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Your specs are quite specific so I think the best way to get advice would be for you to do the legwork yourself. Look through online retailers websites and then manufacturers websites. Once you have a shortlist of appliances post them here and I’m sure you’ll get some help.
I’ve been a bit spoilt with the longevity of my whitegoods,
Amana side-by-side – 25 years (I replaced the water dispenser valve), getting worn out so time for a replacement – not looking forward to that as in todays money that would costs £2900 and I only want to spend £1500.
Bosch T.Dryer – 20 years (just died, bearings I think).
Bosch W.Machine – 20 years (I replaced the brushes once).I replaced the T.Dryer with a cheap Beko, the thinking is I’ll go for an integrated when the kitchen gets remodelled.
The W.Machine looks as though it’s going to need replacing, frequently fails to drain properly – I’ve taken it apart a number of times.I was in danger of falling in to the trap of The Great Washing Machine Swindle thinking I could get a W.Machine (Beko) for peanuts that lasts. I probably paid £350 for the Bosch all those years ago, the BofE calculator show £350 (1999) is equivalent to £595 (2018). So £600 for a long-lasting Miele is not that unreasonable. There’s a lot of good W.Machine advice on this site, I think I’ll treat the machine like an ‘investment’ and pay more to get more.
