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The AEG would for sure be a reasonable choice, how ever I would not pay 100£ more for only 200rpm difference. The "lower" model would be a better option in terms of price to value, but in the end, its up to you.
What passed my mind was this one:
http://ao.com/product/wda91440w-beko-washer-dryer-white-28322-2.aspx
They have been launched a few months back and seem to be pretty good deals. They have air cooled condensators as well and are the "cheap" alternative to BSH. Bekos are known for good washing results in short times, so that probably will be true for their washer-dryers as well. Just to consider ;)
 
The thing is, the top of the line AEG has a brushless motor which is going to be quitter and longer lasting than a standard brushed motor.

I would not go for BEKO at all. My auntie once had a BEKO cooker and it literally lasted 2 and a half years before it gave up an she meticulously looks after her cookers. Elements warped, fan motor needed replacing it burnt itself near the hob. No. I am after a nice washer dryer that will last a few years.

Again, it is down between the Bosch and the AEG. The AEG on paper looks like a better machine and also it is £250 less expensive, however, it is made in Italy. That makes me wonder if its made by the Candy group with there horrible metal bodies which rust out.

Everything else in my kitchen is Bosch, from the kettle to the fridge freezer, and I love all of them. The oldest of which is the kettle which is about 7 years old gets used several times a day and has been flawless. The fridge freezer I got back in January is lovely and quite and really well made, so I have no reason to not go for the Bosch, but I do want to get my moneys worth regarding longevity and performance and I trust Bosch more over AEG which I am not familiar with, although the AEG has scored well according to "Which?"

So many swings and roundabouts !
 
I would not go for BEKO at all.

My best friend has a bog standard Beko - 1200rpm, 5kg, variable spin. It's just gone 6 years old and it washes for 2 adults and 2 kids. Never been any trouble *touch wood* and it's not too loud either.

Beko seem to get a bed rep, because they're cheap. But in reality, they're no less reliable than any other modern brand. They're certainly a lot better than anything else in the low-mid price range of the market (Indesit, Whirlpool, Candy, Haier and low end Vestel made machines).
 
That makes me wonder if its made by the Candy group

It's definitely not made by Candy. It's made at the Zanussi plant along with most modern Electrolux-made machines.
 
We had a 800€ Siemens Induction cooktop and oven, and the hoob literally exploded on me. We have a Bosch DW that had 2 new PCBs installed in its warranty time.
Beko changed. They recognized that the market is going down and people got angry over applainces, so they changed to better quality. Still, they are not a Miele, but for 500£, an air condesation washer dryer, that might last "only" 5-6 years, that seems ok.
All AEG washer-dryers have an brushless motor.
 
Well put it this way, my friend replaced a heating element on his Beko washing machine which was just under 2 years old and all I can say is I can see why they are cheap. They are not built to last and they are very crude. They are not flimsy or terrible quality, but they are deserving of their price, but their are better ones out there, and I don't buy the " it may only last half as long but it costs half as much" as I think that is a false economy. Based on my personal experience with bosch products and family who have bosch washers and dishwasher which last years and years with no problems, I would rather spend a little bit more on something which will last and may do the job better.

As far as reliability goes, Hotpoint are very low down on the Which? list along with Indesit, but bosch are second only to Miele and there isn't a huge difference in the rating between them, but Beko got 68% reliability rate, bosch got 82%
 
Well, speaking from my experience, I've had no issue with any Beko products. As mentioned above, my best friend has her bog standard model and a friend of my other half has one of the first Beko Eco Care 1000's with the mechanical timer that's at least 10 years old now and still going strong. Not bad for £200.
 
I may have found exactly what I am looking for.

It appears to be a Siemens version of the Bosch washer dryer. I have compared the specs and there is no differences I can see. Both look visually identical, both have eco silence drive brushless motors, both are the same capacity and both have the same dimensions. The difference is, the Siemens is nearly £200 cheaper? Why on earth would that be?

I know Siemens is part of Bosch but why would there be such a price difference? Are the Siemens versions seconds? Are they made from slightly lesser materials? I can't imagine so, but what justifies the price difference ?

http://ao.com/product/wd14h421gb-si..._PC=WD14H421GB_WH&WT.srch=1&WT.z_CN==SEO-rete
 
Thats the first generation model. It uses more energy (Class B) and takes slightly longer. There are 3 generations of these by now, with the new ones haveing some different cycles like Hygenie which uses a low temp wash, rinses and then dries you clothes on extra high heat to disinfect them.
 
According the AO specification table, the Siemens is more energy efficient than the Bosch ? Only difference being the Siemens is 60 DB when dryer, versus the Bosch's 50, but other than the Bosch having 5 drying programs instead of 3.
 
On several website, the Siemens is cheaper, and the Bosch is more expensive, and if the Siemens is an older generation, it seems odd that it is more energy efficient. There are some slight differences with the control panel but that is it.
 
the Siemens is nearly £200 cheaper? Why on earth would that

Siemens are actually the higher spec, like AEG is to Zanussi. However, BSH are pulling the Siemens brand out of the domestic appliance market, so it could be that they are on clearance ready for a new Bosch range being introduced.
 
best choice

Sounds like you are informed and have done your homework about the various choices. I personally have a Kenmore Elite front load washer & matching dryer set made by LG that I like very much. It does a wonderful job with much less water than my old top load Maytag set. I guess it depends on where you live and what's available to you. But I'm sure you'll make the right choice for yourself. Happy laundering!
 
Well thank you everyone for your help.

I have ordered the Siemens and it should be arriving on Tuesday. I shall post pictures and my verdict soon after :D
 
So I was just browsing through some achieved threads and there was a post up saying all Siemens washer-dryers are made in China? Is this true? That would explain the price difference. Surely the quality should be no different especially at this price point...
 
Some certainly were, don't know about now. Either way, it was both Bosch and Siemens ones, so would've had no impact on price differences. The quality wasn't reduced at all either, going on reports.
 
That is true. Bosch products built in other countries are built in Bosch factories with Bosch standards, I know that for a fact. They don't outsource any of their manufacturing, and I have Chinese made Bosch products, my kettle and toaster and they are 7 years old and are like new so haven't really got any worries thinking about it now. Cant wait for it to come :D
 
You're right not to worry, Bosch make brilliant appliances no matter where they are built. We've had numerous Bosch appliances over the last 12 years and only one of those had ever broken. Most of them weren't/aren't even German built!

Enjoy the new machine, I don't like washer dryers myself but a Bosch one should be one of the best.
 

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