Browse Forums Laundry Appliances 1 Apr 12, 2011 2:38 pm I'm after a front loading washing machine, around the $700 range http://www.harveynorman.com.au/product/1255509255715/electrolux-kg-front-load-washer http://www.harveynorman.com.au/product/1256974838873/bosch-kg-front-load-washing-machine http://www.thegoodguys.com.au/cockburn/store/ProductDisplay?catName=Laundry&parent_category_rn=107706&productId=16012&subCatName=Washers+-+Front+Load&errorViewName=ProductDisplayErrorView&categoryId=108171 These are the ones i'm considering... Is there any others that I should consider? Has anyone used any of the above and what are their thoughts? Re: Recommend me a front loader Washing Machine 2Apr 12, 2011 2:42 pm Hi - there's already a thread with almost the same title and lots of feedback you should have a look at that. I'm currently looking for one at the moment too - went looking on the weekend and the Samsung Bubble Wash was pushed by the Good Guys and Asko by Harvey Norman - will keep looking and getting more advice and more confused! For info on our build: viewtopic.php?f=31&t=43093 Built the McLaren by Dechellis - slab down 22 Feb - handover 30 Aug 2011 - and gardens finished 9 Dec 2012!! Re: Recommend me a front loader Washing Machine 3Apr 12, 2011 4:50 pm What price did you get offered by the Good guys/Harvey Norman for the bubble? Re: Recommend me a front loader Washing Machine 4Apr 12, 2011 4:54 pm The bubble was marked up at $929 and because we aren't buying for a couple of months we didn't get to make a deal but as we are buying a fridge and a dishwasher as well you would expect some discount. Have you seen one - looks and sounds good will need to do more research though. For info on our build: viewtopic.php?f=31&t=43093 Built the McLaren by Dechellis - slab down 22 Feb - handover 30 Aug 2011 - and gardens finished 9 Dec 2012!! Re: Recommend me a front loader Washing Machine 5Apr 12, 2011 10:33 pm We've got a Bosch...about 18 months old, and are really happy with it. We have 2 young kids so it gets used ALOT! Re: Recommend me a front loader Washing Machine 6Apr 12, 2011 10:57 pm I've just recently finished doing a bunch of research on this exact thing - ended up paying for a Choice online subscription so I could read their report & read heaps of reviews at http://www.productreview.com.au/categor ... at_id=1041 (although the productreview site is often only folk complaining). Choice is a far more objective test. Choice recommended Miele, Asko & Bosch. Didn't want to pay the premium for Miele/Asko & read many good reviews about the Bosch so went with that one. I have found one of the best places to buy whitegoods is online from: http://www.appliancesonline.com.au/fron ... 38276.aspx They delivered it a couple of days later for free, set it up & even took away my old machine. I bought the $991 Bosch 7kg model - no complaints so far: http://www.appliancesonline.com.au/7kg- ... 462au.aspx My old one was an LG which lasted only about 5 years of light-medium usage. Re: Recommend me a front loader Washing Machine 7Apr 13, 2011 6:54 pm How are you finding the Bosch? I will consider it if that is what Choice said was best, and you are happy with it too? Re: Recommend me a front loader Washing Machine 8Apr 13, 2011 9:55 pm I have been looking at LG. I am after a frontloader that I can stop midwash if possible & open the door to through in that extra sock! I have also been told that LG have a quick wash option & that other models can take up to 4 hours for one cycle...any thing you can add would be helpful as I don't need to buy for another month or two. Quote for LG 7.5kg was $825.00 Re: Recommend me a front loader Washing Machine 9Apr 14, 2011 12:09 am Aside from the midwash stop function, there is nothing that would make me want to go the LG route. We have an LG at the moment, and whilst we've had no problems with it, it isn't that good either. The thing i'm most disappointed about though, is how it doesn't seem to clean all that well. It does an OK job. BTW a number of front washers have a 15 minute or 30 minute quick was cycle now too. Re: Recommend me a front loader Washing Machine 10Apr 14, 2011 12:11 am deeps How are you finding the Bosch? I will consider it if that is what Choice said was best, and you are happy with it too? Definitely