On another note – Candy CDC266

[fluffy]

Me again

As part of the same order with the Hotpoint f/freezer I have ordered a Candy CDC266 Condensor tumble dryer – now Im a bit worried as I have read some unflattering comments regarding Candy on this site. This particular appliance was out of stock at the suppliers so its not too late to cancel it.

Should I cancel and whats a viable alternative model – I generally like Hotpoint things but read some bad reviews about Hotpoint condensor dryers.

Any advice appreciated!

[Penguin45]

Hi Fluffy,

IME all condenser driers seem to be slightly problematical. The Candy/Hoover driers were cursed by a collapsing rear drum bearing which basically wrote the machines off after about 18 months due to the cost of repairs. This has apparently now been redesigned. Hotpoint/Creda and its other associated brands eat thermostats at an alarming rate, which while cheap enough, is a damned nuisance.

Simple rule of life is you get what you pay for. Moving up market to the likes of Bosch will buy you a better product with a good chance of a long service life, without spending ALL that much more.

This a personal opinion, others will no doubt think differently!

Regards,
Penguin45

PS, if you do have 3 heads as per the other Fluffy getting quick service shouldn’t be a problem!

[fluffy]

Re: On another note – Candy CDC266

OK So no Im looking at the Bosch WTL6003GB – £264.00

Is it worth the extra £60 or so? – now £60 isnt a lot, but percentage wise to the Candy its a fair bit more money so hopefully this will give me at least 20 years trouble free service??! Im willing to pay a bit more as this is going to be built in a cupboard in my spanking new kitchen so dont want to have to rip the unit apart on a regular basis if things keep going wrong.

And no, Im not like THAT fluffy, my bark is much worse than my bite 😉

[fluffy]

Re: On another note – Candy CDC266

By the way – how sad am I – talking about the merits of tumble dryers on a saturday night.

[Penguin45]

I hate to say this – that dryer looks like a White Knight in a posh frock and certainly won’t last 20 years. The Crosslee factory “brands” dryers for all sorts of manufacturers, this is one of them!

The ones to consider are :-
WTL6508 Logixx
WTL6307 Exxcel
WTL6106 Classixx

These are proper German built machines and I would be disappointed if you didn’t get a good 10 years out of one of them. It’s pushing it to get 20 years out of any appliance these days!

Bear in mind what I said, you gets what you pays for!

Regards,
Penguin45.

[Dave_Conway]

Penguin45 wrote:This a personal opinion, others will no doubt think differently!

Nope, I’d go along with that general advice.

Penguin45 wrote:PS, if you do have 3 heads as per the other Fluffy getting quick service shouldn’t be a problem!

❓ Which fluffy is that then ? 😆

Dave.

[Penguin45]

It’s in the dungeon at Hogwarts according to my 8yr olds……..

Penguin45.

[Dave_Conway]

Re: On another note – Candy CDC266

I’m still none the wiser, something to do with Harry Potter perchance ?

Dave

[Penguin45]

Correct. Advance club to forward position and bop on head……..

P45.

(Mind you I only know this ‘cos the kids told me..)

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