stevenpoole9

we have a washing machine that is only 12 months old, we had to replace our old one as it broke. Is it worth taking it with us to Brisbane? We've got room for it in the container but we've been told that most Australians use more "eco-friendly" top-loaders with 20 minute cycles. Our machine avarages a 1 1/2 to 2 hour cycle, so we would welcome using a shorter cycle with 3 children.

Anne4Terry

Definitley take it. Top loaders are crap :scared: Can't you select a shorter cycle?

My washing machine is about 6 years old so I am going to buy a new Bosch to take with me.

Pollyana

Eco-friendly, maybe
Clothes friendly, never

Bring your front loader, you won't regret it

moneypenny20

Take it and then sell it on here - you'll have your hand bitten off by expats

Joanne

Are Ozzie washing machines really that bad? Mine too old to bring and had planned to buy new when we got there

Jo

moneypenny20

Well, if you buy a new one there, make sure it's a front loader.

Joanne

Just curious, whats wrong with toploaders?

JayDeee

They are shote.

They do not wash properly, they bend/stretch you clothes into all sorts of crazy shaped and if I forgot to mention they are shite.

I have 4 washing machines 3 top loaders and one front loader (i own and run a backpackers hostel) the day I bought my frontloader for my own washing was the best day of my life, finally I have clean bedding and a nice scent to my clothes that are still in the shape they were meant to be.

whatever anyone does make sure your bring a washing machine woth you if you can fit it in,they are cheaper in the UK. if you cant then buy a front loader here.

Kala

louise4

Defo Defo Defo take your front loader, top loaders are for people who wear sacks (sorry to those who like them) australians use them because they can get more washing in in one go they positively fill it to bursting. we stayed with relies for a time and all my kids clothes were nackered after 4 weeks of being washed in her top loader. you get no nice smell no matter how much fabric conditioner you put in and i am sure the clothes come out with stains that weren't there before they went in .


Am calm now after my rant. i think front loaders are lovely take yours with you bugger the eco friendly.

Lindsay Clan

We're taking our front loading washing machine as advised by a friend who already lives over there - so that says it all I suppose!

Lorraine

KatieStar

The Aussie government are now saying front loaders are more water efficient so wanting people to buy them. I bought mine out here. Cost the equivalent of UK price, good brand, and I am very pleased with it. From what I have seen I think Aussies are now beggining to be converted to them.

MarkandJulie

We recently had to renew our washer and got another front loader (used top loaders at rellies and had to throw heaps of clothes when we left). Price was comparable to UK, but the real saving was the guarantee. 5 year warranty for $50!!!! That would surely have been 100-150 pounds in UK?

Anne4Terry

We are looking to be coming out in January? so thought we might manager to make a killing in the Boxing Day sales

KatieStar

That was good. The extended warrentee we were offered wasn't that good. We got 3 years free of charge though, so I thought that was good enough. I just hope it doesn't break on year 4 day 1. :scared:

JayDeee

Pretty much every front loader and some top loaders you can get a $150 government grant towards, This is because they use a lot less water and leccy.

The above is in WA, I cannt comment on other states

Kla