Front Load washing machine
May 31st 2008, 9:38 pm
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Front Load washing machine
Well bugger me
We have had an old washing machine in our garage now for over 12 months, so as we are planning on moving to OZ we sold it and thought we would buy one there 
Oh no is the case. We have now been told by our shipping company that OZ are stopping the top loader washing machine in 18 months time so guess what
they have put the price up of all front loaders
The moral of the story is take your front loader & does any body have one for sale as we now need to buy another
We have had an old washing machine in our garage now for over 12 months, so as we are planning on moving to OZ we sold it and thought we would buy one there Oh no is the case. We have now been told by our shipping company that OZ are stopping the top loader washing machine in 18 months time so guess what they have put the price up of all front loaders The moral of the story is take your front loader & does any body have one for sale as we now need to buy another
May 31st 2008, 9:56 pm
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Re: Front Load washing machine
We purchased a top loader washing machine when we first arrived in Australia 2 years ago and the wife hates it. We just about to buy a new front loader and they are priced from about $650 upwards.
May 31st 2008, 10:14 pm
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Re: Front Load washing machine
you do get a rebate from the oz govt of about $200 when you buy a front loader, ask your salesman for the info when buying, it does take a few months to come through to your bank account, but worth the effort to fill in the paperwork and send of the receipt.
machines must have a 4 star water rating to qualify for the rebate and have just been informed they are not fazing out top loaders just bringing them into line with the current water regs, so if they are 4 star they will be eligible for the £200 water rebate also.
hope this makes sense
machines must have a 4 star water rating to qualify for the rebate and have just been informed they are not fazing out top loaders just bringing them into line with the current water regs, so if they are 4 star they will be eligible for the £200 water rebate also.
hope this makes sense
Last edited by struth; May 31st 2008 at 10:39 pm.
May 31st 2008, 10:42 pm
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Re: Front Load washing machine
Strange. They appear to be getting cheaper and more popular down here. I wonder why it's different up there. 
Jun 1st 2008, 12:56 am
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Re: Front Load washing machine
We recently bought a new front loader and with the government discount it cost us $450.00.
Jun 1st 2008, 12:58 am
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Re: Front Load washing machine
i just bought onea couple of weeks ago for $399 and got a $200 gov rebate
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Jun 1st 2008, 1:33 am
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Re: Front Load washing machine
I think we will end up buying a front loader soon, I HATE out top loader, it really is terrible.
Jun 1st 2008, 1:44 am
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Re: Front Load washing machine
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Jun 1st 2008, 2:47 am
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Re: Front Load washing machine
Well bugger me We have had an old washing machine in our garage now for over 12 months, so as we are planning on moving to OZ we sold it and thought we would buy one there Oh no is the case. We have now been told by our shipping company that OZ are stopping the top loader washing machine in 18 months time so guess what they have put the price up of all front loaders
The moral of the story is take your front loader & does any body have one for sale as we now need to buy another
We have had an old washing machine in our garage now for over 12 months, so as we are planning on moving to OZ we sold it and thought we would buy one there Oh no is the case. We have now been told by our shipping company that OZ are stopping the top loader washing machine in 18 months time so guess what they have put the price up of all front loaders The moral of the story is take your front loader & does any body have one for sale as we now need to buy another
Jun 1st 2008, 2:55 am
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Re: Front Load washing machine
Does anyone know if the rebate applies to combination washer driers too?
Thanks
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Jun 1st 2008, 4:02 am
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Jun 1st 2008, 4:54 am
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Re: Front Load washing machine
you do get a rebate from the oz govt of about $200 when you buy a front loader, ask your salesman for the info when buying, it does take a few months to come through to your bank account, but worth the effort to fill in the paperwork and send of the receipt.
machines must have a 4 star water rating to qualify for the rebate and have just been informed they are not fazing out top loaders just bringing them into line with the current water regs, so if they are 4 star they will be eligible for the £200 water rebate also.
hope this makes sense
machines must have a 4 star water rating to qualify for the rebate and have just been informed they are not fazing out top loaders just bringing them into line with the current water regs, so if they are 4 star they will be eligible for the £200 water rebate also.
hope this makes sense
). its probably 'how long is a piece of string' question, but does anybody know how long this rebate incentive is being run for by the government?
Jun 1st 2008, 4:58 am
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Re: Front Load washing machine
Well bugger me We have had an old washing machine in our garage now for over 12 months, so as we are planning on moving to OZ we sold it and thought we would buy one there Oh no is the case. We have now been told by our shipping company that OZ are stopping the top loader washing machine in 18 months time so guess what they have put the price up of all front loaders
The moral of the story is take your front loader & does any body have one for sale as we now need to buy another
We have had an old washing machine in our garage now for over 12 months, so as we are planning on moving to OZ we sold it and thought we would buy one there Oh no is the case. We have now been told by our shipping company that OZ are stopping the top loader washing machine in 18 months time so guess what they have put the price up of all front loaders The moral of the story is take your front loader & does any body have one for sale as we now need to buy another
Jun 1st 2008, 9:37 am
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Re: Front Load washing machine
we got ours from aldi but its the same one thats in kmart for $350
jan xx
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Jun 1st 2008, 4:01 pm
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Re: Front Load washing machine
Well bugger me We have had an old washing machine in our garage now for over 12 months, so as we are planning on moving to OZ we sold it and thought we would buy one there Oh no is the case. We have now been told by our shipping company that OZ are stopping the top loader washing machine in 18 months time so guess what they have put the price up of all front loaders
The moral of the story is take your front loader & does any body have one for sale as we now need to buy another
We have had an old washing machine in our garage now for over 12 months, so as we are planning on moving to OZ we sold it and thought we would buy one there Oh no is the case. We have now been told by our shipping company that OZ are stopping the top loader washing machine in 18 months time so guess what they have put the price up of all front loaders The moral of the story is take your front loader & does any body have one for sale as we now need to buy another
We are in the visa process and as we have a large family we have 2 washing machines. One a 7kg front loader and the other a 8 kg top loader ( must say this one washes jeans etc better) Why do you say they are stopping the top loader as I was planning on taking both?
Paul and Tracey