[Help] Washing Machines

[Cheshire Cat]

Dear Mumsnet,

My Hotpoint is getting rusty and is making loud noises where it shouldn't, so I am thinking of a replacement before it goes bang.

I've had Hotpoints for years, but rather gone off them since they started to catch fire for no very good reason. However I don't want to pay stupid prices, so are there any reasonably priced alternative makes/models out there at similar price to a Hotpoint. Also where is the best place to buy them (not in Sussex as I don't live there) - Currys, Argos, Amazon, Euronics etc?

Looking at a 9kg load and 1600 rpm spin speed.

 

[Poyningsgull]

If you want quality, it pains me to say it but buy German.

 

[maffew]

Live longer with calgon

 

[maffew]

Black fridays not that far off. I paid 300 quid for my samsung one last year, from £550 with a 5 year warranty from currys. Ive no idea on revs and load etc, I got drawn in by the money off and I have a Samsung telly

 

[Brok]

Call in a washing machine mechanic. 5 minute job, probably.

 

[CheeseRolls]

Dear Mumsnet,

My Hotpoint is getting rusty and is making loud noises where it shouldn't, so I am thinking of a replacement before it goes bang.

I've had Hotpoints for years, but rather gone off them since they started to catch fire for no very good reason. However I don't want to pay stupid prices, so are there any reasonably priced alternative makes/models out there at similar price to a Hotpoint. Also where is the best place to buy them (not in Sussex as I don't live there) - Currys, Argos, Amazon, Euronics etc?

Looking at a 9kg load and 1600 rpm spin speed.

Online via Appliance City or John Lewis Check delivery, removal of old model and warranties as well as price.
German reliability or Korean innovation LG and Samsung in this space.

Last year I bought an LG through Appliance City it was £20 to take away the old one.

 

[Weststander]

If you want quality, it pains me to say it but buy German.

This.

Pay “silly money” for a Bosch or Miele.

 

[carlzeiss]

This.

Pay “silly money” for a Bosch or Miele.

Bosch are made by Indesit , our German brand AEG machine is made by Electrolux . Apparently to confirm a German brand name is actually German made you need to check that the door opens from the left hand side

 

[Weststander]

Bosch are made by Indesit , our German brand AEG machine is made by Electrolux . Apparently to confirm a German brand name is actually German made you need to check that the door opens from the left hand side

German brands top independent Which? reviews, along with Samsung.

Regardless of where the Huns locate their factory.

 

[Poojah]

Live longer with calgon

Was the exact phrase I had in my head when I read the thread title. Which I guess you'd have to say is good marketing really...

 

[studio150]

Worth checking on installation and removal due to Coronavirus, you may find that not everyone is back providing the full options.

 

[Goldstone1976]

Bosch washing machine, Samsung fridge/freezer here - v happy with both. Swear by a Calgon look-alike...

 

[Hampster Gull]

Miele all day long

 

[Madafwo]

I went through the same thing 7 years ago and ended up with a mid range Siemens machine, it failed within 2 weeks of lockdown but I was able to fix it within a couple of hours after watching some tutorials on YouTube.

I'd recommend Siemens/Bosch as apart from a hose coming loose it has been fine.

 

[Springal]

I’ve got a Miele washed - absolutely solid , 6 years without a problem. Consistent wash, good range of options. I make sure it gets a proper clean every 4-6 weeks and served me well so far

 

[Brighthelmstone]

John Lewis or AO.com i've found good in the past. AO in particular has a decent website for reviews/videos, if that's your cuppa

 

[schmunk]

, if that's your cuppa

Now that's a fancy washing machine...

 

[Harry Wilson's tackle]

Neff. Got a new one 2 years ago. It is the absolute dogs. Quiet too.

Before that we had a Miele. Absolute dogs. Didn't fit in the new kitchen so we had to sell it, 15 years old, for a bargain £50. Bloke who bought it was in tears of joy.

In Sussex make sure you use a water softening cube with every wash.

Don't stint on the washing machine, cooker or fridge. False saving, and a source of anxt, especially if you're a fretter like me.

 

[Harry Wilson's tackle]

Miele all day long

Or Neff.

 

[albionite]

Ao online, pretty good