General Chat

We have used Appliances Online a few times and find them very good. We bought a Beko freezer last year and although it is cheap it has worked fine and was delivered exactly when they said it would be.

Beko do a small (smaller than the normal size) washing machine for £180 which would be ideal for someone on their own. There are different length wash cycles.

Delivery is free but if you want it the next day it is £9.99 for delivery.

Here is a link:-

http://www.appliancesonline.co.uk/product/WM5101W-Beko-Washing-Machine-White-22987.aspx

Kath. x

When we had a new washer dryer installed with the new kitchen in Sept 2010 I wasnt amused cos the 40 degree cycle is about 180mins. although it has two in leads it is cold fill . I queried it and was told yes all new machines are cold fill only.

You do get used to it.

I have mine on a timer so it washes overnight when its at the cheaper rate electicity

I never used the hot connection on any of my old machines. And last 2 were cold fill only. I have a Zanussi and it has a varying amount of wash times, although I mainly use the 43 mins. This was purchased over the phone for delivery the next day via an independant shop. I needed a machine urgently and although many websites state 'next day delivery' when contacted it was in fact 1 week or more as they more often than not did not have the machine I wanted in stock.

Local shop delivered next day, installed new machine and took old one away (there is a cost to this) and the 2 lads were great and showed me how to use the new machine. The front panel looks like something from a sci fi movie, but is so simple once you get used to it.

I would suggest you visit a few shops such a Currys etc., and even some independant shops to see what is about and ask questions, you are not obliged to buy just because you have walked through the door.

I would be wary about purchasing anything from Comet at present as they are in administration, so you could buy but there is no guarantee you wil get anything!!!!

All Spanish washing machines are cold fill & it´s a real pain in the bum. I would say 180 minutes is about right for a full cycle at 40c.
I usually set mine going at about 8.30 am & it´s just finishing when I get back around 11 am.
In England I had an Indesit, which was hot & cold fill & it was excellent. Lasted for years.

Yes old machine was hot and cold fill

Still seems a long time for cold fill if it takes 180 minutes to wash.

Do not mind doing hand washes but it is the rinsing that takes the time.

Actually did not mind years ago having the old twin tub and had a separate spinner as well.

This "cold fill only" for what seems to be all machines now is particularly annoying for those with solar panels - presumably a simpler set up inside the machine so an economy for manufacturers but a waste for the green owners!

Might your current one be both hot and cold fill? We 'supported' an offspring setting up home earlier this year when the salesman told us that most new models only used cold fill.

Can't comment on Tesco. Comet sent an email this weekend advertising 'massive savings'. They might be worth a look on line. If you remember, they have just gone into Receivership.

Has anyone purchased one of their "own brand" washing machines ?

My 11 year old machine broke down a couple of days ago so I am looking around to see what is on offer on various websites. Unfortunately the cost will be a big decison as to what machine I purchase.

Also puzzled as to how long the wash cycle is given on some sites as 180 plus minutes - which is twice the time my old machine took.

Some sites do not even give the size of the machine.

Really do not want to use the local launderette as 11 yrs ago it was about £4.50 for one wash and dry so buying a machine is my only option.

Do not need a machine with a big load capacity as I live on my own.

So has anyone purchased a cheap washing machine from Tesco ?