New washing machine - Any recommendations?

[letmetalktomark]

Its been one of those things that has needed doing for a while - replacing the washing machine

The incredible noise it makes whilst spinning I can live with but now its started chirping like the turbo on a rally car - last straw me thinks

I used to be up on these things having sold electrical goods as a yoof but things have moved on in the last 11 or so years.

Only the two of us, 3 - 4 loads a week

Something economical etc ....

Any to steer clear of?

Budget still TBD but I guess that will be decided partly by recommendations.

 

[hamster]

I bought a very cheap Indesit for tenants when I lived overseas - it lasted 10 years!

Bosch and Hotpoint are good too IME.

 

[Harryburgundy]

My Miele is still going strong...not cheap though.

 

[suburbanreuben]

Bosch for a couple of hundred, or , if you want THE very best, AEG.

 

[legrandefromage]

bosch, zanussi and aeg used to be produced in the same factory so any of those - ourZanussi Jetsystem 1400 is rounding year 8 or 9 with no signs of trouble (just keep the fluff filter empty!)

 

[REKIBorter]

Always had Hotpoint and lasted for years and years. Current one is 10 years plus old and is used every day.

 

[Tad]

LG stuff goes on and on

 

[suburbanreuben]

Remember, they don't make'em like they used to... :cry:

 

[WD Pro]

I have a (proper) stainless steel siemens - 10+ years - still going strong

Best go touch some wood ...

WD

 

[kaytronika]

Our Samsung one has never been any bother... It runs off cold only which is less economical, but given how often our boiler breaks that's not necessarily a bad thing.

It also plays a tune at the end of the cycle. A merry ditty of sorts.

I am easily pleased.