Browse Forums General Discussion 1 May 12, 2008 12:37 pm We have to start looking around for a front loading washing machine for the new place.
We were originally looking for a 7kg unit by AEG, model L86800. We can get it at a significant discount as mum used to work there... but it's still $1350, instead of $2700... i really want the LL1620 for $1750, instead of $3500 but Ian refuses to spend so much on a washing machine. It does seem like a lot of money for a washing machine, i suppose???? Ian is suggesting we get a cheaper unit and wants to look at some under $1000... in the 7kg range....just a straight washing machine as we already have a F&P dryer which will be located in the garage. What are your thoughts about the front load washing machines on the market at the moment? We've currently got a F&P top loader which cannot come with us to the new house (due to the new laundry set-up)...LOL...what a shame hey??? Another thing we need to work out is if there is a way to divert grey water from a front loader? I know that they use less water anyway, but why not conserve what we can and use it out on the garden.....the top loader was easy to divert. Who's got a front loader, how do you find them, what do you recommend in features etc??? Any insights/recommendations?? I'm all ears??? Re: Front Loading Washing Machines 2May 12, 2008 5:07 pm Hi Nicola,
I have a Miele front loader & love it (although at $1700 it would want to be good ) Front loaders use much less water & are better on your clothes IMO (campared to previous FP top loader). The Miele machine can be opened once it has started the cycle - apparently some can't be so that is something to check out (or is it only me that finds a stray sock or something else I need to chuck in the wash once it has started ). I know when I bought mine I checked out the review on Choice - there seems to be a big variation on the time some take to do a load as well. The Miele is quite a bit quicker than a lot of other brands. Jo Re: Front Loading Washing Machines 3May 12, 2008 5:09 pm Waste water still comes out the same sort of pipe, so diverting is similar.
Front loaders take forever to wash a load. Check the wash times in the brochures. My sister's Asko can take up to 1.5 hours per wash Re: Front Loading Washing Machines 4May 12, 2008 5:41 pm I was never a top-loader person since I come from Europe and my only experience with top-loaders was at my SIL's house where my dark coloured clothes would always come out with white lint from something or other. Her filter was always full of stuff.
I have a 7 kg LG front loader, 7 years old, going OK, it won some award or other in 1999 for water efficiency (you can sometimes tell when a grey T-shirt has dry spots when it comes out ), I just do an extra rinse . As others have said, front loaders are much better in being gentler to clothes but take forever to do a cycle and I didn't even know that you could open some models once they start (I keep finding stray socks too). All in all, I wouldn't get coverted to top-loaders. Asko apparently are very good. I haven't been able to find a clothes softener in AUS that has any effect so I just don't bother anymore. Towels do come out a bit rough. Re: Front Loading Washing Machines 5May 12, 2008 5:56 pm mek Towels do come out a bit rough. Good for exfoliation!! My cousins got a front loader, and would not have anything different. My washing machine is on its last legs, I’m still going to buy a top load. Naughty me, they are not as water efficient as the front loads. I recycle all my water out the laundry window on to my lemon tree and lawn. Who knows I may change my mind….but I always like to throw something extra in, which I can’t do with a front load. Internal and External Building and Colour Consultant Online - Worldwide http://www.denovoconcepts.com Re: Front Loading Washing Machines 6May 12, 2008 6:26 pm We love our front loader, an LG 7kg one.
It's been with us for 5 years.. no issues whatsoever encountered. We just have extra rinse for dark clothes to make sure it's fully rinsed. We are planning to upgrade to the new LG 10kg steam washer/dryer (still front loader) when we move to our new house. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Built the Nevada 42 Next project - landscaping! Re: Front Loading Washing Machines 7May 12, 2008 7:13 pm We bought a front loader about a year ago and would never go back to a top loader. Ours is not an expensive one (Ariston brand) but the quality of the wash is fantastic. Its definetly gentler on clothes and never leaves fluff behind like our front loader did.
Though the wash cycle is longer in a front loader there is an option to do a quick wash which takes about 30 min and suits clothes that aren't too dirty. Ours doesn't have the option to open once the cycle has started - if you can find one that does it would definetly be worth the extra money. Re: Front Loading Washing Machines 8May 12, 2008 7:18 pm Funny I don’t get fluff on my clothes…… the other half’s clothes seem to get it all.
Oh well………. Internal and External Building and Colour Consultant Online - Worldwide http://www.denovoconcepts.com Re: Front Loading Washing Machines 9May 12, 2008 7:47 pm Second the vote for a miele... Fantastic!! - Wash time 40mins ... nothing long about that.
Stay away from whirlpool. With front loaders more so than top loaders you pay for what you get. I personally would only buy a European brand. Miele, Ariston, AEG, Bosch etc Re: Front Loading Washing Machines 10May 12, 2008 7:47 pm My mum bought her first Asko (Asea back then) front loader about 16 years ago - which I inherited when I moved out and was still working fine and I sold it on ebay last year for almost $200 (not bad IMO for an old washing machine), and she bought a new one - Asko again.
We have a Bosch front loader ready to go when we move into our home this weekend (have been using my sisters' machine as we have been share-housing) so I will definitely let you know how I go. In the under $1000 category they rate really well on Choice for wash and value for money - and it has a quick wash option. I don't really get how you could open a front loader after it has started as the water would run out - but you can flick the dial around and pump out the water, then open the door, then start it again... I just wait for the next wash! Ray. Second Time 'Round Re: Front Loading Washing Machines 11May 12, 2008 7:49 pm Eg of have much more gentle on clothes. I can chuck polar fleece, towels, business shirts, flan sheets all in together and no lint in sight.... LURVE them Re: Front Loading Washing Machines 12May 12, 2008 8:17 pm I have a Simpson front loader (5.5kg not 7kg). I've never had any issues with it, clothes come out a lot cleaner than my old top loader but as mentioned it does take about 1.5 hours to do a full load. Dana -------------------------- Building with DFH - carpet installed! Re: Front Loading Washing Machines 13May 12, 2008 8:24 pm I bought a Miele front loader for the new house, the salesman told me it would take a month to get used too but once I was I would love it.
