Reccomend me a washing machine 2024
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moochedit
I'm not feeding seagulls
Yeah i think they have to offer that service now.
keybored
Well done. You remember cat good.
I hope as a Miele owner you don't find me impertinent but might you share what these "issues" are, for the benefit of us mere mortals?
hash tag
Books, not bombs
Simply thinking back to another thread where I was critised for using a company that was once a nazi sympathiser.
moochedit
I'm not feeding seagulls
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Books, not bombs
Wiki has a different take, but hey. It's miele for us.
Boris Sprinkler
Dont be scared
Godwins law.
keybored
Well done. You remember cat good.
I can find nothing on Wikipedia about Bosch being sympathetic to the Nazis. The company would have been compelled to switch production to support the war effort and the same went for Miele.
Apparently while doing so:
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Books, not bombs
keybored
Well done. You remember cat good.
Collaboration under duress isn't the same as being sympathetic.
From just above that section:
I can find no reports of Miele supporting the resistance in any way so I trust you will be returning your washing machine immediately.
friendofdorothy
Solidarity against neoliberalism!
When I had a Hotpoint the Spin Doctor, said I know what's wrong but they make them as a welded unit with nothing repairable. I asked what brands are best last longest he said Miele or Bosch. They manufacture spare for 10 years after the models are discontinued. Can't afford the Miele but we bought a Bosch and it's been great.
Go for a Bosch.
Go for a Bosch.
Puddy_Tat
naturally fluffy
I got a Bosch washing machine some time late 2020 and no problems with it so far, but it may still be counting down until the guarantee runs out.
Previous was a zanussi which waited until the guarantee ran out then gave up - replacing the whole drum (since you can't just replace the bearings) would have cost more than an equivalent new replacement.
Previous was a zanussi which waited until the guarantee ran out then gave up - replacing the whole drum (since you can't just replace the bearings) would have cost more than an equivalent new replacement.
RevolutionSound
Well-Known Member
We've had a Bosch since 2010. Still going strong. It's had a new door lock, new motor brushes and a new door seal in that time.
My own Bosch celebrates its tenth birthday this year, and is still going strong with no problems at all. Being in a hard-water area, I’ve been very disciplined about using those anti-limescale tablets with every wash.
Whatever you go for, choose a good quality manufacturer but stick to a simpler model machine - with a simpler machine, there are fewer things that can go wrong.
Whatever you go for, choose a good quality manufacturer but stick to a simpler model machine - with a simpler machine, there are fewer things that can go wrong.
friendofdorothy
Solidarity against neoliberalism!
The great thing about the Bosch model we have is it has a speed wash function. Means you can do a really hot cotton wash and it doesn't take three hours.
cesare
shady's dreams ♥
I've inherited an elderly Bosch washer dryer. TBF the dryer aspect isn't effective anymore but it still washes ok - it must be at least 15 years old. Before we moved here I also had a Bosch, and I was very happy with that. It was able to cope with large loads and the extra fast spin function meant that washing dried very quickly.
The39thStep
Urban critical thinker
My Bosch has a huge array of different washes and functions, all of course in bloody Portuguese , but I only ever use the 1 hour mixed clothing one .
fucthest8
Cool people die horrible, preventable deaths.
Right, not exactly appropriate for this thread, but could end up being...any idea wtf this is in the filter of my mum's washing machine and how bad is the prognosis?
Not the door seal, that looks ok, and besides is it's a hard plastic
Looks like something is de-laminating!
Ta, hive mind
Not the door seal, that looks ok, and besides is it's a hard plastic
Looks like something is de-laminating!
Ta, hive mind
MickiQ
In My Defence I was left Unsupervised
Burly younger males are an asset to any family if we need owt heavy moving Mrs Q always delegates the task to Son and one or both of the Son-in-Laws rather than me.
It's a bit late now but I would put in a vote for a Bosch when we had the extension built in 2004 all the kitchen and utility room appliances were Bosch and we still have most of them only the washing machine and the dishwasher have been replaced since.
That said the Hoover washing machine we bought 5 years ago is still going fine.
Saul Goodman
It's all good, man
There were studies done into this. Apparently, on average, women prefer a big knob, while men prefer buttons. It's the reason most washing machines still have big knobs, despite the fact they're more expensive to manufacture whilst doing the exact same thing as buttons do. It's because it's still expected that women will be in charge when buying the washing machine. Presumably because they'll be the one using it.
kalidarkone
Bringing YOU round.....
Mine has a big knob and touch screen buttons. So clearly it's a unisex washing machine.
My fella definitely does more washing then me but then he has less clothes and is more active and I wear a uniform for work.
My fella definitely does more washing then me but then he has less clothes and is more active and I wear a uniform for work.
High Voltage
In the top 97% of Urban's most interesting posters
Fnarr!
I agree about the knobs on.
Recently had to get a new washing machine and wouldnt you know, about a month later the dryer died so forked out for a dryer.
I opted for Indesit for both.
They were around the €800 total if I recall correctly.
The dryer is fantastic. Fastest ever dryer I've ever used. 30 mins at high and all is dry.
Washer is great. Couple of knobs..one for time and one for temperature another for revs and a big one for types of wash.
Recently had to get a new washing machine and wouldnt you know, about a month later the dryer died so forked out for a dryer.
I opted for Indesit for both.
They were around the €800 total if I recall correctly.
The dryer is fantastic. Fastest ever dryer I've ever used. 30 mins at high and all is dry.
Washer is great. Couple of knobs..one for time and one for temperature another for revs and a big one for types of wash.
seeformiles
Lost in the wood
Just got a new Samsung washing machine - the most musical one we’ve ever had. It plays a bit of Schubert when it’s finished. 
MickiQ
In My Defence I was left Unsupervised
We've got a Samsung dishwasher when it finishes it pops open the door and plays a very musical tinkle to attract your attention whereas the Bosch it replaced was very Germanic it made a very stern sounding beep that was all "I have finished UNLOAD ME NOW SCHNELL!"Just got a new Samsung washing machine - the most musical one we’ve ever had. It plays a bit of Schubert when it’s finished.