happy with it, no complaints after a few weeks. Particularly love how you can set the finish time (eg. 4 hours from now). There are heaps of different settings - none of the normal ones take that long for a cycle. Just checked - normal cotton wash at 60° with 1200rpm spin is only 1hr 35 min. At 30° it's 1hr 17min. The LG took heaps longer, was noisier & after a few years wasn't cleaning the clothes properly. Only issue of course is that once it has started you cannot unlock the front like all frontloaders. At end of cycle it unlocks quickly - the LG used to take a couple of minutes before it would decide to unlock (I think it had some child-lock function that couldn't be turned off). kwiwkim I have been looking at LG. I am after a frontloader that I can stop midwash if possible & open the door to through in that extra sock! I have also been told that LG have a quick wash option & that other models can take up to 4 hours for one cycle...any thing you can add would be helpful as I don't need to buy for another month or two. Quote for LG 7.5kg was $825.00 I was happy with the LG at the time. But it didn't last & I prefer the Bosch - quicker cycle time & quieter. I found that the Bosch & some other brands generally have better reviews from users & reviewers (eg Choice). Re: Recommend me a front loader Washing Machine 11Apr 19, 2011 11:37 pm Mine packed up today so have been having a look aswell. I dont mind the Electrolux 8kg http://www.appliancesonline.com.au/8kg- ... f1083.aspx (bought a electrolux dryer about 12 months ago and seems ok) or http://www.appliancesonline.com.au/7kg- ... 462au.aspx. I have a Bosch dishwasher (just over 5 years old) and still runs like the day i bought it. Jasmin Hickinbotham Belmont - modified Signed: February 2011 Slab should go down before 2012 My build thread https://forum.homeone.com.au/viewtopic.php?f=31&t=52310&p=799483#p799483 Re: Recommend me a front loader Washing Machine 13Apr 27, 2011 10:07 am Thanks for sharing kiwikim - must admit I'm leaning towards the Bosch! Sounds good. For info on our build: viewtopic.php?f=31&t=43093 Built the McLaren by Dechellis - slab down 22 Feb - handover 30 Aug 2011 - and gardens finished 9 Dec 2012!! Re: Recommend me a front loader Washing Machine 14May 01, 2011 11:28 am Another vote for Bosch. I got a 7kg one four months ago and I have to say I actually get a tiny kick out of doing the washing now. Well, not that much of a thrill but I don't mind it. Best things: * 15 minute cycle (husband's stinky gym clothes come out totally fresh and clean) * You can see cycle length and customise aspects of wash if you want to reduce time * Timer to set end time so it finishes when you want it to (good if you're going out - doesn't sit there getting creased for hours) Love it! Re: Recommend me a front loader Washing Machine 15May 02, 2011 1:22 am I ended up ordering the Electrolux $801 delivered for a 8kg. I was liking the Bosch but the largest they had was a 7kg. The one i got is the same model as my mums and she has had it for a few years and seems ok. Should arrive Thursday. Jasmin Hickinbotham Belmont - modified Signed: February 2011 Slab should go down before 2012 My build thread https://forum.homeone.com.au/viewtopic.php?f=31&t=52310&p=799483#p799483 Re: Recommend me a front loader Washing Machine 16May 02, 2011 1:31 am Pippi Another vote for Bosch. I got a 7kg one four months ago and I have to say I actually get a tiny kick out of doing the washing now. Well, not that much of a thrill but I don't mind it. Best things: * 15 minute cycle (husband's stinky gym clothes come out totally fresh and clean) * You can see cycle length and customise aspects of wash if you want to reduce time * Timer to set end time so it finishes when you want it to (good if you're going out - doesn't sit there getting creased for hours) Love it! My washing machine died yesterday, so today I bought a Bosch 8kg which they delivered within 2 hours and took away the old one. I have done 3 loads already I haven't tried all the settings yet but so far so good Please google this video regarding the Regulations for a Laundry trough: i-dont-want-laundry-tub-can-i-use-sink-instead 13 12182 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 6001 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 4390 |