I will have to be more organised with my time if it takes that long to do a load. **Phoenix** Ian refuses to spend so much on a washing machine. It does seem like a lot of money for a washing machine, i suppose???? Not if it looks after your clothes and makes them last longer. Mmm maybe we dont want them to last, we want the new fashion every year!! Paula Re: Front Loading Washing Machines 14May 12, 2008 8:44 pm I'm a meile fan.
Have used an electrolux FL and it was not a patch on the Meile which can be opened while being used. (Water level seems to always be below the door line) Re Greywater - make sure you use the right washing liquids so you do not kill the plants with salts and phosphates. Steve Re: Front Loading Washing Machines 15May 12, 2008 8:49 pm Yak_Chat I'm a meile fan. Have used an electrlux FL and it was not a patch on the Meile whoich can be opened while being used. Re Greywater - make sure you use the right washing liquids so you do not kill the plants with salts and phosphates. Steve Is that what happened to my lawn! Internal and External Building and Colour Consultant Online - Worldwide http://www.denovoconcepts.com Re: Front Loading Washing Machines 17May 12, 2008 9:18 pm Actually Steve, I know it was the detergent that has killed my lawn.
I’m now watering dirt….but at least I know my washing water is going somewhere other than down the drain. I have cut the lemon tree down, it was too old. But the plants are fine! I have been recycling my water for about 4 years now. Now I just need to find how I can get the shower water out and not down the drain! Internal and External Building and Colour Consultant Online - Worldwide http://www.denovoconcepts.com Re: Front Loading Washing Machines 18May 12, 2008 9:23 pm Michelle Actually Steve, I know it was the detergent that has killed my lawn. I’m now watering dirt….but at least I know my washing water is going somewhere other than down the drain. I have cut the lemon tree down, it was too old. But the plants are fine! I have been recycling my water for about 4 years now. Now I just need to find how I can get the shower water out and not down the drain! Have you changed washing powder/liquid. Otherwise your continuing to kill your soil deeper down and nothing will grow there without lots of re-work. Re the shower - yeah thats tough one with a slab on ground. There are some ways around it. Re: Front Loading Washing Machines 19May 14, 2008 12:36 pm I recently recieved an email from a friend about WASHING MACHINES as tested by CHOICE. This link has all the machines tested http://www.choice.com.au/viewArticle.as ... g+machines.
It is quite a long report, and not sure of how much I can copy without affecting 'copywrite', but have included their 'WHAT TO BUY' as the best performers... (I am going with a front loader this time - although I will miss the quickness of a cycle from a top-loader! What to buy Listed below are the overall top performers in each size bracket for both top loaders and front loaders. Top Loaders What to buy Brand Price -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Small (up to 5.5kg) Fisher & Paykel MW512 $749 Fisher & Paykel GW512 $859 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Medium (6 to 7kg) Fisher & Paykel GW612 $995 Fisher & Paykel Intuitive Eco IW712 $1149 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Large (7.5kg or more) Fisher & Paykel Aquasmart WL80T65CW1 $1199 Fisher & Paykel Intuitive Eco IW812 $1179 Front Loaders What to buy Brand Price ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Small (up to 5.5kg) Miele Novotronic W1511 $1599 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Medium (6 to 7kg) Fisher & Paykel WH70F60W1 $1049 Bosch Maxx Lifestyle WAE26470AU $1599 Blanco BFMW7 (A) $1199 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Large (7.5kg or more) Electrolux Ultra Silencer EWF1495 $1689 Bosch Logixx 9 WBB24750 (A) $2899 LG WD-1049C $849 (A) Discontinued but may still be in some stores. Re: Front Loading Washing Machines 20May 14, 2008 2:19 pm Hi,
I have a 7kg LG Intellowasher (WM 1290FHB) and I love it! We bought it in the UK early 2003 and five years on it's still the best machine I've ever had. Yes the cycles are long, my cotton wash is 1:45mins. But I also have a quick 30 min cycle too. I wash all of my kids clothes on a handwash which takes an hour. Their clothes are in perfect condition. No lint! The handwash cycle takes out all the stains (I have a 3yo boy who is a real boy) and leave clothes looking new. I wash my girl's dancing costumes - sequins and all - on a delicate cycle - perfect. I would suggest that you look at the cycle options on the machine you like and make sure you have a few options. I also have time delay so can load the machine at night time and set the timer for what time I want the load finished in the morning. That's great to have! Mine uses minimal water and I also can open it (up to a certain point) if I come across a sock or something after the cycle has started. I think we paid about 500 odd pounds for it, about $1200 Aust. and it was on special at the time. Also look at the spin, our max spin is 1200 and even the thickest towels come out of the machine holding very little water. The money you invest in a front loader will be worth it. Your clothes will look great! Toni Hey all Currently renovating our laundry, bought a new washing machine but have found that the drainage hose is alot shorter than the old machine (which I used to get the… 0 17509 Get some long brass machine screws and bolt right through the gate and put brass acorn nuts and washers on the other side. It will never come off 1 9070 that will depend on the kitchen bench depth. you'll have to specify it so it allows for both the tap and the sink 1 7379 |