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Just had the misfortune of buying anew machine. Here’s my experience of the machines – for what its worth.
Up graded to a washer dryer two machines ago – suits us – wouldn’t go back. 1st one made drying d=faster – but by no means dry. Second one (AEG8000 series) capable of near combustion imminent dry! So had to use less drying. The last one was 10Kg wash – 6 kg dry. We do sometimes do large loads (bedding, towels etc) and the capacity is fully used. The last machine lasted 7 ears – then the bearing went. Sounded like a bulldozer racing on gravel. I think when they start to go – they are an end of life continuous problem. Bought another – – 9000 series. Didn’t check – it was 30mm taller – carpenter finished cutting a slot in the worktop today! (feeling sheepish)
But – the machines are quiet (less than conversation level) until the bearings go. The sensors and tech weigh the contents and adjust water levels etc. All the times for washing vary according to load. Its way cleverer than me. It works hard (usually at least three loads a day – some are only 1Kg. Latest heat pump tech makes it more eco friendly – but it is quiet enough to use cheap rate electric at night.
I think get a big one. The link offered by kwatt says it has issues – but time has moved tech on. Yes the space is fully used – like the engine bay of a car these days.
The physics has not changed – but the methods of achieving the wash action and soap/dirt reaction have. Just like the physics of a petrol engine have not changed – but there is no denying the longer life, better fuel efficiency and reduced emissions over the last decade alone.

Do it. Get a big one.

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