Their cost is the main disadvantage for most people. A higher quality washing machine needs more financial investment to purchase. They cost a lot more up front but they are supposed to be cheaper over the long run by lasting longer and breaking down less. However, although a Miele should be far less likely to
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Washing machines to avoid
We all want to avoid buying a poor quality washing machine. One that may be unreliable, or one that doesn’t last very long. But believe it or not there are washing machines for sale that don’t even fulfil their primary purpose. According to independent tests and reviews they can’t even wash and/or rinse properly. Whilst
read the full article..Choosing lowest energy consumption washing machine
It’s useful to compare how much energy washing machines use. But just buying the lowest energy consumption washing machine could easily be a false economy. I don’t say ignore it completely, but never forget that build quality and reliability are significantly more important. How much something costs to run must also include the purchase cost.
read the full article..Smeg WMFABAZ1 Washing Machine Review
I’m always open to novelties, and this washing machine is definitely novel. Not only does it have the 1950s retro style, but it’s disguised as a fridge. How someone came up with that idea and got it made I don’t know, but see the photo – it’s a fridge! You would never know that it’s
read the full article..Are Samsung Ecobubble washing machines any good?
The short answer is that some models seem to be, but according to Which? at least one is not. Samsung have created a new technology for washing machines called EcoBubble, which they claim, “improves wash performance, reduces energy consumption and saves money”. How does it work and what are the main claims? In plain language,
read the full article..Are eco labels on Washing Machines misleading?
How much value do the eco labels have? If you only compare washing machines using these labels you may make a poor choice. When first introduced, the eco labels were an eye opener and showed up big differences in performance and energy usage between various makes of washing machine. However, after being in operation for
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