Washing Machines

[winjim]

Now you've got a nice firepit, make a stand and you're laughing.

Need to get the garden sorted before we can put a firepit out there. There's landscaping to be done...

 

[MrGrumpy]

Think it may have a heating fault so either the sensor or element. Test mode came up with the e3 error which is heat. Spins/drains did an empty wash cycle at 30c . Just chucked some clothes in on the same cycle let’s see what happens. Think it will be a new machine as it would be a case of replace each component till the fault cleared !

Update defo friar tucked . Will reserve a new one from Curry’s .

 

[vickster]

Update defo friar tucked . Will reserve a new one from Curry’s .

John Lewis usually give an extra year warranty and will match Currys pricing on same model

 

[MrGrumpy]

John Lewis usually give an extra year warranty and will match Currys pricing on same model

Yes aware but I also get 7% off at curry’s . Will be looking for something with a longer warranty . However to be fair I think this one has done its 5yrs at least.

 

[stephec]

Yes, however I keep it mainly so that Mr WD can do some washing as well. He has never caught on to this new fangled electric magic

You're spoiling him. 😂

 

[Milkfloat]

Those of you with a 10 or 20 year old machine are probably spending more money than those who get 5 years out of one. Machines have become more and more economical over the last years, so economical they need to keep adding stars to the energy ratings.
Personally I always buy the machine that is offering the longest true warranty, not the ones offering 10 years parts warranty where you have to use their repair people who magically turn out to be more expensive in labour than an independent person plus parts.

 

[presta]

I buy washer dryers because I have no room for separates.

Hotpoint 9934: 12 years
Hotpoint WD61: 14 years
Indesit IWDE 7125: still going after 7 years

Miele cost three times as much as a Hotpoint, they'd have to last 40 years to pay for themselves at that price.

 

[HMS_Dave]

Mine is a kenwood. Paid £259 for it. I replaced the pump last year. £30 odd quid. 2 bolts and 2 spring clips held it in. Simple. 4 years old now. All parts still available on the internet. Long may that continue...

 

[welsh dragon]

You're spoiling him. 😂

I know. That's just who I am. Generous to a fault

 

[Bonefish Blues]

Those of you with a 10 or 20 year old machine are probably spending more money than those who get 5 years out of one. Machines have become more and more economical over the last years, so economical they need to keep adding stars to the energy ratings.
Personally I always buy the machine that is offering the longest true warranty, not the ones offering 10 years parts warranty where you have to use their repair people who magically turn out to be more expensive in labour than an independent person plus parts.

I agree - I made a similar point yesterday. Washing machines have improved significantly over time, and very noticeably so as we waited for our Mieles to die.

Mind you, it was almost worth the price of admission to watch the JLP delivery blokes' faces fall as they saw they had to take a 'weighs-a-bloody-ton-mate' Miele away when they delivered our new machine a couple of years ago

 

[Pale Rider]

Those of you with a 10 or 20 year old machine are probably spending more money than those who get 5 years out of one. Machines have become more and more economical over the last years, so economical they need to keep adding stars to the energy ratings.
Personally I always buy the machine that is offering the longest true warranty, not the ones offering 10 years parts warranty where you have to use their repair people who magically turn out to be more expensive in labour than an independent person plus parts.

No doubt the star ratings mean something, but how much more efficient can a new washing machine be?

Motor efficiency barely advances, so unless you believe your new electric kettle is more efficient than an old one, it's hard to see where the savings are.

 

[lazybloke]

I hate the noise of belt drive machines, so based on criteria of quietness and value for money, I ended up with a Haier washer. Had it for circa 2 years so too early to comment on reliability but so far it's the best w/m i've had, by a considerable margin.

 

[MrGrumpy]

No doubt the star ratings mean something, but how much more efficient can a new washing machine be?

Motor efficiency barely advances, so unless you believe your new electric kettle is more efficient than an old one, it's hard to see where the savings are.

I`m guessing its in water usage ? For those on metered water connections maybe ? Anyway , off shopping today or tomorrow. Will take a wee drive to Costco later and see what they have in store for taking away before heading to currys.

 

[MrGrumpy]

I hate the noise of belt drive machines, so based on criteria of quietness and value for money, I ended up with a Haier washer. Had it for circa 2 years so too early to comment on reliability but so far it's the best w/m i've had, by a considerable margin.

Costco do those, hoping they have one in stock to look at.

 

[Bonefish Blues]

I`m guessing its in water usage ? For those on metered water connections maybe ? Anyway , off shopping today or tomorrow. Will take a wee drive to Costco later and see what they have in store for taking away before heading to currys.

Higher capacity necessitating fewer loads, lower water usage, better wash efficiency allowing lower temperatures to be used, higher spin speeds meaning less energy to dry in a TD, if used.