Washing Machine Recommendations < $1k? Top or Front Load?

DardyMate on 28/08/2023 - 15:08
Last edited 29/08/2023 - 12:21

So my Haier HWT60AW1 is finally getting into my nerves now, after 8-10 months of trying to ignore the issue that it cuts the electricity (where it is connected to) most times during spin mode. I tried manually rebalancing it but it's making too much noise. To be fair, I've had this for 5 years now.

I've read from other posts that Bosch is highly recommended. For some reason I'm leaning to front vs top loader. I short listed a few:
Bosch WAN24121AU 8kg ($754 @ JB HiFi)
Bosch WGA244U0AU 9kg ($998 @ TGG)
Another option Westinghouse WWF8024M5WA 8kg ($699 @ JB HiFi)

What are your thoughts with the above? I can probably wait a bit more longer as I want to buy it on sale….

EDIT
Thanks Gdsamp - purchased LG 10kg Front Load Washer WV5-1410W at TGG

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Comments

  • Gdsamp on 28/08/2023 - 15:11
    +3

    LG Front Load washing machine

    buy highest weight capacity you can afford, and don't over load (i.e. do more smaller washes than 1 full load)

    • DardyMate on 29/08/2023 - 11:43
      +1

      Got it! Thanks very much. It has AUG15 code for extra 15% post.
      Credit to you https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/796636

      • Nickbag on 30/08/2023 - 13:31

        missed this deal, looking to buy washing machine as well.!!

      • basshunter53 on 04/09/2023 - 14:06

        Would you mind sharing what price you got it for? thanks.

        • DardyMate on 04/09/2023 - 23:41

          $846.60 incl premium delivery.

  • freefall101 on 28/08/2023 - 15:24

    Sounds like you might have an electrical issue, not a washing machine one, if it's cutting the power like that. The spin cycle always uses the most power (at least my old samsung one did when I measured it, but then it was crap and the whole mount connecting it to the barrel broke so maybe it was going too fast).

    Noise though can't be fixed. I've had a bosch one (WAT24261AU, dunno how it compares to what you're looking at) for 3 years now. Has had zero problems, is pretty quiet compared to the samsung was.

    • altomic on 28/08/2023 - 16:20
      +1

      for a ten year period samsung spider arms were junk. made from cheese-alloy , they were so prone to failing. I junked so many samsung washing machines due to failing arms.

      I have a haier front loader. found it beside the road 5 years ago. it was near new. it had a kinked water inlet house and the owners threw it out (I kid you not). it's been great.

    • DardyMate on 29/08/2023 - 00:00

      Heya, I did try plugging in at a different electrical plug and it's still the same unfortunately! It's a hit and miss regardless of the weight.

  • sam-1966 on 28/08/2023 - 15:47

    Personally, I much prefer a top loader for convenience. We had a brilliant Hoover that we bought from friends that lasted around 30 years. I bought a similar model for $15 on ebay to use for spare parts.

    We it eventually died, our lovely appliance repairperson got us another secondhand one through a friend of his that gets the trade-ins from the stores and repairs them. The 'new to us' one was $225, installed - and has lasted another 8 years or so and still going fine.

    Food for thought.

    • Typical16-bitEnjoyer on 28/08/2023 - 16:54
      -3

      username checks out

    • DardyMate on 29/08/2023 - 00:03

      I can't find Hoover at WA at all. Thanks for the suggestion though!

    • Euphemistic on 29/08/2023 - 08:28

      What is the extra convenience of a top loader?

      • sam-1966 on 29/08/2023 - 12:20

        Adding forgotten items and being able to do a drip-dry load.

        • Euphemistic on 29/08/2023 - 17:00
          +1

          Can add forgotten items in our front loader - though not through the whole cycle, if it’s too late, it’s in the next load anyway.

          Drip dry mode? Is that non spin? Pretty sure can program a front loader not to spin dry

  • DGrayson82 on 28/08/2023 - 15:52
    +1

    Front loaders are usually a lot more efficient. Would recommend Bosch but try and get one of the German made models rather than the Chinese/Turkish models.

    • iDroid on 28/08/2023 - 16:29

      Maybe more efficient, but too many issues IMO.

      Top loaders tend to be more reliable.

      Any efficiency gains are quickly lost if the machines don't last as long or require more servicing and cleaning (mould .. grr )..

  • Roddi on 28/08/2023 - 16:17

    Front loaders are gentler on clothes and use less detergent.
    But compared to top loaders, they are prone to mould that will be there for good if ignored for long enough.
    https://images.app.goo.gl/7HPeEx9iRWLtkxteA is a typical example.

    The FL door seal collects some water and you'll need to make an effort to remove that after each wash, or at least regularly.
    Lots of videos on YT - have a look and see if you can be bothered with the extra maintenance.

    • Typical16-bitEnjoyer on 28/08/2023 - 16:57
      +10

      Just keep the door ajar when not using it. Simples.

      • dtc on 28/08/2023 - 18:07
        +4

        yes, its hardly difficult. Takes less effort to prevent mould than it does to create a situation where mould might develop (ie leave the door open vs closing it).

        Top loaders also use a lot more water (up to 70% more). According to Choice 467,200L more water over 10 years (https://www.choice.com.au/home-and-living/laundry-and-cleani… ). Apparently over 100,000 toilet flushes; so with a front loader you can crap virtually for free.

        • rumblytangara on 29/08/2023 - 23:13

          Pro tip: don't crap into your washing machine.

    • John Kimble on 28/08/2023 - 16:57

      My personal experience is they are not gentler on clothes at all…could be operator error 😔

  • GettingThePlus190s on 29/08/2023 - 07:59

    Front for sure

    • Nickbag on 31/08/2023 - 18:39

      link dead already?

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