zanussi washing machine which one?

foxy_j

So our washing machine packed up yesterday. Its a Zanussi and we had no issues with it. Towards the end it it didn't fully rinse off the detergent liquid tablet off some of the clothes but that could also have been that we picked the 30 deg cycle which took 1 hour and put in a full load.

Anyway we also have a dryer by them and its fab so was going to get another washing machine by them but open to suggestions. Heard Bosch is also good. Budget is €300-400.

Saw these two Zanussi models and not sure if much of a difference between them/which is better?

http://www.currys.ie/Product/zanussi-zwf71443w-washing-machine-white/332587/395.0.0

https://www.did.ie/zanussi-8kg-1400-spin-freestanding-washing-machine-white-zwf81463w-zwf81463w-prd

Thanks

foxy_j

or this one http://www.harveynorman.ie/home-appliances/appliances/washing-machines/zanussi-washing-machine-hh-7kg-washing-machine-zwf71440w.html

foxy_j

Or this one looks good even

http://www.currys.ie/Mobile/Product/zanussi-zwf81441w-washing-machine-white/332630/395.0.0 ??

Bob24

Zanussi is fine and not saying to discard them, but FYI so that you know what you are comparing, Bosch is definitely considered a higher end brand.

Not sure which ones are better, but of the 4 ones you linked one clear difference is that 2 more expensive ones have slightly larger capacity (8kg vs 7kg).

thebeeb

Hi
As a service engineer. I can safely say the latest zanussi models are better than the Bosch washing machines currently. They are better manufactured and have a longer life span (bearings wise)
Of the models you have linked. These are the basic entry zanussi models currently. (Lindo 100 range)

Personally i Would spend the extra few bob on the 9 or 10kg models (lindo 300 and lindo 500) top class machine used by guesthouses alot in my area. Which says alot. Register the 2nd year warranty or purchase insurance as it will be worth in the long run as you won't have to pay for call outs and labour for the 3rd-5th years as the insurance will cover it

Ardent

We had a zanussi washer/Dyer combo in our apartment which never gave trouble over many years. When we bought our house two years ago we invested in a Zanussi - it's a 10 kg lindo model and it's great, super reliable.

bunglemark2

Avoid Bosch at all costs. I bought one less than four years ago. Twice within the warranty I had an engineer replace a pump and then a filter. This week the drum cracked. I got an engineer out to give an estimate and he says the whole thing would have to be replaced, nowhere near worth fixing.
So I got on to Bosch. Sent them photos of the cracked drum. Asked them to come and view it before it's taken away. And they said yes, but we're going to charge you €100 for the visit. Not a chance I'm paying for it. They've basically said "Tough, you're out of warranty".
Disgusted by them. Never again buying this duff brand.

foxy_j

Thanks guys- ended up getting a Zanussi and so far so good