recommend me a front loader washing machine
 

I'm thinking, maybe a 6.5kg bosch?

What should I be looking for in a new machine ? any tips

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That sounds expensive (to me) - I can recommend a cheapo. Samsung WF77 @ 7 kg, cold fill only. $600.00. They do several models, including ones with hot fill as well.

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We've got a bosch, was about $600 I think, it's been fine since march 2006. Quiet too. Hot fill is a waste of time if I remember as they only use it on very hot (boil) wash.


I got directions to the laundry from the wife and the model is, EWF 1080

Re: recommend me a front loader washing machine
 

We've got a Bosch too, works well so far (touch wood).

You're in Brissie? Call Winning Appliances: they often have ex-demo, ex-display Bosches sold with full warranty for a discount: http://www.winningappliances.com.au/contactus

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Another happy Bosch customer, the Maxx Lifestyle 6.5 kg, 1200 rpm model. Spin is a bit noisy, but it's got a great variety of programmes. Turned out to be a much better and cheaper performer than Miele.

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Get a white one. Hope this helps.

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I started a thread on this one 2 years ago and infact, was quite happy to consider a top loader if the quality was there.

We observed the current advice at the time and got a white, BOSCH front loader. We paid more than 600 but not much more - (and if you have to ask, or remember, then you can't afford it). We like it as it has a 15 min 'express' cycle which is great for shirts etc. And it's like, German or something. Kudos in the neighbourhood.

Friends of ours have a SWEDISH front loader and very nice it is too with a funny fascia over the door. Which puts paid to the usual suggestion that all Aussies given the chance will all opt for a top loader made by Holden and are brainwashed. Or something.

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Ours is the cheaper 1000rpm one. So it looks like we got Top-Trumped. I'll confine myself to the house for several weeks until the chat dies down and everyone has forgotten.

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Maybe you got the better bargain. After all, in this climate, 1200 rpm is not essential, so you're saving the environment and your pocket:). Will you allow yourself out of the house now?:sneaky:

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We previously had a front loader, hated it, but due to water and electricity price increases:eek: we went front loader again and really impressed.

LG Direct Drive motor, much quieter than normal front loaders, except on 1200spin. At end of wash it untangles the clothes, can do a 7kg cotton load in just over an hour, seems really gentle on clothes compared to the last machine. 10 year motor warranty and 2 year on the rest, just under $700. We do use the 1200 spin in this climate, in summer its often wet and humid and nothing dries so very useful.

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Had two Bosch machines in the UK and they were OK but not perfect.
I now have a Miele and it's better. After 6 years it's still as smooth and never had a problem. You wouldn't believe the standard of the packaging and stabiliser for transporting it. They are designed to last over 20 years.
Cheap washing machines are false economies.

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I used to have a Bosch and didn't like it. I now have a 10kg LG washer/dryer. THe door on it is huge so you can get a doona in and out very easily. I can also stick a load of school uniforms in when I go to bed and in the morning, they're washed and dried and ready to wear with minimal ironing.

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We initially bought a Miele as I liked the idea of fantastic service for 20 years, as life's too short for researching washing machines;). But, we got the dud Miele. The technicians are so used to believing their machines to be perfect, that they thought that I wasn't operating it properly:rolleyes:. Eventually the senior technician came and saw it and realised it was a dodgy Miele. They gave me a replacement, but its performance just wasn't good enough. They took it away, gave us a refund and we bought the Bosch. I know that it won't last as long, but there was no point having something that lasted for 20 years but messed up every wash.

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No need for a dryer in Perth's climate.

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I have an Electrolux 8KG Time manager, its got 1200 spin and its a really good washing machine.