What are Bosch like?
Hi,
I have just signed up to this site which looks amazing and has loads of interesting information.
Right, i am moving in soon so need to buy a washing machine. My parents have always bought Bosch - never been let a down.
Please can i have any advice? Would be much appreciated.
I spoke to a friend who mentioned that it had a spin of 1200 and i should look for one which has 1400. Not too sure to be honest. It seems good, good reviews, 8kg capacity as well.
Oh yea, whilst reading through the forums, i noted that Bosch have started making the washing machines in Spain / Italy? Someone posted that to make sure it has GB on the model to be on the safe side. This does have GB - but need some valuable advice please.
So, what are your thoughts?
Thanks
Solution Summary
AI-generated from this discussion
This thread was marked as solved. Here's a summary of the problem and the fix, generated from the discussion below.
General buying advice on Bosch washing machines
- The problem
- The user wanted advice on whether Bosch washing machines are a good choice when buying a new machine, and whether 1200rpm spin speed was adequate compared with 1400rpm.
- Likely cause
- No appliance fault was reported. The discussion was about brand quality and specification choice. The accepted reply said Bosch machines are not as well made as they used to be, but still have a decent reputation in the budget to mid-price range.
- What fixed it
- The accepted advice was that Bosch would still be a reasonable brand to consider for the price range, despite a perceived drop in build quality over time. It was also stated that 1200rpm spin speed is perfectly fast enough, so a 1400rpm model was not presented as necessary.
2 Answers
Bosch are nowhere near as well made as they used to be. Few if any are, but they were bought out a long time back and have definitely moved down from a high quality appliance to a budget to mid-price one and prices have dropped accordingly. They still have a decent reputation though and for the price range they are in are a brand I would consider. I believe 1200 is perfectly fast enough, have a look at this topic which has links to 2 relevant articles on this subject in the first and (currently) last posts
http://www.washerhelp.co.uk/forums/topic/156-are-washing-machine-spin-speeds-a-con/
Need Professional Help or Spare Parts?
Thanks Andy - appreciate your help.
Your Answer
Sign in to share your expertise and post an answer.
Related Questions
My Bosch washing machine is stuck on 33 minutes remaining
1 answer • 1 reply
Bosch washing machine door lock accidentally triggered with the door open – how I reset it
0 answers • 2 replies
Bosch idos wiring harness
1 answer • 2 replies
Key symbol and circular symbol with small and large water droplets on Bosch Series 6 Anti-Stain washing machine
1 answer • 3 replies
Bosch Avantixx Washing Machine Not Draining
1 answer • 4 replies
How does one remove front panel to gain access to the drain pump of a Bosch VarioPerfect Serie | 4 model WAN24001GB/19 ?
1 answer • 15 replies
BOSCH WDU28560GB fan running??
1 answer • 1 reply
Bosch I DOS system any good?
1 answer • 2 replies
Bosch washer drum not rotating
1 answer • 1 reply
WAU28T51GB/01 won't drain
1 answer • 23 replies