MK5 Golf GTI
General => Random Chat => Topic started by: BeezerDiesel on July 19, 2011, 05:00:21 pm
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Well, at long last my ancient Bosch washing machine has developed enough faults to warrant replacing it.
It has served me well, having been used at least once a day every day for the last 14 or so years and the only problems so far had been a couple of switches break and the brushes went once. They don't make 'em like that anymore!!
I bought my last one on recommendation from my cousin who used to repair electrical stuff, he told me not to buy a Miele or whatever costing big ££ and instead just get a German built Bosch that didn't have too many features as they never go wrong. His suggestion of how to sort out a good machine from a bad one was by how solid the side panels are which is a good indicator of the build quality. Cheap British ones had bendy crap side panels and decent German ones were built like tanks and lasted forever he told me. He was quite correct and it hardly had any faults over the years whilst my in-law's have been thuogh various Hotpoints etc in that time and their machines probably get half the use mine has had.
But the seal now leaks, the pump has just expired and it has got to the stage where you know another fault won't be far behind so maybe it's time to move on :sad1:
So, what's good, not too expensive, reliable and built to last?
TIA :smiley:
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We got the lg 8kg one its been excellent reviews (http://www.google.co.uk/products/catalog?hl=en&q=lg+washing+machine&um=1&ie=UTF-8&tbm=shop&cid=13006237736016130903&os=reviews)
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I can only say avoid indesit / hotpoint / whoever else they masquerade as. Never heard anything good about hoover either.
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Be prepared to wait longer for your washing cycle to complete with these newer, greener washing machines.
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AEG Lavamat Turbo 7KG... quite dear but very good!
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We bought a Miele 500 or 5000 something or other over 8 years ago and its used twice a day without missing a beat.
Also got a free 10 year warranty with it. Must be the vw of washing machines :happy2:
Money well spent
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We got the lg 8kg one its been excellent reviews (http://www.google.co.uk/products/catalog?hl=en&q=lg+washing+machine&um=1&ie=UTF-8&tbm=shop&cid=13006237736016130903&os=reviews)
I`ve had one of these for about 12 months, it replaced my 15 year old Hotpoint which never missed a beat, so far the LG is doing its job apart from when on spin, the darn thing dances all over the kitchen whatever spin setting its on, size of load makes no difference either. So just for this problem alone I wish I`d never seen the bloody LG :smiley:
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We bought a Miele 500 or 5000 something or other over 8 years ago and its used twice a day without missing a beat.
Also got a free 10 year warranty with it. Must be the vw of washing machines :happy2:
Money well spent
Long as its not got a tdi turbo on it :signLOL:
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Andy, I bought a Miele about 10 years ago and wouldn't buy anything else.
It was the cheapest one at 500 quid but fit and forget.
defo worth a look.
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Guys talking about washing machines?! This is all wrong :laugh:
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We got the lg 8kg one its been excellent reviews (http://www.google.co.uk/products/catalog?hl=en&q=lg+washing+machine&um=1&ie=UTF-8&tbm=shop&cid=13006237736016130903&os=reviews)
If its dancing bout when on spin the legs aren't set right on the bottom
I`ve had one of these for about 12 months, it replaced my 15 year old Hotpoint which never missed a beat, so far the LG is doing its job apart from when on spin, the darn thing dances all over the kitchen whatever spin setting its on, size of load makes no difference either. So just for this problem alone I wish I`d never seen the bloody LG :smiley:
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John Lewis ones are rebadged AEG / Zanussi machines and get good reviews plus a 2 year warranty as standard. Worth a look.
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Guys talking about washing machines?! This is all wrong :laugh:
Good point! But we're talking about them in a manly way ie. whether we're going to be forever fixing the sodding thing and how much it's going to cost. I'm not too bothered about how white my white's are :laugh:
Thanks for all the suggestions so far gentlemen, all points taken on board and digested. The only thing my Missus seems to be concerned about is how long the wash cycle takes on some of them. The Bosch ones come with a 15 min wash which she likes the sound of as our old one takes at least 45 min to do anything, an hour and a half is more the norm.
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The LG has a 30 min wash and 1400 spin speed
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Guys talking about washing machines?! This is all wrong :laugh:
Wait till we get to the liquid or powder detergent part... :laugh:
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Zanussi and Bosch are meant to be highly recommended.
