UK Washing Machine

[Carla]

I'm hoping that someone can help me!!

My washing machine here in the UK threw out some big blue sparks and then gave up the ghost, tonight. Kevin says that it is beyond economical repair.[msncry][msncry]

It was a Creda with a top speed of 1600. It also had other features which I never used so don't need to replace since everything gets washed on the same cycle.[msnsmile2]

It's a very long time since I bought one, so does anyone have any recommendations as to a good one to buy, please?

[blott]

Bosch. I've had a Bosch for I suppose about nine years now and it's been no problem. It has a handy rinse hold button which keeps clothes in the water and conditioner until you're ready to spin them (so they don't spin and sit there all creased up because you're on the forum and forgotten to take them out!). http://www.boschappliances.co.uk/index.asp

I had a previous Hotpoint which gave up the ghost really quickly (after 3 years and about six repairs) and Mum's Creda washer/dryer which caught fire!

Bosch for me too, go for the basic because like you say you tend to only use one wash cycle, been really pleased with mine[clap][clap][clap]

When I bought it I went round all the electrical stores and asked who had one in stock and took it away with me rather than waiting for delivery too.

My Mum has a Creda tumble dryer thats still going strong she had it when I last lived at home and for years before tht so it must be 30 years old!!!!

Good luck Carla[msnwink]

[E. Cosgrove]

I bought my son a new washer yesterday as the Bosch which he had "inherited" when he moved in his new place gave up the ghost.......it was probabaly ready to draw it's pension[msneek]

Anyway, when looking at washers the guy told us, don't expect any thing to last more than 3 - 4 years![msneek] ( The water here is rubbish, full of limescale )

My first washer was a Servis and lasted me 14 years[clap] Pity they don't make them like that anymore[msnsad]

[LiesaAnna]

i bought a LG, its an extra big load, 7kgs, as opposed to the 5kgs, it has a 35 min cycle, its brilliant, i cost £500 am hoping it will be worth it!! so far so good, normally have phillips whirlpool, would recommend, but only chose this one as it has a 35 min cycle and the large load

[Benny24]

Had my Indesit Omega 1200 for the past 8yrs with no problems at all. Paid £350 for it.

Just a thought....aren't we all tempting fate here?!!!! [msnscared]

[mizzy]

Hi

my friends husband is in the appliance repair buisness and he fixed a similar problem for me a few years ago

the washer needed a new circuit board ,electric thingy?, not sure exactly but it was an electrical fault

i would phone around first see if anyone does free estimates for the repair

but if it's a very old washer i would probably buy another with a 3/5 year warranty

good luck

Mizzy

[emm]

I have a Bosch machine too, and am very pleased with it so far (4 and a half years).[msnsmile2]

I nearly didn't add to this thread...I agree with Benny24 - we may be tempting fate!![msnscared]

[pieman790]

We have all our appliances covered through a well known company. Everything is covered and they have been and repaired our washing machine at least 3 times in the past 12 months. Im sure it only cost about £120 per year and covers up to 5 domestic appliances which you choose and you can call them out as many times as you want.

[Sharon G]

<blockquote id="quote" class="ffs">quote:Originally posted by emm
I have a Bosch machine too, and am very pleased with it so far (4 and a half years).[msnsmile2]

I nearly didn't add to this thread...I agree with Benny24 - we may be tempting fate!![msnscared]
[/quote]


...thats why I'm not saying anything!![msnscared][msnscared]