas
The real advantage of the ISE machine is the local service, very good warranties and spares at cost when needed etc.
The Bosch machines range from decent to very good, some made in Germany, others in Spain, Poland,Slovenia even China. I’ll leave you to work out which of these Bosch machines are the better investment.
For a single person the ISE2 would be more than adequate. Unless you buy a washer dryer, something we would strongly advise against you will have to hang up your washing although there are one or two quite good compact tumble dryers that will tuck away in a cupboard.
Jim.
get1a2’s Other Question Thread.
Re: is there any difference between ISE10 1400 spin 1600 spin
get1a2 wrote:besides the spin speed
kwatt wrote:Yes, the 1400 is no longer available. 😉
The 1400 also uses a brush motor and the 1600 an induction.
K.
Dustyroad wrote:Regarding spin speeds it seems strange that the more expensive ISE10 only has 2 speeds 800 or 1600 and nothing inbetween, but I note that the ISE5 has a variable spin speed up to 1600. I would have thought that the 10 would have this feature.
DustyR
kwatt wrote:Hi Dusty,
Well, yes and no really.
Variable spin seems to spend it’s time on one setting, full. The only time it gets turned down all too often is automatically on delicate washes or to off totally for the odd really delicate item. Beyond that no-one really bothers it would seem.
Rightly so IMO, I couldn’t be bothered in a real world situation to be bothered with it. Why people look for such features I don’t really know as I’ve yet to meet anyone that uses them to any degree.
Massively variable temperature settings are largely the same.
Since the ISE10 is largely based on being simple to use the above plays a large part in such a feature or, features, not being there. It’s designed to be as simple to use and easy to live with as possible as well as virtually unburstable.
K.
kwatt wrote:Hi Dusty,
Well, yes and no really.
Variable spin seems to spend it’s time on one setting, full. The only time it gets turned down all too often is automatically on delicate washes or to off totally for the odd really delicate item. Beyond that no-one really bothers it would seem.
Rightly so IMO, I couldn’t be bothered in a real world situation to be bothered with it. Why people look for such features I don’t really know as I’ve yet to meet anyone that uses them to any degree.
Massively variable temperature settings are largely the same.
Since the ISE10 is largely based on being simple to use the above plays a large part in such a feature or, features, not being there. It’s designed to be as simple to use and easy to live with as possible as well as virtually unburstable.
K.
get1a2 wrote:will a brush motor last longer then induction i was told that the 1400 spin was the same as the 1600 speed being only difference in speed
kwatt wrote:Hi,
As I explained in another post, there is a slight advantage on the noise front and wearing parts. Beyond that the only practical difference is the spin speed.
K.
get1a2 wrote:okay thanks
Re: get1a2’s Other Question Thread.
Re: induction
get1a2 wrote:is induction better then brush motor longer lifespan
kwatt wrote:As a general rule, yes.
No wearing parts other than the motor bearings which, in my experience, usually outlive the lifespan of the machine.
As there are no parts that make contact, brushes on a commutator basically, it’s also quieter. Often a lot quieter and it doesn’t run as hot either.
Personally, I’ve always preferred induction over brushed motors.
The only downside is that, if one does fail although rare, it is more expensive to replace but then, they’re more expensive in the first place as they cost more to produce.
HTH
K.
Re: get1a2’s Other Question Thread.
Re: does anyone no where i can buy a ise2 washing machine
get1a2 wrote:my local ise engineer has none in stock and said they have stoped production
r600a wrote:Hi get
Where abouts in the country are you ? postcode or town.
Bryan
get1a2 wrote:angelsey north wales LL65
kwatt wrote:On Angelsey then Deltec is who you want to be in touch with in Benllech.
However I don’t think that Deltec have any ISE2’s in stock now like many of us.
Basically the massive fall in the Pound against the Euro has prevented ISE from re-ordering machines from factory as they could seem expensive when many retailers and manufacturers are giving machines away at the moment in the current economic climate to liquidate cash.
The fact that manufacturers and retailers appear to be going bust at an unprecedented rate would suggest that ISE may have been right.
K.
Re: get1a2’s Other Question Thread.
Re: how hard is it to shut the door on a ise 10
get1a2 wrote:its putting me of buying one as there seems to be quite a few posts abount this problem or knack shutting the door
gmoorc wrote:Not hard, just different.
You are pushing against the suspended drum (Which moves) rather than the stiff outer casing of a conventional machine.
I just close the door then give it a sharp push…click. Don’t even think about it these days.
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