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[BoschExxcel]

Tbh I wouldn't want a Hotpooint or any other machine for that matter for 10 years.

My Whirlpool has a 5 year parts warranty. Depending if and when it goes wrong, and what actually breaks, I'll just chuck it and get a Bosch.

 

[dascot]

And therein lies a problem with society these days - chuck it and get a new one instead of repairing or keeping things running.

Sorry, BoschExxcel, that's not meant to get at you - I just get really frustrated with seeing fairly new machines chucked at the tip and the like because they're not made to last.

 

[BoschExxcel]

No I understand. I'm the same, I hate wastage and certainly wouldn't chuck it if there was just a minor problem. I'd probably sell it on eBay for a few pence. Or strip it for parts.

Unfortunately my dads Whirlpool has shot bearings and the machine is 8 years old, so it's time for a new one. He wouldn't let me sell it or keep it! New machine arrives on Friday.

 

[glenfieldmathk1]

Quote: "I just get really frustrated with seeing fairly new machines chucked at the tip and the like because they're not made to last."

Exactly the reason why choosing a machine with a 10 year guarantee is going to prevent this risk.

 

[BoschExxcel]

But people aren't going to pay a high fee for an engineer to come out though? I certainly wouldn't one a 4+ year old machine!

 

[dascot]

I think, for the most part, people will begrudge paying high manufacturers call out fees. A five year p&l warranty would suit most folk better than ten year parts only.

 

[aeg03]

It's definately a brushless motor. Let's not have a debate about it.

Sorry to hear your friend was unlucky with his machine. But on a positive note, my friend has 7 year old Indesit that still works fine today. It's a little noisy and shakes a fair bit like Indesits do, but she's not needed a repairman out to it yet. My parents bought an Indesit tumble drier back in 2004 or 2005 and it's working as it did when they first got it. This flatshare has an Indesit condenser which is just over 1 year old so I guess it's too early to say anything about that.

I've definately decided on the Hotpoint. Beko is very good too but I have a Beko in my flatshare and I just want to get away from it and everything in this flat. The Hotpoints just feel better constructed than their Indesit counterparts.

One thing I want to point out is that I saw a couple of new Hotpoints in the shops with their drawers not quite aligned flush with the fascia. I'm aware the slightly 'older' ones had it and wondered if it's been modified or if it's an issue with manufacture that they haven't picked up on. I wish I'd taken a pic of the detergent drawer!

 

[glenfieldmathk1]

Mine fits flush!

The earlier models with the swivel drawer had a few problems, but now they've changed it by adding runners in the drawer so it clicks in place when closed, to make it fit flush.

 

[aeg03]

Hi Glenfieldmathk1,

I noticed when I went into John Lewis Oxford Street after work the other day and Currys Wembley, there was no click when I shut the drawer and there was a bit sticking out at the bottom.

I really must take a pic next time I go to a shop.