Washing machine suggestions

A machine that was a fire risk would be taken off the market.

When I was looking at new machines, their reviews, etc, the Bekos did seem to have done poorly for a few years, but the newer ones were up there in the good budget buys again.

I bought another hotpoint though.

Hotpoint fan here too, or is it a habit maybe. I am very comfortable with them.

Last time I needed a new washer I went from a Bosch, which I'd been really pleased with, to a Beko. The reviews were really excellent but I was so disappointed. I never felt the washing got as clean as it should have so, when I came into a bit of money, I treated myself to a new Bosch, just because I could ! And I absolutely love my new machine! It was mid range but it has a quick wash which I like & it can sense the load size. I'd definitely stick with Bosch in future. Thinking about the fire risk which has been mentioned a few times - we never, ever have our electrical appliances switched on when we're not at home after once being told by a fire fighter that washers, dishwashers etc are the leading cause of fires in the home.

At least until after Christmas would be good.
I said that about mine for years.

I hadn't heard of EBAC before. British made. Looks good but twice the price of some others.
I'm just keeping my fingers crossed 🤞 that this one, my Beko, will see me through for a few months more. It worked again last night.

Thanks everyone for your wonderful suggestions 😊

My last machine was a hotpoint, and it was 30+ years old, and still working when it went.
It had been repaired a couple of times, but only costing about £50 a time.

Beko - I bought one of their c140 cm fridges, it fell apart in 4 years. Bought another brand fridge, the door seal broke and the insurer’s replacement? A Beko. Falling apart. The case has shrunk so I only have 3 usuable shelves.

Never again.

I have a hot point too, it’s 9+ yrs with no probs.

I've always stuck with Hotpoint , never had any problems until at least 10 years old .
You get what you pay for I've found.

Sorry I have just read you want one under £300 as you are moving.

The longest lasting washing machine is the one I have at the moment. Bosch and others lasted up to 8 years but the one I have is a Siemens’s, bought in a John Lewis sale and made in Poland.it must be 12 years old. Every time I put it on I expect a fault to occur.

2420mags

my Miele had given up the ghost at 12years old. Independant repair man said that a spindle holding the drum had sheared. Later models are made in Asia and of plastic not metals.. this was confirmed by my sons German fil.
Repair man recommended an Ebac. Designed and made in the UK. l didn't realise but we had a humidifier made by this company and it about 18 years old and still working.
We bought one and its been great. Bought from an independent retailer ( Gilmans gloucester ) and it has 7 year guarantee.

We bought directly from Ebac. The delivery was a bit of a kerkufull but we finally got it.

Thankyou everyone who has replied.
It is interesting.
Having taken a load to the launderette (outdoor 24hr machines)
I tried again today and it worked!
I may leave it until the new year now if I can get by. I may be a bit smelly...🤣

my Miele had given up the ghost at 12years old. Independant repair man said that a spindle holding the drum had sheared. Later models are made in Asia and of plastic not metals.. this was confirmed by my sons German fil.
Repair man recommended an Ebac. Designed and made in the UK. l didn't realise but we had a humidifier made by this company and it about 18 years old and still working.
We bought one and its been great. Bought from an independent retailer ( Gilmans gloucester ) and it has 7 year guarantee.

Grammaretto
Is there nobody who can replace your circuit board. They are cheap and easy to replace.
We have just bought an Ebac.
Not over happy as there isn’t very short wash.
I used the 14 min one on my old Hoover all the time.
I do like that there is a 20 degree setting.

Interesting discussion, I've always gone for a Bosch washing machine due to their reliability but should I need to buy another I'll certainly consider a Candy or Beko one
Ps I had no idea that washing machines could catch fire!! But then again I'm a twit

I bought the cheapest Beko in John Lewis a few months ago, replacing my dear old Siemens. I hate the Beko and can’t wait to get rid of it. It’s incredibly noisy, the 1400 spin leaves everything much wetter than the 1200 on the Siemens ever did, the drawer feels flimsy and the filter is impossible to open. The user manual is ridiculously unhelpfulAfter buying it a friend told me they have “built-in obsolescence”, the days of washing machines lasting 10-15 years or more are gone.

An old Hotpoint needed a repair every 11 months for the five years I had it. An AEG only lasted two years and the engineer said they are hopeless in hard water areas.

I’d get Siemens or Bosch.

I won't touch Beko either. Cheap and cheerful. Bits kept falling off my larder fridge Door handle, shelf trims etc. . Made in Turkey. Replaced with a brilliant Bosch. Now need to find a new tumble drier. My Creda one has lasted for 20 years. Brilliant. It still works but unfortunately not able to vent it outdoors in the new house. Grr......

TerriBull

I'm a Bosch devotee for various appliances I've always found them reliable.

A while back Beko had a bad reputation for some of their appliances catching fire, I wouldn't have one, ditto Indesit or Zanussi, years ago I had a dishwasher in the latter brand that caught fire.

Eeek, I was just about to recommend Zanussi. I've had three which lasted ages and no fires, but maybe I should think again next time!

TerriBull

I'm a Bosch devotee for various appliances I've always found them reliable.

A while back Beko had a bad reputation for some of their appliances catching fire, I wouldn't have one, ditto Indesit or Zanussi, years ago I had a dishwasher in the latter brand that caught fire.

Bosch machines have caught fire too.

welbeck

Look at Mark's Electricals.
They have a good selection and are reliable.
Deliver at weekends too.

I purchased my fridge freezer and dishwasher that recently needed replacing from Marks Electrical. Lots of bargain prices with a wide choice of makes, easy to order online or by phone if you prefer. Delivery and installation was excellent.the delivery guys were both friendly and professional.

I'm a Bosch devotee for various appliances I've always found them reliable.

A while back Beko had a bad reputation for some of their appliances catching fire, I wouldn't have one, ditto Indesit or Zanussi, years ago I had a dishwasher in the latter brand that caught fire.

Glad you asked this, I'm in the same way with the machine
so happy for the replies on here.

I’d go cheap and cheerful too. For some reason, I’m quite heavy on washing machines and have tried premium brands and found they last no longer than the Indesits, Candys, and Bekos.

I’d avoid AOL like the plague, following DD1’s saga with them earlier this year.