New washer?

[electron800]

I'm sticking firmly with the suggestions that either an AEG/Electrolux/Zanussi/Tricity Bendix, or a Bosch/Siemens/Neff machine will be the best one for the price.

Beko seem better than other cheap machines, but that's still what they are, cheap machines.

They have said they're willing to pay about £400 so without a doubt one of the machines I just mentioned will serve them best.

Matt

 

[electron800]

Infact

I would suggest the Bosch Classixx WAE2416SGB. 6kg load so it's bigger than what they have now, 1200rpm "B" rated spin will be the same as they're used to, and it has about the best build quality and wash/rinse results for the price.

They may prefer a higher end Bosch, but I personally like to keep things simple . Build quality will be the same throughout the range really.

Matt

 

[aquarius1984]

Mike has some bargain washers on his site www.thewasherplace.co.uk

The Bosch and Aqualtis are at fab prices at the minute, with the excellent customer service and knowledge from Mike you would be onto a winner!

R

 

[dyson2drums]

Yes if it was for me i'd buy it from Mike, i was tempted for the silver 8kg aqualtis when he had it on offer, but unfortunately its not for me, a family friend and they just shop in currys and comet (no online shpping).

When i get my next machine i will definitely try to get a machine from Miekes website as its good with info and great prices.

 

[hoovermatic]

John Lewis

I would recommend buying from John Lewis because in my experience, the customer service is superb and they often give a longer guarantee for no extra charge. If they haven't got it on the shop floor, they will order it in for you AND they will price match.

 

[paulc]

Beko express

DON'T BUY THIS MACHINE!! On of my service users has one, it is only 4months old and we have had the engineer out 3 times. Also the OOB system is ridiculous....can take up to 25mins to do a final spin. A couple of other service users have Beko machines and they are not great.

I would recomend miele everytime, and you can get good deals if you shop around. My local comet had an end of line machine for £420 a few months ago.

 

[chestermikeuk]

Dont Forget.....

Your local independant electrical dealers, whether it`s a Euronics retailer or family business...too many people rely on the C`s & KS`s of this world without exploring other options......I would also recommend Gorenje washing machines, usually found in independants, excellent prices along with functionality AND TWO year full parts & labour warranty....£339 gets you 1400rpm, 7kg Load...

http://www.thewashingmachineplace.c...arch.Object=1&machine.Type=200&manuf.id=10173

 

[hooverkeymatic]

I like Gorenje but...

I do honestly swear by Hotpoint.If the new one lasts as long as the current broken hottie then i will be happy!LOL

My favourite gorenje is the 2000rpm model.It is fantastic!

 

[hooverkeymatic]

Ignore that,wrong thread LOL

 

[dyson2drums]

I've always also liked the 2000rpm model, but it didn't get all the stains off in the gadget show and they use very little water compared to other machines. On the 2000rpm its 39l. If thats the case how long does it take to wash, i know the LG steam is quicker than the gorenje.

 

[bertrum]

That Gorenje is a great looking machine, is it the 2000rpm model?
I would,nt have one but most people would and looking at that great design, I can't blame them!

 

[newwave1]

Mikes right. Don't discount the gorenje's! I Really wanted to get one but it was a little out of my price range. Don't worry about the low water levels, theres an override option for those of us who want proper rinsing results They have some character and good options!

One of my friends on youtube Maturasigma has some good videos of his gorenje, one doing a high level rinse too!

Darren

 

[dyson2drums]

Yes ive seen them they are great, thats good that you can do high water levels, but the LG did beat it on the gadgetshow and the Lg was found cheaper and quicker to wash with better results.

 

[rolls_rapide]

Bosch Exxcel

My parents have one, 1400 rpm spin, three years old this spring.

A reasonable machine, but:

requires a concrete or stone floor to spin with least trouble, else it bounces about somewhat hellishly;

noisy water intake, motor noise noticable;

spin sequence doesn't always remove the water effectively - even on a level concrete floor.

 

[dyson2drums]

Hey well, guess what........

We have finally came to a decision that my family friend wants a hoover again due to her past experience with them. So then she looked at a nextra and i said no so she goes its between the 8kg or 9kg. She goes i dont mind, i said get a 9kg and she said 1200 or 1400 or 1600. We ended up choosing 1400 as its cose o the old 1300 but better. She doesn't like digital washers and complicated washers so she'll always use the cottons 40oc and 60oc program unless her daughters or i go there when woolens or anything else needs washing. On the old machine she used the cottons 40oc for everything unless her daughters put the wash on for towels or bedding etc. She used cottons medium soiling 40oc. The old machines model is ae130.

Thanks. I might take a pic of it?... if i get the chance.

 

[rolls_rapide]

Quattro 'Easy Logic'

A friend of mine had one from 2001, either the 1300 or 1400rpm model. It seemed fine at first but a year or so in, it started to rattle on spin (I think it was the door-release Bowden cable that was slapping off the side of the machine).

It then developed screwy programmes: if you turned the knob too quickly, the 'spin alone' programmes became wash programmes! It took ages of twiddling and fiddling to get the programmes back in their proper places.

I also detested the Candy designed powder drawer. It had silly slots that allowed powder to trickle down onto the soapbox surround. Also, the fabric conditioner siphon never worked properly.

I preferred the operation of the previous 'New Wave' range.

But, give its due, the 'Quattro' had a more resilient door interlock peg; it was made of metal. The 'New Wave' had a troublesome plastic peg that wore down quite quickly.

 

[dyson2drums]

Hey guess what everyone!

They got their new machine today, its the Hoover VHD862. First to rinse it out i put it on the 14 minute rapid and it took 15 minutes by count and it was great, the jumps on spin are quick, specially when it ramps up to 800 for rapid 14. Its 8kg 1600spin A+AA. They love it and they can fit louds of clothes towels etc in it, it can fit in 10 towels which are bath towels (big) and the old one only took 6.

They love it. What do you think of that machine?

 

[dyson2drums]

The HOOVER VHD862!

 

[samsungfl]

I wish them the VERY best of luck with it! Most people know what happened to mine! And I know of a few others that have had similar experiences!

Hopefully theirs will be a good one and not like the majority though

Richard

 

[dyson2drums]

hey Richard

You had the VHD8162 didn't you. Maybe they've improved it, this is the VHD862 and guess what. First load 10 big towels and coped perfectly well. On yours you didn't have the rapid 14 did you?
Thats a great program, i think it is a must on every machine. And the ramp to 8oo on spin is great, short but fast spin ramping.
Excellent washing and spinning results.
BTW- Someone took the old washer hoover ae130 in the 1st hour of it being outside. lol