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Top loading is king for so many reasons.
Reliability, servicability, general design, unloading/ loading, noise reduction.
 
I'd listen to OldCoals, He's the resident forum expert on washers, so much so, he's convinced me to make an LG my next washing machine purchase & I used to sell washers for a living.

I did sell a few LG washers towards the end of my sales stint, mainly 'cos the boss got a load in & they were offering a free 5 Year G/tee with them so no trying to sell a expensive warranty with them. :p
 
Grimley said:
I'd listen to OldCoals, He's the resident forum expert on washers, so much so, he's convinced me to make an LG my next washing machine purchase & I used to sell washers for a living.
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Same here, I think it was Raymond Lin mentioned about LG and jumping into 'Home & Garden' I found an old thread on washing machines :)
 
I liked the LG at my last residence but the noise it makes as it fills up was annoying (though quiet in operation otherwise).

I picked up the Samsung eco bubble and that's been good so far, so that gets my vote :).
 
I got a miele off ebay for ~£300 delivered. W3204 version, probably about 6 or 7 years old. Been working well the past 9 months!
 
I bought lg this year, with direct drive, nice and quiet, filling a bit mosey but doesn't last long, the tu e remind the gf to empty it ;-)
 
My Hotpoint needed a new bearing which meant replacing the entire drum assembly at a cost of >£100. It was only 3 years old. I Needed a quick fix so looked on ebay and found a Miele for sale locally for £120. 18 months later and it's still going strong. It's 14 years old now (looks about 2 years old, it's still in great condition), and looks almost identical to some of the current models. Weighs 30-40% more than a cheapo washer and is certainly built to last.

My brother-in-law bought one as well, for the same price I paid. No problems with his so far either.
 
I would never buy anything other than a Miele. False economics to buy anything else, as these things last so long they pay themselves back :)

Of course, if you can't afford it, then you're screwd with the cheaper stuff.
 
OldCoals said:
LG with Direct Drive, you would be mad to buy anything else.
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for what reasons? and how much people actually use there washing machine should be the biggest choice in what they go for

I don't believe I ever had a washing machine motor fail usually it's been the controller board
 
Doesn't help if it's the last few years they've gone downhill but our Hotpoint has lasted 6 and a half years now, used daily, and never gone wrong.

Now I've said that I'm guessing it'll blow up this week, not that I'd know as I never touch the thing ;)
 
arknor said:
for what reasons? and how much people actually use there washing machine should be the biggest choice in what they go for

I don't believe I ever had a washing machine motor fail usually it's been the controller board
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We find the LG machines to be ultra reliable.
 
Make said:
I would never buy anything other than a Miele. False economics to buy anything else, as these things last so long they pay themselves back :)

Of course, if you can't afford it, then you're screwd with the cheaper stuff.
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I am more than happy to put an LG up against a Miele.
 
Make said:
I would never buy anything other than a Miele. False economics to buy anything else, as these things last so long they pay themselves back :)

Of course, if you can't afford it, then you're screwd with the cheaper stuff.
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Well I paid £200 for my washing machine AFAIR let's see how long it lasts :D
I expect it will be years and years since I live alone and only wash a load 1-2x per week.

false economy would likely be me spending 1k on a miele washing machine when I don't use a washing machine anywhere near enough to worry about the predicted cycles before a failure (some washing machines tell you this btw)
 
helpimcrap said:
Interesting views and opinions. Thanks guys.
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Seriously if
What do people recommend? I live on my own so minimal washing.
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I wouldn't worry about the big budget washing machines that are more often designed to withstand the daily hammering a family will give them.

when I lived with my ex and 2 kids she was doing 2-3 loads a day etc and a big brand washing machine was a must
 
Miele have some of their washing machines on a 10 year warranty now......if you're prepared to spend over £1000 on one!
 
I think I've decided to go for LG F1289TD5 (but it has square buttons so the later model) for £349. 8kg/1200spin direct drive. Its A+++.

Its in steel so it'd go with my fridge. :)
 
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