Solomon1 Posted December 2, 2012 Share Posted December 2, 2012 Hi Guys Anyone had to do any washer/dryer investigations this past year gone? If so - what were your findings? The best one for longevity, eco-awareness and costing? Thanking you Love As Always Sol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andygardener Posted December 2, 2012 Share Posted December 2, 2012 These days even the premium ones are built to fall to bits within 5 years. What sort of loads you're washing will make a difference and wash times between models can vary wildly. Google job based on your specific circumstances I'm afraid. Also, don't be tempted to pay a premium for eco-awareness. Artificial intelligence with an environmentalist standpoint is just an expensive gimmick in a machine designed to wash your pants. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
littlebasher Posted December 2, 2012 Share Posted December 2, 2012 Miele, some even come with 10 year guarantees Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
denlin Posted December 2, 2012 Share Posted December 2, 2012 Despite bad reputation I bought a bog standard Beko about 7 years ago and it still works perfectly alright Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lectrolove Posted December 2, 2012 Share Posted December 2, 2012 I like my AEG. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thistledoo Posted December 3, 2012 Share Posted December 3, 2012 My washer has been going ever since I married her and rarely breaks down. I did not get a guarantee however and it's beginning to look a bit tatty. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adamf Posted December 3, 2012 Share Posted December 3, 2012 I like my AEG. AEG was providing a 5-year guarantee at no extra charge this summer when we had to get a new one. (I'm not sure if that deal is still in effect.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alternageek Posted December 3, 2012 Share Posted December 3, 2012 Miele, some even come with 10 year guarantees This is what we're going ot buy when our hotpoint bites the dust. We've already paid enough in repairs, in the last 5 years, to the machine to buy a second one BTW when our hotpoint works, it works its a shame it falls to bits so easily. Also, there are silly things like the trap is at the back of the machine in a special casing that only a repair man can get to, etc... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vague_Boy Posted December 3, 2012 Share Posted December 3, 2012 Miele, some even come with 10 year guarantees Yep, mine is now 5 years old and looks like it was delivered yesterday (some sort of coating they put on it). Works flawlessly and is much quieter than other washers due to its cast iron base. Another piece of tried and tested Miele quality: other washing machines have a concrete stabiliser to prevent vibration which can crack and hinder stability over time. The weight of the Miele cast iron cradle keeps the washing machine stable, even at high spin speeds. To ensure the smooth and quiet operation, we subject the cast iron support to an endurance test of 25 days continuous spinning. I love my Miele. ---------- Post added 03-12-2012 at 11:22 ---------- These days even the premium ones are built to fall to bits within 5 years. Course they are sunshine. (I suppose if something made in China is your idea of premium, your expectations must be pretty low.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
acman Posted December 3, 2012 Share Posted December 3, 2012 There is a guy on the web who gives advice on how to repair simple-ish things on washing machines, he's a washing machine engineer with over 20 years experience, and seem to remember him saying that quite a few service engineers are not familiar with Miele, reason being that they never see them that much, I'd rather ask someone who repairs them than a salesman on relibility etc. I suppose though you are going to see more of the cheaper machines as the'll be more of them around than the premium brands. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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