Candy washing machine broke, need a new replacement.

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I'm in the market for a new front loader... stuck between Bosch, Siemens and LG, preferably 10kg upwards. What are you guys using, and which brand to avoid? My budget is max 15k & I don't have space issues, so machine size is not an issue at all. Also, is it a good idea to buy a washer & dryer combo, or should I stick to the tried & tested washer only?

I bought a CANDY wash & dry combo machine in 2024 (big mistake!). After breaking down & being repaired multiple times, it's now irreparable. :(
This was my 1st time buying a front loader, so I didn't really know what to look out for. I've always used a top loader.
 
I had a LG washing machine and Dishwasher. Both lasted about 5-6 years, then broke and could not get parts to fix or was to expensive to fix.
Only LG product I had that lasted was a TV
 
ice_cubes said:
I'm in the market for a new front loader... stuck between Bosch, Siemens and LG, preferably 10kg upwards. What are you guys using, and which brand to avoid? My budget is max 15k & I don't have space issues, so machine size is not an issue at all. Also, is it a good idea to buy a washer & dryer combo, or should I stick to the tried & tested washer only?

I bought a CANDY wash & dry combo machine in 2024 (big mistake!). After breaking down & being repaired multiple times, it's now irreparable. :(
This was my 1st time buying a front loader, so I didn't really know what to look out for. I've always used a top loader.
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Thread 'Most energy efficient washing machine'

I am on missionto replace all older tech thats using so much electricity.

Tumble dryer is done, heat pump one is doing a great job.

Next thing is to replace small 8kg front loader.

Looking to go top loader as it can do bigger loads? But I guess it might use more electricity to do so?

As i currently to do 2 to 3 loads every few days and hoping to replacing with only doing 1 load

I had following unit in mind as connect to same application that the thumble dryer is using also. Which does report electricity used each time.

Anything else I nees to have look at...
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Thread 'Need a new Washing Machine '

Hi all

Our 17 year old LG frontloader bit the dust. Looking for a new one.

Any recommendations for one with some smarts? That can connect to Home Assistant?

I'm willing to spend a bit but should be reasonable. Don't need a drier. Our current one is 7.5kg so should be similar or bigger.

Have a Bosch dishwasher which works quite well. I've had at least one family member tell me not to buy LG but no substantial reason mentioned.
 
SHL said:
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Thread 'Most energy efficient washing machine'

I am on missionto replace all older tech thats using so much electricity.

Tumble dryer is done, heat pump one is doing a great job.

Next thing is to replace small 8kg front loader.

Looking to go top loader as it can do bigger loads? But I guess it might use more electricity to do so?

As i currently to do 2 to 3 loads every few days and hoping to replacing with only doing 1 load

I had following unit in mind as connect to same application that the thumble dryer is using also. Which does report electricity used each time.

Anything else I nees to have look at...
E

Thread 'Need a new Washing Machine '

Hi all

Our 17 year old LG frontloader bit the dust. Looking for a new one.

Any recommendations for one with some smarts? That can connect to Home Assistant?

I'm willing to spend a bit but should be reasonable. Don't need a drier. Our current one is 7.5kg so should be similar or bigger.

Have a Bosch dishwasher which works quite well. I've had at least one family member tell me not to buy LG but no substantial reason mentioned.
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thanks, will go through the threads.
 
capd said:
Hisense 12kg. 4-year warranty and one of the best perceived build quality machines I found. Large capacity, 1,400RPM, steam, auto dosing (if that’s your thing), WiFi. Looks great and has a matching heat pump (efficient) tumble dryer model.

Bargain at R8,500!

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I have a bad experience with hisense.
TV - screen goes green every time there's a checkers hyper ad showing. Then it remains green for the rest of the day. :(
Dishwasher - the baskets were fully rusted by the time the machine turned 1 year. Then hisense told me their warranty on shelves/baskets is 6 months :(

I think I'll stick with bosch. Now off to the shops :)

Thanks guys.
 
ice_cubes said:
I have a bad experience with hisense.
TV - screen goes green every time there's a checkers hyper ad showing. Then it remains green for the rest of the day. :(
Dishwasher - the baskets were fully rusted by the time the machine turned 1 year. Then hisense told me their warranty on shelves/baskets is 6 months :(

I think I'll stick with bosch. Now off to the shops :)

Thanks guys.
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I was shocked to see rust on a friend's modern Bosch dishwasher's trays after a year.

And my Hisense 65" OLED is still going strong, just as good as my LG OLED which actually developed weird dead pixels along the top horizontal.

But we are talking washing machines here. You must do what you think is best for yourself, but do know you are currently shopping with your heart and not your head.

For me, with the knowledge that everything nowadays is roughly equal, I buy the best specs, best perceived build quality, and longest warranty.
 
Smiggles said:
That's why you leave the door open after you've emptied it. Let it dry.
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I left mine open every time. That grey plastic on the shelves still peeled anyway :(
Must be my bad luck with the Hisense brand.

Same with the TV, the previous one just stopped working - also Hisense. Now the current one goes green every time a Checkers advert comes on. Feels like a bad joke that just won't go away.
 
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