Hi Guys, recommend me a front Load Washer under $800 ( 8+ kg).
I am looking at these couple of options (delivered from appliancesonline)
Fisher & Paykel 9kg Front Load Washing Machine WH9060J3
$709
LG 8kg Front Load Washing Machine WV5-1208W
$723
Front Load Washer 8kg+ - Budget under $800
bluespider on 04/01/2024 - 16:53
Last edited 04/01/2024 - 17:25 by 1 other user
Last edited 04/01/2024 - 17:25 by 1 other user
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to save water, electricity AND detergent. More expensive to buy nut save money in the long run.
They have the advantage of being able to use gravity for agitation. This results in a better wash with less water and is gentiler on the clothes.
Even though horses have some advantages, I think automobiles are superior overall.
Personally, I prefer a top loader… and getting a second hand one for $200 - $300 is even better.
Find a local appliance repair person - they will have a way of either selling one to you or knowing someone who can. Our guy has a friend who gets the traded in ones from the shops like Good Guys etc., refurbishes them and then on-sells.
Looking for front loader only and new.
me too boss. got a $700 gift card for appliances online, tossing up between these two and a haier model.
Opinions please, brand new only, front loader only.
right, same here, front loader only.
Nothing can beat $349 new 8.5KG washing machine from Samsung few months ago.
Samsung 8.5kg Front Load Washer WW85T3040WW is $535 from TGG but I would still pay $700 for F&P or LG over it.
So has to be brand spanking? You can get ex-demo Miele for close to that money
Source?
Miele outlet. I acquired a WCA020 with hardly any usage for $994 (retail $1,549). At the time there were a few other models with slightly higher demo loads for less money. Much of Miele's display and working demo stock appears to be sold via their outlets.
Got burnt once by Miele "demo" washer. It turned out to be returned (only knew it 6 years down the road from the Miele repair guy….found a repair record BEFORE my purchase). ACL didn't apply either as it was a "demo" and i had over 1000 hours of usage (onboard computer says so). (and most likely not by me but by previous owners)
@sumyungguy: Electronic Control board … that was like 10 years ago. It was like $500 for parts. I bought a Bosch and it is still working…. touchwood
Take a look at Beko, they have 5 years warranty if you register:
Edit: 15th Feb ETA on that one, but there are other models, some for less.
We have BFL1010.
Everything is fine other than
- Gets confused and locks out functions until you have power cycled it.
- The shock mounts to the body are flimsy causing the machine to squeak and buck no matter how level and firm its placed. It once bucked off the dryer into the wall.AO point me to Beko, Beko point me to AO.
Neither is taking responsibility.I would not recommend BEKO and regret not buying another Sammy when our 8 year old Samsung busted the spider arm.
looks like you are not the only one.
bought beko 10kg Front loader BFL1010 from JB when on Special mid last year. love the feature of washing max load in 28 mins as manual instructed
completely regretting.
it is a Dancing machine. keep banging on the sink and cabinet next to it even it has 10 cm gap in between.
move it out to the garden later on, it turned over 90 degree even washing half load. keep pulling water inlet hose and power cable.
long fight (over few month ) during warranty claim between Beko Agent and Beko. at the end, Beko ask the agent to change shocks and other parts. same thing.
Agent wanted us to prove it with video, spend $350 for a video cam and send them videos with dancing washing machine.
they finally agreed to refund store credit.
IMO, this 5-10 years warranty is BS. Take them to fair trading with video evidence is the best bet.
Altus (a cheaper line from Beko): https://www.appliancesonline.com.au/product/altus-9kg-front-…
I have never used it but it can get very very cheap (less than $600, including delivery + removal of old appliance) when they are on sale.
Looking at reviews, it seems your F&P washer is a better choice than this Altus unit.
I have had the LG 8KG WV5-1208W for 2.5 years now and cannot fault it. It's perfect, we use it 3-4 times a week and hasn't skipped a beat. The app is great too to add more cycles. One thing I will say is do not get the 7.5kg, the tub for that one is tiny.
Chiming in to say my LG Front loader (not that model) is now over 15 years old and - touch wood - hasn't missed a beat. Would definitely buy LG again.
why i feel everyone is looking for front not top loader these days? it is the trend has changed?