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A New W1514 For Us!

Due to a lack of spin from our old (6yrs) Zanusi we were eventually driven to consider a new washing machine. We had only recently comletely redone our kitchen with a white them...

JOjonoabout 20 years ago
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White patches on laundry - could it be my Magnetic Descaler?

I live in a hard water area and I have been in the habit of adding water softener products (Calgon and the like) to my wash. Last year I moved to a new build block of flats and...

CAcatastrophe wifeabout 20 years ago
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Miele

Miele quality?

I am a habitual buyer of cheap washing machines and to my cost I have had 6 machines in the last 11 years and consider myself fortunate if they last 2 years, I think I was foole...

TGTGregoryabout 20 years ago
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Miele

Just bought new Miele washing machine

Thanks to your very helpful advice I an antisipating the arrival of my Miele Paramount ( from John Lewis ) this Friday and I'm quite excited ( a bit sad really ). So once I have...

BEbeverlyabout 20 years ago
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Are Washing Machine Spin Speeds A Con?

The slower your washing machine spins the better. It will be cheaper to buy, quieter, should be more reliable and should last longer. However, it's not much use if the laundry i...

WHWhitegoodshelpabout 20 years ago

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Bought A Great Washing Machine Thanks To This Website

Many thanks to you for your website’s information. It helped my fiancé (now wife) and I decide on what washer to buy since our Hotpoint broke down again. I suppose it’s wasn't b...

NLnlappageabout 20 years ago
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John Lewis

Feedback On John Lewis Purchase

Our Zanussi Jetsystem 1200 washing machine packed up after many years service and my wife decided to buy the John Lewis JLWM1201. Just thought I'd let you know my wife is very p...

PEPeterCabout 20 years ago
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John Lewis

What is the John Lewis Brand?

It's important to realise that John Lewis do not make washing machines, or any other type of white goods. What they do, is work with major white goods manufacturers (eg. Zanussi...

WHWhitegoodshelpabout 20 years ago
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Miele

What Is This Forum For?

This forum is to give feedback on, and ask questions about anything related to buying and running a Miele washing machine - just not repairs This is because most washing machine...

WHWhitegoodshelpabout 20 years ago
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What Is The Ise Washing Machine?

ISE is no longer trading. This is was a new concept in supplying washing machines by an independent washing machine repairers group called UK Whitegoods. ISE stands for, Indepen...

WHWhitegoodshelpabout 20 years ago

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More Washing Machine Reviews On Main Site -

If you came directly to this forum and are looking for even more washing machine reviews, there are more washing machine reviews and advice on the main Whitegoodshelp site. RELA...

WHWhitegoodshelpabout 20 years ago
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LG

Lg Washing Machine Review - Wm14225fd

LG washing machine review, model WM14225FD LG are fairly new in the UK washing machine market. They have a reputation for being quiet. LG washing machines look well made. The WM...

WHWhitegoodshelpabout 20 years ago
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Servis

Servis M6011s Washing Machine Review

SERVIS M6011S WASHING MACHINE REVIEW This washing machine looks surprisingly solid and is heavy. It’s a budget washing machine though and the weight is mostly accounted for by t...

WHWhitegoodshelpabout 20 years ago
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Hotpoint

Hotpoint Few10 (first Edition) Washing Machine Review

HOTPOINT FEW10 WASHING MACHINE REVIEW (FIRST EDITION) Some of this review is the same as another washing machine review on the main Washerhelp site as the machines are very simi...

WHWhitegoodshelpabout 20 years ago
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AEG

Aeg Lavamat Lw1450 Washing Machine Review

AEG LAVAMAT LW1450 WASHING MACHINE REVIEW Looking inside the AEG LW1450 I can tell it is very similar to the Zanussi washing machines. AEG are slightly above Zanussi in quality...

WHWhitegoodshelpabout 20 years ago

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Indesit

Indesit Wil163 Washing Machine Review

INDESIT WIL163 WASHING MACHINE REVIEW This washing machine has a 1600 spin speed which is frankly much too fast for a budget washing machine. It just doesn't have the quality of...

WHWhitegoodshelpabout 20 years ago
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Hotpoint

Hotpoint Wf860 Washing Machine Review

HOTPOINT WF860 WASHING MACHINE REVIEW FIRST IMPRESSIONS This washing machine has a top speed of 1600 rpm and has a large 6Kg drum. It has a nice digital display that informs you...

WHWhitegoodshelpabout 20 years ago
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Washing Machine Repair Safety

Is it dangerous attempting to repair my own washing machine? What is the best way to help someone who is being, or has been, electrocuted? Is there anything I should never do? I...

WHWhitegoodshelpabout 20 years ago
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Washing Machine Consumer Advice

I spent over a week researching, then as long again writing this consumer advice section for washing machines. Most of the advice is also applicable to most other purchases and...

WHWhitegoodshelpabout 20 years ago
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Washing Machine Pumps

See my article on my main site Whitegoodshelp giving basic washing machine pump advice, and sources to buy washing machine pumps - Washing machine pumps

WHWhitegoodshelpabout 20 years ago

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