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Is there such a thing as a slim line washing machine?

  • 15-08-2014 09:18AM
    #1
    98-00
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 194 ✭✭


    Is there such a thing as a slim line washing machine? Any idea where I might get one?


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  • #2
    coylemj
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 25,851 ✭✭✭✭coylemj


    Fridges and dishwashers, yes but I've never come across a slim washing machine. A washing machine needs to be a certain size to accommodate the drum but probaly the biggest restraining factor (on making small machines) is that it needs to be a minimum width in order to remain stable when spinning, otherwise it would rock itself to death. There's a size below which it's just not possible to go.

    If you don't have the width on the floor then you'd have to consider a tabletop machine. The washing machine configurator on www.did.ie has width options between 595 and 600 mm so they have nothing for you.


  • #3
    98-00
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 194 ✭✭98-00


    Thats what I thought. I`ll just have to try and reconfigure my room. Thanks.


  • #4
    samantha fortune
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 52 ✭✭samantha fortune


    seen one here its out of stock but means they are made.


  • #5
    Alun
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2, Paid Member Posts: 21,513 ✭✭✭✭Alun


    That's slim depth, I assume (?) the OP is looking for a slim width machine.


  • #6
    The Red Ace
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,399 ✭✭✭The Red Ace


    98-00 slimline washers are made, Whirlpool make a 5 and 6kg at 400 wide, model number AWE 6517, any retailer that stocks the brand should be able to get it for you. not that common but Hotpoint and Whirlpool have made them for over 30 years


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  • #7
    byte
    Moderators, Regional North West Moderators, Paid Member Posts: 19,195 Mod ✭✭✭✭byte
    byte


    Yeah, The Red Ace is correct, both Whirlpool and Hotpoint have the slimline washing machine. However, note that these are toploaders, which wouldn't suit if going under a counter top.


  • #8
    Wally Runs
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 589 ✭✭✭Wally Runs


    Common enough in France and the like, so not a specialist product, as it might be if you try to buy it here. Off season trip to France in the Car? Top loaders as already stated. I have used one in France, no issues over the normal front loader other than capacity.

    http://www.englishforum.ch/items-sale/134540-fs-laden-top-loader-washing-machine-whirlpool-basel.html


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