Looking for replacement Washer Dryer

Somebody stole your thunder... lol.

 

Its para though so I have to suck it up I couldn't possibly retaliate with words. He is unbeatable the only one on here I wouldn't dream of tackling.
The rest are fair game

 

Hi WD1

I think whatever the machine you are always going to find mixed reviews, same as with anything.
Your choices seem quite pricey to me but then I guess I've always been a budget type of girl
If money is no object then I suppose they'd go for the quietest, fastest, nicest looking, a hundred and one programmes super duper has a long guarantee and warranty one!
Personal preference I think.
Also bought from a store where the after service is good I think is important just in case any problems arise.

 

Exactly you could spend a fortune on some super duper thing but all it needs to do is wash the clothes! I only use two cycles on mine.
I wouldn't be doing a long fight with a landlord over a wm life's too short. I'd be down Argos the next day and job done lol. Good delivery service, no quibble guarantee with them they'd just change it, huge store that isn't going bust anytime soon.
That would be my choice but ...... I'm just the one who does the washing I know my place they have discounts galore as well and vouchers off next purchases etc.

 

Oh lordy that all sounds a right royal mess

So much for the Electrical Safety Council eh? A charity that is given government approval to offer competent electricians i see sounds like they'd have more luck blinfolded and sticking a pin in the yellow pages

Definitely sounds like some butt kicking needs doing

Good luck with your fight then WD1 keep up the good work

 

If you want the best of the best then it has to be Mielle, short of that any of the German brands and at the very back end of that, Hotpoint, Hoover, Beko etc.

Don't think that you will be able to wash a full load and dry it in anything less than 8hrs run time. Because all of this style of machine has to use condenser type drying, it takes longer. In reality you will find that washing, taking them out to dry overnight then a quick finish in the dryer is the best option.

Also remember that as an example of the Hoover one (they are all the same) 8kg of washing dry is a whole lot more at the end of the wash cycle, so your limit of 5kg drying means you need to take probably 2/3 of it out!

Finally, if you are running it in the evening and noise could be an issue go for a direct drive / Dc drive type motor, they are much quieter

 

Not sure with washer dryer combinations, as I always think it better to have the 2 individual appliances. though handy if you haven't the room.

I brought a Miele washing machine a few years ago (second hand), it was 7 years old when purchased(but came with 3 years transferable guarantee), though have never needed it. The machine gets used everyday and I have had no problems.

My mum has Hotpoint washing machine (Indesit are part of the same co). And she has had problems ever since, its been repaired about 4-5 time now, we took out the extended guarantee. Fortunately I pushed the insurers to give us back the cost of the item, which was done at the original price. So it has been worthwhile, it was never collected so my mum is using it until it packs in. Its just a rust bucket.

 

Tesco seem to be the cheapest here for the protection plan, and they do have a good service.

I do tend to buy the extended warranties, but just pay it off in one installment rather than on a monthly basis (which costs more over the course of the plan). i.e AO.com £5.99 per month x 12months x 3 years

= £5.99 x 12 x 3 = £215.64!

I do think that that is a good price for a washer dryer combination though.

You can always purchase the guarantee at a later date, normally within 45 days of purchase.