ok like i while earlier i said "what if i wanted to use a uk washer in the usa" so like here are the machine's i wanted to use and the matching dryers (un pictured) it would be a grat helo to see if this is a possabilitythanks for all the help to whom ever can help me. =]

luke

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Maybe you could if you get a power conversion kit...

It simply is not worth the hassle and bother shipping unless you can make absolutely sure the units will run on 220v/60hz power or worse 120v/60hz. In theory the 220v power provided by the United States (2 120v lines) versus what is found in the UK (220v power from a single line), shouldn't make much of a difference. However appliances rated to run on 50hz may run differently on 60hz, and the computers/motherboards may also give trouble.

Older European/UK washers and dryers were pretty simple units with electronic controls (if that), and mechanical timers. Neither would really go out of what if the got power in different cycles than called for, however modern washers have all sorts of computer/mother boards that may not like running on different cycles.

You really cannot plan or even seek advice until you can say where the machines are going and what sort of electrical supply is available. Not all US homes/apartments have or even can be wired with 220v power. If the washer cannot be plugged into the dryer (a la Miele), you will probably need two 220v outlets on a circut rated to provide service for both units.

Consider also even if you bring the machines to the States, parts and service are not going to be found here. While you may find someone to work on the machines, or even do the work yourself, parts are going to have to come across the pond.

Unless you are moving house in a corporate or military move, and therefore someone else is footing the bills, it really does not make sense to bring UK units to the US. Even diplomatic or military persons posted to the US don't bother. For what it would cost, you probably can have a TOL Miele or even quasi Miele commercial unit.

What you can do is find out the power requirements for each unit, and if they will run on the 220v/60hz power found in the United States. You probably won't be able to go by what a store clerk says, rather you'll have to contact the maker or makers of the appliances. An electrical schematic would be useful as well.

L.

For equipment that uses circuit boards-motor controllers that rectify and reconvert the rectified current to variable frequency current-the powerline frequency does not matter.If the motor runs from the line directly-then it would.But best bet is still get equipment designed for the power source you want to run it from-and can provide warratee service-user imported equipment loses its warratees when run on other power sources.For apartment dwellers-its a real problem-the voltage in your apartment for an electric range or dryer-may be 208V not 220V.Most apartment buildings are wired with 208-120V 3Ph.The 220V appliance-such as the foregn washer or dryer may not run from 208V.The voltage may be too low and overheat the motor.

Hi Luke

I wonder why you would want to import a UK Hotpoint (from your first picture), when the same type of machine can be bought in the US, branded as Ariston? UK Hotpoint is now part of the Indesit Company, who market their appliances under a variety of brands - as GE still have an interest in the Hotpoint brand, they sell as Ariston in North America, but Indesit are gradually consolidating their 'upmarket' (yes UK readers, I know...) European sales under the Hotpoint brand. I can't find country of manufacture, but I'd guess these machines come from either a UK or Italian plant. Some US market Whirlpool FLs are made in Germany too.

The Gorenje machine is probably sold in the US too, though someone else will have to advise on that front! It's confusing, but rebranding is very common - for example the very good Asko machines are sold in the UK and Ireland as Maytag...

It dosent matter to me i could have 2 220 volt plugs to the laundry room in like a couple of hours and an anwser to your queston speeking from a person who has to have everything top of the line.How many washers are out there with a touchscreen,spins at 2000 rpm,with a dirty sensor,and heats the water to near boiling point 203°F for 95°C. theres only one so like yah miele dosent seem cool enough to me. and all the "americans" are hell bent over the hidden controls and thoes pretty blue controls are tres chic lol any whoo thanks a mill for your imput

peace and love
luke