Washing Machines which brand and why?

[secondhand-vunderland]

Sorry to totally theive your idea Lurker, and I know this is really not the most interesting of topics but my washing machine has carked it 😞  I have a budget of $650 to spend and it has to be at least 6.5-7.5 kgs.  Is there anyone around who considers themselves knowledgable on this topic, or what machine to you have and what are it's pros and cons in your opinion.  All advice/opinions welcome 🙂

[j*oono]

I can't remember how much it cost but we have an Asko and it is still great after 8 years maybe?  It annoys me so much because I still always find that extra sock just after I have started it up and I can't add it.

Although I know that front loaders are more efficient (apparently), my next one will be a top loader.

[punch*drunk]

I changed from a front loader back to a top loader last time. I now have  F & P, my last 2 were Whirlpools and hands down the worst appliances I've ever owned. I had no end of trouble with them and was so happy the day the last one finally died and I could get rid of it. Whirlpool were difficult to deal with when I had problems too.

[purple_haize]

I have always had top loaders mostly Simpson, when the last one died, we got a front loader a Bosch, best thing we ever did, front loaders wash the clothes better, cleaner and are almost dry at the end of the cycle.

Would never go back to a top loader.

[boris1gary]

I'm with you purple, I have a Bosch front loader and it's wonderful, gentle on your clothes (if needed), can open it after starting for those pesky socks, lots of options as well. Don't know if you would get one for under $700 though (op), could look around if any sales are happening.

[lurker17260]

It's cool

I got seduced by the idea of an agitator-less top loader.  Nothing wrong with it as a washer but it is not gentler on the clothes, as I was promised, and it gets out of balance really easily.

I've only had 2 washers, one was a whirlpool which lasted 25 (or so) years, and three babies/children, and now this one.

[freakiness]

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@j*oono wrote:

I can't remember how much it cost but we have an Asko and it is still great after 8 years maybe?  It annoys me so much because I still always find that extra sock just after I have started it up and I can't add it.

Although I know that front loaders are more efficient (apparently), my next one will be a top loader.

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Some of the newer ones will allow you to open within the first few minutes.  I was using one that had a pause so you could throw those socks in.  I can't remember the brand.

[lloydslights]

Any washing machine I have had was "the Bermuda triangle" for socks. They just seemed to go missing.  EXCEPT the old Hoover twin-tub.

DEB

[purple_haize]

I never lose any socks as I put them all in a mesh wash bag.

[katri.mcint]

Hello Darlings,  

I recently Bought two of these machines one for my daughter and one for me, We are very happy with our purchase so far.

http://www.appliancesonline.com.au/10kg-front-load-lg-washing-machine-wd14070sd6/