Are there any British Made Washing Machines?
Hey, i am in the process off buying a new washing machine and i was thinking if there is any British manufactures that still make washing machines, as i might as well gave my money to the British economy than to some far eastern one.
If anyone know off any please let me know
Thanks
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British-made washing machines availability
- The problem
- The question was whether any washing machines are still manufactured in Britain.
- Likely cause
- Not a fault topic. The discussion indicates most washing machine production had moved خارج the UK, with one later post stating Ebac are the only British manufacturer of washing machines.
- What fixed it
- The accepted answer states that Ebac are now the only British manufacturer of washing machines. A later post adds that Ebac machines are made near Durham, cost about £700 and come with a 7-year warranty.
- Checks to try
- Accepted solution identifies Ebac as a British washing machine manufacturer
- Later reply states Ebac washing machines are made in the UK near Durham
- Later reply mentions an approximate price of £700 and a 7-year warranty
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There is now a company called Ebac who are the only British manufacturer of washing machines.
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Hello there,
Sadly, there are no washing machines made in Britain anymore. I believe the last machines to be made here were Hotpoint WMA machines, but after Hotpoint was taken over by Indesit in 2007, the production of Hotpoint washers has now moved to the companies main plant in Italy. I believe the only appliances made in the UK anymore are Hotpoint and Indesit vented dryers (which are made at the former Hotpoint factory) and White Knight dryers (which are made at the Crosslee factory in Halifax)
UPDATE./ EBAC washing machines made in UK just outside Sunny Durham. About 700 quid but with a 7 year warranty which makes them far more better value than a Miele special. Google EBAC and all should be revieled. Apparently they did not get a very good wash report from WHICH mainly because they tested the model without the button pressed in for normal washing rather than light soiled load and that counted against the machine in that true, as only WHICH knows how, conclusion but neglected to tell that was why......so unfairly tested. With WHICH I truly do despair: many Moons ago in the 1980s they tested the Indesit 823 and critized blatantly it; it ended up for 200 quid being at that time their best selling washing machine which was very reliable with few common faults.........something pretty rare in that era for Indesit so not to be out done the next model series was a disaster which got a good report from WHICH!!!
Hi. Yes I was told that by Ebac too. Unfortunately, appliances need to be designed with Which? tests in mind and it seems like Ebac designed for the customer. It shouldn't be necessary but a poor review from Which? is a disaster. Especially for a company like Ebac. I would guess that most people considering an Ebac are likely to be discerning and intelligent customers. Exactly the type of customer that would consult Which?
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