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IIRC, in Switzerland HP is the only option now. Although it could be said this is restricting choice, the upside is that increased uptake will likely result in prices coming down and the technology improving over time.

Henrik, Strongly considered the Whirlpool myself, it too appears to be a nice dryer for the price. The vast majority of reviews for it are overwhelmingly positive as well. Checked out the AEG offerings while shopping around, and thought the filter was cleverly designed - pretty much impossible...

Henrik, The one I went for was the Grundig GTN38240GC (linked below). More or less the same as the equivalent Beko model, except it comes with a 5 year parts and labour guarantee. Considering this is my first foray into heat pump dryers, and the technology is still reasonably new in relative...

A Bosch condenser dryer I had previously could be reprogrammed via the control panel, rather like the extended settings on a Miele washer, for operation on either 10A or 16A. Presumably this was done to simplify production, with all dryers being fitted with the same heating unit and then...

The Hotpoint Supermatic I had used to do this as well, took me by surprise the first time I heard it. Was always careful to stand back a bit and keep my hands well clear of the tub when boiling, because that water surges out with some force. Re: enzymes. In the past, most soap powders and...

Big SodaStream user here. Main reason I switched was so I would no longer have to lug or store crates of soda water and pop. We get through a lot of soda water, and finding somewhere to keep it all was a PITA. Cost wise it's working out to be quite reasonable, as a gas cylinder usually lasts me...

A year or so ago I had a twin tub, and found suds saving to be an absolute must. Draining and refilling the washtub for each load would negate all the speed and economy benefits these machines were designed for; you're involved in the process quite enough enough as it is, and the last thing you...

Still on the shelves in my local Saino's. I did buy a bottle when it first came out, and was impressed by its cleaning and stain removal. Smells ok, and the dosing bottle is a novel feature. What I wasn't so keen on was the sudsing, however. Caused a suds lock in every single load, even when...

My Bosch does this as well, any water droplets in the seal that get bounced up onto the door glass tend to swirl around in the air current created by the spinning drum. Same happens when the machine fills through the top of the door seal for the rinses while still coasting down from spin. This...

With a couple of exceptions, the programmes on your machine are similar to those on my Bosch WAS series model. In addition to the helpful info Logixx already gave you: Dark Wash is basically a variation on the Cottons programme. It runs for a sensible length of time, being neither too brief...

Really I think it's intended for those who get all their washing, drying and ironing done in one session from start to finish. If you have the free time and self discipline to be ready and waiting with iron in hand when the dryer stops, I can see that it would be a useful feature. Doesn't work...

Used to have a cupboard full of different detergents and additives, but for the past year or so I've made a point of keeping things as simple as possible. For whites, and fast colours that are not affected by oxygen bleaches, I use regular powder. For delicates and non-fast colours, that are...

What a beautiful machine. Of all the Hotpoint TLs this is my preferred control panel style, very minimalistic yet functional. I'm in full agreement with the previous posts, the styling has held up remarkably well over the years in spite of its age, and wouldn't look at all out of place in a...

Hotpoint WM61. Noisy, rattly machine that wouldn't stay in place, and self destructed within three years. Despite supposedly having out of balance protection, it still managed to put outward dents in its own cabinet, and sheared a suspension damper in half during a particularly violent spin...

The top of the dryer hasn't been fully secured down; there's a gap between the top and front panels.

Have had a 5 litre Kuhn Rikon for a few years now, and use it a couple of times a week. This is my first pressure cooker, and I consciously decided to go in at the top rather than settling for a cheapie and wanting to upgrade again soon after. The spring loaded plunger valve system on these is...

That's a jammy find, pleased you're enjoying it. Back in the day we sold a LOT of these to large families and local businesses, such as B&Bs and restaurants. They just keep on going, and on the rare occasion something does go wrong, they're incredibly easy to service. Lots of servicing info out...

Hotpoint wringer washer, appears to be in almost printine condition. Tiny amount of paint loss on the bottom lip of the wringer, but still, not bad at all considering the state you see some of these in. No idea whether or not this is a good price, but I've seen people asking the same or more for...

Geez, haven't thought about that site in years. Never joined up or posted, only lurked. Could be interesting reading sometimes, and there was a lot of useful info to be found if you had the time to sift through it all, but certain forums did tend to be a little... hysterical. And don't even get...

Bold powder is my go-to detergent most of the time, and I've had the same issues previously. Strange thing is, the box I picked up earlier this week appears to be very well behaved in the sudsing department, and rinses clear easily. As to whether this is just due to slight variations from one...