Spec me: Washing Machine

[darael]

What current machines have minimalistic features, a 1600 RPM spin and will do a 90 degree wash? I don't want fancy LCD displays or anything clever timing or self thinking wise, just a very basic machine that spins fast and washes hot... Thanks.

I don't think you realise it, but you're contradicting yourself with those requirements as it's usually the higher end machines with more features that have a 1600 rpm spin.

Do you just want to use the machine to wash some rags in and get them quite dry? If so, just get yourself the cheapest and nastiest 1200rpm machine.

 

[jaybee]

We had an LG direct drive which we bought around 2007 ish as I recall. Lasted until late last year so about 15 years. I replaced it with another LG direct drive, this time a 12kg capacity one because...well... I can. And we do ****loads of washing with messy, smelly kids.
I think it cost us about £500. It has wifi, plays a tune when it finishes and does way more than I could want. We mainly stick to a few different programs. It links up to an app and tells you when it needs a high heat clean cycle etc.

EDIT: We got an LG TurboWash 360 with Steam+ V10 12kg 1400rpm. I got it discounted from £800+ to £600. It's a lot, but if it lasts 15 years again... fair enough. We use ours a hella lot kind of went all out.

 

[Chris Wilson]

I don't think you realise it, but you're contradicting yourself with those requirements as it's usually the higher end machines with more features that have a 1600 rpm spin.

Do you just want to use the machine to wash some rags in and get them quite dry? If so, just get yourself the cheapest and nastiest 1200rpm machine.

I wear overalls most days so there's a lot of pretty dirty washing twice a week. 60 degrees doesn't cut it, and a piffling 1200 RPM spin just means more time in the drier in the winter or when it's raining. I am a Luddite when it comes to cookers, tumble driers, boilers and washing machines and light bulbs. my stock of filament bulbs from 100 to 150W would give Greta spasms

Clockwork timers and no surface mount components with their ID's abraded off, no microprocessors and ideally no PCB's at all, although I am aware such machines are now committed to history. But whatever nearest approaches them is my goal

 

[darael]

I wear overalls most days so there's a lot of pretty dirty washing twice a week. 60 degrees doesn't cut it, and a piffling 1200 RPM spin just means more time in the drier in the winter or when it's raining. I am a Luddite when it comes to cookers, tumble driers, boilers and washing machines and light bulbs. my stock of filament bulbs from 100 to 150W would give Greta spasms

Clockwork timers and no surface mount components with their ID's abraded off, no microprocessors and ideally no PCB's at all, although I am aware such machines are now committed to history. But whatever nearest approaches them is my goal

Get yourself a cheap 1400rpm Bosch and use the Cottons 90c program on it. Sure, it's going to take more time because that's how modern washing machines seem to roll these days.

Failing that, get a second hand professional Miele washing machine.

 

[Chris Wilson]

I'll look into those, thanks for the info and video link!

 

[Haggisman]

LG all the way.

The reason modern machines take longer is because its more economical. Heating the water takes the most energy, so washing at e.g. 30c for 3 hours costs less than washing at 60c for 30 mins (random example figures). Most machines will have a quick wash setting as well though if you need something done faster and don't mind paying for a bit more electricity

 

[Blackjack Davy]

Go visit your local library reference section for Which? reviews the best machines were Miele and LG last time I bought one which is a 10kg LG can't fault it

 

[Brocky120]

I know maybe a bit over budget, but we used to just buy a £350 washing machine and it might last 4 or 5 years. Rinse and repeat. We had a Hoover and it took all day for 3 washes, a spin would take nearly 2 hours when saying it had 10 minutes left and after a new washing machine, and several repairs. We bought a Miele on a good deal at around £700 ish after everyone recommended one.

Would not look back, it’s brilliant, so efficient, quiet, the time remaining is bang on when it’s going to finish and even 5 years on sometimes we think oh did I put the washing machine on as you just don’t hear the clothes or motors, unless you have heavy items like towels in on a 1600 spin, and they come out so dry too its crazy.

Well worth it.

 

[Reuben klang]

I too would go for Miele as well. They're bloody brilliant. I'd also highly recommend getting an A rated one.

The only annoying thing with them is that they don't do integrated ones, I needed to get an integrated one last time around so went for a bosch and haven't had any issues with that what so ever. Could only get a C rated one.