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Guys talking about washing machines?! This is all wrong :laugh:
I use mine to wash my detailing microfibres and towels for the car. One cycle with soda crystals to get the washing powder out. Soak microfibres in Chemical Guys Microfibre wash, chuck in washing machine, add non-bio liquitab (sans fabric softener) and a decent dose of vinegar (the clear stuff). Wash on wool setting. Either hang dry or low-temp in dryer, taking them out before fully dry and allowing to air-dry.
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I had a quick whizz around the shops yesterday evening so I could see the things in the metal before hitting the internet for prices
We got the lg 8kg one its been excellent reviews (http://www.google.co.uk/products/catalog?hl=en&q=lg+washing+machine&um=1&ie=UTF-8&tbm=shop&cid=13006237736016130903&os=reviews)
These things sure look cool :party:
We bought a Miele 500 or 5000 something or other over 8 years ago and its used twice a day without missing a beat.
Also got a free 10 year warranty with it. Must be the vw of washing machines :happy2:
Money well spent
Andy, I bought a Miele about 10 years ago and wouldn't buy anything else.
It was the cheapest one at 500 quid but fit and forget.
defo worth a look.
:happy2: I've always been a bit of a closet Miele fan as they're built like tanks, only two issues I can see, one is the Missus moaning about the cost and the other is if I don't get a very long warranty any repairs are going to be a bit £££
John Lewis ones are rebadged AEG / Zanussi machines and get good reviews plus a 2 year warranty as standard. Worth a look.
Well I certainly didn't know that, so thanks, they're doing 5 year warranties on some of them right now so these could be the dark horse late contenders!
A big thanks to everyone who has replied here, much food for thought!
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Go for a bosch again our one just jacked it 10 days ago and had been on the go for 8 years it was only the brushes on the motor but my misses insisted we had to get a new one because it was too old, so i stripped the machine down and sold the motor and control unit for £80 on ebay, which gave me £80 for a new bosch !
The lass in the the shop recommended the lg as it was brushless, silent and direct drive, but just went for the bosch because they last ages compared to other machines!
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Spares? For a Miele? Why would you need them?
In ten years of ownership I have not bought a single spare.
The only thing I have had to do not buy is take the lid off and squeeze the soap dispenser pipe because the wife wont listen and puts too much in!
And anyway the spares for the Miele Vacuum Cleaner were quite cheap.
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We bought a Miele 500 or 5000 something or other over 8 years ago and its used twice a day without missing a beat.
Also got a free 10 year warranty with it. Must be the vw of washing machines :happy2:
Money well spent
2nd Meile
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Ah bollocks! I've done it, one Miele ordered, one bank account emptied.
I can't believe I've just spent that much on a bloody washing machine!
Thanks all :happy2:
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Should've saved the money and gone for this.
(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2F3.bp.blogspot.com%2F-PhwBUqv4DYc%2FTbOeBXIDWyI%2FAAAAAAAAAU0%2FK_YmXU_PSxM%2Fs1600%2Fwashboards2.jpg&hash=63a9e784024eaad6bb6b0a4d9c9de7a9fd3e79dc)
:signLOL:
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:grin: :grin:
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(https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2F3.bp.blogspot.com%2F-PhwBUqv4DYc%2FTbOeBXIDWyI%2FAAAAAAAAAU0%2FK_YmXU_PSxM%2Fs1600%2Fwashboards2.jpg&hash=63a9e784024eaad6bb6b0a4d9c9de7a9fd3e79dc)
My missus wants a proper washing machine aswell, but im having none of it, the above works superbly :evilgrin:
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Ah bollocks! I've done it, one Miele ordered, one bank account emptied.
I can't believe I've just spent that much on a bloody washing machine!
Thanks all :happy2:
If you need a f/freezer I recommend Miele for these too :laugh:
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Do they do new wives too :signLOL:
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We bought a Miele 500 or 5000 something or other over 8 years ago and its used twice a day without missing a beat.
Also got a free 10 year warranty with it. Must be the vw of washing machines :happy2:
Money well spent
So it's going to start rusting in a few years? :signLOL:
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I've bought a Bosch logixx 8 vario perfect today,the bloke in Apollo 2000 was well clued up on them he told me that it's only the logixx range that are built in Germany the others are made in Poland,they use magnets instead of brushes so nothing to wear really