Hotpoint washing machine has finally given up after 10 years. Was very reliable, had hardly any issues.
Trying to find a new washing machine ASAP but there's so many to choose from. Looking for a 9-10kg. Budget is about £350-400.
Any advice or recommendations?
What brands to avoid etc.
Some places already have black friday offers on but there's so many options it's giving me a headache.
Trying to find a new washing machine ASAP but there's so many to choose from. Looking for a 9-10kg. Budget is about £350-400.
Any advice or recommendations?
What brands to avoid etc.
Some places already have black friday offers on but there's so many options it's giving me a headache.
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sorted byAs already mentioned Beko are a good value for money choice (we also have one) (edited)
I truly and utterly detest Hotpoint/Indesit or anything Whirlpool-made
Also consider AEG/John Lewis own brand
Samsung/LG are OK too
If you have money to burn, Miele are the best.
Beko by far for the best bang for buck and longevity
Had our Beko washing machine since 2014 and it has been faultless since.
Case in point, the Hoover brand has changed hands (again) and is allegedly more reputable than they were a few years ago.
Bosch are great, but I've read their machines all have sealed tubs nowadays, not sure if other mid to high ranges are the same, or it's a trend across the board (I suspect it is).
Seen some comment that Miele lower-end aren't as reliable and have shorter guarantees.
I'd have a nosey at sites such as ukwhitegoods to get up-to-date recommendations. I just bought a Hisense Washer Dryer but I only bought it because I was dealing with a smaller kitchen and I got it at a bargain price! Washer Help Forums are a good resource, too. (edited)
replaced my Beko fridge freezer still going strong after the same time earlier this year.
(My washing machine before that, a Whirlpool, rattled its way to destruction in little over a year )
I’ve just bought this yesterday for £200 with eBay voucher code.
Looks like they have put another £20 on it now but still a bargain for £220. Cheap machine with big drum and fast spin.
I’ve found there being no point buying a particular brand , as things happen regardless. Also, for every person who recommends a brand, there’ll be another who wouldn’t recommend it.
For what it’s worth the last two machines I’ve had were a Siemans free standing and a Candy integrated. Both with a five year guarantee and both had no problems. I’d have happily spent big money on Miele/Neff etc but they only came with a one year guarantee. Didn’t exactly fill me with confidence.
Good luck, I wouldn’t over think it. I don’t believe there’s any one go-to brand. Just varying opinions of brands and user experiences.
I am staying away from beko due to a bad experience. Hoover seems to dominate the second hand /refurbished market which doesn't give me confidence in buying one.
Visited an appliance shop and for reliability and longevity I was recommended siemens, bosch and Samsung. However they are over budget. I did ask the shop assistant about Haier and she didn't have great things to say about them with being a Chinese company and recommended to stick to German.
Ah, definitely over thinking it, clothes are piling up in the basket 😄. Should just go to currys and select one at random.
Some under £400 with BAG20OFF code.
ebay.co.uk/itm…628
Samsung Series 5 WW90T4540AE White 9KG 1400RPM Addwash (£369) (edited)
(Zanussi and AEG are Electrolux brands).
Prior to that I had a hotpoint, that got through several sets of motor brushes during its life and the first set of bearings didn't last very long, I had the engineer in to do that and he ended up also fitting a new rear half of the tub, spider, drum etc. Lasted very well after that and I sold it at an auction when the new bearings started showing signs of wear. Think that was the one a mosfet on the control board failed as well, fortunately I deduced the faulty part right and can solder, although I got my brother to do it as he is good at it. Not keen on Hotpoint (indesit) (edited)