Gorenje or Fisher and Paykel??

[mattywashboy]

I saw the Fisher andPaykel in the stores but the Gorenje was only available onlineso could only see pictures online.

So far so good with the F&P! It has wonderful Vortex spin wash sequences and great deep rinses. Very quiet too! It does like to make sure it's balanced properly before spinning which can take a while to achieve but not that noticeable when your not stood over it watching it!

When I get full internet service in my new house I'll post it to YouTube.

 

[washer111]

Interesting...

Well, if this turns out to be a positive experience for you Matt, I may well have something in the realms of affordable on the list.

Also a bit surprised to hear you've moved/moving!

 

[mattywashboy]

Yes I moved house on the weekend my old rental was sold so I had no choice :-/ I've hit the F&P with a few tough loads over the past two days and it's handled them realky well. I'm very happy with it thus far so I hope it continues

 

[gorenje]

Hi Matt

congratulation for the purchase. It's nice to hear you are happy with it.

Enjoy the washing with your new Fisher & Paykel.

 

[ronhic]

One thing to note

Choice now only tests with a 3.5kg partial load.

 

This is because the average sized load done, regardless of machine size, is between 3 and 4kg.

 

I believe Which? tests with either an 80% or 100% loading based on the stated capacity of the machine.

 

 

 

[washer111]

While its been mentioned before by Ronhic, I'm actually surprised machines perform better with half loads.

Sure, there is plenty more tumbling going on, and maybe the cycles end up being too long for what is actually in there, but the consensus here seemed to be that more clothes meant for rubbing, and therefore more cleaning?

Anyway, just an "interesting" point I wanted to bring up.

I myself am trying to get into "full loads," only trouble is you end up running out of that one thing (work shirts or undershirts). Then you have to find a place to hang it all. LOL

 

[northernmary]

which? review

just been browsing through this month's which? Magazine

Northernmary

 

[washerman250]

I won't be buying one of them then I need good rinsing

 

[washer111]

Everyday Cycle and Synthetics

Ever try getting the stains out of that?

Not an easy task. Cold water, warm water and even hot soaking over several days, followed by warm and hot washes can prove difficult in removing stains.
So a cycle designed with these fabrics in mind will be washing to remove fresh stains and odours - not treat stains like a regular cycle might. Also, since synthetics often dry easily, I can't imagine a standard testing load would yield good rinsing - they're very easily rinsed fabrics (I wear these sorts of collared t-shirts for work).

Another example: "Robe" for altar server's at Church. Having recently started this, one of the "robes" (cannot recall the proper name). Clearly not washed for years, or not washed properly for years. Made out of shower curtain material, so I knew what I was probably in for.
Started with a warm soak, with plenty of product (Detergent + Stain remover). That did well. Then it went into the Miele for a Quick20 wash at 40º for rinsing purposes, mostly. Hung up to dry.
Next day, washed our shower curtains, so ran a Delicates programme in hot (60º) water. That tidied the rest up reasonable well. There is still some slight yellowing round the collar, but far less noticeable than before. And no grime around the cuffs, either. Still, a lot of work for some minor stains.

 

[mattywashboy]

Well the UK machines must be programmed differently or have different motors. Mine is silent other than when it's draining, rinses wonderfully and everything thus far has come out clean. It would be interesting to see a UK one in operation but if people buy machines based on these test reviews then noones going to buy one lol

 

[aeg03]

Mattywashboy,

I would not take what WHICH say seriously. Their reports are not accurate and I've complained to them in the past.

They recommended a crappy Zanussi Flexi Dose over a Jetsystem model. I had experience with both and the Flexi Dose was very poor in comparison yet WHICH rated the Flexi Dose higher. I was puzzled.

They also rated my Hotpoint machine as having poor cleaning and rinsing - again I have no issues with it.