Washing machines!! Considering an LG

Hightower · 21 March 2010, 14:49

My 3 year old Indesit seems to have given up. I've spent the weekend stripping it and testing it etc but I guess that it's the circuit board or components that are knackered.

I've always had Indesit's in the past and have always lasted really well. But recent reviews for these washing machines are pretty poor.

So I've decided to go for another brand.

Has anyone experience of the LG direct drive washing machines? They seem to be pretty bullet proof with regards reliability, just would be nice to get this confirmed before I part with my hard earned cash.

Mollers · 21 March 2010, 14:53

Buy a bottom of the range Miele. It'll be similar money to most top of the range models, but twice the build quality. Miele appliances have a 5yr warranty, most others have a 5yr lifespan.

Rogue Wave · 21 March 2010, 15:32

LG waste of momey buying the 5 year warranty didn't need it!

definitely reccomend the LG. I only buy I em rogetta uses it and is very happy with it

very qiuet

Erin · 21 March 2010, 16:57

I'm with Mollers on this one. Won't buy any other make now if I can help/afford it.

nik · 21 March 2010, 17:22

I bought a bosch to replace a hotpoint, possibly ten years ago.
Very quiet and still going strong, so far no faults.
The hotpoint on spin was like a rocket launch. The bosch, 2 rooms away you wont hear it.
There was maybe £150 between an indesit`ish model and the bosch, well worth it.

Nick.

m chappelow · 21 March 2010, 17:31

our Hotpoint is nearly the same colour match as my tohatsu ,and yes we had the rocket launch this morning LOL

Hightower · 21 March 2010, 17:43

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Originally Posted by Mollers

Buy a bottom of the range Miele. It'll be similar money to most top of the range models, but twice the build quality. Miele appliances have a 5yr warranty, most others have a 5yr lifespan.

I would mind the Miele, but for a 7kg load or bigger your looking at the thick end of £1000

Hightower · 21 March 2010, 17:46

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Originally Posted by nik

I bought a bosch to replace a hotpoint, possibly ten years ago.
Very quiet and still going strong, so far no faults.
The hotpoint on spin was like a rocket launch. The bosch, 2 rooms away you wont hear it.
There was maybe £150 between an indesit`ish model and the bosch, well worth it.

Nick.

I was also considering a Bosch (I have a Bosch dishwasher which is excellent) too, but the LG models for the load ratings are much better priced.

willk · 21 March 2010, 18:06

Well well, who'da thunk it? The RINCEnet Tidie Whitie Club

Can I join?

No experience of LG. Miele renown as the bizz, especially in the professional laundry world, I couldn't justify the cost and bought a Bosch in 1999 which lasted for nine years, gave almost no trouble (other than the Infamous Shoe Washing Incident). The motor eventually weakened due to Mrs willk overloading the thing. The next one was sooo cheap in Currys that we didn't bother with a new motor (almost the same price). It's run quietly and trouble free ever since.

Currys have a 7kg Bosch Exxcel for £430, 50 squid more than the LG but pips it on running costs by a nose.

£50 is one repair visit.

Hightower · 21 March 2010, 18:17

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Originally Posted by willk

Well well, who'da thunk it? The RINCEnet Tidie Whitie Club

Can I join?

No experience of LG. Miele renown as the bizz, especially in the professional laundry world, I couldn't justify the cost and bought a Bosch in 1999 which lasted for nine years, gave almost no trouble (other than the Infamous Shoe Washing Incident). The motor eventually weakened due to Mrs willk overloading the thing. The next one was sooo cheap in Currys that we didn't bother with a new motor (almost the same price). It's run quietly and trouble free ever since.

Currys have a 7kg Bosch Exxcel for £430, 50 squid more than the LG but pips it on running costs by a nose.

£50 is one repair visit.

I can't beleive the mark up some of these retailers charge though. We were looking at a £380 basic LG in Currys and found it just over £90 cheaper by Google shopping it, and that was delivered as opposed to Currys that charged £20 for delivery on top of the price.

Bigmuz7 · 21 March 2010, 18:57

As expected, all our appliances have blown up over time .. I can usually get 6-7 years out of em by getting parts from www.espares.co.uk .. there hasnt been anything as yet I couldnt get bits for .. right down to main boards, facias, or a button or something, afterwhich, it often doesnt become viable.

Now I am at the point of just buying the cheapest and running it into the ground

Hightower · 21 March 2010, 19:46

I'd possibly buy a spare part but can't be 100% sure it's a circuit board that's gone or a sensor. I've checked all the usual suspects, so though the usual process of elimination I've narrowed it down to something on the circuit board. I'm not prepared to fork out £150 on a new one when for another £150 I could buy me a new machine and a guarantee.

I had a similar problem with our power shower a few weeks ago, the motor commutator was worn away and for a new motor and pump assembly it was £95. A new power shower was only £116!

It just doesn't seem worth repairing things these days.

Bigmuz7 · 21 March 2010, 20:19

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Originally Posted by Hightower

It just doesn't seem worth repairing things these days.

I agree with that in principle, but if I can spend 70 quid and hold off spending 350 or so for another 18 months - 2 years .. thats worth it in my book .. that said.. as I mentioned earlier .. there comes a point when it just needs scrapped ..

I know we used to moan about built in obselesence .. but its not getting any better in the market place these days

Another method I have used is http://www.which.co.uk/ for making buying decisions .. they test and rate all the stuff you are looking for and will help make a more informed choice

*edit* tightness .... maybe its a scottish thing

willk · 21 March 2010, 20:25

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Originally Posted by Bigmuz7

*edit* tightness .... maybe its a scottish thing

Granny Gilmore preferred "careful with money"

Bigmuz7 · 21 March 2010, 21:07

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Originally Posted by willk

Granny Gilmore preferred "careful with money"

Aye... and right now .. the way things are .. how right they were

blinddog · 21 March 2010, 21:28

Had a LG Direct drive (7kg) for 16 months after breaking down a couple of times the last time to was £182 for the part for a DIY repair, read the forums on these,
We have now gone back to a 9kg Hotpoint Aqualtis touch wood no problems yet.
We have 5 kids so it gets well used.

gaZ

Louise · 21 March 2010, 21:41

We love our ISE 10: http://www.iseappliances.co.uk/index.php?id=1186065672. We really like the philosophy of the company and it's a bloomin' good, and very quiet, washing machine.

The load capacity is smaller than you say you're looking for, Andy, but our Hotpoint with a 7kg capacity smashed the bearing to bits after 18 months.

Bigmuz7 · 21 March 2010, 22:05

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Originally Posted by Louise

We love our ISE 10: http://www.iseappliances.co.uk/index.php?id=1186065672.

Wow

800 notes ,.. I hope it does what it says on the tin

hobbit555 · 21 March 2010, 22:12

Bosch or Miele

Both bomb proof
miele 22 years and no repairs as yet just a fuse or 2
Bosch 8 years no repairs yet!!!

astra · 21 March 2010, 22:14

I use a wash board and it is great my mrs broke it once and we had to get a new one but as long as the stream runs clean my work clothes are great.Hope this helps?