theconrodkid
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| posted on 15/7/05 at 02:36 PM |
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farewell old freind :-(
after many years of faithfull serivce and abuse my poor washing machine has lost its lost sock and removed its last embarising stain,it is dead!
after a brief service it will be dumped with full domestic honours and a 21 gun salute.
i have to look for a new machine,as i know zip about the good bad or ugly of domestic appliances i ask that you spend a few moments in deep thought
and recomend a make to me.
it needs to be simple (i am a man afterall)
cheap
hard working
indistructible.
thanks for taking the time to read this plea
who cares who wins
pass the pork pies
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DarrenW
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| posted on 15/7/05 at 02:38 PM |
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The drum can be recycled to make an exhaust heat shield. This may be a fitting tribute to your old faithful.
RIP.
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theconrodkid
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| posted on 15/7/05 at 02:43 PM |
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that thought had crossed my tiny mind,i could carry a photo of it in my wallet at all times as well
who cares who wins
pass the pork pies
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marktigere1
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| posted on 15/7/05 at 02:43 PM |
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Sorry to hear that
Cheap and good makes are:
Bosch
Zanusi - (mines 4 years old and still going strong)
Medium to expensive are:
Miele - Should last you forever.
Avoid any spin cycle greater than 1000 on cheaper machines as this shoots the bearings (I was told this by a Hotpoint engineer) and don't put it
in a garage. (worst thing you can do, condensation etc)
Also avoid those fangled computer controlled things as they always go wrong.
Hope this little offering is a comfort in this your saddest time.
All the best and pass on my best to your fridge, freezer, microwave, toaster and other relatives.
Cheers
Mark
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Jasper
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| posted on 15/7/05 at 02:51 PM |
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Bosch -Bosch - Bosch
Just get a basic model one. We had two Jap makes and they both lasted just long enough for the guarantee to have run out.
Oh yes, and the Bosch has a three year waranty
Got mine from this lot:
www.unbeatable.co.uk
[Edited on 15/7/05 by Jasper]
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Surrey Dave
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| posted on 15/7/05 at 03:01 PM |
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This is HEAVY HEAVY men's business!!
I'm touching wood , i've had my Zanussi for 10yrs+.........
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marktigere1
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| posted on 15/7/05 at 03:04 PM |
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Have you thought of the Locost option?
A bucket and a big stick!!
If a bolt is stuck force it.
If it breaks, it needed replacing anyway!!!
(My Dad 1991)
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DarrenW
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| posted on 15/7/05 at 03:06 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by marktigere1
...... and don't put it in a garage. (worst thing you can do....,
Ill second that. Worse thing you can do is put a household implement operated primarily by the other types in your huffy house. You need at least one
place that is sacrisant
On top of that they take up valuable space, make a lot of noise and drown out the radio (im still talking of the washing machine here - not swmbo!)
On serious note - try co-op website. Ive bought a few bits off them for a lot less than high street prices. You can get cheaper but they are reliable
imho.
[Edited on 15/7/05 by DarrenW]
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Hellfire
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| posted on 15/7/05 at 03:55 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by Jasper
Bosch -Bosch - Bosch
Just get a basic model one. We had two Jap makes and they both lasted just long enough for the guarantee to have run out.
Oh yes, and the Bosch has a three year waranty
Got mine from this lot:
www.unbeatable.co.uk
[Edited on 15/7/05 by Jasper]
second that - eventually my whole household will be Bosch. Washer, Fridge, Boiler... brilliant.
My condolenses go to you and yours at this sad time.
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EddThompson
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| posted on 15/7/05 at 03:58 PM |
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bosch have a 2 year warrenty, avoid the very cheap one as its not a bosch, its probably a whirlpool.
zanussi are not the company they were, in the last few years have become a bit more unreliable.
LGs are good washers, as are mieles, simens are good too. try to find a siemens or a miele with a 5 year warrenty there are a few on off i think.
sold wahers for a over year, not been selling them for a year a so but i doubt much has changed since 
edd
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Cita
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| posted on 15/7/05 at 03:59 PM |
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Siemens,it's a bit expencive but consider it as a tool.
