🔧 Top Washing Machine Brands in the UK
1. Bosch
- Why it’s good: Reliable as clockwork, quiet, efficient.
- Plumber’s note: Easy to work on, parts are readily available. Not a lot goes wrong with them.
- Models to look for: Bosch Serie 6 or Serie 8 for higher-end features.
2. Miele
- Why it’s good: Built like a tank. Miele machines are made to last 20 years.
- Plumber’s note: Expensive up front, but almost no call-outs unless someone’s done something daft like overloading it or jamming a coin in the pump.
- Models to look for: Anything with “W1” in the name.
3. Samsung
- Why it’s good: High-tech, quiet, energy efficient.
- Plumber’s note: Digital bits can go a bit funky now and again, but solid motors and easy to clean filters. Good support network too.
- Models to look for: Ecobubble or AddWash ranges.
4. AEG
- Why it’s good: Great performance, very energy efficient.
- Plumber’s note: Good design. Internal layout makes servicing straightforward. Solid drum bearings.
- Models to look for: 7000 or 8000 series.
5. LG
- Why it’s good: Direct drive motor = less vibration, fewer moving parts.
- Plumber’s note: Good machines, a bit tight to work inside but rarely need repairs.
- Models to look for: F-series with Direct Drive or TurboWash.
Honorable Mentions (Budget-Friendly)
- Beko – Decent for the price. Not luxury, but parts are cheap and easy to fix.
- Indesit / Hotpoint – Used to be a bit dodgy, but newer models are improving. Still more call-outs than Bosch or Miele, though.
Want a machine that’ll never give you grief? Go Bosch if you want quality without breaking the bank, or Miele if you’re playing the long game.
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