Feb
18
2007
DIY Washers…for Dummies…
Posted by: cyberevolution in General, tags: Always happens when the warrenty ends!!, General, Karma, Price of FishHaving done a bit of research on the web, and tentatively pulled out the washer I have come to the conclusion that, at best the belt has come away/snapped or at worst the motor bearings are shot.
Either way, I think since this is over 5 years old, it’s time for a new one.
AND!! Since I am in the market for a new one, I haven’t got the foggiest what to go for? Zanussi seems overpriced, Hotpoint are well….they’re Hotpoint and LG - If you’re talking TV/Hi-Fi/DVD then you can trust em…but..????
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We’ve got a Hotpoint if that’s any help to you!
Cool!!! I’ll bring my washing round on tuesday then!
Washing machines are engineered to last around 2.8 years these days, and Zanussi are currently bottom of the reliability heap, according to my local independent. I’d avoid anything in the Whirlpool Group as the servicing is diabolical if you have a problem.
To be honest, unless you’re prepared to shell out around £500, then they are all pretty much of a muchness - once at that level there are Siemens, with a 5 year warranty thrown in (that’s £100 a year maximum cost - worth considering against the price of a cheaper machine with just a year guarantee).
As lower-end machines are all made in either Eastern Europe or the Far East now, there’s not much to choose between them. I’d go for whichever one had the longest warranty thrown in… plus delivery and disposal of old machine are important considerations when considering price. Also - the simpler the better - don’t be tempted by zillions of wash programmess - you’ll probably only ever use a couple of them.
..Ya know, I’d overlooked things like delivery and disposal of the old one, my thinking generally was to get a new one, delivery and fitted, and moan to the council until they decided to take my old stuff away?
Hmmm…thanks for the top tips BW…food for thought….
Buy a Meile, they cost more but you get what you pay for. Go for a bigger drum and a machine that adjusts its useage of water etc for the load. You can then always wash a small load in a large drum but not vice versa. Go to your local library and get a copy of the which magazine that covers washing machines (they are all there and they usually have a nice index so they are easy to find).. Good luck mate.