Good tools cost money but they will last much longer and can take more abuse.
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jonbeedle
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| posted on 15/7/05 at 04:11 PM |
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We have a Philco. Cheap and robust and has been going for years. I don't know what it's like to operate you'd have to ask the
missus as it's girlie stuff. Come to think of it why are we even discussing this on this forum? Let's get back to macho manly things
please!
"Everyone is entitled to an opinion however stupid!"
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James
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| posted on 15/7/05 at 04:15 PM |
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Conrod... you wash your clothes?
James
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"The fight is won or lost far away from witnesses, behind the lines, in the gym and out there on the road, long before I dance under those lights."
- Muhammad Ali
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Jasper
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| posted on 15/7/05 at 04:19 PM |
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James - do you wash yours? Or get your Mum to do it
BTW - I think I've only used our's once in 3 years - and that's the way I like it
[Edited on 15/7/05 by Jasper]
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Danozeman
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| posted on 15/7/05 at 04:51 PM |
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LOL this is a daft thread to have on a mans site. Sorry to any women on here.
We have an indesit. Not expensive and bloody good. (he says as he touches his desk)
As Bernie Eccleston said "women should always wear white just like domestic appliances"
Sorry that was my sexist hat.
Dan
Built the purple peril!! Let the modifications begin!!
http://www.eastangliankitcars.co.uk
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Peteff
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| posted on 15/7/05 at 05:18 PM |
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We had a Hoover for 16 years and it only ever had new brushes, a pump and a door seal. Bought an Ariston and it had broken down before the delivery
van left  and has never been right since.
yours, Pete
I went into the RSPCA office the other day. It was so small you could hardly swing a cat in there.
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mangogrooveworkshop
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| posted on 15/7/05 at 05:18 PM |
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First your dog and now the washing machine Hard times ahead sir Sorry to hear of the loss...mgw
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theconrodkid
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| posted on 15/7/05 at 05:38 PM |
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what happened to my dog????????? first thing ive heard of it,thanks for the input,ill seek out my feminin side and go looking for one tommorow
who cares who wins
pass the pork pies
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ChrisW
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| posted on 15/7/05 at 07:29 PM |
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Conrod - I can get very good discounts on Bosch stuff through work and they throw in 5 year warranty I think (maybe longer)
All above board - ie we are allowed to buy for friends.
Not cheap stuff mind, but supposed to be very good!
Chris
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donut
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| posted on 15/7/05 at 08:03 PM |
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If i was in a position to give awards i would give this thread the daftest thread award 2005.........it's just brilliant!
Andy
When I die, I want to go peacefully like my Grandfather did, in his sleep -- not screaming, like the passengers in his car.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/andywest1/
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theconrodkid
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| posted on 15/7/05 at 08:16 PM |
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chris you have mail,what makes you think this thread is daft?i ask a question about the quality or otherwise of a machine and get some un-biased
answers,whats daft about that?
who cares who wins
pass the pork pies
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Fozzie
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| posted on 15/7/05 at 10:01 PM |
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John,
Sorry to hear about your loss!
....sexist or not...not everyone has another half!
My twopennyworth:-
1st.... Bosch
2nd....Zanussi
Fozzie
'Racing is Life!...anything before or after is just waiting'....Steve McQueen
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SixedUp
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| posted on 15/7/05 at 11:15 PM |
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Bosch are excellent, but expensive. Siemens are made by the same company (at one point in the same factory) but with a few less features, and a
smaller price tag. Both are ultra-reliable, and very high quality.
My plan is to eventually have all the domestic stuff in my house be one or the other.
Cheers
Richard
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donut
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| posted on 15/7/05 at 11:29 PM |
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Ok john i'll be serious
Buy a Bosh, they're great!
Andy
When I die, I want to go peacefully like my Grandfather did, in his sleep -- not screaming, like the passengers in his car.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/andywest1/
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fesycresy
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| posted on 16/7/05 at 11:22 AM |
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I asked my missus her opinion.
She told me to get a life, get back in the garage and finish building "her" car.
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