Washing machine advice

[mebdev]

Hi, my wife and I have just bought our first house and very kindly the previous owners have left a lot of their old appliances… Except their washing machine.

In terms of usage, at the moment it’s just my wife and I, so probably 3 loads a week but I imagine that will increase in the longer term.

The washing machine will live in the kitchen on a tiled floor.

In terms of budget we don’t really have one but I would like to get something which will last so that we pay less in the long term.

The more I read the more it seems that brand names don’t count as much as you’d expect so model numbers of any specific recommendations would be much appreciated 🙂

Many thanks.

[electrofix]

Re: Washing machine advice

from my point of veiw i would go for either

http://ao.com/product/WAE28461GB-Bosch- … 27063.aspx

or

http://ao.com/product/WDA100-Miele-Wash … 29725.aspx

the bosch machine is not the cheapest but as with most manufacturers they cut corners on cheaper machines
the miele is dearer but in a class of its own. miele units are the only machines where i need help to deliver them because of weight

hope it helps

Dave
both machines carry 2 years warrenty

[mebdev]

Re: Washing machine advice

Hi Electrofix,

Thank you for your reply.

I realise this is probably quite a difficult question to answer as there are so many variables (and I promise not to hold you to it), but all things being equal between these too machines, what kind of life expectancy do these machines have. Or to put it another way, do you think the Miele will last (over) twice as long as the Bosch?

Also, is there any real difference in terms of performance – will one get the clothes ‘cleaner’ than the other, or be able to handle duvet covers and sheets better than the other etc.?

Many thanks.

[electrofix]

Re: Washing machine advice

the miele will outlast the bosch do a google search on miele you will find the reveiws. They are quiet and dependable. there are very few manufacturers that design machine to last over 10 years but miele is one of them. 15 year old miele’s are common

went to a miele last week household has 5 adults machine 12 years old first fault brushes gone through wear and tear

look around there are other models of miele and sometimes they offer extended warrentys with them like

http://ao.com/product/WDA210-Miele-Wash … 29728.aspx

got a miele myself and i have the pick of anything

Dave

[Martin]

Re: Washing machine advice

Nothing beats Miele, my choice above all.

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